back in L.A, pecknpaw


http://www.gallerynucleus.com/gallery/exhibition/265

this saturday come to gallery nucleus for book signing and originals and bookplates will be sold :)



I'm back from my trip, and yet a lot of painting need to be finished and posted, I had a great time! met a lot of cool people and inspiring artists and saw friends and family as well! Next week I'll be in Colombia for a lecture in Santa Marta, for an animation festival for children called Cinecita, I'm very excited for it!
in the meantime here is a Peck and Paw and the Black Mirror! bookplate for a book collaboration with amazing artists in the Visual Development department at Disney, it will be available in the Peck and Paw booth at Comic Con! Don't miss it!

Coat on and we go!


Hi! So Today I'll be leaving to Europe for another trip, this time will be half business half vacation trip.
I'll be doing a few lectures for Disney from my work on Princess and the Frog in Madrid and in Annecy.
I'll also be visiting Granada, I can't wait to see la Alhambra, London, Paris, Annecy, and to see some family in Barcelona.
And of course I'll be doing another European series of Paintings! this time with some of the same places and new ones!!
I'm very excited to go is going to be inspiring!

For art's Sake art show "birdwatch"


"A LITTLE BIRD TOLD ME"
I will be part of a print show in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and I will have 4 pieces for this show all of them stretched canvas prints, and each is limited edition 1/1 If you happen to be in Florida May 28, you are all welcome to stop by :)
I won't be there unfortunately, I will not be able to attend, I'M TRAVELING AGAIN! this time Disney animation is sending me over to Madrid, Spain to do a few lectures at IADE (an art institute in Madrid) about Princess and the Frog and to talk about my work. Then I will be traveling for 13 days to Granada, London, Paris and Barcelona for vacation... so I will do another series for my traveling paintings...I CAN'T WAIT!
"FINE FEATHERS MAKE FINE BIRDS"




http://www.forartssakeshow.com/artists/lorelay.php
FOR ART'S SAKE! Birdwatch : May 28,29, 2010 for the opening and June 1 - June 13, 2010 for the exhibit
Info and directions to the Gallery
Gallery 101
Fort Lauderdale, FL
http://www.forartssakeshow.com/shows/

Good Manners :)


The Alice in Wonderland was a lot of fun, I got to meet great people!
This is a portion of a title page cover that might be for a side project kids book if it gets chosen, but not sure yet. I thought I would post something, I will be posting more soon of other things that I'm working on the side. :)

Gallery Nucleus 'Curious and Curiouser' art show






CURIOUSER AND CURIOUSER: INSPIRED BY 'ALICE IN WONDERLAND'
February 27, 2010 - March 29, 2010
Opening Reception / Feb 27, 7:00PM - 11:00PM
Here is three pieces that I will have for this exciting show!
I hope that you all can make it ;)




http://www.gallerynucleus.com/gallery/exhibition/223

Disney's Vis dev department art show

Thanks For Attending the Disney vis dev Art Show it was a lot of fun. I sold 4 out of 5 pieces last night. I hope that everyone that bought them enjoys them! ;) Next coming up show a group show in Gallery Nucleus about Alice in Wonderland, 'Curious and Curiouser' See you soon!



Hello! So the vis dev art show will be happening next Thursday February 4th at 5 p.m If you would like to attend please RSVP here and I'll put you on the guest list.




Andalucia!
I will be part of a group show in The Disney Studios for a Visual development department group art show. And each artist will have a few pieces of their own personal work. My pieces are in the theme of Andalucia, I went there for vacation when I was living in Spain. Is such a lovely province in Spain, so laid back, and enchanting. I will announce more details about the artshow, everyone is welcome to come, I believe it will be February 4th 2010! Can't wait!








Princess and the Frog Panel at Nucleus





Hi!
This saturday I will be talking about my visual development work in Princess and the Frog, including Tiana's Fantasy sequence and the End title credits, along with other amazing artists.

Here is the info:

The Art of The Princess & The Frog Artists' Panel/Book Signing at Nulceus Gallery

Disney Artist in attendance:
John Musker (Director)
Ian Gooding (Art Director)
Lorelay Bove (Visual Development)
Randy Haycock (Supervising Animator)
Josie Trinidad (Story Artist)

They will be at Nucleus Gallery for aa panel discussion, presentation, Q and A as well as a book signing.

Entrance Fee: $5 (seats are limited, first-come, first-serve, plenty of standing room allowed)
Start time: 1:00 p.m.
Panel and presentation: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Each artist will speak, the session will end with a live animation demo.
Q & A: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Book signing: 4:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m., OPEN TO ALL

PIN



Here is my piece "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" for the Power In Numbers 4 at Nucleus gallery in Pasadena
all pieces are 100$ and contributed donation to the red cross!
the piece is 5"X7" in Gouache
December 12, 2009 - December 28, 2009
Opening Reception / Dec 12, 7:00PM - 10:00PM

winter time!


And this one is called Holiday CAOS!


Here is another micropainting for a little micro show at disney.

my painted new shoes!




I just thought it would be fun to design my own shoe graphics! So I bought a pair of black shoes and started painting! I have another pair that I 'm working on right now.

Micropaintings!




I suddenly have a bit more time outside of work in my hands now that I have finished working on the End credits sequence for Princess and the frog.
Here is a set of three micro-paintings each are 2" by 2". Is a drink theme, and each drink of course it relates to its country.
Another update is that I will be having a booth with my friend Ed Juan at the APE CON in San Francisco on the 17 and the 18th of this month of October. I'll be selling my canvas prints of lots of my paintings! I can''t wait it'll be fun!!!

Paris Roma Barcelona


Here are a few picts from the show!








Here are three pieces that were part of the show, The show was so much fun, I sold all the pieces, and I hope to do more for the next show! it was great seeing and meeting all of you Thanks for coming!!! I enjoyed talking to you all!

Traveling Diaries show on Thursday!!


Here is the poster I designed for the show,
Thanks for your RSVP's, I have to turn in the guestlist on Monday so if you've got any friends that would like to come, pass the word around, I's so excited for the show! I'll see you all there!

Paris again! and Art Show soon!


So my art show is coming very soon, september 17 on a thursday starting at 5pm. at the Disney Animation Studios, Every one is invited but need to RSVP you can do so by leaving your name and last name so I can add these on the guest list!
I'm excited for the show, I will be selling all my originals from my european trip, Paris, Rome and Barcelona! and I will have a few canvas prints. Please come buy if you are in the area ;)

Toy Story picture book coming out sept 1st







I'm so excited to get my first illustrated children book published The Toy Story Picture book! It was a long process, 48 pages or so! And then a long wait but is exciting to see the result! Is printed in really nice matt paper feels kind of vintage!
I wanted to thank Pixar for recommending me to publishing, thanks you guys for guiding me through the process you are the best! And thanks to Scott Tilley, Winnie Ho, and Brent Ford.
Here is a link for to buy it online
http://books.barnesandnoble.com/search/results.aspx?WRD=lorelay&r=1&box=lorelay&pos=-1

Another Paris piece for an art show in shojin

here (on your left hand), is an original painting I'll be selling at the wonderful art show "Earthworks Catch 04" opening is this Wednesday at 7!


And this is (on your right hand) the poster and flyier for the show featuring artist Ken Tanaka.

Rome003!


Here is another location in Rome, I 'm really excited for the new ideas coming up and I'm thinking of putting all these trip paintings in a book!

Roma002!


Here is another painting of Rome, Piazza Spagna. It was such a beautiful spot! with lots of boutiques and cafes around.