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!

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

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So I leave Paris now and land in magical Roma! Italia!
in Trastevere, a lovely colorful part of Rome that I really enjoyed.

Musee du Louvre




Here is my sister and me drawing at the Louvre.
I loved spending so much time here, a whole day of endless inspiration!

group Art Show!



http://www.theshojin.com/

Here is the flier for the art group show at Shojin restaurant in little tokyo, The opening party show is on thursday the 7th of May. But it will be up until July 7th
thanks to Kio Griffith for setting up the show!
If you get a chance you should check out the show and have some excellent japanese food.

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I love the wetness and grey colors everywhere in Paris in contrast with colorful accents

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Here is the continuation of my vacation in Paris,


I loved all the little flower shops!

Paris!



I'm back! What a wonderful trip! Which I will share with you each week! paris was wonderful, it wasn't too cold until the last days I was there. I wondered everywhere! Drew at the charming caffes, had lunch with Glen Keane, and spent hours in the museums and boutiques! It couldn't have been more inspiring!!!

studies!


So this are a just a few studies that I did from some of my pictures at the farmers market in Hollywood. I'm really excited because I'm going on Friday to Rome, Paris and Barcelona!!!! I can't wait to draw everywhere and get inspired!!! I'm quite busy at work with lots of different projects, one of them the Princess and the Frog Golden Book!! I already started I'm very excited!
So I apologize for the lack of posts. When I come back from my trip I probably will have a lot to share!
Ciao!

Quiet Afternoon



I finally posted, its been a while because of extra things I've been working on the side. But I'm already working on the next Post!
And I will be getting ready soon to go on a trip to Rome, Paris and Barcelona! I'm so excited to go to all the museums and get inspired!