Private Japanese American National Museum Preview

Yesterday contributing artists and museum donors were invited to a private viewing of the "Kokeshi from Folk Art to Art Toy" exhibition at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles. Curated by Christina Conway (6th picture down with participating artist, Ken Guardino), this exhibition showcases 100 artists interpreting the old-time tradition of painting kokeshi dolls. The 3rd picture down is my contribution. Other participating artists included: Kent Williams, Tara McPherson, Amy Sol, Stella Im Hultberg, Jeni Yang (4th picture down with me), Yoskay Yamamoto, Tessar Lo, and Travis Louie. Thanks to Christina and Maria for curating an amazing show and keeping it a fun experience. Go see it today!

Kokeshi from Art to Art Toy
July 11 - October 4, 2009
Museum hours: 11AM-5PM
Japanese American National Museum
369 E. First St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
janm.org

R.I.P Rusty (1994-2009)

It was my pleasure to have him for 15 years. To me, Rusty was the friendliest cat in the world. He greeted strangers, played with children, opened screen doors, hand fed himself and shared meals with roaming animals which also included birds. Then at dusk he would curl up in your lap and drift away.

"Garden Progress x Summer days x Giant Robot Show"

Yeah, it's now officially summer time! My wonderful web designers in Barcelona (more about that soon) are finally enjoying their sun moments too. They even have a holiday for it's arrival.
Well here in my world the vegetable garden is at full bloom. Pictured here are some roma tomatoes and what I suspect is a green pepper plant. Summer also kicks off with me in a group show, "Printed Matter VI" at GR2. Here is my contribution. Looks like she is enjoying the weather too. How lucky!

"Printed Matter VI"
Reception: Saturday, July 11, 6:30PM -10:00PM
at: Giant Robot 2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90
310.445.9276
info@giantrobot.com

Sketchbook: Here, There, and Limbo

I've been in kind of a daze these days trying my best to clear up ideas and appropriate experimentation for my new body of work. In the meantime, I have gathered a few things for you to see of my recent birthday in San Francisco courtesy of my brother. Thanks Aaron! So enjoy these sketches of my wanderings.

THURSDAY

Today's weather in Culver City is perfect. Even the free ice cream truck dropped by Sony. Sorry no pictures of that. But check out the blue sky. Strange to think tomorrow will be all stormy. SoCal, you never cease to surprise me.

Culver City Art Walk + Artwork Preview

Ah, here it is again. This will be the second time I will participate in the Culver City Art Walk. It should be a beautiful day to venture in and out of approximately 30 or so galleries this Saturday. If you enter LeBasse Projects, you will see several happy employees and my new painting above. Have a great weekend.

"What Miraculously Returns"
32"x40"
Mixed Media
SOLD
at: Culver City Art Walk
Saturday, May 30, 2009
from 12PM-8PM

Memoirs of New York City

How time flew by. Somehow it is comforting to know that my trip is forever recorded online. Also Tessar spotted
this on the last day.