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From The Archives 3 – Polaroid Passion

Victoria Allen (late 1980’s) I used the Polaroid camera for much of my art reference until the digital camera made it obsolete. In fact I used it for most of my photography, period. It was fun, maddening and expensive. Listening … Continue reading →
February 11, 2013 by Spalenka
Tags: Art art spirit greg spalenka Polaroid Spalenka Spalenka Blog Spalenka News Titan Publishing
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From the Archives

As I preview my work over the last thirty years for inclusion in my first retrospective book with Titan Publishers I am coming across lots of memories. I will share bits of this process and history with you as I … Continue reading →
January 16, 2013 by Greg Spalenka
Tags: Art Art Center College of Design greg spalenka ricky bell Spalenka Spalenka Blog Spalenka News usc
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Working Naked

Love this free spirited approach to making art and the product that evolved from it. Watch this full screen.
January 09, 2013 by Spalenka
Tags: Art fantasy art greg spalenka Imagination Vibration Spalenka News
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12 Days of Christmas

When Roxana suggested we create a gift guide based on the 12 Days of Christmas I thought it was a great idea. We conceptualized our artistry to fit with the spirit and rhythm of the song and created designs for … Continue reading →
December 18, 2012 by Spalenka
Tags: 12 days of christmas Art art spirit botanical perfume christmas greg spalenka Imagination Vibration ISSUU Spalenka Spalenka Blog Spalenka News spirit spiritual art
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From Baby to 80

We just celebrated my Dad’s 80th birthday with family, relatives and friends at the delectable Antonello’s Ristorante in Costa Mesa. There was much fun with the festivities. I created a multi-media show that followed my Dad’s early years growing up, … Continue reading →
November 28, 2012 by Spalenka
Tags: Bob Summers David Denny david spalenka Diane Duus greg spalenka Jean Spalenka Karen Karen Spalenka Sharon sharon spalenka Spalenka Blog Spalenka News Susan Allen
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NYU Bulletin Cover Art

©Greg Spalenka Hot off the press! I created this illustration for the cover of the NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies Bulletin. This is for their Spring 2013 semester. Stop by New York University and you can pick one … Continue reading →
November 15, 2012 by Spalenka
Tags: Art art spirit greg spalenka nyu NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies Bulletin Spalenka Spalenka Art Spalenka Blog Spalenka News
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John Carter of Mars

I grew up with the Edgar Rice Burroughs John Carter of Mars books and was a huge fan. Frank Frazetta’s illustrations of the stories manifested a synergy with the words in a powerful iconic manner. When the John Carter film … Continue reading →
October 10, 2012 by Spalenka
Tags: Art art spirit Edgar Rice Burroughs fantasy art Frank Frazetta greg spalenka Imagination Vibration John Carter of Mars Princess of Mars Spalenka Art Spalenka Blog Spalenka News
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Chiaroscuro

Sketch #1 I have been working on a piece for Roxana’s new perfume called Chiaroscuro. This is a fragrance for those who love oriental amber perfumes, jasmine and patchouli. The term Chiaroscuro comes from Italy, referring to the tonal contrasts suggesting volume and … Continue reading →
September 27, 2012 by Spalenka
Tags: Art art spirit botanical perfume greg spalenka Imagination Vibration Roxana Illuminated Perfume roxana villa Spalenka Spalenka Art Spalenka Blog Spalenka News
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Lady with an Ermine

Lady with an Ermine is a painting by Leonardo da Vinci, from around 1489–1490. The subject of the portrait is Cecilia Gallerani, and was probably painted at a time when she was the mistress of Lodovico Sforza, Duke of Milan. … Continue reading →
September 19, 2012 by Spalenka
Tags: Art greg spalenka Imagination Vibration Lady with an Ermine Leonardo da Vinci Spalenka Blog Spalenka News
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Spalenka Jewelry Collection

Photo by Eve Villa Neuhart I debuted the Spalenka Jewelry Collection at Comic Con in 2007 with Heartworks by Lori. We were the first to showcase art jewelry (image infused) at the con. This collection was very popular and  is … Continue reading →
August 26, 2012 by Spalenka
Tags: Art art spirit Etsy fantasy art greg spalenka Heartworks by Lori jewelry metaphysical Spalenka Spalenka Art Spalenka Blog Spalenka News spiritual art
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