Vespertina and Kansas City

Vespertina our young fourteenth century mystic is showing up in Kansas City. I am there this week for Spectrum Fantastic Art Live as well as presenting an Artist As Brand workshop for an awesome group of talent. I will be … Continue reading

Anonymous

There is much scholarly debate about the validity of who Shakespeare really was. The film, Anonymous takes a bold stab at one possible scenario. Many viewers take sides after watching this film and get very passionate about it all, but I suggest … Continue reading

Closer To Van Eyck

Closer to Van Eyck is an amazing website that showcases his masterpiece, The Ghent Altarpiece with mind boggling close ups. It also shows x-ray and infrared photos of the art. Simply amazing.

Kung Fu Panda 2

I know this came out last year but I just saw it on Blu-ray and was blown away by the art production and animation. Except for breaking the laws of physics in some scenes and silliness, the story holds up … Continue reading

Perfume, Art, Love, More

Even though my wife Roxana Villa and I work out of our home sometimes we are not privy to what each other is doing because our studios are in different locations. I get lost in my projects and sometimes do … Continue reading

Manga Fascination

I received some Manga as a Christmas gift, specifically Blade of the Immortal written and illustrated by Hiroaki Samura and Vagabond written and illustrated by Takehiko Inoue, both samurai epics. It appears that people either love or dislike Japanese comics. In … Continue reading

The Hand of Destiny

Look at the palms of your hands and recall what you accomplished with them in 2011. At the end of every year I look back at my life to review what I learned, what goals I attained, who I helped, … Continue reading

Peace On Earth

The Project-Peace on Earth concert was broadcast live from Manger Square, Bethlehem on Christmas Day, 9:00 AM, PST. It was an intimate concert. Let’s hope that Steve continues to put on these concerts and that an idea that started small … Continue reading

Vespertina Revealed X

“The creatures collapsed into a heap.” “That’s it!” Elizabeth jumped high above the four beasts. Grabbing the silver thread snaking from the back of her neck she pulled sharply on it in a downward motion. Her cord reeled in from … Continue reading

The Artist As Brand Workbook Is Here!

© 2011 Greg Spalenka and Artist As Brand ® “The Artist As Brand Workbook is an easy read and jam packed with all kinds of resources. It’s great to keep looking back to.” -Miranda Sharp, Student, Kendall College of Art … Continue reading