Spectrum Fantastic Art Live

Will be in Kansas City for an Artist As Brand Workshop and Spectrum Fantastic Art Live. This is a new 4’x6′ print I intend to show if my printer can get it to me in time. Jessica Lough is the … Continue reading

Artisan Perfume and Chocolate

Join me and Roxana Illuminated Perfume at the ARTISAN FRAGRANCE SALON and Chocolate show this Sunday, May 5th in Seattle! Roxana will be showcasing her botanical essences and speaking at the event too. Stop on by! I helped with the banner design which … Continue reading

Cover Design Feedback

1.  I have been playing with cover designs with Jeff Burne for my book with Titan. These are comps of some of the designs so far (click on them to enlarge). Some are single page designs others are wrap around covers. … Continue reading

Behind the Camera

Photo shoots are combination of chemistry, light, attitude and synergy. Start with a good idea, add models, costumes, props and a prayer that the perfect moment develops along with the shutter clicking. It is amazing how a nano second can … Continue reading

Noir

Noir Noir represents a deep, dark, earthy sensuality and the spirit of our animal nature. This image was created for Roxana Illuminated Perfume and her Figure 1: Noir botanical perfume. It is available as an archival print here. The beautiful Jessica … Continue reading

From The Archives 4

Joan Jett, 1981, graphite, acrylic, oil on illustration board More early work in the form of portraits. While at Art Center I was experimenting with acrylics and oils and the lethal Krylon Crystal Clear layering technique where wet oils could be … Continue reading

Escape From Planet Earth

* I worked on this CG animated film at Rainmaker Studios in Vancouver, Canada a while ago. It is a story about a group of wacky aliens who are incarcerated in Area 51, and attempt to escape it. Production Designer … Continue reading

Love Essence

Roxana and I created a 94 page Lookbook called Love Essence. Click on the image to view. It celebrates a trilogy of love. May your heart open.

From The Archives 2

Digging up more art for my first retrospective book with Titan Publishers. This is a piece from my Art Center days. Early on I was exploring lots of techniques with Prisma Color pencils. I would layer them as thickly as … Continue reading
January 30, 2013 by Spalenka

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