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Spectrum Banner
This is the banner that hung in my booth at Spectrum Fantastic Art Live. I felt it represented a nice fusion of the alchemical botanical qualities inherent in Roxana’s perfumes and the mystical feminine I endeavor to bring to my … Continue reading
Make Good Art
Last night I watched the Grant Morrison documentary, today I saw two amazing commencement speeches given by Neil Gaiman and JK Rowling. These wizards offer timeless wisdom and tell us…that if we don’t know how to do something then pretend … Continue reading
Spectrum Fantastic Art Live
Spectrum Fantastic Art Live debuted in Kansas City last week with an aura of inspiration. Truly one of the most amazing groups of talent in one place I have ever experienced. Much credit goes to Arnie and Cathy Fenner along … Continue reading
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
Branding the Artist in West Virginia
Some of the West Liberty University participants at the Artist As Brand® workshop. One week ago Roxana and I hopped on an early flight eastward to West Virginia to share our work and knowledge with students at West Liberty University. … Continue reading
Topanga Earth Day
Join me at Topanga Earth Day this weekend to celebrate Mother Earth. This is a rocking event and will include many musical performances including Donna Delory, Daniel Bambaata Marley (Bob Marley’s grandson), Leon Mobley drum circle (Sunday, I intend to drum), speakers, yoga, … 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