sam

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Futurama Loteria

Jan 222011
 

For some reason I have been really cranking them out lately. Not sure why or how I have the energy after work, but I’m just going with it. Some people may not know about La Loteria cards from Mexico. It might be more of a common thing in Southern California. But i had these things ever since I was a little kid going on Family vacations to Tijuana. Yes we vacationed in TJ, that was back before it was officially declared a 3rd World hell hole. Back when you could get your picture on a donkey painted like a zebra without being shot in a drug deal gone bad or attacked by a 3 legged dog. If you’d like to familiarize yourself we these awesome cards take a look at this link.

http://www.glyphjockey.com/loteria/loteria.htm

Over time things got a little too PC,  #25 and more obviously #26 are not really included anymore in the set. But anyway, Futurama rocks, and I’m happy to include it in my arsenal of Pop. Enjoy.

Alive & Jive

Jan 212011
 

I was actually surprised by how many people remembered this awesome old school show. This nameless trio rocked the rotating house in the finale to “America Sings” at Disneyland. Well at least we have Innoventions. :/

If you want to relive these groovy guys through the miracle of YouTube skip to 6:16. Let the Burl Ives goodness flow through your veins.

“So we should all remember,

as history moves along

that everything is better now

because someone wrote a song.”

Out A Time

Jan 152011
 

Serious Shit.

It’s pretty much a nerd requirement to be into Back to the Future. I never got to see the first one in the theaters, but fell in love with it on the ol’ VCR. And by the time part II and III came out I was certifiably obsessed with the Trilogy. I seem to recall a lot of haters of the 2nd one, complainers thinking it was too confusing. Lame. And some knuckleheads even hated on all the cowboy stuff. I for one LOVE part II and even III. And the way the last movie ends gave it the perfect ending. Mostly because of little Vern being dirty, I mean seriously, have you seen that?? I highly recommend you Google that now. And yes, I admit i never saw it until the YouTube thing pointed it out.

But i digress, I chose this scene to paint because it’s what started it all in Twin/Lone Pines Mall parking lot. BTTF rocks, plain and simple, and I can’t wait to see what they do in 2015 to celebrate. Probably set the Universal Hill Valley set on fire again.

And just for the record Claudia Wells>Elisabeth Shue. Fact.

“Homeless on the Range” CBJ RIP

Dec 312010
 

Gone, But Not Forgotten.

Seriously? Pooh? We lost these guys for Pooh? Oh well, I’ll still be able to nerd out in Florida, and Japan if I ever get over there again. Anyway, this was done for the sole reason “Why the hell not?” Enjoy.

Depending on any positive feedback on this one,  I might be doing an “America Sings” inspired piece soon. We shall see.

Toy Story Oz

Oct 282010
 

I’ve always noticed a connection to Buzz & Woody to The Tin Man & Scarecrow from Wizard of Oz. I thought it would be fun to do a little something based on that. This was painted on a wooden panel to give it a different look. Not sure if it’s a direction I want to go in with all pieces but it felt good for this one. It was a good time nerding out with some buddies on Facebook on what to call this painting. Honorable mention for a title also was ” Surrender Jessie “. Maybe I will add it in cloud writing like it was written by the Wicked Witch’s broom. Thoughts?

Discuss ;)

Hooter’s Big Day

Jul 282010
 

OK, so it’s a slightly late shout out painting to the return of Captain EO. As bad as the 3D movie really is, for me it’s all about the nostalgia. Here we find our friend old friend Hooter, an obscure character from an 80′s classic, has been booted out of the kingdom because of his “captain’s” alleged escapades. It’s not Hooter’s fault. Years later his rag-tag band is welcomed back into Tomorrowland with loving arms. This is Hooter’s Big Day ….tribute.

Vicious Cock Fight

Jul 212010
 


…I mean that really escalated quickly.
If you are going to do a series of paintings based on kick ass movies, I would have to fight you if you would not include Anchorman. I call this one “Vicious Cock Fight”. Work has been pretty busy lately, so it took some time. But I am pretty happy to have it finished. I wasn’t sure at first which scene I wanted to do, but after watching the movie again, it hit me, ….like a trident to the chest.

Brick, I’ve been meaning to talk to you about that. You should find yourself a safe house or a relative close by because you’re probably wanted for murder.

Plus when I get this baby framed you can bet your glass of scotch that it will be framed in some nice rich mahogany.

And FYI, I am in the works of creating a new website. One that makes it easy to order any reproduction of any painting, or buy an original. I am keeping the blog, but it will be good to have the site in addition for purchases. Stand by for that. In the mean time, you stay classy San Diego.

Brian & Stewie visit Pirates of the Caribbean

May 182010
 


YES, it has been a while. It’s been really busy with work, so much so I haven’t had time to really crank out any art as of late. I figured enough is enough, and just made time. Glad I did, I have some ideas i’ve been dying to put on canvas. Thanks for checking it out.

If you are a Family Guy fan like myself, you have got to love when they have episodes dedicated to Brian and Stewie and their adventures somewhere. The first one was “Road to Rhode Island”, look for it on Hulu if you haven’t seen it. The intro is always a collection of great art showing the two in funny scenes, usually based on pop culture movies. Well this is the first in what I hope to be a series I’m calling “Brian and Stewie’s Road to Disneyland”. This first painting shows Brian and Stewie having an adventure in the Magic Kingdom. I figured the dog with the key and the pirate in jail would be a good place to start. Next would be the two of them in the graveyard in the Haunted Mansion. ( Grounds keeper and scarred dog ) Then Stewie as a princess riding a carousel horse which happens to be shaped like Brian, …with a bondage gag. And last but not least Stewie having some “great moments” with Brian dressed as Mr. Lincoln. Stewie of course will be playing the role of John Wilkes Booth. What do you think? Fun stuff huh?

So, a Gallery. I want to have one. Badly. The hard part is finding a place to have it at. The last few places didn’t work out too well. If anyone has any ideas or knows of a cool little place that would be interested in showing drop me a line. I’d also be willing to go in with somebody, as long as the Art compliments each other. Thanks and stay tuned for some more stuff over the summer.

Crazy Pills

Feb 012010
 

Are you not aware that I get farty and bloated with a foamy latte?”

Just a few of the wise words from famed fashion mogul Jacobim Mugatu. Is he really a bad guy though? Maybe he is just misunderstood. I mean how can anyone who invented the piano key neck tie be bad? Zoolander is one of my favorite movies and anything Will Ferrell does usually ends up as a Halloween Costume. This one might have been the most successful costumes though. Enough for my friends to vow never to go to West Hollywood again with me because of stopping every 2 minutes for pictures with people. At least that’s what they tell me, I was so wasted I don’t really remember.

Anyway this painting of Mugatu, and his dog Kiva ( Obey his Dog ), should have been done a long time ago. But for some reason I had the urge to knock it out this weekend. I like that all paintings don’t have to be detailed epic pieces that take months to finish. Word on the street is there is a sequel in the works for Zoolander. All I got to say if Mugatu isn’t in it, don’t bother.

A few people asked me to do something hot with “Katinka”, Mugatu’s female assistant, maybe a pin up style. That might be hot enough to actually make happen. Actually anything that Milla Jovovich does would be good for that. But as for this painting, I think it’s the kind of thing even the Prime Minister of Malaysia would appreciate. And by the way, did you know this movie was banned in Malaysia? Don’t say you never learned anything on the internet.

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