COLLABORATIONS

I apologize to all my readers I haven't been posting anything new I've been super BUSY finishing up finals. And now I can say I'm muthafuckin' DONE wit school. After 2 and 1/2 years of stressful hours and nail biting deadlines at Art Institute I can honestly say I'm happy with what I have accomplished. Now I'm ready to be a productive drone to society's mundane monday to friday 9-5 routine. But you know what I love what I do and thats what matters. Last night I get a call from Jamie Laygo to do a live painting exhibition at The R House. WORD?! It gives me a chance to get back into painting which I've been aching to do. I was a lil rusty at first but after a couple of tequila shots I was feeling it! I asked C4de and Oddzoo to help me out and throw down the illness for the peeps who don't know.










Stay posted for future projects.

CHEERS YALL

ps
I HEART HATERS!

Field Trip

So every second Thursday of every month, all the galleries on Gallery Row in Downtown are open to the public. Which gives everyone a chance to see what's going on in the LA art scene. So I gather up some classmates from school and field trip to downtown.

Jessica giving out the call to arms.


Can't have a party without the Reggae Band!


art critic....


Party bus!


After walking around all night we got a lil thirsty, so we stopped by the Olde Style bar on 4th and Main for a drink or two ....



Ashley and Christina looking scary and cute




Vince getting a face full


Dee whispering little nothings in my ear.





Getting a lil drunk here.




KISS KISS KISS!!!



A little too drunk.







OH GEEZ!




GOODTIMES!

sorry I didn't take any pictures of the art you just gotta see it for yourself next month! CHEERS

My favorite animal is Poopees

After a busy day of pumping out graphics for TH, I get a call from Rosie to stop by her house to meet...

Leila


cutest American Bulldog I've ever seen!




I love dogs!

Miss you...

Two weeks ago this sunday, my dog Cookie passed away due to a tumor in her uterus. Her passing was a devastating loss and she will be forever missed. So to honor her memory I decided to rescue a dog from an animal shelter. With the help of Lacey Conner (an animal rights activist)



I found the perfect candidate to adopt, Cole, a 3 year old American Staffordshire terrier scheduled to be euthanized.



Today, Dot, Joe and I went to the North Central Animal Shelter to meet Cole. He was a little shy when I pulled out my camera to take a picture but was very excited to get a second chance. It was really tough seeing so many animals locked up, waiting patiently for their second chance. If you were planning to take an animal into your life I recommend you go to your local animal shelter and save one. There are so many animals out there who need a happy home. Surprisingly there are a lot of pitbulls up for adoption. Pitbulls got such a bad reputation for being aggressive but in actuallity are awesome pets, they just have bad owners. Here are some beautiful dogs up for adoption.









If you have any questions about saving an animal, a dog, cat, rabbit, whateva please contact Lacey Conner
http://www.newdawnpetrescue.org
or
North Central Animal Shelter
http://www.devildogranch.com/northcentral.html

ONELOVE

Who's OddZoo?

Born in Waimanalo, Hawaii, into a landscape of extraordinary beauty and a family whose talents span the spectrum of the creative arts, Jay "OddZoo" Doronio began to draw and paint as a child. Upon moving to California, he was introduced to the sights and sounds of graffiti and hip hop. The vibrant power of these mediums has assisted in laying the foundations of his artwork today. As he begins to build his career, OddZoo is pursuing a degree in Illustration and Graphic Design at Otis College of Art and Design.



Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art is proud to present DIVERGE, the solo debut of OddZoo. The Hawaii-born and Los Angeles-based artist will showcase works of acrylic, oil, pencil and ink that reflect upon the adjustments we make, opportunities we gain, and things we learn when life unexpectedly shifts itself from its anticipated path. The exhibition will be open for viewing through September 6 - September 28th, 2008.







Of course the Family was there to show support.









Thank you to everyone that came out to show their love on this special night. He's worked really hard to get this point. I'm very proud of this guy, always have and always will. ONELOVE!

About Carmichael Gallery
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art exhibits international, emerging artists, with an emphasis on underground, pop, outsider, lowbrow, street art and graffiti inspired work. In August 2007, co-curators Seth and Elisa Carmichael opened Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art as an exhibition space for presenting emerging art from around the world. Carmichael Gallery is located at 1257 N. La Brea Avenue, on the SW corner of La Brea and Fountain, West Hollywood, CA 90038. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., and by appointment. For more information, please visit www.carmichaelgallery.com, email art@carmichaelgallery.com, or call 323.969.0600.