I was interviewed once again for Gallery 1988's Crazy 4 Cult show. My interview starts at the 5:45 mark and sums up the show nicely.

I was Interviewed by G4's Attack of the Show for Gallery 1988's Idiot Box Art Show, an art show totally devoted to pieces inspired by everyone's favorite form of distraction, television. Dozens of artists contributed works influenced by iconic TV shows like Lost, Alf and Twin Peaks.

My interview starts at the 4:30 mark!

Here's a screen shot from the latest trailer for 17 Again. This time Zac Efron is chugging Cheese Wiz with my painting 'Samus Venus' in the background.


Here's a copy of what Samus Venus looks like close up.


Thanks again to Gallery1988 www.nineteeneightyeight.com/ for all the help they've given to make this happen.

The trailer for the upcoming Matthew Perry/Zac Efron/Leslie Mann movie "17 Again" reveals a pretty cool Gallery 1988 painting in the background, albeit fuzzy. It's MY Metroid-themed "Seamus Venus," in Reno 911! favorite Thomas Lennon's house. Check out the screen capture:

I'm hoping you'll see it better in the film, as well as many other Gallery 1988 familiar pieces, since I think they may make up most the walls in the Lennon character's house. Check out the movie when it comes out April 17th!

I tend to focus on my paintings on this blog, but today I thought I'd talk about my tattooing.  I have had several people over the years send me photos or come up to me in public and show me tattoos of my artwork. Each time no matter how beautiful the tattoo turns out, I am disappointed.. I have spent 17 years tattooing and tattooing my own designs make me happiest.

Well last week I had a great consultation with Mark Wood.. he wanted me to do my painting of "Our Lady of the Arcade" and this afternoon I got to do it!!!!


only 7 1/2 hours of work so far, just a couple of hours to finish.. I had a great time tattooing him and he and his wife are just fabulous people to visit with while I worked.. I drifted home on a cloud today...

Another tattoo of my paintings I have done was on Zig.. an entire leg piece.. knee to ankle based on my children's story "Undersea Tea Garden"



anyone else want a tattoo of my art??? Just call Zulu tattoo (323)782-9977 and Make an appointment and I guarantee you that you will make my day

I really intend on blogging here on a regular basis, just have been so slammed this month.. What have I been doing?  well.... I have been making bento boxes for my lunch. Part of my new healthier way of eating.. Now my lunch is healthier and cuter!!


Part of my healthier lifestyle I have also been playing Wii Fit. I am amazed how much a diet change and playing videogames have made in the way I look and feel..

I have also been redoing my site myself.. Trying to teach myself how to use Dreamweaver and adding some flash galleries (soon I hope) so that it is easier to see my work.. I'd still  love to add a blog that could be commented on on my website, but for now having my Livejournal show on my website is as good as I can get..

I've also been working on a couple of pieces for an upcoming show at Gallery 1988  "Idiot Box"  that will open in April.. here are my 2 pieces

"Bottle Blonde" an ode to "I Dream of Jeannie"


"Che's Angels"  an ode to Charlies Angels

The show is going to be really fun, as usual Gallery 1988 has booked some amazing artists with thier own twists on the theme.

Wow maintaining my own site is way harder than I thought.. I just spent a couple of hours trying to figure out how to embed my blogs into my website.. but I finally figured out how to do it thanks to  www.rss-info.com/en_rssinclude-simple.html.
more photo and website changes to come.

Sorry I haven't had much time to be on here, but some of the reasons I have been to busy are coming out....

I have a few pieces that went up for sale on Gallery 1988's blog to buy contact the gallery





And there will be a benefit at my work ... Zulu Tattoo  www.zulutattoo.com on Saturday night for the Breast treatment task force and part of the benefit is a trunk show featuring bags from Lucky Girl Handbags that feature designs inspired by the art of the Zulu Tattoo staff. Several of the bags are adorned with my designs


I am so excited!!!! My first art on designer bags.

and there will be more coming soon.....

Crazy 4 Cult
OMG I got interviewed by G4 again at Crazy 4 cult... You can tell I'm nervous because I am playing with my flask (full of white Russian in honor of the Dude)

Oh my GOD!!!!! I am so excited.. Crazy 4 Cult is tomorrow at 7pm and I can't wait... they will be releasing my print of "MY Protector" here is a shot of me signing them at home




I will also be showing 2 pieces

"And so Shines good deed in a weary world"


as well as
Sometimes there's a Man



Here's the info if you want to come out

Over 100 artists reinterpreting classic cult films

August 22nd - September 12th
Gallery1988
7020 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
(South East corner of Melrose & LaBrea)

Opening Reception: FREE ADMISSION
Friday, August 22nd, 7-11PM
Hosted again by Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier

http://crazy4cult.com/

I'm having a Solo Showing of assorted works entitled "What Big Eyes You Have!"
One Night Only on July 18th 9pm to 2am At:
Eye Candy Gallery
4622 Van Nuys Blvd. just off the 101 FWY
in Sherman Oaks Ca.91403
I'll be signing copies of the book "Big Eye Art"
Also available will be a very limited number of her rare "Donkey Kong's Last Supper" print, as seen in Christina Aguilera's babies bedroom in People Magazine as well as several of the second Edition print "Donkey Kong's Last Supper: the Jennie in the Baby's Room"
Plus, every one in attendence will get a Free Poster!



-ALSO-
On Saturday July 19th Eye Candy Gallery will be hosting an Open Event!


 Food, Drinks, Music and Entertainment will be provided!
Please join me for Both Nights!
I hope see y'all there!

I was fascinated by the toilets in Japan, the fact that they go from the primitive (Squat toilets)....


to space age

some of the toilets had not only washing systems for your butt but even blow driers!!!!

I only had to use a squat toilet once.. but with my horrible knees it was quite a chore.. I am so glad I wasn't any drunker than I was. Most places offered a western style toilet along with the squat style.. At first I thought.. why offer both? why not just have western style toilets? but every time there were both, I saw women choosing squat toilets. I guess it's what they are used to. Maybe they are as baffled by the space age toilet as I was by the squat ones. Evidently the squat toilet is common in many parts of the world..
If you are ever faced with one of these here is how to use it:


the space age toilet is just a matter of sitting down and pressing buttons... oh and many surprises


next Japan topic... food!!!!

So I am finally getting my shit together after my trip to Japan.. Between myself and Todd we took over 1000 photos. So I thought I would post some of them every day with a bit of a topic tie in... today's topic:
Japanese fashion
I was very excited by the thought of going to Harajuku and seeing what they were up to. Our first Sunday we went, but it was pouring rain and just not many fashionistias out. But we went back on our free day and we shopped. I actually found a dress that could fit my big frame and boobs. we were both inspired and obsessed with the sars masks. The Japanese have takens them to new heights. We found Hello Kitty ones at the 100 yen store (like a dollar store) and many different styles.. here are two of the many we bought ...
the heart mask from Takuya Angel my favorite designer.


here is me with the designer of Takuya Angel


this mask was bought at a punk rock store somewhere in Harijuku



and here is a photo of me in the heart mask.. a devil maid hat and my new kimono inspired dress with my ninja shoes and legwarmers....

these are the ladies who worked wt the store I bought my dress at. The shop was so small that Todd  and I couldn't fit in the store at the same time. we were giants there.


Next topic... Japanese Toilets

I have wanted to go to Japan since I was a wee little girl..And I am finally doing it!!!!! Thanks to Japan LA  I am finally realizing my dream. So in the spirit of it here is a photo from the Japan LA anniversary party...


In one week I will be there!!!!

After months of anticipation I finally got my copy of Big Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed.


I am thrilled to be one of 22 artists featured in this showcase of modern big eyed art.  They are now available on amazon.com   and barnesandnobel.com .

Here is my newest piece... Mario Wars


a nod to two things I love Nintendo and Star Wars. This was a comission piece and it will be shipping out in the next couple of days.

There are so many wonderful things going on in my life right now... where to start?

Tokyo........... A place I have dreamed of since I was a small girl. Recently one of my favorite stores in Los Angeles Japan LA planned a trip to Japan and opened it up to some of their customers. It is a dream trip with a trip to Sanrio Puroland , an alice in Wonderland theme restraunt, Studio Ghibli Museum and Harajuku. Add to that my love of Japanese food and I will be in heaven. I am currently trying to learn Japanese, altho we will have a translator I want to experience as much of Japan as possible and I feel understanding the language will make my visit richer.

Art..... My prints have been selling well and I have the possibility  of having another 8 bit print coming up.  I'll post here as soon as I know.

The Toys show opened on April 1st. to much publicity and a great crowd. I had 2 pieces in the show

Playschool Star Wars Sold during  the show!!!!!

and

Rainy Day still for sale


Tattoos....
Oh my god the shop is going so good. I have drawings about 3 weeks out, so I am going nuts trying to keep up with all the fun stuff I get to draw for my clients. also the shop is making t shirts designed by each of us artists.. my first shirt for the shop is Octo Pirate

To order a shirt contact Zulu Tattoo


The Book.......

I am so excited to be part of:   Big Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed
To be distributed worldwide by Merrell Publishers, April 2008!

The book features a diverse menagerie of big eye works by twenty-two popular artists, as well as their biographies and contact details!

cover by Jasmine Becket-Griffith

I recently finished this commission piece for and old friend. It's his girlfriend with their cats as clown fish. The photo is a slight bit out of focus, I need a better shot of it. It really makes me happy and I am surprised how far my painting has come in the past couple of years. Here is the painting with a similar themed piece in my older style.

     

it makes me happy to see how far my painting technical skill has come and optimistic about how far I can continue to grow.

I'm out of town for about a week. I snuck back to Michigan to surprise my Mom for her birthday. Boy was she surprised! I took the red eye from LA to Detroit and it has totally screwed up my internal time clock. so I have about a week to recharge. I have very important plans while here....
* I must get to know my new nephew, who is so cute,
* I need to play many hours of video games with my parents, we ready played until 3am last night. (I am having such a good time with my parents. We have the best set up, each of the has their laptops set up to play FFXI and I am playing Wii on the TV. A good gaming house.)
* I have to play in the snow... It's melting, I think I brought the warm with me  :(  so that might not happen
* I want to have lunch with my mother in law
* I have a couple of friends I would like to see
* most importantly I need to get some rest and recharge myself so I can go home feeling better. I threw out my back last week so I am trying to baby it a bit.

When I return I have to finish 3 paintings by the end of the month. I will be posting progress photos in my next journal entry.

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