Art Autopsy

Tonight was an inspiring and productive night.  I attended Art Autopsy at Hyaena Gallery hosted by Clint Carney.  It was a live art event with the three main artists being Clint Carney, Matthew Levin, and D.W. Frydendall.  Basically, all three were painting, sculpting, and drawing (respectively) in front of anyone who attended this free, completely awesome event.  I brought something to work on as well because I didn't want all this creative inspiration to go unused like it normally does, and this is the result of my contribution...

Kinda puts a tear in your eye, right?  I know.  I went with the same style as what I had done for the vending machine, which was a lot of fun...pen and ink on watercolor paper, but this piece is about twice the size.  

Clint Carney was painting crazy fast and awesome like he always does.  Look him up on Youtube and you'll see that he didn't even speed up the videos...he's like the Bruce Lee of painting.  Okay, so maybe he did speed up the videos, but he still gets the job done with style.  Regrettably, I have no video or pictorial proof of anyone else's art, but I will post links at the end of this post...I pinky swear.  You'll just have to trust me.

I was lucky enough to be able to work next to the amazingly talented Matthew Levin.  This man makes the creepiest, realistic sculptures that I've ever seen.  I know I throw the word awesome around a lot, but this guy actually inspires awe when I look at his work.  It also inspires me to try my hand at sculpting something soon, so look out for that.

D. W. Frydendall was working on some rad comic book characters for the vending machine.  I was really loving watching him ink a Batman piece.  His brush strokes were pure perfection.  I've seen his paintings before, but this was my first experience with his ink work.  Loved it.

The entire night was full of inspiration (at least for me), art, and friendship.  I met some really cool people and look forward to doing this again next month (check Hyaena Gallery's website for a specific date because I don't know just yet).

If you, or anyone you know, is interested in purchasing the piece I did tonight or any other print or original work as of late, please contact Hyaena Gallery.  Thank you all for your support as always.  Stay thirsty my friends (yeah I said it).  

Hyaena Gallery -     http://www.hyaenagallery.com/

Clint Carney -         http://clintcarney.com/

Matthew Levin -     http://www.matthewjlevin.com/

D. W. Frydendall - http://www.dfrydendall.net/

oh...and go "like" my facebook page.  :)  http://www.facebook.com/artofzombiemuse  

Another Update

Zombiemuse.net is going through some updating.  We're adding a "news" section (which is basically this blog), revamping the "links" section (as well as adding a few), and updating the "gallery" with new pieces as well as giving you the option to purchase prints.  No need for applause just yet...no seriously...ok stop!  Now you just look ridiculous clapping in front of your computers.  Thank you.  I love the attention, but the store is not functional yet.  Really?  Booing now?  Such children.
Anywho...moving on.  To see my artwork up close and personal, you can go to Hyaena Gallery in Burbank, CA.  Look at it, stare, gaze in wonder at "Alien Jesus" or "Zombie".  Smell the paint, take in as much as you can, then when you completely fall in love with the piece, you can purchase it and take it home forever.  Scare your children, spouse, grandmother, in-laws, family dog, old Mrs. Peterson from next door, or your goldfish you named Gole D. Hawn (after the actress that starred in the 80s comedy "Private Benjamin".  It's strange and creepy how much you like that movie).  I have several pieces there for purchase or to admire, as well as a few prints.  All pieces are very affordable and would like to be taken home by you or your friend, or your mom...hehehe, I said "your mom".
As always, thank you for your support.  You're all awesome.

here are links!  Yay!
ZombieMuse site  http://www.zombiemuse.net/
and Hyaena Gallery  http://www.hyaenagallery.com/  I should have a link up on there by tomorrow that lets you check out my art and info for purchasing.

  

More new things

Some of you may know that my time with Rebellious Tattoo has come to an end.  Some of you may wonder what Rebellious Tattoo is.  Some of you may wonder what to do if your baby steals your car and runs it through a candy store and gets in a shootout with the cops.  I can only comment on one of those...if your baby does that, get it on video because no one will believe you.  Remember, pics or it didn't happen.

Alright, I'll talk about the others as well.  We had to break up.  It wasn't Rebellious; it was me.  We're still going to be friends though.  We'll still talk to each other for a while before slowly distancing ourselves from one another.  We'll awkwardly hang out with each other when mutual friends are involved.  Then, eventually, we'll one day run into each other on the street, and I'll be with a new shop.  Things will be awkward, but we'll casually ask about how each other is doing, then walk away feeling weird because some old feelings were brought up that neither of us realized we still had.  Maybe one of us will get drunk that night and start texting the other which will eventually lead to stalking, and we all know where stalking leads to...crimes of passion.  No one wants this though...it's just one of those things, but I'm sure this time it will be different.  Yeah, this time it will be different.

BTW, I'm still taking tattoo appointments, so if you're interested in getting some work done, then contact me at zombiej@zombiemuse.net .  thanks for all the support.
 

New things

The time has come for my empire to rise and take over the world...or at least be known.  Big things are planned for this year!  Of course, I say that every year, but this year is different.  If the world is going to end this year then I'm going out successful.  To start things off this year, I am going to be part of a gallery show at Hyaena Gallery in Burbank, CA.  I'm really excited to be part of this, so you should be too.  Check out details of the show and to purchase art at http://www.hyaenagallery.com/ .  I would reveal more of my master plan, but then it might backfire...like how all the villains reveal their master plan to the protagonist while he/she is tied up or otherwise incapacitated then leave them to their fate with the feeling of hopelessness and the inability to help just to have him/her escape certain death and defeat the villain yet again.  Not this time!  All will be revealed in due time.   In the meantime, check out Hyaena Gallery, check out my art, and remember that  babies aren't dishwasher safe.