GALLERY SHOW: LALUZAPALOOZA

I will have one painting at La Luz De Jesus Gallery's 27th annual group show opening this Friday, showing from March 1-31. It's always one of the most popular shows in Los Angeles, if you are in the area, check it out!:)

See more details on the event invite attached. On the right is a little sneak peek of my painting. Will post full image and more details after the opening~!:)

Everything but the Kitschen Sync XIV

Yesterday was the opening for La Luz de Jesus's 14th annual "Everything but the Kitschen Sync" group show. It was a fun night!
It's always an honor to be showing along with so many talented artists. This year's Everything but the Kitschen and Sync show features 123 artists, which includes Nathan Ota, Rachel Fujii, Caroline Lee, JAW Cooper, Jessica Dalva, Danni Shinya Luo and many more.
See the complete show online here.

Everything but the Kitschen Sync XIV

March 4 - 27
La Luz de Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90027

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Here's my contribution:

(Click images to see full size)

"Beautiful Solitude"
Graphite and Watercolor

18"x26" (24"x32" framed)

How it looks like in the gallery:

"Beautiful Solitude" is a revision of a triptych I did in 2010. :)

Have a nice weekend everyone~!:)

49th Annual Illustration West Exhibition

I am very happy and honored to be included in this year's SILA annual group show.

I will be showing along with my dear friend Rachel Fujii and many other emerging and established illustrators.

49th Annual Illustration West Exhibition

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January 21, 2011 - January 31, 2011
Opening Reception / Jan 21, 7:00PM - 10:00PM

Gallery Nucleus: 210 East Main St, Alhambra CA 91801

Winners for the Joseph Morgan Henninger Award (Best of Show) and the Patrick Nagel Award (For Excellence) of each category(except Student category) will be announced during the opening.

Should be a very exciting night!:)

Sweet SWEET STREET II

Cherry Cream

13"x21"(23.5"x31.5" framed)
Watercolor

Summer Leisure
16.5"x20"(27.5"x31" framed)
Watercolor

Sweet Gaze
18"x20"(28"x30" framed)
Watercolor and Graphite on Rives BFK

JAW Cooper and I in front of her "Beautiful Freaks" piece

and in front of my pieces

sweet streets party photos

credits: dave tada & bigwhitebazooka

sweet streets opening party

video by: onch movement

Here are some photos and video from Sweet Street II opening party. It was a wonderful night!

Thanks for everyone who came out to see the show!

Sweet Street II group show is up until October 4th, three more days left to see it in person.:)

SWEET STREETS II

Sweet Gaze

. 18"x20"(28"x30" framed)
Watercolor and Graphite on Rives BFK
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I have three pieces in the upcoming group show--SWEET STREET II, hosted by Gallery Nucleus.
I feel very honored to be part of this show. Special thanks to Daniel Lim(Fawn Fruits), super sweet Caro, and Gallery Nucleus for giving me this wonderful opportunity. : )
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SWEET STREET II

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September 11, 2010 – October 04, 2010

Opening Reception: September 11, 2010 (7 pm - 11 pm)

Gallery Nucleus: 210 East Main St Alhambra CA 91801

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"Alhambra, CA – Gallery Nucleus and Caro are pleased to once again present the much anticipated art and fashion event Sweet Streets. Last year’s hugely successful event attracted hundreds of art and fashion enthusiasts.

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This year, over 70 artists spanning the globe were invited to create 2D and 3D works where Japanese street fashions serves as the inspiration. This resulted in over 100 original works of art that are vibrant, exciting, playful, and diverse - evoking much the sentiments of those infamous Tokyo streets.
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Opening Night Features:

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♡ Raffle drawing with prizes provided by SoSo Happy, Sugarpill, Bubblepunch, & more.
♡ Dj sets by Tune in Tokyo and Sebastian Masuda.
♡ Pop-up shops by So So Happy, 6%DOKIDOKI & Chubby Bunny Accessories.
♡ 6%DOKIDOKI fashion show.
♡ Live drawing session with 6%DOKIDOKI models and featuring Japanese artist EIMI live drawing.
♡ Free refreshments and snacks served.
♡ Food trucks serving up the sweet and savory. "

Crazy 4 Cult:4

Here's my contribution to Crazy 4 Cult:

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Name:.....The Sunflower Lady and the Wild Daisy Boy

Size:........13"x19"(without frame)

...............21"x25.5"(framed)

Medium:..Watercolor

Cult film:..Harold and Maude

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I was inspired by this dialogue between Harold and Maude:

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Maude: I should like to change into a sunflower most of all. They're so tall and simple. What flower would you like to be?

Harold: I don't know. One of these, maybe.

Maude: Why do you say that?

Harold: Because they're all alike.

Maude: Oooh, but they're *not*. Look. See, some are smaller, some are fatter, some grow to the left, some to the right, some even have lost some petals. All *kinds* of observable differences. You see, Harold, I feel that much of the world's sorrow comes from people who are *this*,[she points to a daisy]

Maude: yet allow themselves be treated as *that*.[she gestures to a field of daisies]

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It's a pleasure to be part of the Crazy 4 Cult show presented by Gallery 1988 LA

along with so many amazing artists and several friends from Otis. : )

CRAZY 4 CULT 4

100 artists reinterpret classic cult films

Opening Reception July 9th, 7-10 PM

July 9 — 30, 2010

Gallery 1988: 7020 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038