Author: ddpilot

Passionate artist/photographer/designer. B.F.A in Drawing and Painting from the Laguna College of Art and Design. Currently living in Brooklyn, NY.
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Current Project

I’ve been quiet because I’ve been busssssyyyyy!
not.enough.time.in.the.day….

I am working on a commission for a dear friend and I wanted to show you a very exclusive sneak peek… I hope she’s not seeing this… But I know this painting will evolve so this isn’t giving too much away. Here is the first few layers of the majestic Century Oak of Texas A&M.

© marikeeler

UPDATE: it’s finished!!

© marikeeler

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come to my show!!!!!

OPENING RECEPTION:
Friday, July 16, 2010 – 6:00PM-9:00PM, and closing August 6, 2010

Mighty Tanaka
68 Jay St., Suite 416 (F Train to York St.)
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Hours: M-F 12PM to 7PM, weekends by appointment only
Office: 718.596.8781
Email: alex@mightytanaka.com
Web: http://www.mightytanaka.com/

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lilies

I did this piece for a friend as a gift. I painted over another piece and took advantage of the texture, which is one of my favorite things to do. Used very quick brush work and kept a light and loose approach. I’m happy with the result. I hope she is too…

(R: full-sized painting, L: close up of texture) © art work by marikeeler

© art work by marikeeler

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The Art of Cooking

I’ve been lucky enough to experience some fine dining lately…all due to my honey’s sensational love affair with food. I’ve never particularly viewed a meal as a emotion stirrer or thought provoking object as I look at art. But I can now understand the passion foodies have for the art of cooking. One place has made me reach this epiphany. Noma has been declared #1 restaurant in the world, but before the noted title, I had heard plenty of it from my man. The words ‘its the best meal I’ve ever had in my whole life’ resonate and can only imagine it equating to watching your favorite artist working on a painting…

I’ve been directed towards an excellent blog called foodsnobblog, and have been told to read this post. Mind you, I am very impatient… so I go straight to the pictures… I’ve never thought I would be comparing food to art… but these plates are worthy of such a comparison.

Do read the post. Its nice to experience this amazing day with the writer…

© all photos by the food snob.

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r.i.p. Louise Bourgeois

An Icon has passed away. She lived an incredible long life and has impacted the art world as a magnificent sculptor and woman. More about her here.

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Jazz-minh Moore


© painting by Jazz-minh Moore

There is a great painting show happening at the Lyons Wier Gallery (175 7th Ave (at 20th St.) in Manhattan right now. Artist Jazz-minh Moore has a solo show titled “Slipping Sideways” which will be up through June 20th. Jazz-minh’s paintings are alive, full of energy and emotion. Her technique is beautifully mastered and her colors bring into this dreamy and windy world. I can’t wait to see her work.

Here is an excerpt from the gallery press release:

Ms. Moore’s deftness of hand lends itself seamlessly to her methodology. Utilizing the wood grain as a landscape to influence her compositions, some sections are left unfinished and others are highly rendered. The level of completion is an evolving collaboration between the organic drawing ‘style’ present and the wood panel itself.


© painting by Jazz-minh Moore


© painting by Jazz-minh Moore

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Bi-polar Baby Strollers

I wrote about my friend Jacques Labouchere and his music about a year ago. Since then, Jacques has been progressing steadily and has just released a new album! I got to experience this album to the fullest and really enjoyed it. His melodies and equally sweet lyrics are moving as well as fun.

Here’s a sneak peek.

“Bi-polar Baby Strollers” will be released June 7th through Popjinx Records (UK) www.popjinx.com. Go to Jacques Myspace for more music.

© Photo by Hanna Eliasson

UPDATE: Here is Jacques new Video!