Canadian Wildlife Magazine

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you've all said your farewells to our dearest 2012, and are now taking the time to make 2013 feel right at home. I had a lot to be grateful for last year. A lot. This year seems to be shaping up as well.

I'm really happy to have two illustrations in the Jan/Feb issue of Canadian Wildlife Magazine (Biosphère en français). The article is about a new study that indicates that animals may have a more developed sense of self consciousness that we'd initially assumed, perhaps not to the same degree of self-awareness that we possess, but similarly. It also discusses the possibilities of what this could mean for the human-animal relationship in the future. 

The book also has beautiful works from my fellow canucks (who are equally beautiful) Pete Ryan and Jacqui Oakley.

Many many thanks to AD Steve Balaban for the opportunity!

'Pressure'

“Pressure”

graphite on Stonehenge

50.8 x 50.8 cm

The drawing above is my contribution to the 2nd Annual Supersonic Electronic Invitational group show, curated by none other than Zach Tutor. I am really grateful to be apart of this show. So much beautiful artwork by amazing folks, some of whom I have the pleasure to call friends. The show opens on Jan, 3rd  at 6PM at Spoke Art Gallery in San Francisco, CA. Please visit the Supersonic Electronic Invitational 2 (SEI2) page and Spoke Art website for the full  details and listing of all participating artists. 

Wild at Heart

The “Wild at Heart: Keep Wildlife in the Wild” show opens this weekend at Thinkspace gallery in Los Angeles.  Co-curated by my friend, Amanda Erlanson, of Erratic Phenomena and Heroes & Villains fame. The show boasts a stellar line up of artists who have produced works to raise awareness and draw attention to the lives of some of our more endangered friends. This ink drawing is my contribution to the show - a ballad for the Maned Wolves. The show includes works by: Andrew Hem, Aron Wiesenfeld, Audrey Kawasaki, Edwin Ushiro, Joao Ruas, Lindsey Carr, Phil Hale, Mark Ryden, Rob Sato, Rodrigo Luff, Souther Salazar, Tessar Lo, Martin Wittfooth and many more. 

A large portion of the proceeds from the show will benefit Born Free USA.

The show opens saturday May 26th, hopefully many of you can make it out to opening! 

Many thanks again to Amanda and Andrew for all their hard work producing the show and for having me take part in this cause. 

Show information:

“Wild at Heart”
6009 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
310.558.3375
contact@thinkspacegallery.com

Opening Reception with Artists: 

Saturday, May 26 from 5PM – 9PM
at: Thinkspace Gallery

Speak softly and carry a big stick

Tonight is the launch event for Garrison Creek Bat Company - a Toronto based company, founded by three friends of mine (who you may have heard of), that deals in beautifully hand-crafted baseball bats. To celebrate the launch of their company and to showcase the first model - The Bellwoods Bat - they've invited 17 artists to custom paint bats for the exhibit, which opens tonight at AWOL gallery - 76 Ossington Avenue. You can visit their website to find the full roster of artists, as well as their contact info for any purchase inquiries.

Here are some photos of the bat I painted. I'm so happy to be apart of this show - namely, for the opportunity to show in the city I love, and along side some of my favourite artists. From what I've seen everyone really hit it out of the park!! ...also, the baseball puns. MY GOD the baseball puns!

If you're in Toronto tonight, the opening reception starts at 7pm, you should step up to plate and head on over, grab a drink and say hi! Maybe talk about the Blue Jays?

And in case you're worried about walking down the street looking like an extra from the Warriors, Garrison Creek Bat Co offers these gorgeous handmade bat bags made by Robin Akitt. Head on over to her site to see the bags as well as all the other amazing things she produces.


Also, in other news - this is the last week to see Finding Together Again @ Spoke Art Gallery in San Francisco. If you haven't had a chance to stop by, these are the last days, the show will be up until the 28th.

Travels to the land of the setting sun

photos by shaun roberts

I'm always a little thrown off by the rhythms of travel, I can't seem to get a handle on it. I'm all caught up now, and I would like to say thanks.

The opening  was wonderful. It was such a pleasure to speak to everyone who stopped by and chat with all the local patrons and artists (and see soo many people take home a 'Remus and Romulus' print! The reproduction is uncanny, I was so pleased to see so many people as enthused about it as I was.) If you have photos from the opening, I'd love to see them, please feel free to tag me in them, or send me a link.

It was especially great to finally meet and spend some time with a few 'online- friends' in person. The west coast was working really hard that night to earn its title, "best coast".

My friends and online followers, who could not make it person. Thank you so much for sending your personal messages, posting and sharing the work and news of the show through out the interwebs. Your good vibes and wishes were really felt that night, and all through out my trip down.

Ken, Sarah, Jessica, Shaun and my family, could not have been possible without your hard work and support.  

To all my new collectors and patrons, I've had a chance to speak to many of you already, but I would like to say thank you again. I make the images for myself, but it's your enthusiasm and passion for the work that let's me continue to do so. 

And of course, I cannot even begin to express my thanks to all the sites and blogs who posted about the show, I must give particular mention to Arrested Motion, Creepmachine, Hi-Fructose, and Juxtapoz for all the great press.

The rest of my trip down towards LA was just a dream. Much needed reunions with old friends, great times with new ones and my continued love affair with So Cal cuisine.

If you haven't had a chance to see the show, and you're going to be in the San Francisco area, the show will be up in the gallery until the 28th. You can see all the work from the show online as well.

The people of San Francisco and the city itself have found a warm place in my heart (along side the rest of California), I hope to see you again soon.

 

“Go Forth and Crusade”

graphite on paper

45.7 x 45.7 cm

Pursuing your Goddess

“Pursuing your Goddess”

acrylic on paper

50.8 x 55.8 cm

In less than a week 'finding together again' opens. I'm really excited to see how everything is going to look in the space. Here is a link to the press release for the show, if you're interested in knowing a little bit more about the show, you can also find the event page on there. Once again along with the work available we will be running a limited edition print as well a special giveaway for the first 100 attendees of the show. 

'finding together again'

Thursday April 5th, 6-10pm (opening reception)

Spoke Art Gallery

816 Sutter Street

San Francisco, CA 94109

415.796.3774

Finding Together Again

In just under a months time I will be showcasing

a new body of work that I have created for

Spoke Art in San Fransisco.

The show, titled 'Finding Together Again',

will have it's opening reception on April 5th.

The work includes paintings and drawings on paper,

as well we will have limited edition prints and

special keepsakes for those who are able to attend

the opening.

I will post more details about the show soon. I've also

been updating images of some works in progress to

my instagram account.

“26 point stag”

Charcoal and graphite on paper

45.7 x 60.9 cm

Happy Holidays

Wishing everyone a warm and happy holidays! Please remember to enjoy in moderation...diabetes can affect us all.

See you in twenty twelve!

11•11•11

In the Hall of the Monkey King
Mixed media on duralar and watercolour paper.

Framed and matted

8 x 10"20.3 x 25.4 cm

My drawing from when I was 4.

Homeroom opens this Tonight.

If you're in San Diego please stop by and see the show!

To purchase artwork or inquire about the show, please contact:
Dylan Jones
dylan@subtextgallery.com

Subtext
2479 Kettner Blvd.
San Diego, California 92101
Opening Reception with the Artists: Friday, November 11th, 6-10pm

Today is a special day. Be sure to do something special with it.

•one • one • one • one • one • one•

Subtext • Homeroom

I had the pleasure to take part in the 'Homeroom' group show at Subtext Gallery in San Diego.

The show was curated by the lovely Christina Conway (Above image by Soey Milk).
Homeroom attempts to rediscover the nostalgia of youth and innocent creativity. Each artist for this exhibition found a piece from their childhood and reinterpreted it in their current style.

Here are some process shots of my contribution:





Homeroom opens this Friday. 11•11•11.

To purchase artwork or inquire about the show, please contact:
Dylan Jones
dylan@subtextgallery.com

Subtext
2479 Kettner Blvd.
San Diego, California 92101
Opening Reception with the Artists: Friday, November 11th, 6-10pm


In other news:
Juan 'The Air Bison' Solon and I will be heading down to New York City tomorrow for Illustration week and the American Illustration Party. If you're going to the AI AP party, come say hi! We'll be the ones dressed in head to toe Uniqlo. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

FANEXPO 2011

It's that time of year folks, the birds are singing, the sun is shining, and kids are ready to d-d-d-d-d-d-duuuel! (....I was more of a Metabots kind of guy to be honest)

FANEXPO IS HERE!!! The Con opens tomorrow and runs for the next 4 days (August 25th-28th). This is my first year being seating in the professional section, which is very exciting! My table number is P004-B. I'll be doing sketches, ink drawings, and painting commissions all weekend, plus I'll have some new giclee prints, sketches, zines, buttons and more available. I will also be keeping very good company with the likes of Mike Del Mundo, Kagan McLeod, Kalman Andrasofszky, Juan Carlos Solon, Yuta Onoda, and a whole slew of other talented guys. Come on by and say hi! (and bring snacks if you can)

I left my heart in San Francisco

Hello friends,

it feels like it's been long time since I've updated. I've been a little under the gun lately trying to get a lot of work done, so i decided to take a small internet hiatus. Things are nearing a finish so hopefully I'll be able to start sharing more regularly again soon.

But! I do have some things to share now! 

Opening tomorrow is 'A taste of things to come' group exhibit at Spoke Art in San Francisco. The show has a pretty stellar lineup of artists including my wickedly talented pals Sam Wolfe Connelly and Rodrigo Luff, both of whom will be having solos with Spoke in the coming year. 

I have some new and familiar pieces in the show.

Spear Sisters
graphite & watercolour on Rives BFK paper.

Framed and matted

11 x 14"27.9 x 33.6 cm

Deafening Demons
graphite on Stonehenge paper.

Framed and matted

20 x 22.5"51.3 x 55.5 cm

The little things
graphite on Stonehenge paper.

Framed and matted

20 x 22.5"51.3 x 55.5 cm

 We had an ad for the show in the latest issue of Hi-Fructose which is super rad!

A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME 
Opening reception | Thursday, August 4th 6-10pm
Show runs from August 4th - 25th
Spoke Art Gallery

816 Sutter St.

San Francisco, CA

Spoke Art Gallery is pleased to announce “A Taste of Things to Come.” This group exhibition features emerging and distinguished artists whose work we will be showing throughout the year. “A Taste of Things to Come” aims to give an introduction to our personality and taste, while highlighting artists we find important and intriguing. This worldly and diverse group of painters and illustrators present their unique perspective while working within the new contemporary art genre. 

For purchasing details please contact Spoke Art at spokeartgallery@gmail.com

Spoke Art - Facebook Event


The show opens tomorrow, and is on until the 25th. 
If you're in the SF area please stop by and say hi!


Also, I had a small feature in the latest issue of CarneMag.
It features work from Shawn Barber, Aron Wiesenfeld, Asaf Hanuka and many more.
It's free to download, check it out if you have a chance!

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Power in Numbers

The wonderful folks over at Gallery Nucleus have an ongoing show called Power in Numbers, where they've asked artists to contribute works no bigger than 5" x 7". Much of the proceeds from the show will be going towards select charities such as the Red Cross, World Wildlife Fund, and Unicef. I was able to contribute a graphite drawing as well as a small ink study.

The price range for all the pieces in the show is very affordable, so please buy some art and take pleasure in helping a good cause. The piece should be up on the site soon, if you're interested in purchasing either of the pieces please visit the Gallery Nucleus site here or get in touch with the folks via phone or email.

Many thanks to Jennifer for having me take part!

Oracle

Graphite and charcoal on BFK Rives + Digital, 11"x15"

I will be doing illustrations for Mike Carey's new book The Steel Seraglio, which is being co-written by his lovely wife Linda and their daughter Louise. I had the pleasure of having dinner with Mike and Linda when they were in town for a set of book readings. Just two of the most wonderful and interesting people!

Many of you might recognize Mike from his comic work with Marvel, DC, and most recently the Vertigo series The Unwritten, illustrated by Peter Gross and covers by Yuko Shimizu.

This illustration depicts one of the central characters in the novel, Rem, who is an oracle of sorts. The piece is part of a set of promotional prints for the book, which you'll be able to pick up at the readings for the book, as well as few conventions coming up.

It was really fantastic to hear about his experiences in the industry, and to discuss what the collaborative writing process was like for Sergalio. Getting to know clients and fellow creatives has to be one of the best perks of this lifestyle!

Wolverine & Jubilee 4

Issue 4 has been out for a few weeks now, and I couldn't be happier! I'm so proud of how this series has gone, and really happy to have been able to package such a wonderful story! Here's some of the process work for the cover.

Wolverine and Jubilee #4

Wolverine and Jubilee #4 - Line

Wolverine and Jubilee #4 - Roughs

Once again, a huge thank you to Kathryn and Phil for doing such a beautiful job with the story and artwork, and a huge HUGE thanks to C B, Jeanine and Jody for this opportunity! Can't wait to do more!

I get by with a little help from my friends...

In this case my friends being Luerzer's Archive, Society of Illustrators, and American Illustration.

Some good news! My & piece was selected to be in this year's Luerzer's Archive - 200 Best Illustrators. I'm proud to be in the company of some pretty great artists including Kagan McLeod, Michael Byers, Yuta Onoda, and Joe Morse. You can pick it up in your look book shop.

It doesn't stop there! The piece seems to really have some legs, as it went on to be chosen for American Illustration 30 and the Society of Illustrators Traveling Exhibition. It will be traveling to schools all through out the States. Exciting!

I'll be posting some new work soon. Thanks for stopping by! 

I'd jam to it.

Hey everyone,
just wanted to do a quick post up and reminder that this weekend is Toronto ComiCON : Fan Appreciation Day. It's one of Hobbystars featured cons in Toronto, and this one is free admission! So come out and say hi. I'll be selling a lot of prints and merchandise, along with some original sketches and you can always commission a drawing or two as well. Here's a link to the event page where you can find all the information.

Also for those of you who aren't followers and those you are, Juan Solon, Chad Covino and I have started up Hawk and Squirrel again! We've been recording a lot of different material, for some more multimedia episodes, along with getting back to the podcast itself. It's been tough with all of us in different cities, but we're hoping to get back on that horse and have new episodes to share. Here's the latest episode we recorded,



Also the Quentin vs Coen show opened last night, to a great success I hear. The show is up for another 2 days in NY, so if you're in the area feel free to stop by Bold Hype Gallery. And if you made it out to the opening, feel free to share photos!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Quentin Vs. Coen

This coming Thursday, I will be taking part in the show "Quentin vs. Coen" at Bold Hype Gallery in New York. It's a themed group show based on the works of Quentin Tarintino and the Coen Brothers.

I had a difficult time choosing what movie to base the piece on, I was circling around Fargo for a little bit, but decided on Kill Bill in the end. I posted few images of the progress for the piece.

Reluctant Bride
Mixed media on 200 lb Watercolour paper
13” x 19” (unframed), 16” x 22” (framed)

Many thanks to Ken Harman, of Hi Fructose, for the invitation!

The show opens this thursday, April 7th. You can find more information plus previews of some of the other works for the show on Spoke art's Facebook page, Twitter, and Tumblr.

If you are interested in purchasing my piece or have any questions please get in touch with Ken.

If you're in the New York area, please stop by and say hi!

Bold Hype Gallery
547 W 27th St,
New York, NY 10001
USA
T. 212 868 2322
info (at) boldhype (dot) com
quentinvscoen (at) gmail (dot) com

Wolverine & Jubilee 3

Issue 3 is now out now! I don't want to ruin anything for people who have been keeping up with the issues, but in this one Wolverine has to venture into a highly irradiated area to retrieve...something. It's pretty bad-ass!

Wolverine and Jubilee #3

Wolverine and Jubilee #3 - Line

Wolverine and Jubilee #3 - roughs

This weekend I'll be attending Toronto ComiCON this weekend, so if you're in the market for some prints and drawings, you should swing by, after all its FREEEEEE admission. Here's the invite.

Ode two, I do?

I'm always a little hesitant to take on commissions these days, it feels like a gamble half the time. In some cases the direction can be so heavy handed that it really feels like labor. This was not one of those cases. The level of trust and freedom was great; given enough guidelines that I could build a nice box to work in and out of, and I was allotted the chance to pay homage to my favourite brotherhood, the Pre-Raphealites.

reluctant bride #002

graphite on BFK Rives, 20"x21"

I tried to consistently document the process of the piece, you can see some areas where I get caught up in a certain nuance and ultimately have to scrap it to make the image work as a whole.

I'm working on a few more of these dream projects right now. I can't wait to share them with you.