Babytattooville this weekend

No they are not tattooing babies. It is an art event in Riverside, some sweeeet artists on the roster. I'll be there too. I'm bringing some things for the Babytattooville pop up store- 24 small watercolor paintings. Cheap. Fun. Mini. Also will have a few copies of my sold out book "Potato Stamp Dreams". I only have a few of these left, very hard to find. Also some zines, and Qee toys. If you're coming, I'll see ya! Looks like only 3 spots left...
Jeff

Auctions goin' on...

There are two charity auctions I have work in that are going on. Check them out... The Brush Project- two sets of brushes being auctioned- here and here


The Scion Auction a 24" x 36" painting on canvas, 2008.


Thanks,
Jeff

Summer Fun!!

This summer went by and I've only blogged a little. Mostly just quick shoutouts for upcoming shows and events. I think it is a little crazier with two kids! Wow Natalie will be 6 months old in a few weeks!!! Whaaaat?? Time is flying! In any case, here is a little piece we like to call "Summer Fun"...


Summer lunch with Taylor, Souther and Lee at Tio's Tacos.


Summer Tomatoes... they were growing good but we had rats again this year. Next year I need a real plan.


Summer Fox! This is a motion sensitive camera that I leave out at night sometimes. This fox comes through a few times a week but this is the best photo I got of it so far.


Summer rabbits... I think this is what the fox is looking for.


Summer graffiti... this is at my studio, now painted over, preparing for my next show...


Summer shave and a haircut.. no I did not keep the handlebars. Eww.


Summer bike riding in Yucaipa!


Summer Soto build your own burrito bar. Actually an all year thing.


Summer loc'd A. Jackson + inadvertent Toyota advertising.


Summer 4th of July cousins looking like they had a long day in the sun.


Summer art show... one of the best shows ever at Riverside Art Museum.


Summer Taylor McKimmens at RAM.


Summer Comicon... sorry no long post- it was kinda all the same stuff this year.


Summer toys... my Seeker prototype debuted at Comicon!


Summer homemade steak tacos. Shit my mouth is watering looking at this pic!


Summer Bashers reunion in San Diego.


Summer Dulok Shaman rockin the house!


Summer preying mantis.


And lastly, Summer first day of preschool for Shannon.

Summer went fast, and i guess it's not technically over, but still. Stay tuned....
-Jeff

Sea No Evil Art Show. Saturday, Aug 29th, Riverside CA.

"Sea Shepherd", 18" x 20", acrylic on wood, 2009.

This is my piece for the Sea No Evil show this weekend. Come check it out, there will be many pieces available from some top artists (see list below). All the work is up for auction, but you have to be there in person to bid! It is a silent auction, so you don't have to wave paddles and all that stuff, just put down what you'd like to bid. Last year some people walked away with some beautiful pieces for very good prices. I am putting the starting bid on mine very low! It is a fun night, very much worth the drive from L.A. and for a great cause. The Sea No Evil website has more info: www.seashepherdartshow.com/

Date: Saturday August 29th, 2009
Time: Doors Open at 7:00 pm
Place: Corner of Mission Inn and Lemon in Riverside
3485 Mission Inn Ave
Riverside, CA 92501-3304
A $5.00 Donation is required at the door.

Featured Speaker Paul Watson

Meet the Sea Shepherd crew from Whale Wars

Featuring DJ Shepard Fairey

Live performance by Tim Kasher of Cursive and The Good Life.

Music between sets provided by DJ Gabe Real

Artists:
Amy Cronk
Anthony Lister
Arnold Cornelio
Ashley Macomber
Bwana Spoons
Cathie Bleck
Cali Dewitt
Chivo
Chris Rubino
Chris Ryniak
Greg “Craola” Simkins
Dave Cooper
Dave Kinsey
Deph
Jose Mercado / Dire
Kimberly Webber
Dustin Ortiz
Dylan Martorell
Elizabeth Laul Healey
Fabian Iezzi
George Thompson
Glen E. Friedman
Gregory Euclide
Hezza
Joshua M. Smith / Hydro74
Iqvinder Singh
Jeff Phillips
Jeff Soto
Jeffrey Pidgeon
Jennifer Becker
Joemm Blanche
Jon Chase
Jon Risinger
Jonathan Garcia
Justin Heathcoat “Faceless”
Kevin Christy
Kevin Peterson
Logan Hicks
Lola
Louis Henderson
Madsteez
Marc Hemeon
Mario Martinez (Mars-1)
Maxx242
Maya Hayuk
Melinda Read
Michael Muller
Michael Sieben
Mike Stilkey
Monica Richards
Munk One
Nathan Fischer
Neko
Oliver Sutter
Peggy Oki
Priscilla Iezzi
Renee Lawter
Retna
Russell Wray
Ryan Jacob Smith
Scott Morse
Shaunna Peterson
Shepard Fairey
Six Gun Drums
Steven Daily
Tim Biskup
Travis Millard

Mark + Esther + RAM

Zine FFest! at Riverside Art Museum tonight, Thursday August 20th! 7-9pm

With artists Mark Todd, & Esther Pearl Watson, coauthors of Whatcha Mean, What's a Zine?, with Zineworks!

Come learn how to make do-it-yourself artist books, mini-comics, and share Zines! Last chance to checkout Strips, Scripts, and Scapes! Entrance to Zine FFest is free with admission. $5 general admission, $2 students and seniors, FREE for RAM members.

For more information contact Lee Tusman, Adult Education Curator at ltusman@riversideartmuseum.org, 951-684-7111 x 307.

The Blab Show!

This is a show I'm in this month, opening is tomorrow night (August 8th). Been a fan of BLAB for a long time, good to finally be a part of it! Some nice work (Joe Sorren above).

Copro Gallery and Monte Beauchamp proudly present "THE BLAB! SHOW," the fifth Group Art Exhibition featuring original paintings and illustrations from the forthcoming issue of BLAB! magazine - Monte Beauchamp's periodic anthology of sequential and comic art, illustration, painting, and printmaking.

Artists include: JOE SORREN, ALEX GROSS, MARK RYDEN, SHAG, JEFF SOTO, RYAN HESHKA, FEMKE HEIMSTRA, GARY BASEMAN, GEORGANNE DEEN, KRIS KUKSI, GARY TAXALI, ANDY KEHOE, TRAVIS LAMPE, JEAN-PIERRE ROY, SPAIN, XNO, JOHN POUND, FRED STONEHOUSE, MARC BURCKHARDT, DAVIS SANDLIN, KATHLEEN LOLLY, ANDREW BRANDOU, CALEF BROWN, SOFIA ARNOLD, MARK TODD. DHOLBACHIE-YOKO, KEVIN SCALZO, LARRY DAY, MARK GARRO, MICHAEL NOLAND, ANDREA DEZSO AND TERESA JAMES.

The show continues until August 29th.

COPRO GALLERY (at Bergamot Station)
2525 Michigan Ave #T5, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Watercolor and ink fun

Some more of the small and fun experiments I've been making. I'll have some for sale at the Comicon... these are 7.5" square...

Comicon

Comicon this weekend and a bunch of shows and parties (check previous entries or look around online). Here's my piece for Mark Murphy's Scribble 08 film screening and exhibit for Thursday night...
"Seekers" 20" x 18", acrylic on wood, 2009.

The Seeker

Introducing "The Seeker". I have been working on several top secret projects with Bigshot Toyworks the past couple months and this is the first of the large vinyl toys we have in the works. I'm super excited about my jump back into toys and Klim and Scott at Bigshot have been awesome.

We will have something to see at Comicon, come see us at booth #4833 for more info.

Events in July...

Some shows and events to check out:

In Los Angeles- Clayton Brothers have a show July 18th at Patrick Painter Gallery. Not to be missed!



In New York- Dime Bag 3 (curated by Jordin Isip and Roger Stevens) on July 18th at Giant Robot NY. I have a couple of tiny pieces in this show.



In Montreal- My man Chris Ryniak has a show on Wednesday, July 29th, at Yves Laroche gallery.



In San Diego- Comicon 2009!! July 23-26. I will be there sharing a booth with Mark Murphy- #4833 I believe. I'll have prints, some original drawings and possibly some small paintings available, and Mark will have books, zines and originals. Not sure what days I will be there, but come by and say hi.

Also in San Diego during Comicon- Scribble08 film premier and art show. Thursday, July 23, 6:30PM – 11:30pm. Scribble08 is Mark Murphy's art documentary featuring Joe Sorren, Martha Rich, Jeff Soto, Camille Rose Garcia, Tim Biskup and Rob and Christian Clayton. There's also an exhibit the same night featuring 25 artists. Wonderhaus 1441 L Street San Diego, CA 92101

The following night (Friday the 24th), Mark is hosting the Planet Illogica Extravaganza and Art Exhibition, same location, 6:30PM – 12:30AM. More info here: Mark's blog.

Finally, one more event is going down, my homie Dulok Shaman's album just dropped and he'll be playing in San Diego Thursday night July 23rd! Check his myspace for more info- Dulok.. I did the artwork for his album Fighting 4 Dreams.. check it out..

Tiny Showcase- "Self Destructive" print

Thanks to all who purchased my print yesterday from Tiny Showcase. Apparently, it was a record breaking night at TS and my print sold out in minutes! I guess it made some problems too...

I was told it lagged their server pretty bad and there was a problem with Paypal- from what I understand the print isn't reduced from the total edition until the transaction is complete, so sometimes with a fast selling print, people will add the last print at the same time and then they can ALL buy the last print, as they are all doing it at the same time. Basically what happened is the print somehow oversold by 100 in the one or two minutes it was available. They are not sure if it was a glitch in the Paypal system or what, but there were 300 sold plus or minus a few.

So I had to make a tough decision- have TS refund payment to 100 of my fans, or make the print an edition of 300 to ensure everyone gets one? I thought about it all night, and I think the best thing to do is make it a larger edition ensuring no one's disappointed. To those who are bummed about buying a larger edition, let TS know and they can refund your money- there are still many who did not get one. I'd like to do another print with Tiny Showcase, and we will come up with a better system to keep the numbers accurate from the get go.

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the support, I feel the love from you guys. Sorry for the glitch, and let me know your thoughts...

WHAMMY! show at RVCA

Some awesome artists and all around great people in this show. Check it out in SF, Thursday night. I am bummed I can't make it up there for the opening! Here's what I put in... continuation of exploring and playing with inks and watercolors...