Grandaddy

One of my favorite bands of all time is (was) Grandaddy. I love this song, and rediscovered this awesome video for it today. I wonder who directed it? Pretty cool concept. Makes me sad...

JANM show- Giant Robot... my painting.

Here's a clip I put together of my painting process. This piece took about a week. I am usually a fast painter but the last couple of years I have slowed down. I haven't been completely planning out my pieces, I prefer to work in a free form style. I usually work from a very, very rough sketch or idea and then dive in and see what happens. Sometimes there is no sketch at all and I just feel my way through the piece.

Much of my time is spent sitting in my pappazan chair looking and deciding what to paint (or paint over) next. It's a very reactive process, and sometimes things go well and other times I've had to start over completely. It's stressful when things aren't happening, but amazingly fun and mind opening when I hit something that feels right...


This piece will be at the Giant Robot JANM show.

Jeff

Two prints- "Nature's Splendor" and "The Three Friends"

Hi friends,
We will be releasing two new giclee prints next Monday (October 26th).

The first is actually a set of three prints- "The Three Friends". They are reproductions of the watercolor pieces I have been having so much fun with. I was going to release one of these and felt they worked very nice as a set. I'm very happy with them, the proofs look like the original watercolors.

The second is "Nature's Splendor" which is a companion piece to a 2009 sold out print, "Nature's Wrath". This print has already been offered to NW buyers in order to give them first dibs on completing the two print set. Owners of the first print have until Monday to make their purchase via email to jeffsoto@earthlink.net, after that we will be selling remaining prints on October 26th. Over half the prints are already paid for, so apologies in advance- there is a slight chance these will not be available.

Further info:

"The Three Friends" giclee set by Jeff Soto
Comes with three individual prints. Edition of 100
Paper size: Each print 10" X 10"
Signed and numbered with signed Certificate of Authenticity.
Ships flat for extra protection.

Available from www.potatostamp.com on Monday, October 26th, 2009 around noon (PST).
$125 + shipping



"Nature's Splendor" giclee on archival paper
Edition of 50
Paper size: 14" X 14" , Image size: 12" x 12"
Signed, numbered and titled with signed Certificate of Authenticity.

Ships rolled up in cardboard tube and inside a triangular cardboard box for extra protection.
This painting was shown at Soto's "Inland Empire" show at Stolenspace Gallery in London, alongside it's companion piece, "Nature's Wrath". This giclee will recreate the piece at it's actual size (12" x 12").

Available from www.potatostamp.com on Monday, October 26th, 2009 around noon (PST).
$125 + shipping


Thanks, please direct any questions to jeffsoto@earthlink.net
Jeff

No Roids!!

Found this on the Artchival message board which I lurk on. Is that Carrotop?? (click on the image to see larger) Random ads are funny. I wonder if the ads are supposed to pertain to Artchival stuff, or generated by pages that I visit? Hope it doesn't have anything to do with my own browsing! Gross either way...

Babytattooville 2009

Had fun but my pictures kinda sucked this year. I'm a mad documenter, always taking photos, my method is quantity over quality. In the end, I hope to get something nice out of the tons of shitty pictures I take. But this time I went more as an observer, a welcomer, and a fan, and didn't feel like sticking the camera in everyone's faces. So I didn't get too many decent shots. Except I think these turned out cool as a set.


That was James Gurney, Audrey Kawasaki, Travis Louie, Buff Monster, KMNDZ, Miss Mindy, Liz McGrath, Greg Simkins, KRK Ryden and Yoskay Yamamoto. Cool lineup, wish I had more time to hang out this time. I was to leave directly after to Melbourne and was juggling family time with Babytattooville and packing, so it was a little crazy.

Didn't get a good shot of: Molly Crabapple, Michael Hussar, Phillip Warner... but you can find them on other sites. Also there was some past artists- Gris Grimley, Brandi Milne, Tara McPherson, Lola, Bob Dobb, Tim Biskup, Gary Baseman, Jeffrey Scott... some others I'm forgetting...

Highlight of the trip for me was a Mission Inn scavenger hunt, I was grouped up with some badasses like Dov Kelemer, Audrey Kawasaki, Buff Monster, and Mystery's former wingman Tan! I think our group had some brains and experience (having frequently stayed here I knew how to get around the Mission Inn quite well). Fun stuff..


Coming soon my trip to Melbourne for Semi-Permanent Conference.... just got back yesterday. Oz is awesome...

Outre Gallery print release and signing

I'll be in Melbourne next week for the Semi-Permanent conference. My first visit to Oz! I will be having a print release/book signing/meet and greet at Outre Gallery in Melbourne, Sunday October 11th at 2pm. Tara McPherson will also be there signing her new book! Come by and say hi!

The new print is "Antarctica". 60x 40cm (~24" x 15") giclee. Please contact Outre Gallery for more info.

Thanks,
Jeff

Giant Robot Biennale 2: 15 years at JANM

This show is coming up, gonna be awesome. I'm working on a 12' painting. Some cool things going into this show from a ton of artists. See you in a few weeks...

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.