DOS: Tonight!

Here's the final product! Gotta say I do enjoy these darker themes. What do you think?

So I've got some 18x24" (out of 100) to sell tonight (DOS Show) as well as one giant 24x36" framed print! Come through, say hello, and let's taste some tacos with tequila together!

La Carnita 2013 Skull Print

So, I'm currently working on some new skull work for the upcoming DOS show. In the mean time, check out the skull I did for La Carnita restaurant below. :D

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La Carnita restaurant approached me to create a new limited edition (I think it was 1000) skull art print for them. If you don't know, La Carnita is pretty well known in Toronto for it's take on Mexican street food (mostly tacos), with a modern flair. The interior is a fun mix of graffitti, and layers of printed skulls on the walls. 

 

Being my third time to create a skull for them, I couldn't help but think I was out of ideas, as I had done at least 6 skulls (La Carnita included). 

 

At the time I was really drawn to simple patterns and shapes. Also for some reason, I kept thinking that I had to brand it somehow, and include some sort of reference to carnita tacos.

 

Anyhow take a look at it from start to finish!

Yes very luminato mixed with that cute little piggy from 'Babe'.

...or one of the pyramids could be from space? hmm.
Blocking out shapes.

Adding way too many things...

At this point, realizing a little too much is going on.

FINAL VERSION: 5x7" 1000 prints. Stripped the elements down for the final, realizing that less is more. Voila! 

UNO SHOW > a whole lotta people!

Thank you to the organizers (La Carnita and HXfour) for putting on the event last night. I would like to send a BIG THANK YOU to all those who made it to the UNO show last night! It was SOOO great to to see old friends, friends I hadn't seen that I knew only online, and meet new people. Sadly I didn't get a chance to talk to everyone. It was a bit crazy last night. And apologies for those who couldnt get in last night. Next time you do come by and I am talking to someone, just punch me in the shoulder please. 

Oh and I sold my 30"x40" (1/1) framed piece, as well as a few of my 18"x24" prints as well! Again, thank you so much for the support. It totally made all the hard work so worthwhile. You really made it the best night ever! Have a great weekend!  ps: I will thank you individually later. :D

I have a few pics from last night here. I will post some more throughout the next few days.

If you have pics please post them here!

photo by Ivan Kostynyk

photo by Jen Chan

More photos to come in the next few days...