I Left My Heart in....

San Francisco…. What a city?  My recent visit to San Francisco left me completely inspired. In a city where creativity is not only embraced, but practically oozing from every surface, Art is “Alive” and constantly evolving in the world; it was great to see this in action. I return home saddened by knowing I have to leave, but inspired by knowing just how alive and breathing a city can be.

I return home with a stronger connection to my roots as a street artist, a few pieces of work, and a strong desire to recreate the “living walls” of San Francisco in my home. So what am I going to do? 1^st and foremost I am going to hang art.  Whether you live in an apartment, house, or room, decorate your walls.  Walls should tell a story… your story, and since you’re alive and ever-changing so too should walls.  It’s not necessary to find the perfect piece for a spot before decorating, so if you’re paralyzed (like me) by choices, your 1^st assignment is to hang something.

Here are a few tips:

Hang something that means a lot to you in a place that is prominent for you and/or any guests.

-This is a print my wife and I fell in love with; it means a lot to us so we hung it in our living room where we will likely see it every day, and will have the opportunity to share it with our guests.

Hang something interesting in an interesting spot.

-Here is a 3-D print I bought from a Gallery in San Francisco by Adreina Davila.  It proudly hangs in our bathroom where it will no doubt catch the eyes of our visitors. 

Feel free to share your inspiring pictures with me as well.

New Art Work

My recent trip to San Francisco has solidified my perspective in regards to my own work. There was so much graffiti, pop, and graphic art, I felt at home just walking through the streets seeing Art ooze from every pore. Upon my return, I headed over to my local store to purchase some supplies to begin creating. And this is what I came up with.

Self Portrait completed in Watercolor & Krink Marker

Graffiti Landscape completed in Krink marker

Lastly I have started a “Sticker a Day” campaign to encourage creativity and combat the complacency… If you want to follow my sticker a Day campaign, follow me on Twitter at ThetalentedMrD

Artist of the Week

This piece is brought to you by a scholar/student I work with; she is an amazing 5th grade artist, and I am so inspired by her work I wanted to share it with you. Talent truly is everywhere.

Valentines Day Inspiration

In an effort to do someting more meaningful, my wife and I are exchanging home made gifts this year. Today is the unveiling of my blog, and my gift to my wife, "Cute Woman." Thanks Cute Woman for all of the support, I hope you enjoy; and thanks to everyone else as well.
This is the humble beginnings of My Valentines Day gift, which is an abstract portrait of my wife. Here, I have started with the basic outline.

I have painted in the body and begun designing the surrounding elements. This piece, while inspired by an earlier one, will be slightly adjusted when it's done.

Here is the final Piece, which for now remains untitled
So for now, Happy Valentines Day to My wife, from her "Hopeless Romantic" of a husband.