SYR X Smalls New Shirts from Shoyroll!
I recently had the opportunity to work with one of the major players in Jiu Jitsu apparel and gear, Shoyoroll Brand.
Most companies I work for don’t really care for the people who wear the gear or what’s even on it just as long as it sales. Shoyoroll is one of the few that stand by there products and make apparel for those involved in the sport.
You can view more from the brand here: Shoyoroll Brand
You can purchase the shirts here: Budo Videos.com
Free Paintings.
I will be sending out one 5″x7″ canvas once a month to share my art with the world. I’ll send out more depending on how many people contact me. Simply hit me with your info and I’ll send you an original canvas painting. Some might get a ink painting all in black and white, some might get a full -color piece either way if your a fan of my style let me know.
Keep creating.
Even the grinch smiled once…
I’m not one to get all wrapped up in the holiday madness but every now and then I will go with send something to family and friends. Here’s a few pics of some cards I’m working on, nothing major really just letting people know I’m wishing them the best, not everyone is happy this time of year.
WIP of the day
Work in progress. Paul Schreiner sketch featuring Mcnulty. This will be added to the Jiu Jitsu Art Book.
Latest edition to the library, Art of Modern Rock
Art of Modern Rock: The poster explosion, is one of those books every visual artist shoul down. It shares the history of music posters and also shines light on artist I have never heard of that I need to know of. It’s packed with photos that will inspire you to create no matter what. I first came across this book a few years visiting anothe rart department, and have a copy at the office which I guard and hide from other departments bit this will be my own copy to enjoy. Seriously check out this book for yourself and you’ll get why I’m even mentioning it.
Jiu Jitsu artbook project updates
I’m finally back into the groove with the Jiu Jitsu artbook project I started many months ago. I have everything planned out and most of the pics. Videos will be posted weekly showing the progress and some of the different techniques I will be using. At first I was going on leave it all black and white but now I’ve dec…ided to throw in some color, not a lot but a hint here and there. Here’s some images and video to refresh your memory:
Updates and revisions.
I’m working on some updates to the site, if something is missing or looks different don’t sweat it the final version will be completed by Monday. In the meantime check this out:
A Monthly Bondfire – The People’s Villain Returns From Tokyo!
This Month “A Monthly Bondfire” invites the DJ Chela to the Concert Series stage… Special guest performers to be announced…
A Monthly Bondfire is brought to you by www.freehiphopnow.com
Hosted by The Bronx Über Villain & TastyKeish
DJ BooshWheelZ on the 1 & 2’s
J.Smalls & Marthalicia makes the art work!
Door Opens at 10PM
$5 Before 10:30PM $10 After (THERE IS NO GUEST LIST)
Mic Open sign-up… 10PM (15 slots available. No calls, no tweets, no signing up for anyone but you…)
Follow A Monthly Bondfire at www.Twitter.com/morebondfire
This month’s Bondfire is a Benefit to support Bondfire fam, Coole High & his family recover from a recent fire as well an an opportunity to participate in our Holiday Coat drive for those in need. So bring yourself and some gently used outerwear and have a feel good time at the show!
UPDATE:
Give the gift of art by helping another @ Morebondfire!
Have you ever wondered how you can afford a work of art by our resident artist Marthalicia Matarrita & talented friends of hers like: John Smalls? TUESDAY at A Monthly Bondfire, FOUR original works to be raffled to aid Coole High & his family in their time of need. Tickets are $5 or 3 for $12!See More
Blast from the past…
I was contacted about these decks a little while ago. I had forgotten about even making them. It seems so long ago but it was like only a 4 or 5 years maybe. Man my style has changed some what because I look at this pic and think about a million ways I would do it differently. But isn’t that apart of being creative, learning new things and evolving as a person and as an artist?
Shouts to K. Mota for the photo.
WIP of the day…
I’m still not finished but so far so good. Now I just have to work out some of the details and mechanical parts.
I also referenced the Killer Chow Yun Fat for the facial features.
WIP
Once finished this will be another submission for CGHub, the challenge is called “The 8th Immortal”. The guy is named Iron Crutch Li.
::NEW CANVAS FOR SALE::
Over the weekend I uploaded a bunch of 5″x7″ small canvas for sale. Each canvas is only $10.00 and everything is original art. Headover to artbysmalls.bigcartel.com and support the arts.
4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse
There is still much needed work to be done to this piece but this is how it looks as of today since early this morning was the deadline.
Checkout CGHub.com for more digital art and illustrations.
Four horsemen…work in progress.
There is only 3 days left and I’m not even close. I’ve learned some more techniques and a few tricks since my last submission so I’m pushing myself on this one. Either way these challenges are taking me to another level creatively and that’s what I need right now.
Sketch of the day…
This was made last night while waiting for my laundry.
Started with 29 ended up with 17.
This project is finished for now. I still have a stack of these little canvases left, but for now I have to get back to some freelance and other projects. I will be posting this whole series for sale later this week.
29 Paintings of women in 2 days, not even close…
So I didn’t even come close to finishing but I made it some what half way. Not that it was a prize for finishing the paintings in two days, it was more about sitting down and focusing on the task without losing my edge. Some of these paintings are complete and some are not. I’m going to add backgrounds to most or other elements like tattoos, flowers and birds. There’s a few paintings that didn’t get outline only because those where made with paint markers and the majority or paint markers I had dried up from lack of use. I will continue to finish up this project in the next day or so and jump back on the Four Horseman piece. This has been an interesting project so far.
29 Paintings of women in 2 days.
Over the years I’ve collected a wide range of images for reference when creating. So I have a folder full of females from all over, random stuff, whatever caught my eye. A while ago I started drawing them but didn’t finish. This weekend I will paint 29 of the best from that collection of photos. Like I said it’s photos that I though where different in some way, hopefully when I recreate them on canvas I will be able to capture that same unique quality.
Work in progress…The Four Horsemen of the Apocolypse
This will be the next project for me. I learned a lot form the previous project about perception and painting depth. With each new art concept I want to work on an area not familiar to me while also focusing on getting better with color theory. This piece will be wrapped up in the next few weeks.
Portrait of Gordon Shumway the Great.
So as of the past 6 months or so I haven’t been painting on any large size canvas. The biggest I have worked with recently was about 16″ x 20″. Over the weekend I picked up about 30 5″x7″ canvas panels. I feel more comfortable painting on this scale rather than the larger size, and the ability to add in details doesn’t become a burden. Over the weekend I broke down several large canvases to make smaller ones so some of the paintings I had up on the site no longer exist, oh well. Look forward to more canvases up in the gallery and store section in the next few weeks.
