New apparel section added to portfolio
Added some new graphics to the apparel section of the portfolio.
http://johnsmalls.com/apparel/
Latest projects and happenings…
I haven’t been posting much on my site lately, but I have been updating on facebook and tumblr. I’ve been cutting back on freelance and focusing on my own work again with a different approach. In September I will be attending the NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies for animation. This has been something I’ve been wanting to do for many years now so I’m finally making it happen. This site has also gone through some changes lately, a new look and color scheme, some new work and a new store to purchase artwork. I’m still debating on the image gallery, not sure if i want a dynamic slideshow or a static gallery like it is now. Here’s the latest painting I made. It’s not finished to me but it’s ok for now.When I was in the process it took me several weeks, I’m working on taking my time with my craft rather than rushing to get the job done. I find more enjoyment watching the canvas evolve.
Brush paintings…
Here’s a few illustrations I worked on recently. Just experimenting painting on a smaller scale.
I pout the actual artwork available for purchase on Bigcartel.com
Art Process
Recently I had the opportunity to be commissioned to paint a jiu jitsu piece. It was inspired by the smaller 5″x7″ paintings I created a little while ago. Here are a few images showing the process.
A day painting in Brooklyn part2
I went back to Brooklyn over the weekend to finish up the wall painting for DJ Sakir. I made some minor changes to the face but my main focus was on switching up the background. The idea was suppose to be hibiscus flowers with a Polynesian design. After many hours of standing up painting I wasn’t at my best and decided to come back and fix it, So I did. The pattern is simple but not to basic in design and the flowers are in black and white so that the main focus remains on the female character and no the background. This has been the biggest painting i have done in a long time. I haven’t touched any walls or large canvas due to the lack of space but over the weekend I relocated to a much better environment that will allow me to express myself creatively once again.
A day painting in Brooklyn part1
Over this past weekend I trooped out to Brooklyn to do another mural on my friend DJ SAKIR brownstone. Originally I was going to paint a monkey on a moped with a crate of records but once I arrived at her place I had another vision of what to create. With a little inspiration from my friend I went with a semi polynesian theme combined with the story telling of Octavia Butler. This piece is not finished but close to be completed. I need to go back and add some warm colors and also to take some better photos. There is also video of the process that will be up on youtube shortly. Enjoy
WIP of the day, sort of..
I started this months ago for CGhub.com but never got around to finishing it. A book cover design for Pinnochio. I plan to finish this tonight or Sunday, hopefully.
Scottie Spits feat. Chingo Bling CD cover art
It’s been a couple years since I made cover art for a CD. I want to do more and have another in the works.
It’s good to step away from the norm and do something different. You can listen the track here: www.myspace.com/209543524/music/songs/79115687
www.scottiespits.com
Nine views of Jiu Jitsu, 5×7 acrylic paintings.
Each painting was created on a 5″x7″ canvas panel with acrylic paint.
They will be availble for sale on artbysmalls.bigcartel.com for $15.00.
Snowdays and Gogoplatas, almost complete…
I hope to complete this project and keep the momentum moving to other BJJ related work… Here’s what I have so far in the process.
Snowdays and Gogoplatas, work in progress reds
Backgrounds are done. Line work next.
Snowdays and Gogoplatas, work in progress.
Today is a snow day for most on the east coast. I started working on these yesterday but since I had some extra time I’m going to knock most of them out tonight, maybe all of them.
WIP of the day.
I like motorcycles and woman, and woman on motorcycles.
Batch #8 White Mamba Limited Edition Gi
SYR X SMALLS Collaboration.
Batch #8 White Mamba Limited Edition Gi- Pre-sale starts tomorrow @ 3pm pst.
Check out: BUDOVIDEOS.COM AND NHBGEAR.COM
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
WIP of the day
Work in progress. Paul Schreiner sketch featuring Mcnulty. This will be added to the Jiu Jitsu Art Book.
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.
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.
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.
