Emmy Nomination Article

Here's a link to an article from my home town Lancaster newspaper. Warning: mixed up facts and embarrassing photo!

DSi Launch

The launch event was tons of fun. I signed posters, talked to some really cool fans and just was super honored to be a part of it

Here's some pictures my wife took at the DSi launch.

This is me signing away. Jon Set up these really cool banners. These were to remind everyone that these posters were actually drawn by real people.

Like this guy. Matt Furie.


His drawings are really weird and funny, and yes he gets extra points for wearing a Showbiz Pizza Place shirt!


When I was busy signing, I didn't even know I was being filmed! Does anyone know what this was for?


Man, I wish I would have left more space to draw people into the poster! I barely squeezed them in there!


This is my wife and I enjoying the official Nintendo fireworks. We didn't even leave until 2am. It was quiet tiring, especially after going to my good friend Aaron Horvath and Brooke's wedding. Sorry guys, I wish I could have stayed longer!

Here's some more pictures of the entire event.

Thanks to everyone that helped, Jon, Nintendo, and especially the fans! Enjoy your DSis! I know I am!

Nintendo Poster for the Nintendo DSi LA Launch

I'm super proud to announce that I'm one of the three Iam8bit artists selected to "perform" at the Nintendo DS1 Launch Event. It's this Saturday (April 4th) at Universal City Walk 9PM to 1AM.

To celebrate the newest Nintendo System, a lucky few (maybe even you) will receive a free poster...


...and to make it extra cool, I won't be just signing them, I'll actually drawing you people into the poster! So, make sure you wear your best outfit to be immortalized!

Here's the exclusive shirt and stickers as well that will only be available Saturday!


I feel super honored to be a part of this, and hope all of you can come and have fun! Hope to see ya there!

Post-its for 2009 Pictoplasma Character Walk

Here's some post-its I did for the 2009 Pictoplasma Character Walk in Berlin. It's part of the ich bin 8-bit curated by Love Ablan, Jon M. Gibson, and Derek Puleston.

I picked the theme "still happy to be alive"



I'm joined by my bestest friends Jorge R. Gutierrez , Sandra Equihua and Tony Mora.

We are all a part of this installation by Jude Buffum:


So if you're in Berlin, take some pictures! I'd love to see them!

Neurotitan Gallery
Rosenthaler Str. 39, 10178
Mar 17-Apr 11, Mon-Sat 12-20h, Sun 14-19h
Vernissage: Tuesday, Mar 17, 12h

www.iam8bit.com

www.neurotitan.de

Dungeons and Dragons for Gygax

Here's my piece for the:

Tribute to Gygax
a group exhibition celebrating the memory of Gary Gygax
and his creation of Dungeons and Dragons.

Aug. 23rd - Sept. 27th

Opening Reception
Sat. August 23rd 2008
7pm
Titmouse Studios
6616 Lexington Ave.
Hollywood, CA. 90038

"Leave My Uni Alone!"
Acrylic on Wood
9"x 12"

I know when people think Gygax or D & D they think of the Role Playing Game, but I always think of the cartoon. I was always a GURPS kinda guy.

I used to watch this cartoon religiously every Saturday. I loved it and could recall whole episodes, but why? I remembered the music and BGs being kinda of creepy, but it feel like that was quite it, so I watched an episode to find out why it made such a big impression on me. I was super surprised by how depressing it was! (go to 03:57) Those poor kids were pulled from their world. Sure they got cool weapons, but their whole lives were just chasing this "portal" home and dealing with a little dwarf who wouldn't tell them which way to go home but give them riddles!

Maybe that's why it made such a big impression...

Here's a close up:

I was thinking about doing another cut out piece, but I really felt like spending more time on painting and less on woodworking.


Well, that's the last piece for now! Fwew!

I Am 8-Bit 2008

Here's my pieces for this year's I Am 8-Bit art show this Thursday!

Wooden Mario:
(Acrylic on wood)



Yes, I did all the cutting, carving, sanding and screwing together all of these pieces. It was super time consuming, but totally worth it.

Wooden Luigi:
(Acrylic on wood)




Oh, and they are kinda big.

Luigi is almost 4' tall.

Wooden Link:
4" x 6"
(Acrylic on wood)


The fun part of Link was carving out the shield and sword.


All of this woodworking actually reminded me of making Pinewood Derby Cars for Cub Scouts with my Dad. We would spend weeks in the soggy basement with a radial saw, jigsaw, a scale and sandpaper. That was fun and almost won best of show too!


Next up: TRIBUTE TO GYGAX show

Fruits

This is my piece for the Fruits Art Show this Saturday at Monkeyhouse Toys.

I was really inspired by Funny Fruits and Wacky Packages. The fruits are based on real fruits.






I'm showing with little miss Katie Rice and Sandra Equihua.