Art Show/Event

November 16-18 my art for the Ampersand Show hosted by Known Gallery was showcased at Complex Con 2024 in Las Vegas. The show encompassed a collection of over 75 paintings all featuring an ampersand. My work showed alongside some artist friends and artist big hitters. I was fortunate enough to be there in person and meet the host Known Gallery’s Casey Zoltan. Casey did an incredible job of curating this amazing show. So many artists, so much incredible art and so many different interpretations of a single theme. Thanks to Casey and his team for asking me to join such a monumental show.

This week I headed to Vegas for Designercon 2024. I had a pop up store at the Secret Walls booth which I manned Friday and Saturday, it was very successful and I sold out of most things. So much so that I couldn’t open the pop up on Sunday. I sold originals, exclusive toys, prints and other random finds. Friday night I also took part in a Secret Walls live painting. In my 6th Secret Walls battle on the DCon stage I worked with some design legends! I got the honor of teaming up with the father and son duo McGarry’s. The other team was stacked too, with Greg Mishka, Alison Bamcat and last minute surprise arrival Greg Mike. Good times with good people.
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Greg Mike
Greg Mishka
Alison Bamcat
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Wotto
Luke McGarry
Steve McGarry
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Bluethegreat on the decks, who is always a blast to party with. Nick Major did a stellar job hosting this wild event. The voting went to the guest judges and was decided on one vote, a controversial decision went against me and my team. Always good times and so grateful to Secret Walls for letting me tag along. Big love. Special thanks to the McGarrys for being amazing team members! It was nice to see old friends, make new friends and hand with some art legends.

Last night I took part in the first Art Battle of the Secret Walls 2024 Art of Competition TOUR! in LOS ANGELES, California. Kicking off their Art of Competition Tour with an epic live paint battle in LA at Srgn Studios, an amazing venue with incredible spaces for live events.
The artist line up included:
Dreyfus.art
Hanna Heddy
Bakeneko
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Wotto
Bluethegreat
Emily Ding

Both teams delivered amazing art but my team went on to win and as team captain I was super proud of the art we created together in just 90 minutes. Thank you to so many great friends who came out to support. Special thanks to Terry Monorex and Secret Walls for having me. Powered by Monster Energy Ultra & Posca.

Here’s a round up of my past week. It’s been one heck of ride. I went to Woodward Camp in Pennsylvania with Secret Walls courtesy of Loyal to the craft and met some amazing people.

First up special thanks to Secret Walls and crew for putting up with my nonsense and making me laugh over the 3 days. Couldn’t have done it without you guys. Also Thanks to Woodward staff for being amazing hosts and supporting our every need.

I delivered 3 art workshops over three days – character art design, lettering design and the art of collaboration. We painted skate decks, vans shoes and a group piece. Special thanks to Vans for supplying shoes and attending my design workshop and many artist friends who stopped in and everyone who helped to make these events happen.

I also painted a mural at Woodward camp Pennsylvania. Woodward is a playground for kids to skate, BMX, scooter, create art, and make music! The place is wild. I was asked to paint a 25’ x 8’ mural right next door to the pool. In 2.5 days, in 85 degrees and very humid conditions, no problem! I had lots of amazing assistance, Secret Walls staff, other artists and loads of campers jumped in to make this mural happen. Thank you.

The trip ended with a podcast recording with Loyal to the Craft – thanks for having us! And a secret walls battle! I went up against Trippydraws and we each had two campers from the workshops. It was an epic battle ending with some very cool art. Team wotto prevailed and won the crowds heart. Has to be the most amazing backdrop to a battle I’ve seen. Everyone won.

I had a blast, more importantly the kids had a blast and that was the whole point. Other highlights: Nick being shut in a freezer, Nick eating a spicy pickled sausage, Serena befriending every child on the camp, Serena also washing a million brushes, Terry getting confused about public transport. The fireflies, amazing locals in PA, darts, and campers parents thanking me for inspiring their child!

On June 29th I headied over to Long Beach, CA to take part in the last day of the Long Beach Walls Artrenzei show and week of awesome murals. To close to the show Secret Walls asked me to join an art battle! This was my third battle and I was excited to be asked.Teams assembled and the XLarge sponsored show got going. The two teams consisted of these awesome artists:

Sakoasko
Ledania
Alepsishernandez
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Wotto
Dirtyoldroshi
A.l._grime (The Obanoth)
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BUT in a last minute twist Ally got sick and had to drop out! That sucked. But The Obanoth stepped up and took her place. Absolute legend. The battle was close and both teams worked hard, displayed awesomeness and delivered amazing art pieces. In the end the audience decided and my team won! Special thanks to my team, the secret walls crew, Long Beach Walls and sponsors XLarge – what a night! I had the best time. Also awesome DJ set by Bluethegreat and amazing MCing by Nick Major deserves a shout out too! Photos courtesy of people in the crowd and Secret Walls.

I painted a 6 foot can for Bored & Thirsty water company for the Wonder Front Fest kicking off May 9th in San Diego, California. I have one of 8 cans on display at the Bored & Thirsty water booth. My can has my signature doodle art style stretching all the way up it’s 6 foot canvas! I used minimal color and included the brands logo.

The cans were auctioned to benefit the charity 1 Drop water, bringing clean water to those who don’t have access to it. This was a super fun project and the Bored & Thirsty water team were great to work with.