Merry Xmas

New photography I took over the xmas break! I am digging my parents lights. They love to do it up every year and this one was no different. Let me know what you think!

Cheers and happy new year!

Photo from November

Digging through my archives looking for something else and I found this gem. I took this on the drive to work early in the morning of Asquam Lake in Holderness, NH.

Cheers!

Sketchbook Project

New drawing from my sketchbook for the Sketchbook Project. New character and I am having fun doing these guys. More will follow.


Let me know your thoughts.

Cheers!

Tis The Season...

...For playing in the snow! Since we don't have much yet, I decided to draw a snowman for the Sketchbook project I am working on! Yay! :)

What do you think? Any thoughts? I really like this drawing and I am looking forward to printing this up and making it larger! I think this would be great poster size or even larger say -wallpaper size or life-size cutout!

If you would like any prints just give me a shout!

Cheers!

Sketchbook Project Update!

Whelp, it's 12-14-10 and I am def. coming along and filling up my sketchbook pages with some really great drawings. I have until Jan. 14th to fill this book up and mail it off to NY. Woohoo!!!

This drawing is called "One King".

I am starting to scan some of the drawings and I am going to start posting them online for everyone to view.

Cheers!

Happpy Holidays!

Although were not quite there yet, I thought I would post my holiday card incase I forget!!! :)

So here it is, quick N dirty!

Happy holidays!

Cheers!!

Days End

Whelp, it's cold outside and thankfully I am inside. Here is an oil pastel drawing I drew this summer some time. This drawing reminds me of a place I always want to be by days end... Relaxing on the beach watching the sun go down my a cold beverage and my pretty lady!

I am selling 24"x18" posters of this drawing for $25 + shipping.

Let me know if you are interested in a print. Smaller sizes available per request.

Happy holidays!! Cheers! :)

It's heeerrrrrrrrrre!

Well there is no way to hide it anymore.... Winter is Here! Although I didn't take any pictures today (I really wanted to) I figured I would post a photo from this past January.

This image of White Oak Pond, was taking in Holderness, NH on Route 25. Pictures coming soon from the sketchbook project!!!

Enjoy :)

Go Pats!

Cheers!

What a day!

Well after 6 hours of hell on the rain roads of NH and VT I made to Burlington, VT to hang my artwork in the Daily Planet Restaurant. When I rolled into Burlington the clouds were looming about, however, the rain had not started yet and I was thankful for that.
The installation went smooth and I was in and out in about an hour. Please check out the images I have uploaded of the Daily Planet.

I also got some good pizza at Manhattan Pizza in Burlington. Not bad for a $2 slice. Good beer selection too! Check um out if you get the chance. I would have eaten at the daily planet but they didn't open till 3:30 or 4. When I go to pick up my art in a month I am going to hit up the brew up in town.

Whelp, it's winter and that means hibernation! I will be creating more art when I can and spending time with my love and finishing my sketchbook for the Sketchbook project! The book is due in Feb. and I plan on uploading images from that when I have the time to scan them in.

Take care and have a good holiday!

Cheers!

Artist of the MONTH!

For the month of December, I will be the latest artist to display my works at the Daily Planet restaurant/ bar in the fine city of Burlington, VT!
I am totally stoked about this and I can't wait to drop my art off Wednesday December 1st!!

If you find your self in the Burlington area be sure to stop grab some food N drink and enjoy some great art!!

I don't frequent Burlington too often as I am a few hours away but I love the area and I am really happy to be displaying my artwork at the Daily Planet.

I hope everyone had a happy Turkey Day!!

Cheers yall!

New Photos

New photos folks.. working on my night shooting. I need to use a tri-pod as I didn't have it with me. They are a wee bit grainy because of this and not as crisp.

Enjoy and let me know what you think.

Cheers!

PS. new paintings coming soon!

ODE TO POLLOCK

New Painting:
ODE TO POLLOCK.
Acrylic paint on canvas. For Sale -$90

If you are interested in purchasing this painting please email me at moonart.design@gmail.com

Cheers!

Ahhhhh Post Cards from Zazzle.com

Ahhhhh Post Cards from Zazzle.com

New postcards, Check um out and let me know what you think!!

Art in the park

I displayed my art in the annual "Art In the Park" in Keene, NH the first week of September. I took second place in the photography group and believe me, it's an honor to win second place amongst all the talented photographers there.

Here is the article from that weekend in Keene, NH

Cheers everyone!

Halloween...

...Is almost here and to celebrate this festive time of year, I am recommending some tasty beverages; Guinness! Brilliant!

Enjoy the great month of October with the brilliant taste of Guinness!!

I am not sure what I will dress up as this year (or at all) any suggestions?

Let me know what you are going to dress up as for Halloween or some of you fav. costume ideas.

Cheers!

Update

It's been a while since my last post but I have been busy!
After Art In The Park in Keene, NH, I took a few weeks off to relax and enjoy some R n R with my g/f and friends. I am still trying to get back into the swing of things as it's fall and I have been taking a lot of photos lately.

I am getting things ready to do another round of printing. I will post more info soon but for now I am out. TIME FOR BED!

Peace ya'll

Mike

ART IN THE PARK!!!

If you don't have anything going on this weekend... head on down to KEENE,NH and view some amazing artwork from 80+ artists!!
Last year was great but this year is sure to be even better!!

If you are overwhelemed with too many artists to choose from, then look for the BROWN TENT!!!

That tent will be mine! :) Everyone goooo to the Broooown TENT!!!

There will def. be something for everyone!

Have a great labor day!!

Cheers!

Sketchbook Project!

The Sketchbook Project is thousands of artists creating art in a sketchbook, that is then mailed to the folks at ArtHouse co-op in NY. Once they receive the book, they tag it and place it in their archive forming an extremely large collection of sketchbooks from artists all over the world. Wicked awesome right? Right! :)

The deadline to sign up is Oct 31st I think?? And sketchbooks must be mailed in by Jan. 15th in time for them to get everything ready to go on TOUR! Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that, "they"-the art house co-op peeps- are taking all the sketchbooks on tour from coast-to-coast!!! That way anyone can go and check them out.

So, get your sketchbook NOW and start drawing!! I just ordered mine last week and can't wait to start drawing! The theme I chose -they provide a list of themes to start you off- is "The Greatest Story Ever Told"!
Boom! That just happened! :)

In other news, ART IN THE PARK in Keene, NH is a weekend away... LABOR DAY weekend!!
I know it's busy and crazy but if you are in the Keene area you should definitely go down to Ashuelot Park in Keene, NH to check out over 80+ artists!!!

I hope to see you there!

Cheers!

Art Opening!

Art opening at the village Perk this Sat. from 6-9 !!! Come by if you can and check out some cool art!!

Cheers!

Days End

Here is a new drawing called "Days End". I used oil pastels on recycled card stock. The original is for sale for -$35 and prints are available on request.

Enjoy!

Cloudy With A Chance of Chaos!

New ART!!!!- "Cloudy With A Chance of Chaos!
For the past few months I have been getting back into oil pastels and I was looking at a friend's art work and I had totally forgotten about scratch boards! Well, I decided to do a couple and this is a piece I started prior to creating yo-yo man.

I plan on doing some more of these drawings as they were a lot of fun.

I have a ton more art I have to scan in but that's it for now!

Cheers!!

Ralph and Alice

Here are two of the new characters I have been drawing, "Ralphy and Alice".
I will be developing this series a lot more once I have time to put forth some more effort.

Let me know what you think.. Cheers!

BP de Mexico X

Here is the tenth drawing from the series. I have used oil pastels on recycled card stock.
The size of the drawing is 5.5"x4.25". The original drawing is going for $45

Prints are available in 5.5"x4.25" $15, 14"x11"-$30, 20"x16"-$45 and 24"x18"-$60.
Prints are printed on order. If you would like a custom size please contact me and I will try to accommodate your request.

I use archival inks and typically print on Glossy paper.

I will also be donating 1% percent of the sales to: onepercentfortheplanet.org

I had a lot of fun creating this series and I plan on making more.

I hope you enjoyed them!

Mike

BP de Mexico IX

Here is the ninth drawing from the series. I have used oil pastels on recycled card stock.
The size of the drawing is 5.5"x4.25". The original drawing is going for $45

Prints are available in 5.5"x4.25" $15, 14"x11"-$30, 20"x16"-$45 and 24"x18"-$60.
Prints are printed on order. If you would like a custom size please contact me and I will try to accommodate your request.

I use archival inks and typically print on Glossy paper.

I will also be donating 1% percent of the sales to: onepercentfortheplanet.org
Let me know what you think!!

Getting work done in preparation for the opening at The Village Perk as well as Art In the Park!
WOOOHOOO!!

BP de Mexico VIII

Here is the eighth drawing from the series. I have used oil pastels on recycled card stock.
The size of the drawing is 5.5"x4.25". The original drawing is going for $45

Prints are available in 5.5"x4.25" $15, 14"x11"-$30, 20"x16"-$45 and 24"x18"-$60.
Prints are printed on order. If you would like a custom size please contact me and I will try to accommodate your request.

I use archival inks and typically print on Glossy paper.

I will also be donating 1% percent of the sales to: onepercentfortheplanet.org
Let me know what you think!

I am tried... of spending money on my car! I just dropped about $1200 into my '99 Subaru Forester and it needs MORE work done to it! As I am not loaded, I can't afford a new used car or a payment so, I will be riding this thing to the ground. Plus, I love it and is still in decent shape.

Anyway, back to creating and relaxing! Cheers!

BP de Mexico VII

Here is the seventh drawing from the series. I have used oil pastels on recycled card stock.
The size of the drawing is 5.5"x4.25". The original drawing is going for $45

Prints are available in 5.5"x4.25" $15, 14"x11"-$30, 20"x16"-$45 and 24"x18"-$60.
Prints are printed on order. If you would like a custom size please contact me and I will try to accommodate your request.

I use archival inks and typically print on Glossy paper.

I will also be donating 1% percent of the sales to: onepercentfortheplanet.org
Let me know what you think of the series.

In other news, I am getting some art ready for the walls of The Village Perk in Meredith, NH! The perk is a great place to relax, read a book and enjoy some coffee or tea, (if you're into that sort of thing). :)
I will be hanging my art for the month of Aug. and the open reception will be the first saturday of August 7th.

I hope you get a chance to check it out!

Cheers!

BP de Mexico VI

Here is the sixth drawing from the series. I have used oil pastels on recycled card stock.
The size of the drawing is 5.5"x4.25". The original drawing is going for $45

Prints are available in 5.5"x4.25" $15, 14"x11"-$30, 20"x16"-$45 and 24"x18"-$60.
Prints are printed on order. If you would like a custom size please contact me and I will try to accommodate your request.

I use archival inks and typically print on Glossy paper.

I will also be donating 1% percent of the sales to: onepercentfortheplanet.org

Let me know what you think of the series!

It's Wednesday and the sun is shining over here!!

Enjoy it!

BP de Mexico V

Here is the fifth drawing from the series. I have used oil pastels on recycled card stock.
The size of the drawing is 5.5"x4.25". The original drawing is going for $45

Prints are available in 5.5"x4.25" $15, 14"x11"-$30, 20"x16"-$45 and 24"x18"-$60.
Prints are printed on order. If you would like a custom size please contact me and I will try to accommodate your request.

I use archival inks and typically print on Glossy paper.

I will also be donating 1% percent of the sales to: onepercentfortheplanet.org
Let me know what you think of the series thus far!

BP de Mexico IV

Here is the fourth drawing from the series. I have used oil pastels on recycled card stock.
The size of the drawing is 5.5"x4.25". The original drawing is going for $45

Prints are available in 5.5"x4.25" $15, 14"x11"-$30, 20"x16"-$45 and 24"x18"-$60.
Prints are printed on order. If you would like a custom size please contact me and I will try to accommodate your request.

I use archival inks and typically print on Glossy paper.

BP de Mexico III

"BP De Mexico" is a new series I started in reference to the oil spill in the gulf.

This is the third drawing from the series. I have used oil pastels on recycled card stock.
The size of the drawing is 5.5"x4.25". The original drawing is going for $45

Prints are available in 5.5"x4.25" $15, 14"x11"-$30, 20"x16"-$45 and 24"x18"-$60.
Prints are printed on order. If you would like a custom size please contact me and I will try to accommodate your request.

I use archival inks and typically print on Glossy paper.

Exhibit in Aug.

I am going to be having a meet in greet with the artist as I am displaying with some of my art in at the Village Perk in Meredith, NH if anyone is in the area.
The meet in greet will go from 6-9 on August 7th.

My art will be up for the month of Aug. as they will be rotating new artists in every month!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Village-Perk/259362842186

Check it out if you can!!

Here is some new art... His name is Ralphy!!! :)
My newest creation!!!

Cheers!

Abstract Photography

It is what it is; Abstract Photography. I took this shot this weekend, and I have a few more shots I will be uploading when I can.

I had an amazing weekend with some friends and my love! The weather was perfect and I am exhausted!

Whelp, that's it-enjoy.

Cheers!

BP de Mexico

"BP de Mexico-II" This series is my reflection on the disater down in Gulf of Mexico that BP has caused. A percentage of the sales will be going toward

I posted the first drawing of my new series "BP de Mexico" a few days ago, here is the second of ten.
I created these with oil pastels and all ten of these drawings are created on reycled card stock. The originals are going for $45.
Prints are available as well. Please contact me if you would like a print.

Yo-Yo Master

New art titled-" Yo-Yo Master". This is oil pastels on recycled card stock. This is for sale for $25. Prints available upon request.
Enjoy!

New Art

Alright, that's it, it's go time... I am finally going to make the jump onto etsy!!! I don't know why I have put it off till now but I have. I am going to try and get some stuff uploaded to my shop. Once I have something up I will let you know. Until that time... here is some new art I have been working on.
And the start of 2 new series...1 of my new series is right here: "BP De Mexico"! Here is the first of many.... Enjoy!

"BP de Mexico 1" is 5.5"x4.25"-oil pastels on recycled card stock. This is For Sale-$35. Prints are available on request. I will be making larger prints for now up to 20"x16". I might be able to go larger if needed.

Cheers!

Enjoy!

I just posted some new photos on Ulocal. from the ride home this past Sunday. It was beautiful out and I had to stop to see the sunet This is a locally based news progam run and produced by WMUR.com.

Check them out and enjoy!

Cheers!

Hello Summer?

Hello? Summer? Are you there?... Yes you are!! Well not really but it has been feeling like it! WOOOOO!!

It's good to be out in the sun and enjoying life! Updated:
I have been taking a lot more pictures lately and I have been taking some great shots too. Here are a few I have taken recently: You can find more of my Photography here.

In other news, I haven't had time for blogging because I have been busy. I am almost done with the commission paintings I have been working on. The trouble is-as it usually is- I have to wait for paint to dry!! And being as it has been quite warm, it takes longer than usual even with a fan on it.
I am design a new t-shirt for a contest for the band Assembly of Dust. Great music and if you are a risk taker and like to listen to new music take a listen! You won't be disappointed.
I also just finished framing about 4 photos and an oil pastel drawing(which takes time cutting Matte and messing it up and cutting it again (just kidding about the messing up part).
They look great and I am going to try and hang them in a few shops around town. Wish me luck.

Well that's it for now. I need to get back to work. Enjoy the long weekend! It's suppose to be a beautiful one!! Goodbye winter! :)

Cheers!

Photography

Well, I haven't been scanning in any work as of late, but I have been taking pictures while waiting for my paintings to dry. Check out some more of my photography here.

Once I get back to scanning my work I will be sure to upload it. That's all I got for now. I haven't been sleeping much so I am going to try to get on that now.

Cheers!

Shirts are in!!!

Shirts are in and might I add... they look sick!!! Here are a few that I ordered and there are others here.


In other news, the Bruins are kickin' ace! Up 3-0 in the series and looking to close things out tomorrow night. It's time to take that cup back!!! WOOOOOOO


I also need to raise money for the Tufts Walk in June as I am walking to raise money for research to help with finding a cure for my sister and many like her... If you can please help me out! Thanks!
Please join me in supporting a great cause: http://blba.us/i.asp?id=337720-291553297-1

Happy Earth Day!

It's that time a year again... the ONE day out of the year when we appreciate the one place in the universe (theoretically speaking) where the chemical balance is just right to sustain life. COME ON... ONE day our of 365???



Not to get preachy on you or anything-but I will if I have to- We should be mindful stewards! We need to be. OUR existence depends on it.

Pick up some trash on the side of the road, reycyle, plant a tree, carpool to work when you can. These simple everyday things can change the world.


I found a cool site you should check out and donate to: http://www.americanforests.org/.

If you need some a gift or new art for the house? How about some ECO ART?? Please click the link ECOART.

$1 will plant a tree! I will donate 1% of the proceeds from ECO art purchased to the American Forests service each year from now on out. I haven't posted this on my website yet but I will be making that change soon!

Cheers!

The Weekend....

... was GREAT!! :)

The Bruins evened the series with the Sabers 1 all and it came down to the wire. The g/f and I went on a nice adventure into the beautiful town of Sandwich, NH. I wish I had my camera because the sights were amazing!! Lately we have been getting some crazy weather - I suppose we all have - it has been snowy, rainy and raw. Not too much fun to be outside in, however, it makes for great picture taking.

We were driving along on Saturday and we saw some snow scattered about amongst some fairly long blades of grass that were brilliant-almost neon- Green that just popped with the White snow around it and the dark Blue lake and Gray overcast sky in the background. There were tons of opportunities to stop and take pics....

... Thankfully, I am getting my camera back this weekend.

I also worked on my two commissions this weekend for about 4 1/2 hours! I just started working on the second painting while waiting for the first to dry and it is coming along nicely! I do love using oil paints as I can take an hour off and go back into the painting and it's still wet. As the commissions are a surprise I won't reveal too much information. Once they are completed and shipped out, I will upload the finish product. :)

Until then enjoy , "The Grateful Bruins" icon I have attached above. The Bruins are playing to night and are tied 1-1 going into the 3rd period.... GO BRUINS!!

Cheers!

UPDATE

Okay, last night was a long one as I work some more on the commission's I need to complete and ship out at the end of next month.

Spent 2.5 hours straight last night working on part of the first painting. I am using oil paints and if you're not familiar with oil paint, they take FOREVER to dry...which -depending upon who you are- can be a good thing. To me it is a good thing! :)

I was a bit discouraged at first as I just wanted to go in there and finish the painting bada bing, bada boom... I forgot that it takes time to achieve a certain level of expectations and patience is a virtue... especially while working with oil paints.

As last night shows, taking the time and putting in the effort really pays off and I am truly happy with the way things are going.

While I wait for this painting to dry I am working on several other projects and creating more t-shirts!!!

If you need some new threads for the summer check out the shirts on the previous post or you can visit my Facebook page as I haven't uploaded them to the web site yet.



You can send me a message as well @ moonart.design@gmail.com



Cheers!

New T-Shirts!!!!

NEW SHIRTS!!!!!

Check out my new designs that are on sale now!

Let me know what you think and if you are interested in making a purchase, send me an email or a Facebook message and I will be in touch!

More shirts available on my Facebook page.

Cheers!

Mike