Spring is HERE!... for now

It's finally warm up here in the middle of NH!!! Well it's about time, but wait, all that's going to change shortly as it's suppose to get chilly again. :(

Hopefully this summer is a lot better than last 2009.

Anyways, things are moving along for me... I have two commissions I need to finish and I need to start doing some printing for the upcoming art show down in Keene, NH (Art In the Park). Last year was a lot of fun and this year should be even better because now I know what I am doing! :)

I do a lot of my printing with a company called MegaPrint.com.

I just so happen to be a graphic designer at MegaPrint and we do some really great work! We do anything from Photo Enlargements to Tradeshow Graphics, to Vinyl Banners and so on. The great thing about MegaPrint is that we use soy-based inks, the paper is approved by the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and we recycle as much of our waste as we can!

Our rates are competitive, our quality is exteremly high and our customers always come First!

Take a look at the site and if you need anything printed just give us a call and we will be happy to assist you! :)

Enjoy the weather folks!

Cheers!

Here we go again!

Okay, I am not good about posting routinely; however, I will do my best! I have been extremely busy at the day job and I haven't had much time to post as I have been creating new art and updating the site.

This weekend I am workin' in the studio and getting a ton of work done. Listening to music and possibly a few pints of my favorite! Right now I am listening to Ronan Quinn. If you haven't heard him he is a great Irish musician and I highly recommend taking a listen.

In other news, I am Moon Art Design is on Facebook!! Check it out and add me to you list!

I am planning on posting some new art on Monday, so check back then!

have a great weekend. Cheers!!

PS- This time last year, I was in Ireland drinkin' my first pint on the Emerald Isle. Rugby 6 nations today! Go Ireland!!

New Art

I just finished this drawing last week. I used Cray-pas, oh yes!, remember those?? Anyways, I started this at about 2AM and ended forcing myself to stop around 4:30AM in order to still function the following day at a reasonable hour. I ended up finishing this about a week later with a couple of short sessions.

I think this looks great. My inspiration for this piece came from listening to one of my favorite bands (tea leaf green). If you have the chance to see them, they are a must see. They are known for their high energy shows with insane improvisational jams.

I call this drawing, "Trevor" inspired by the keyboard player of TLG. This is eco friendly as it was created on recycled cardboard.

Let me know what you think.

Cheers

Inspiration

This morning was one of those mornings; you know the ones I am talking about don't you? The mornings when you wake up and the sun is as bright as it can be... and then it gets just a bit brighter. It started out pink and moved on to a fiery orange. Birds flying around and the sounds are around are all making sense as if they were suppose to be making those sounds. Seagulls relaxing in the lake while I take my first sip of the morning sun. Now that feels good! :)

Today was one of those days. I haven't been snapping too many pictures lately (with the exception of this past weekend. But today I was really in the mood to head down to the lake and take a few before work. I always wish I could have gone down earlier than I had, but I need to rest the eyes when I can.

It was one of those days where you can drop everything and go create! I had to go to work, fortunately I am a Graphic Artist and I can create! :) If you would like to see more of my photos please visit my flickr account.

In other news, I am working on a new web site which I am hoping to have up and running before or just after the new year. I will keep you informed on that.

I just uploaded two new paintings to zazzle.com where you can purchase posters of my (Jerry Garcia) painting and the (Colour of Music I) painting.

Other than that the holiday time has come... Christmas is almost here! I have a surprise I have been working on and they should be ready in time for Xmas.

I have some t-shirts hanging in the Bridgewater Gallery in Bridgewater, MA along with some eco friendly prints and some bookmarks.

If you have the chance are in the area please check Candace's shop out! It's a great place and she's at a new location!!

Cheers!

Travelin'

"I'm cracked and I'm dried out...

and I haven't slept in days"

Not literally. These are some lyrics from the song "You Lay The Dust" by Assembly of Dust. One of my favorite bands and if you have the opportunity to hear these guys live, I highly recommend doing so.

Anyways, back to business. I am heading down to MA (again) tomorrow and dropping off two paintings (which can be found here) at the Bridgewater Art Gallery in Bridgewater, MA.

These paintings (along with 9 other artists) will be in the gallery for the month of October. Be sure to stop in if you are in the area.

The two paintings that I am placing in are: "Colour of Music III" and a new painting "A Master's Mind". Both can be found on my Homepage at www.moonartdesign.com

Let me know what you think when you have the chance.

Well that's it for now. I am beat!

Cheers!

Support Live Music!!!

I still have "Support Life Music " shirts for sale. If you would like one please send me an email at moonart.design@gmail.com

IT'S A ROCK 'N ROLL BAND!!!!!

This post is loooong over due for one of my favorite bands TEA LEAF GREEN.





The San Francisco based group formed in '97, have been touring since 2002. When I first had the chance to see these guys play in Allston, MA my buddy and I took a chance on a band we knew nothing about. Fortunately for us, the band we saw was amazing and we were "dancing" for days.





From the moment Tea Leaf Green took the stage they rocked the small Allston, MA venue (Harper's Ferry). The mind bending, ever lasting guitar solos by Josh Clark, incorporated with Trevor's elegant vocals and sometimes soft and intrinisic sound from the keys makes the show.


To round of the quartet there is Scott holding it down on the drums and at the time (Ben Chambers) who absoulety rocked the house with his funky bass solo's has departed with the band and the new bass player Reed Mathis of Jacob Fred's Jazz Odyssey is a phoenominal subsitute as he remains composed on the stage.





About 3 weeks ago my brother and I went to see this band in question down in Boston at the Paradise Rock Club and Lounge. If you haven't had the chance to see a show at the club I highly recommend it. A small venue with two levels and a chest high stage. There is enough room to get down and boogie while the band is playing right on top of you.





If you have the chance to see TLG play, do yourself a favor and spend the $18 or $20 on a ticket and experience a life Tea Leaf Green show. For music lovers out there, you know that there is nothing like seeing live music.

Music is a part of my life and is consistantly showing up in my art. Check out my web site for more examples of my art.





Peace and Live Music!