Off to the Zoo! Sketches and Things…and stuff

Posted by admin on March 1st, 2010 filed in Uncategorized

It’s been a while since the last time I’ve updated. I’ve been busy working on a website, setting up an online comic, as well as writing articles.

My Facebook Graffiti!

My weekend and excerpts from my sketchbook….

So, I went to LA Zoo over the weekend, and was able to do some sketches of animals. Because of the pouring rain, I took an umbrella. A nice change of pace and a venue for my sketching.

Everybody’s lookin’ for somethin~	These mountain goat types were called “markhors”
They refused to do the see/hear/speak no evil pose for me.	Baja Fresh for lunch– lobster and shrimp tacos.

My Sketches…







After lunch, I met up with the Sketch-Crawlers (www.sketchcrawl.com), bunch of artists who sketch, at LA Public Library–really nice people with great skills. One of the artists had some of her pieces at the art show opening at Gallery Nucleus that day in the evening. I told her that I might be able to make the show after dinner. That night, I was invited by a friend for a free dinner at Hollywood Park Casino. It was some customer appreciation party that I was invited as a guest–it’s was… interesting. I didn’t stay long as I head on over to the art show.

LA Public Library…

The rotunda was where the Sketch-Crawl met up.

The artshow at Gallery Nucleus at Alhambra had the Alice in Wonderland theme called “Curiouser & Curiouser.” It was really cool as many people dressed up for the event (there was a raffle) and many works from the upcoming movie was also displayed as well as many works inspired by the original story. Lots of great works there. Once a year, I’ve heard they have a ninja-themed art show. I’ll try to attend that one too.

Gallery Nucleus!	Many got into the spirit of the story. She was my fav.
Curiouser indeed…	Lots and lots..view from 2nd floor section
Sculptures from the movie.	Apparently even Alice had a great fall….
Reminds me of Totoro…	This was created by a Sketch-Crawler, Alina Chau! Nice!
Many pieces were bought.	Time to get back home…

Here are some of my Movie Reviews….

I’ve been writing a lot of movie reviews on Examiner.com since last time. Here are some of them. Hope you enjoy! (I get paid very little for these articles, so I write mostly because I enjoy it–and I love movies, of course!)

The Crazies

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Shutter Island

Brothers

The Wolfman

Everybody’s Fine

Frozen

Edge of Darkness

Ninja Assassin

Book of Eli

Daybreakers

You can follow my review updates on Twitter as well.