The Big Blog By Travi$- More SHARPIE SHOW PICTURES

THE SHARPIE SHOW CONTINUES!!!!!

Just wanted to remind everyone that my piece is still on display at Crewest Gallery in the Sharpie Show... Get down there and check it out. Art walk was packed with patrons....and My Sister Manda, and my Mother Laura, enjoyed Artwalk this last Thursday with me for Valentines/President's Day Weekend Holiday...

Check out this flyer...

Nice shot of me in front of my piece at Crewest Gallery

Another shot of me with my piece, The Wait of the World

Me and Man One, the Gallery owner and resident Artist...great guy.

Shot of my piece from outside through the window, peek out over Two-Rabbit's prints..

One more shot of The Wait of the World...

Just want to say thank you to Manda for the pictures, and to my mother for coming into LA to see my piece up. Also, thanks once again to Crewest Gallery, and to Man One and Luna George.. You guys have been awesome!!!!


Talk to you soon,

Peace,

TRAVIS

THE BIG BLOG BY TRAVI$-New Sports Themed Artwork

NEW ARTWORK BY TRAVIS

Sports Themed Paintings.....

Hey Everyone,

Just weanted to do a quick update on new pieces that I have been working on, both are sports themed, and both are in different styles...

The first piece is of Usain Bolt, the Olympic World Record holder in the 100m, and the 200m...
Just a combo of Sharpie and Acrylic... The piece really pops, with all the extra line work... It measures 18"x 24" and is on canvas... Ready to be framed or mounted on the wall as is....

Usain Bolt....

Detail of the piece, you can see the linework...

Another detail of Bolt's legs pumping...

Close-up of the arms, and the movement in the piece...

Close shot of his leg surging upward...

NEXT......

This piece is of Micheal Irvin when the Playmaker was still making plays for the Cowboys...

It is acrylic on canvas, and measures 18"x24", and is ready for framing or it can be mounted on the wall in your office or gameroom, and it will really look sweet. Perfect for any Cowboys fan.

Full shot of the piece, you can feel the energy...

You can't see it as well in this detail, but the helmet is reflective metallic....

Detail of the crowd and the official running with the play...

Another close shot of Irvin...

Detail of his hand reaching up for the ball...

Just wanted to let you all see these pieces, hope you like them... Also, look for our new handouts and flyers featuring these pieces and other sports related paintings coming soon....

Have a great day.

Peace,

Travis

The Big Blog By Travi$- New Project- A Painting for Joey

Joey's Painting...

Almost done....

I started on this piece for a friend Joey Covington, if you remember, and have been a avid reader of my blog I put up pictures of this piece when I was just roughing it in on the canvas even before I primed it... I am using sketches I did on the compuer, based on photos I had of Joey, one in particular, that I then used to create the sketch, and then the image for the painting... This is all acrylic on canvas. The piece is a special construction canvas, that measures i6 inces by 20 inches, and is 2 inches deep. I hope you like the end result... if you want to compare the pics of the finished to the previous click here:

http://paintingsbytravis.blogspot.com/2009_01_01_archive.html

Close-up of Joey's face gives better feel of the color of the piece..

Just so hard to take good pictures, lots of glare from the finish on the acrylics...

Detail of Joey's Face...

Picture of the piece in the Shop... Haven't decided if there will be a drumkit added or not..

The image is pretty close to done... I just hope Joey likes it...

This was done over the course of a couple of weeks, however the piece was completed in just two nights.... I really need to start producing artwork, and I had promised Joey that I would have this done for him soon...

Peace,

Travis

The Big Blog By Travi$- SHARPIE SHOW PICTURES

The Sharpie Show at Crewest Gallery
February 7th-March 1st

Opening Night- February 7th, 6pm....

Just a quick update on last nights opening... My piece The Wait of the World, along with the artwork by graffiti artists from around the world, debuted last night to a packed house, long lines and sweet beats.... The entire event was pulled off amazingly, even with the huge crowds and excitement. I just want to thank Man One and Luna George from Crewest Gallery. They are awesome. Thank you so much for including me in this show.. I am too pumped... SO Thanks to ya'll and to everyone that came out last night.... Now the Pictures:

Line forming outside.... the Show was set to open at 6pm, this was the line when I arrived..

Artists obliged their fans with sketches and doodles as they waited...

The artwork was all unique in style and surface... check out the shower curtain...

More sweet Art, including homages to Ed Roth...

Detail of the Sharpie work...

There was so much variation on the show...Props to Crewest for the diversity..

Artist even demonstrated technique, as they set to sharpie to the music...

Tons of artwork... and so many awesome artists...

My piece even was getting a few looks...

Nice close-up of my piece, very happy with its placement...even got in the window...

Man One discussing technique with patrons...

You can see the Gallery is based on Graffiti Art, see all the spray cans for sale....

Another shot of the main reception area, full of noise for the attendees, the D-Jay mixing, and the artists mingling....

Shot form the street looking back at my piece in the show...

More exterior shots...

Beginning of the line when I departed the show after 8pm....

and the end... still 50+ people in line....

Nice shot from outside, you can see my piece there to the right...through the window...

Another shot of my piece....My Blog.

More patrons...

Nice shot of the Gallery at Night, Show in full swing....

Man One was selling silks....Cool design... Nice Opening Reception purchase..

One last Shot of The Wait of the World at Crewest Gallery....

Just wanted to say it is not too late to go see my work up at Crewest... The Sharpie Show will be up until March 1st. So when you are downtown at the Art Walk, please stop in at check it out....

AT:

Crewest Gallery

110 Winston Street

Los Angeles, CA 90013

SEE YA!!!

Peace,

Travis

The Big Blog By Travi$- NEW ART SHOW PICTURES

WEREWOLF GALLERY ART SHOW

JANUARY 31st....... New Location, more people, same results....

My space all set up, T-Shirts, shoes and Manda's Jewelry...

Had to put all of the pieces up in a small space... got lots of compliments...no sales.

Hand-outs for the website... all were taken...

Nice look at Manda's Jewelry, she sold two necklaces, and a bracelet..

One last shot of the artwork up...

I have shown with Jeff and the rest of these artists for three shows, and I just wanted to tell them all thanks again for the chance to showcase my work, and I will see you at the next show....

TILL NEXT TIME.....

PEACE,
TRAVIS