I have an art show on Tuesday, November 29th at Jack's Bar in San Jose. Good music, good times.

Clearing the...

Clearing the..., a photo by FrancesMarin on Flickr.

Getting rid of a bunch of stuff all at once feels great! I'm having an art show and this was my first flyer idea. I'm scrapping it. The new flyer will be posted soon...

I illustrated a page of The Usuals spread for the premier issue of Made in San Jose magazine, promoting three artists that sell their wares at the shop: Shannon Amidon (Bullet-Feather Earrings), Nicole Steward (Celebrate Everything Pillow) and Kathryn Marie (Recycled Soda Can Flower Ring). Click the image to enlarge.

Bella and I went to the Jessie Rose Vala show, Future Teller, at Ever Gold in San Francisco last week. Her work is really something. Owls made from folded paper covered in graphite, clay figures and body parts, and large-scale drawings that make you want to hide in a room for a year and draw. This photo was taken from the Fecal Face website, where they have a great collection of the work while still in the studio. Up until November 25th, check it out.

Street heart

Street heart, a photo by FrancesMarin on Flickr.

I saw this sweet graffiti while walking down Race Street today.

Rusty nail salon

Rusty nail salon, a photo by FrancesMarin on Flickr.

I passed this nail salon today. Loved the decrepit decal!

Chris McCaw will be showing at the Steven Wirtz Gallery tonight in San Francisco from 5:30-7:30 pm.  He travels to Alaska, Nevada and other places using his unique sunburned photographic process with large-format homemade cameras. NPR did a nice write-up on him if you want to find out more about his process.

Geometry

Geometry, a photo by FrancesMarin on Flickr.

Fall always gets me in the mood to work with thread. I'm experimenting and if they turn out well, they may be exhibited in upcoming shows.