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ROSSI MISSION GALLERY  791 VALENCIA SAN FRANCISCO The allure of this gallery is real. The people I met and connections I made were invaluable and allowed me to explore my capabilities and learn new skills for which I am eternally “Grateful”.  The theme of the show was “Dead Alive” in honor of the Grateful Dead who were celebrating their 60th anniversary with a city wide “shakedown”. The gallery, known for its graffiti rich culture has branched out in an effort to share their artists and amazing apparel line with more viewers and art enthusiasts.  I was tasked with bringing an alternative perspective and tying in the graffiti aspects to a genre I had no idea about. It was a wonderful learning experience and a chance for me to showcase my creativity in a new way. Enjoi!

These are a few of the pieces that I created for the “Dead Alive” show at Rossi Mission Gallery in San Francisco. The task was difficult but I took it as an opportunity to learn about one of the Bay Area’s most legendary bands and immerse myself in the culture and lore of the “Deadhead” community. Continued on my next post is more of the work and more of the experience. Enjoi!   

Inspired by the Hummingbird series that I painted for the Atelier for Healing project, this series focuses on the “three stooges” if you will. These are city birds that are often overlooked and taken for granted when in fact they are some of the most fascinating creatures on this planet. They are adaptive, intelligent and flat out entertaining. I chose these birds to show the character and personality that I give my art and subjects, they let me have more fun than hummingbirds too. Enjoi !