Postcards From the Edge: Geisha For a Cure

"Geish" inks on bristol / 2011

"Geisha" is my donation to this year's 14th Annual Postcards From the Edge Exhibit for Visual AIDS, which opens on January 7th at Cheim & Read in NYC.  This illustration will be my 2nd year exhibiting an original postcard-sized work of art with the organization.  I feel it's one of the worthiest causes I can support with my vision and hope to continue to contribute to their cause.  You can click HERE for Visual AIDS web site to find out more about their organization!

Visual AIDS utilizes art to fight AIDS by provoking dialogue, supporting HIV+ artists, and preserving the legacy -- because AIDS IS NOT OVER!

Click HERE for my Entry to LAST Year's Postcards from the Edge Exhibit!

There are always challenged when creating very small works of art and submissions for this annual show are only allowed to be 4in x 6in.  I took a couple of detail shots with a coin for reference so you can see just how small I had to get!

Killer Queen: A Portrait of Freddie Mercury

Queen was a band which found segways into my life at an early age through both main stream means and later self-discovery. I've seemed to find a deeper appreciation for their music and Freddie Mercury's arrangements and lyrics over the years.  What was a handful of fun songs as a teenager has turned into a journey and wide range of songs with each holding special memories for me.... some with friends, some with school and more recently- some with my wife. Here's a brand new portrait I just finished up this evening of Freddie with imagery from several of the group's songs...

Freddie Mercury / inks on bristol / 2011

I like something a bit different... actually, a like EVERYthing a bit different.... this goes in all walks of life including art, film, literature and especially music.  Freddie was one of a kind and I drew up a unique portrait of him for Rock Star Martyr this week.  I summoned the most flamboyant edges of the Universal Creative Spirit for this one!
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Postcards From the Edge

Finding the Cure / inks on bristol / 2010

Here is my entry for Postcards From the Edge, an exhibit of small works (postcard sized) opening on January 8th at CRG Gallery in New York City. This annual event raised over $65K last year for AIDS awareness charities. The exhibit is managed by VisualAIDS, an art society which combats AIDS through various programs using contemporary art.  All works are sold for charitable donations for the organization.