Found this yesterday. It was part of a "Get well soon" drawing for a friend a couple of years ago.Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Old Drawing
Found this yesterday. It was part of a "Get well soon" drawing for a friend a couple of years ago.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Westcott Woods
This is a diptych painting from a trail up in Cowichan,
that leads from my childhood home to my Grandma's house up the
road. I spent a lot of time running through these woods as a kid.
Friday, October 17, 2008
"Soffione"
My new painting for the ( 24 HOUR PLAY PROJECT ) above.Artists submit their paintings to a writer in the evening, where they
have all night to write a theatrical production inspired from the
painting. They then hand it off in the morning to a Director and
actors who work all day on the production and deliver the
performance that night.
This year's writers include Adrian Chamberlain, Geoff Berner and
Clint Hutzulak. Karen Dyck and Sean Cowie lay the ground work with
their 20 minute scripts for 23 local players including Lynda Raino,
Gillian Riess, Cam Cullam, Laura Harris and many more.
For this October Play Project local Artists; Noah Becker,
Kirsten Wright, Lori Shreenan, Shawn O'Keefe, Kate Carson and
Kane Boehme inspire 24 Hour Play Projects with original works.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Woodpile Collective - Street Paintings
Found these pics of some paintings that we installed in the downtown core a few years back.Sunday, September 7, 2008
Summer is Falling
The days are still shining but the heat has left us. The rains are washing away the summer dust and they are predicting the first frost on the radio.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Transworld SKATEboarding
The latest issue of Transworld Skateboarding is out. My illustrations are in the "Got Mail" section.
Val. Dude. What happened?
Friday, August 22, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Slummer Days
Sometimes when your mind is weary from the daily grind, the best thing to do is to make it more weary with too much sunshine and a cooler full of fun. This was a little 24 hr vacation to Sindey Island with a couple of good friends. Ahhhhh much too short but, oh so sweet.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Walk on Sallas - Painting Auction
A painting that I did for an auction to help out a friend. Karma points are on par with air miles I think?
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
The Abracadabra Show
Abracadabra is both a local art publication and group art show inspired by the theme of Magic and Metaphysics. It is a celebration of the otherworldly, an embracing of the unexplainable.In succession to the BeCause, the Glue Factory, the Natural Low, the Feast, and the Make, Abracadabra is yet another incantation of Victoria’s young, underground arts community.I was stoked to be included in this years mix of artists.
The poster that I did for the show. (above)
My spread in the Abracadabra book (above) - ( Available through http://www.anteism.com/ )
My pieces from the show ( "Wolfz" above / "Deuce" below )
The new Woodpile Collective painting "Neverglades" was unveiled (below)
My Apology (below)
More random pics from the show setup( below)...I never get opening pics...I always opt out of bringing my camera to the opening nights in hopes of having a beer in each hand.
Charlotte Cynthia Walton works on her installation 
Brother Black Paw swimming in the Wooded Tile Epic Saga
Harley Smart's Install (above) / Harley vs. Rock Crab (below)
Nick & Gabriella's Psychedelic mural/install
Ty Danylchuck makes sweet audio catastrophy with the help of fellow art jammers. (below)
Monday, June 23, 2008
El Kartel - New Era Kustom
I was happy to see how my custom El Kartel font worked out for these New Era Pro-fits. Thanks to my friends
at El Kartel for hooking me up. Nice Colorways fellas! Lookin' good...
and a nice touch on the back...Woodpile Represent!
Cheaper Show Weekend
Still a little tired today from attending the Cheaper Show in Vancouver over the weekend.
What a show! Everything about it was over the top. The calibre of work was outstanding. You kinda new it was going to be something special when you could see people lining up at 2:00 pm for a 7:00pm art show.
What a show! Everything about it was over the top. The calibre of work was outstanding. You kinda new it was going to be something special when you could see people lining up at 2:00 pm for a 7:00pm art show.
Great to see old friends and meet lots of cool new people. The place was packed and lineups wrapped around the interior of the space with people lined up to purchase artwork. A seemingly
constant buzz of staff dancing along the wall with red SOLD stickers helped stoke the atmosphere.
Both of my solo pieces and the Woodpile Collective's pieces sold quickly which was a nice bonus.
A huge thanks to Meghan Paterson and the rest of the Cheaper Show staff for putting on such a fun and successful event, and to those of you who managed to get there early enough and get through that massive line and actually get a piece of amazing artwork!...wow....congrats!
Below are some pics from the Cheaper weekend and a link to a short piece in the Canadian Press.http://tv.yahoo.com/news/article/urn:newsml:cp.org:20080622:TV-80541038__ER:1.
Enjoy.
I really liked these (above) paste-ups for the show. Nice work whoever made these!
The List
Through the front window.
My pieces hung....and some dude in a sweet assed tie dye.
Woodpile Representin'
Nice work by Dave Barnes & Andrew Tong
A nice paste-up just outside the gallery by Vancouvers The Dark.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
The Cheaper Show
Stoked to be involved in the Cheaper Show in Vancouver Canada, June 21st 08. Check out their site to see the roster of artists. http://www.thecheapershow.com/
Images of my pieces I have in the show are below. Screenprinted Acrylic and Aerosol on wood panel. Big thanks to the Woodpile for help with the printing!
Transworld Surf Magazine
I just recieved the new Transworld Surf "Travel Issue" in my mailbox.
I have a full spread of my illustration work. Check em out, pick up a copy.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Phillips Brewing Company
Below are Posters for the labels/brands that I have developed for Phillips Brewing. If you aren't lucky enough to live in B.C. you need to get here for a visit and drink some of these. So good.
The new Seasonal Release! In a 650mL .
The new Seasonal Release! In a 650mL . 
Monday, May 5, 2008
Friday, May 2, 2008
En plein air
Went on a painting session with friends Harley Smart
& Erik Volet to Summit Park. A nice break from the computer.
Felt great to sit in the sun and look out at the rolling landscape.
My painting isn't quite finished but I'll post it soon.
& Erik Volet to Summit Park. A nice break from the computer.
Felt great to sit in the sun and look out at the rolling landscape.
My painting isn't quite finished but I'll post it soon.
DomoTuesday, April 29, 2008
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Paint my number
Doing a little collab mural at the 16.5 Gallery in Chinatown. I dropped in this 2 faced black bearon Sunday evening. lots of artists participating...check out their site for updates http://www.fantanstudios.com/
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Rip Off
Another FecalFace Freebie Friday submission. This is for next weeks competition titled "Rip Off your Favorite Artist"... So I did! This Illustration is total Rip Off of Dave Kinseys linework, color, subject matter, and aerosol/collage style. To vote for my piece go to www.fecalface.com and look for Freebie Fridayz. To see the real deal...visit Dave Kinseys site www.kinseyvisual.comSaturday, March 29, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Complex Cruz
Tip of the hat to one of my fav's Jim Phillips. Parody of the classic Santa Cruz "screaming hand". Westcoast Represent!
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Character Design
Introducing Cpt. Clay McCoy of the Ghostship Patricia."Two rows of teeth like the beast down beneath"
Man Cold
Caught a nasty headcold virus. Feeling like I'm on the ocean floor and my head's about to implode. Ugh. My wife refers to it as a Man Cold...because apparently she had the same thing last week but "she didn't let it get to her"...Wives are either super tough....or super disillusioned...I'll just put that out there.
Friday, March 14, 2008
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12 !
My submission for FecalFace's Free Fridayz "Pizza Party" entry. Vote for me if you're feelin' it! http://www.fecalface.com/ - Should be up soon.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
GNARwhal
Harry clutches a 40.oz as he rides his disgruntled GNARwhal into the closing stormline. - Transworld SURF illustrationTuesday, March 4, 2008
You don't know Dincus.
Just finished this Logo-type design for sports/lifestyle brand Dincus.
They are an emerging company based out of Squamish BC. I'm also
working on their clothing line for 09. Coming Soon!
Sunday, March 2, 2008
ABRACADABRA Book
ABRACADABRA is a themed book and group show based on the idea of magic and metaphysics.
These (above) are my 2 Pages that I submitted for the book.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Weathered Coast - Tofino Trip
Spent the weekend with my family in Tofino B.C. 
We stayed in this cool cabin at Crystal Cove right at the beach
Lush Cathedral Grove
Micro Fungi
Kelp Whips
My boys on the cliffs overlooking the break.
We stayed in this cool cabin at Crystal Cove right at the beach
Lush Cathedral Grove
Micro Fungi
Kelp Whips
My boys on the cliffs overlooking the break.Sunday, January 6, 2008
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Art Show in Vancouver
The Woodpile Collective will be having an artshow at El Kartel on Robson St. Vancouver BC
on Saturday Jan. 19th. 2008 - Starts at 9:00pm. Come check out the new work.
New Tee Design for El Kartel
This is still in the works but here are a couple of colourway proofs of my design.
Yours truely lookin' uncomfortably numb.Thursday, December 20, 2007
The Natural Low
A small piece that I painted for the "Natural Low" show.Also used on the cover of the show book below.
