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Cheers everyone!

My studio mates and I will be opening up our studio spaces for all to see what we have been up to. So save the date, swing on by, and check out the latest and greatest from all of us.

A FULL DAYS WORK
Open Studios + Backyard BBQ

Saturday, JUNE 8
12 – 6pm

933 Treat Ave
San Francisco CA

artists:
Jonathan Barcan
Erik Otto
Mullowney Printing
Chad Hasegawa
Cristina Victor
Renee DeCarlo Johnson
Katrina Zappa

MUSIC + FOOD + ALL ARE WELCOME

Hey all. The second round of a new event series I have been putting together is back again. Along with the amazing support of some talented friends, we will be providing a quality atmosphere for you to enjoy some art, music, food and drinks. Same deal as last time, only better. If you live in the SF area, make sure to RSVP and swing by.

RSVP here >>

See you there!!

I was recently commissioned by the owner of Blue Line Pizza in downtown Burlingame to paint a mural and install some artwork in their lovely new space. The place is open all day 7 days a week, so this was all done in one swoop through the course of the night — just like old days I guess. A couple photos below, but go see it in person if you can.

The creative people behind the designer eyewear label, Warby Parker, are on a field trip across the states! And I was honored to be selected as a stop along the way. See photos and full story here >>



[His approach to sourcing materials today stems from his scavenging days. He visits the local dump to pick up discarded house paint, spray paint and objects to use as his painting surfaces. “I create with what already exists,” he told us of his process.]

Read full story here >>

all photos: Collin Hughes

Hey all. I am proud to announce another little gem of a print created with the help of Mullowney Printing here in San Francisco. Drawn, cut, printed, and trimmed all by hand — meaning, no computers, only the real deal here.

Inspired by recent travels and feeling like I am always in a place of either coming or going, this print serves as an important reminder to be here, now.

Here Now
3-color linocut
12 x 12 in.
140 lb printmaking paper
signed edition of 50

$40.

PURCHASE >>

watch a short clip of the print action >>

I was invited to contribute a piece to Southern Exposure’s Annual Fundraiser and Art Auction, PARADE, happening this Saturday. Come one come all.

Procession 
29 x 29 in.
latex paint, spray paint, collage and pencil on panel
(2013)

PARADE
Saturday, March 23, 2013 // 7:30 – 11:00 pm
@ Southern Exposure
3030 20th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

More info here >>

I recently took a theme I felt compelled to create across multiple platforms with the final resulting in a mural for my most recent push at Pow Wow Hawaii 2013. It was an amazing journey to be a part of this growing event and have the chance to make my mark. The final piece came out even better than I had imagined.

Chasing The Sun (mural)
house paint and spray paint on concrete brick wall
52 x 20 ft
(2013) 

So many great artists working together for one week in paradise. Such an unforgettable experience with endless inspiration. I was honored to be a part of this year’s Pow Wow and have the chance to meet artists I admire from around the world meanwhile doing a mural of my own. What I enjoy most is watching people work at their craft. Here are some photos of such. (photos: @powwowhawaii)

Jeff Hamada (Vancouver)

Shark Toof  (LA) + Angry Woebots (Hawaii)

Hannah Stouffer (SF)

RONE (Melbourne)

Endr, Dal, Aztek, Apex, Roid, Dabs, Myla, Askew selecting paint.

Jeff Soto (LA)

Dal (China)

Apexer (SF)

And a great photo of me working by Zen (@whereszen)

So much great coverage out there…be sure to take a look. Final photos of my piece next!

After returning to a very cold San Francisco from a 4 week trip of inspiration and sunny weather in Mexico City, there was nothing I wanted more than warm weather again. With trips set for Hawaii and then back to Mexico City I have been daydreaming of the warmth again and this piece is a result of that. As well, this piece carries a metaphorical message in that chasing the sun symbolizes following what you love.

Available as an archival pigment print through 1XRUN here >>

Chasing The Sun
Archival Pigment Print on 330gsm Fine Art Paper
14 x 18 in.
Edition of 50
$50.

PURCHASE >>

Or own the original. Inquire within. >>

Check out my latest studio visit and interview from the folks over at Live Fast Mag. Thanks, Abby!

“…In high school, I started to turn every homework assignment into a film project and would have friends cut class, pull all nighters, and skip parties just to work on them with me. I still work with a film mindset and I am still creating worlds I want to live in…only now in a new way.” — EO

Full interview + photos >>