I found it sad to realize that Nick was only 37. An extremely talented young man with a fine career ahead of him. I read is obituary and didn’t know he was living in Newport Beach – you’d think I would have crossed paths with him since I lived in the OC for 15 years…the art community is not that big a place. Again, very sad. My condolences to his family. Below are some samples of his work, and more HERE.
I’m not sure why I didn’t post these pics right after the show, but I guess better late than never. The show was at the new Prism Gallery in Hollywood and featured some really, really big work by these two guys. Phil’s biggest piece covered most of a high ceilinged 2-story wall…I’m guessing 25-plus feet? Anyway, the show was back in November and was called “Mind The Gap.” Other than the size of the works, I can’t say any of the work broke new ground for either of these artists. But I guess that’s not a requirement for a new show. The work was really amazing, don’t get me wrong…I’d love to get some work from these guys. (MORE)…
I recently visited fellow Angelino artist Lisa Solberg in her downtown studio for a piece I’m writing in the upcoming issue of Monster Children Magazine. Here is one of her new pieces which is just amazing. We got talking about Cy Twombly which made me want to post this below. It’s just awesome. I’ll post the interview once the new issue reaches the newsstands.
Was stoked to see the notepads make it onto The New Yorker Magazine Blog via The Book Cover Archive Blog – a very cool blog that may interest not only people who love books, but designers as well.
I recently finished a remix of the song “Where the Sky Ends” by the band, The Color Turning. They are working on a remix ep for their new album “Good Hands Bad Blood,” and this will be one of the tracks on it.
So the new CS Editions pocket-sized artist notepads are now in stock. I’m really excited about this new collection which features work from Ed Templeton, Tim Biskup, Cleon Peterson, Marke Newton, Deedee Cheriel and myself (Ramsey Dau). With 64 pages of creamy smooth, drawing-quality paper, these notepads are perfect for drawing in with pencil or pen. Use as a sketchbook for your next museum trip, or simply for your to-do lists, or, finally have a place to put the names of people you’ve told, “You’ve just made my list.” They are available in our store, or from MOCA LA and MOCA Detroit, with more museum shops and boutiques coming soon. See all the designs below after the jump… (MORE)…
I did a little updating to my portfolio. There are a few new paintings and drawings in the featured section and the selected works section, and I added a sketchbook section with some drawings. Take a look around. Also, be sure to stop by the store to grab some shirts, prints and notepads!
We’ve been working hard putting together the next series of CS Editions pocket-sized artist drawing books, and have brought in some good friends and great artists to join in. Series 2 of CS Editions feature cover art from Ed Templeton, Tim Biskup, Cleon Peterson, Deedee Cheriel, Marke Newton and myself, Ramsey Dau. Go HERE to order. In addition to the 64 pages of creamy smooth, drawing-quality paper, the new series will also include a short bio on the cover artist. Now you’ll have a place to put all the names of people you’ve told, “You’ve just made my list!” These will be ready to ship from the store around December 15th (and will make perfect stocking stuffers!). Below are some clipped pieces of some of the art…
Ed Templeton (MORE)…
This is going to be a fun project that will be taking shape over the next month or so. I’m collaborating with photographer Dan Monick on this art project. Also, my wonderful friend, the beautiful Natalia has been helping out on model duty. She has this great jewelry line called n.om ,that you should check out too! (MORE)…
