Richard Fredrick UPDATE

So after the big UHAA arts open, I was finally able to complete my display in the boutique. I now have my toys, books, paintings and clothes all in one spot. I will be having an opening as soon as I can find a spare weekend. Here are some shots. Enjoy!

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Participating in the UHAA open studio event

Hey guys, I know many of you are not living in San Diego, but if you are. I am participating in the University Heights Art Association Open studio event. I will have my space open showing/selling my artwork, tshirts, and toys from Noon until 5pm both on Saturday and Sunday. My studio is located at 2305 Meade Ave, San Diego,92116 hope to see you there! There is a free trolley that will take you to each of the open studios as well as a central location where the artists will be exhibiting, with music, food and good times. Come on out!

Happy Birthday Mr. Richard Pose!

Well, it was recently a dear dear friends birthday. Non other than Mr. Baseball himself, Richard Pose. This year, it just so happens that most of us are turning 30, and what a better way to bring in the 30th birthday than with a toy! Richard has penned and illustrated the critically acclaimed series Beisbol in the well received Flight series. In his series, the main character Francisco is a baseball player with a huge heart and genuine love for the game.

So, rather than buying a generic here-you-go-your-a-year-older type gift I wanted something unique to Richard and something crafty from me. So here is what i came up with, it is Francisco in his wooden toy form! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIKKI POSE!

Some pictures of Francisco as seen in Flight 5 "Beisbol 2"

Three shows this weekend!

Well, talk about a busy weekend! Tomorrow (Friday 8/14) I will be exhibiting in two separate art shows. The first one is "Art Rocks" a small show that is a part of University Heights Art Association where you paint on a cobble stone rock.





The other show I am exhibiting my wares at is a place called the Marquee, where I will be exhibiting art in the space where Acoustic Artists are playing. The venue is a converted church from the 1920's. From what I hear it is a great intimate venue.



The final show is on Sunday from 11am-6pm, I will exhibit my apparel that I created at a small trade show called THREAD. I will be exhibiting with the boutique Richard Fredrick. It is going to be a great show, with good music, drinks, gifts, and good people. Hope to see you there!

It's Cold Outside

So, global warming has been rough, even for the the famed abominable snowman. It has been so cold lately that even he, has to wear a scarf. I did this painting while I was in my nice cool A/C studio in University Heights, CA. This is a larger painting sizing up at 20"w x 28" tall, all painted with Cel-Vinyl.

Permanent installation at Richard Fredrick, North Park

Back in June I participated in something called "Art Around Adams" where artist exhibit their wares in front of or in stores located on Adams Ave. It was great fun and I met some awesome people, including Rick Fredrick, who owns Richard Fredrick, an all organic, Eco-friendly boutique, the first, and only in San Diego. I was lucky enough to exhibit in front of his store for the day and at the end of it all, Rick asked if I would be interested in becoming a permanent exhibitor IN his store, including showing off my apparel (which, at that time consisted of ONE shirt). I was much obliged to take him up on his offer and I cranked away, screening my own shirts, setting up the business license, and painting like a madman all to complete the 5 designs he requested. We met on August 1st, and showed him what I came up with, he liked all that I had done and said to bring my the rest of my stuff by anytime. The next day, I was there with the group of shirts, all five designs, men's & woman's sizes. We talked for a bit, then I went home to ready the next faze, painting installation!

So yesterday (8-12) I went to the store with 10 paintings under my arm, and began to install all of the paintings in his store. Although the rack for my clothes is not up yet, it should be this week. Right now the paintings look a bit odd since there is nothing below, but once there is, I think it will look amazing!

My new find for my studio...kickin it old school

So I was cruisin' the Adams Ave. with Megan and her parents and we went into one antique store that had this gem of a find, a circa 1940's (so the guy said in the store) travel iron.


Now, I thought it was cool, until I saw how it got the water for the steam. Yep, like a side holster this baby has a plastic bottle that screws right on. So awesome, I took some glamour shots



just to show you how cool stuff was made back in the day. If you are wondering, it is fully functional and the cord even feels like it is brand new. Yep, it was a godo day