From The Archives 3 – Polaroid Passion

Victoria Allen (late 1980’s) I used the Polaroid camera for much of my art reference until the digital camera made it obsolete. In fact I used it for most of my photography, period. It was fun, maddening and expensive. Listening … Continue reading

12 Days of Christmas

When Roxana suggested we create a gift guide based on the 12 Days of Christmas I thought it was a great idea. We conceptualized our artistry to fit with the spirit and rhythm of the song and created designs for … Continue reading

New Fine Art Lockets and More

Bee Quan Yin Fine Art Locket New Spalenka Fine Art Jewelry is rolling out! Lockets are the showcase of this collection. They are real beauties and raising Spalenka Fine Art Jewelry to another level of sophistication. I am still collaborating with … Continue reading

NYU Bulletin Cover Art

©Greg Spalenka Hot off the press! I created this illustration for the cover of the NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies Bulletin. This is for their Spring 2013 semester. Stop by New York University and you can pick one … Continue reading

John Carter of Mars

I grew up with the Edgar Rice Burroughs John Carter of Mars books and was a huge fan. Frank Frazetta’s illustrations of the stories manifested a synergy with the words in a powerful iconic manner. When the John Carter film … Continue reading

Chiaroscuro Contest

Help decide the art direction for a promotional image that will represent the new Roxana Illuminated Perfume called Chiaroscuro and be entered in a drawing to win a solid and liquid sampler of the perfume, or a 13″ x 19″ print of the art. Above … Continue reading

Chiaroscuro

Sketch #1 I have been working on a piece for Roxana’s new perfume called Chiaroscuro. This is a fragrance for those who love oriental amber perfumes, jasmine and patchouli. The term Chiaroscuro comes from Italy, referring to the tonal contrasts suggesting volume and … Continue reading

Spalenka Jewelry Collection

Photo by Eve Villa Neuhart I debuted the Spalenka Jewelry Collection at Comic Con in 2007 with Heartworks by Lori. We were the first to showcase art jewelry (image infused) at the con. This collection was very popular and  is … Continue reading

Vespertina Print

I have been asked numerous times to offer this Vespertina image for sale. It reflects her mystic journey and warrior spirit. There is a hint of Joan of Arc. Now available as a 13″x19″ archival print, signed, for $25.00 on … Continue reading

IMPROMPTU

“Impromptu” was created for Roxana Illuminated Perfume. The image reflects the essence of her “Impromptu” botanical perfume which is a finely woven fragrance of sweet, spice, floral, smoke and leather notes. My visual interpretation evokes the creative, sensual, free spirited … Continue reading