Spectrum Banner

This is the banner that hung in my booth at Spectrum Fantastic Art Live. I felt it represented a nice fusion of the alchemical botanical qualities inherent in Roxana’s perfumes and the mystical feminine I endeavor to bring to my … Continue reading

Make Good Art

Last night I watched the Grant Morrison documentary, today I saw two amazing commencement speeches given by Neil Gaiman and JK Rowling. These wizards offer timeless wisdom and tell us…that if we don’t know how to do something then pretend … Continue reading

Vespertina and Kansas City

Vespertina our young fourteenth century mystic is showing up in Kansas City. I am there this week for Spectrum Fantastic Art Live as well as presenting an Artist As Brand workshop for an awesome group of talent. I will be … Continue reading

Branding the Artist in West Virginia

Some of the West Liberty University participants at the Artist As Brand® workshop.   One week ago Roxana and I hopped on an early flight eastward to West Virginia to share our work and knowledge with students at West Liberty University. … Continue reading
May 03, 2012 by Spalenka

Topanga Earth Day

Join me at Topanga Earth Day this weekend to celebrate Mother Earth. This is a rocking event and will include many musical performances including Donna Delory, Daniel Bambaata Marley (Bob Marley’s grandson), Leon Mobley drum circle (Sunday, I intend to drum), speakers, yoga, … Continue reading

Anonymous

There is much scholarly debate about the validity of who Shakespeare really was. The film, Anonymous takes a bold stab at one possible scenario. Many viewers take sides after watching this film and get very passionate about it all, but I suggest … Continue reading

Closer To Van Eyck

Closer to Van Eyck is an amazing website that showcases his masterpiece, The Ghent Altarpiece with mind boggling close ups. It also shows x-ray and infrared photos of the art. Simply amazing.

Kung Fu Panda 2

I know this came out last year but I just saw it on Blu-ray and was blown away by the art production and animation. Except for breaking the laws of physics in some scenes and silliness, the story holds up … Continue reading

Perfume, Art, Love, More

Even though my wife Roxana Villa and I work out of our home sometimes we are not privy to what each other is doing because our studios are in different locations. I get lost in my projects and sometimes do … Continue reading