Well actually, I forgot about it. It’s not like it was stolen or anything – it was on my protable hard drive the whole time. Anyway, this was done in like an hour or so in photoshop.
Modern Rabbit no. 1
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Finally! I just finished it. This is the first of a new series.
Work in Progress: Mid Century Modern Home
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This is the first in a new series of digital paintings I’m working on:
Tattoos & Tapas
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day night I went out and got my 2nd tattoo. Pashe at One Shot Tattoo took my drawing and did an amazing job with the design. I’d wanted to get this one for years and I’m glad I finally did it. The design is of Lion Capital of Ashoka which is now the national emblem of India. Around 250...
The War Room
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So lately I’ve been on a personal mission to crank out as many speed paintings as I can. This last one was inspired by the film: Dr. Strangelove and took me about 4 hours from start to finish. I’m really proud of this one.
Mumbai Attacks & New Arts
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I spent half of my Thanksgiving holiday watching the attacks on Mumbai unfold. I was sad for all the pointless loss of life but most of all I was ANGRY. Angry as hell for unheeded warnings, angry for defiling one of my favorite cities in the world, and angry that Pakistan refuses to keep these groups in check. Mumbai is a resilient city and will be to its vibrant self soon. Much respect to the security forces who took out those bastards and freed the hostages. And even more respect to those who fought for them and died. Well, on a happier note I managed to do some more digital speed...
Happy Durga Puja and new art!
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Well the Hindu festival of Durga Puja is winding down. It’s a particularly big deal for us Bengalis. The festival commemorates the victory of the Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishashura. This week I was inspired to create a stylized illustration of Her riding into battle. I don’t often work in this style and it was so much fun. Also I’ve finally gotten around to uploading more art from this year: The 4 pieces I did for my gallery show as well as a portrait of my friend...
Art Show Reception &...
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My gallery show “Through Immigrant Eyes” opened Sunday, August 3rd. And it was a blast! Check out the pictures at our collective’s site at: Immigrant...
Gallery Show!
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I’m proud to announce my gallery show “Through Immigrant Eyes” opens this Sunday, August 3rd at A Different Day Gallery in Albany, California. The show runs through Sunday, August 31st. Proceeds from art sales and opening reception tickets are being donated to UNICEF. I’ll be showing with my good friends Michael Sacramento and JJ Jose – both are fantastic artists. I’m really proud of the paintings I’ll be showing. If you’re in the Bay Area during the month of August, please stop in and check out our work. I’ve set up ImmigrantEyes.com where you can see a preview of our show. For tickets to thereception please visit: A...