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...
Hail to the Chief!
posted by Mr. Sid
A belated Happy Diwali to all. Yeah I know I’m a week late. Tonight I am typing to you as Kristen and I are sipping 16 year old MacCallan scotch. I’ll admit that my eyes are filled with tears of joy. To some, the unthinkable happened tonight. For me and many hopeful others, the next step...
Happy Durga Puja and new art!
posted by Mr. Sid
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...
Gandhi Jayanti 2008:...
posted by Mr. Sid
Today is of course the celebration of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday as well as International Day of Non-Violence. I left work early today because I’m starting to get sick. Anyhow as Gandhiji’s struggle to free India resulted in people of different ethnic groups, language groups, castes and...
Art Show Reception &...
posted by Mr. Sid
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!
posted by Mr. Sid
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...
R.I.P. Gilbert Lee
posted by Mr. Sid
Last Thursday night my wife and I were by her granfather’s side in his final hours in this world. He lived to the age of 87 and a half. He was one of those old-school men – worked hard, sacrificed and took care of his family. He’s had a colorful life…coming from China to America &...
Bo Diddly, R.I.P.
posted by Mr. Sid
Rock guitar legend Bo Diddly passed away yesterday. He was there in the beginning of it all with guys like Chuck berry, LIttle Richard, Buddy Holly, etc. The man was an innovator in terms of rock rhythms and in terms of guitar technique and sounds. He used to build his unique rectangular...
Back from Nowhere
posted by Mr. Sid
Hey, so I’ve been busy and stuff. How have you been? Everything going well? I sure hope so. So where the hell have I been? Busy… mostly at work. So I’m thoroughly enjoying my work at Electronic Arts. Working on video games has been the most satisfying work I’ve had in my career so...
Back to the Business...
posted by Mr. Sid
Well I just completed my 3rd week at Electronic Arts. I’m back in the game industry. I’m currently working as an User Interface Artist on the next-gen sequel to the biggest selling PC game title ever. It’s interesting to be back in a corporate environment. I’m not sure if you’ve...