So just in time for the Holidays you can get a painting by DrilOne. The paintings are 6″x6″ and 7.5″x7.5″ in a rusty frame. They are painted with Acrylic on a stretched canvas. It comes gift wrapped and blindboxed for $300. Just for the holidays it comes with a free custom toy (3″ Dunny, Pocket Kaiju, or something similar) and a small gas mask magnet. Also i will throw in random extras to make it a happier holiday. Pictured above are the 3 paintings, the frames vary from the photo.
They go on sale Monday 12 noon Pacific at my store – http://drilone.bigcartel.com/ for $300 plus shipping.

I was ask commissioned to customize a Leroy C. for Invisible Creature. I really like Leroy C., he is such a great character. Glad I was asked to paint one as I have been eying mine on the shelf.

Leroy C. was designed by Invisible Creature up in Northwestern Pacific and was produced by Super 7 in San Francisco. The vinyl toy was made in Japan.
Leroy C is available at Super7 – http://super7store.com/toys/leroy-c-2.html

More photos on my Flickr – http://www.flickr.com/photos/drilone/

Check out
Invisible Creature – http://www.invisiblecreature.com/
Super 7 – http://super7store.com

Above the Radar II

On view from November 5 – December 3

Join us this Sunday as visiting curator Luna George (Crewest Gallery, Los Angeles) and Gallery Director, Alex Goldstein discuss how “Above the Radar II” came to be. Luna will discuss how she chose the artists and the message that she hopes to convey with this body–of–work. Alex will touch on the importance of the coast–to–coast collaboration. Both will discuss what street art means to local communities and how it has taken the art world by storm. This talk is open and free to the public.

This collaborative show will be on view from November 5 – December 3

This piece is for the Bill Murray tribute show called “Please Post Bills” at Gallery 1988 Melrose on November 3, 2011. I created this tribute to Bill Murray from a dancing Caddyshack gopher who plays Kenny Loggins. The title is called “Gophers Revenge”. The mask comes off. Enjoy!

This gif is dedicated to Jeremyriad

Icons – Custom Toy Show

Icons – Custom Toy Show.
Launch Party – Friday 28th October 2011 – 6pm till late
Exhibition runs through till Thursday 3rd November
Fullcircle Gallery, Kirkstall Rd, Leeds, LS3 1JL, UK
NO ENTRY CHARGE

Starring: Pete Fowler, Jon Paul Kaiser, Sourbones, Okkle, Matt Lunartik JOnes, Guy McKinley, Mimic, Robotboy, Drew Millward, Hugh Rose, Mr Gauky, Squink!, Matthew Bromley, Map Map, A Little Stranger, Stuart Witter, Tom J Newell, The Tarantulas, Godmachine, Drilone, Run DMB & Bruno Orbit.

‘Icons’ is the debut show from The Hang Gang – The Visual Culture Outlet. They have gathered together the best of british toy customisers, from legends such as Pete Fowler and Matt Lunartik JOnes to nu-school stars Jon Paul Kaiser, Squink and Map Map, for a group event of immense proportions. Also by special invitation we have US super talent Drilone and from Germany, the awesome Bruno Orbit. The Anchoring theme of the show is simply ‘Icons’ and we have left how that’s interpreted firmly in the hands and minds of the artists.

This will be one hell of a party, besides the art exhibition there will be live painting from the likes of Guy McKinley, Hugh Rose and Tom J Newell. Music will be provided by upcoming, Leeds indie pop band, Escort Knights and brining his eclectic mix of party grooves is J.Cub, head honcho of E.A.R Recordings. There will be tons of giveaways, a fully licensed bar, pop up store and much more.

All the pieces from the show will be available to purchase on the night on a first come, first served basis. So if you want to snag something by your favourite artist they suggest you get down early. Any remaining customised artworks will be available via their online store: www.thehanggang.co.uk after the exhibition has finished.

The show artwork was created by the amazing, Leeds based illustrator, Drew Millward. It is going to be produced by the team over at whiteduckscreenprint.co.uk, as an A2, 3 colour screen print with an edition size of 100. It will be available for purchase at the show.

Curator and Hang Gang owner, Barry Darnell said, “Why do all the cool
parties have to take place in LA, NYC or LDN? We thought it was about time the North of England got some love and in particular, Leeds. People say nothing like this ever happens around here, well all that’s about to change!”

To be in with a chance of winning a signed copy of the show poster simply follow the Hang Gang on twitter: @thehanggang between now and the 28th October and they will pick 2 lucky winners at random.

For more details and press enquiries please e-mail: curator@thehanggang.co.uk

Thanks to the person who bought mine.

The Gumpy Show will take place at Gunnzo in San Diego TONIGHT October 8th at 7pm. The list of artists is packed full of talent, and the thing that sets this show apart from other shows is the concept of connecting the artist directly with the collector. What does that mean? It means no commission or gallery markup is placed on any of the pieces in the show. This ensures the pieces are priced reasonably and the artist gets all the money for their hard work and effort. Some other cool things included in the show will be a limited edition print done by Skinner that is free to the first 20 guests. Tabe barbeque featured on the food network will be serving up their Asian-Mexican fusion for our guests. DJ JoeMama will be keeping the party going with good music and for those 21+ there will be beer and wine.

This promises to be one of the biggest little shows that San Diego has seen in a while. The following is a list of the talent featured in the show, in addition to 50 Gomis customized by people all over the USA. And not only customs by Gumpy himself, but original artwork in some unique mediums: Frank Kozik, Beast Brothers, Skinner, J*Ryu, Nebulon 5, Marka27, NST, Saner, Pon, Ritzy Periwinkle, Dodgrr, SpankyStokes, Rhoby, Gary Ham, DrilOne, Leecifer, Task One, Andrew Bell, Paul Kaiju, Sketchbot, J.E.C., Shane Jessup, Ryan the Wheelbarrow, Sisterrez, 2bithack, BabyVtec, Gatchabert, J222, Scribe, Gumpy, Uncle, and Plastic Booty… and with a roster like that you know there is going to be some quality pieces! See you there!!!

Video by Spankystokes

October 2011: Bewitching (SF Annual Halloween Group Show)
• Andrew Bell • Colin Christian • Sas Christian • Kelly Denato • Doktor A. • DrilOne • FERG • Mikie Graham • Gary Ham • Brandon Dunlap • Walter Jacott • JRYU • Travis Lampe • Steve Lee • Leecifer • Stephane Levallois • Travis Louie • Jon MacNair • Irene Mendonis • Rhode Montijo • Kathie Olivas • Brandt Peters • Karen/Michael Peters • Chris Ryniak • Amanda Louise Spayd • Cat Thompson • Scott Tolleson • Emily Trovillion • Derek Yaniger • Archer Dougherty

Stranger Factory art space is proud to present “Bewitching” the first of an annual invitational group exhibition of new works in the theme and culture of vintage Halloween. The show will feature over 2 dozen local, national, and internationally recognized visual artists and designers. Featured artists include Sas and Colin Christian, Travis Lampe, Steve Lee, Emily Trovillion, Derek Yaniger, and Karen Peters.
Artists were invited to find inspiration in the history of Halloween, including costuming and merchandise from a past long gone to the symbolism and icons of this fantastic hallowed holiday – black cats to witches, to the walking dead and pumpkin kings…

The exhibition opens October 7th with a reception from 6-9pm.

Show runs from October 7th through November 12, 2011

My work is surrounded by amazing artists. If your interested in my pieces go check out the show at Stranger Factory http://strangerfactory.com/exhibitions-view/22

Stranger Factory
109 Carlisle Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
505.508.3049

09.16.11 Brain Evolution

Toy Art Gallery is proud to present Emilio Garcia’s “Brain Evolution” Jumping Brain Custom Group Show. Emilio’s signature creation has enraptured collectors since it’s debut, and this show truly captures the evolution of the Jumping Brain as it explodes across a huge array of forms and mediums. “Brain Evolution” features exclusively produced 6” resin Jumping Brains customized by a huge selection of artists from around the world.

Participating artists include: Betso, Blobpus, Bob Conge / Plaseebo, Boris Hoppek, Brent Nolasco, Buff Monster, Bwana Spoons, Chor Boogie, Clay Ferguson, Cris Rose, Daniel Goffin, Doktor A, DrilOne, Greg Noppe, Hints and Spices,, Itokin Park, Jan Calleja, Jason Feeny, Jason Limon, Jermaine Rogers, Jon Knox, Jon-Paul Kaiser, Jryu, Keithing, Kenny Wong, Lash, Leecifer, Liz Mcgrath, Luke Chueh, Malota, Mark Dean Veca, Mark Nagata, Motorbot, Naoto Hattori, Nebulon 5, Oliver Winconek, Okedoki, Paul Kaiju, Phu, Raymond Choy, Scott Tolleson, 64 Colors, Skinner, Spencer Ong, Tan-ki, Todd Robertson, Tokyo Plastic, Travis Lampe, Velocitron and Yosuke Ueno.

“Brain Evolution” and our grand opening event will open on Sept. 16th, 2011 at 7pm and will run til 11pm. There will be a food truck and DJ on hand, as well as complimentary drinks. “Brain Evolution” will run through Oct. 10th.

Thank you to whom ever bought my Jumping Brain