Inspiration (The Works of S. Neil Fujita)

Despite the fact that he has created quite a few iconic designs, S. Neil Fujita's name is not nearly as well known as it should be. I first became familiar with his work for Columbia Records (S. Neil served as the head of the art department). Columbia broiught S. Neil in to counter the work Reid Miles was creating over at BLue Note. I always loved the abstract covers of Time Out and Mingus Ah Um, but until I did a little digging I had no idea that the same designer was responsible for the Godfather logo/book cover!

BN 1595 (20 x 20 Acrylic on Canvas)

This is the first painting in a series I am working on based on the designs Reid Miles made for the Blue Note Recording Label. This particular piece is based on the album are for Cannonball Adderley's Somethin' Else.

Inspiration (Henri's Walk to Paris by Leonore Klein illustrated by Saul Bass)

The Mrs. gifted me this fantastic children's book. It was originally published in 1962, but has recently been re-printed by Universe Publishing. The illustrations are everything that should be expected from the great master Saul Bass. 

I would recommend this book for any child, designer, or person with good taste! You can pick up your copy here.

Mini Bad-Ass Series Vol II Bruce Lee and Vol III Jean-Claude Van Damme

I'm having a lot of fun making these guys, so don't be surprised to see a few more in the future.
Bruce was a request I received on my facebook page, and what mini bad-ass collection would be complete without the great mulleted Jean-Claude Van Damme?

Mini Bad-Ass Series Vol I Steven Seagal

This little guy was a gift for the Mrs (one of her favorite cheezy movie stars). Jus about everything Steven Seagal makes is gold (minus his records), even the worst of his movies are great.

This minute painting is the first in what I hope becomes an ever-expanding collection of Mini Bad-Ass portraits. I started this piece out by sketching with a Sharpie Pen then making a toner transfer to canvas.

On a side note-sorry about the down time in-between recent postings. The Mrs and I recently relocated closer to her school and the move took most of my spare time over the last month.