Monthly Archives: March 2010

I have been lucky to work on people that I enjoy their company, and that was the situation with this piece.  I started it in my old studio 2 years ago and continued it at the new studio, and  shy  one sitting from finishing.  It’s actually a coverup, I will post the rest of the sleeve later.  Also completing some Tibetan style paintings, so check the art section soon .

A while ago my friend Evan emailed me these interesting pictures and I figured I would share them.  The pictures show what is known as “the living bridges of Cherrapunji, India”, and are made from the roots of living trees.  These pictures have impacted me because they solidify something I have been trying to put in my paintings, which is the exploration of the true form of objects.  Here are “trees” which could be called “bridges” or vice versa.  On another note I appreciate all the feed back on the site and will be posting more of my older work and of course more in-progress work.  Also I would like to thank Tatum Ibanez and her family for purchasing the collaborative painting, which if you want to see in person your last chance will be at the Callejeros exhibition at the Smoking Mirrors gallery in Pomona…..Thanks for your time and peace.

2010 has just started and the times have been turbulent already in a great way with much progress.  One of the first group accomplishments for this year is this piece orchestrated between Chris Brand ,Evan Skrederstu, Steve Martinez and myself.  This piece is currently for sale at the Smoking Mirrors gallery in Pomona California, which will have a show April 10. For any additional  information please feel free to contact me.  I have also put more in-progress pictures up..  As always peace!

Every year that I visit Japan it is with the intention of visiting one tattooer, Miyazo.  Miyazo is one of my biggest influences, and his guidance has sped up my progress.  It is also every year that I get to see what he has been working on, which he does not post on the internet.  I always come back inspired and recharged, and only with the memories of what I saw of his work.  But I’m posting this because he has redone his website with his newest work.  I caught a glimpse of him building the site, and was impressed by every piece which was original and done by him, and that’s not even talking about the tattoo work.  So visit his site MIYAZO and enjoy!  Also the Pasadena Museum of California Arts is currently exhibiting the Ulysses Guide to the Los Angeles River artwork so visit that if your’e  in town, and I will keep posting the upcoming panel discussions.  All the best and peace, Espi