Angelique Kidjo at Grand Performances watercolor sketches painted live
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LACMA Caricatures
LACMA Caricatures
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Rebetiko
I grew up reading comics, and other books. These days as I am working on my own, it is a lot of fun to pick up a book that really inspires. Rebetiko by David Prudhomme is one such book. It tells the story of musicians caught up in Greece's turn to fascism in the 1930s. It is beautifully drawn, with interesting characters and a wonderful slice of life feel to history told by regular people.
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Abbas Premjee - Symbiosis Album Cover
Abbas Premjee approached me regarding album artwork for "Symbiosis", his latest CD. He wanted something abstract that would embody the idea of a symbiotic connection. I listened to the beautiful tracks on the album, then began sketching out ideas, which lead me to the process below. Listen to the album below. Purchase it here.
Kaya Press' Mehfil Massive at USC
Kaya Press' Mehfil Massive at USC
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Himalayan Festival Laguna Beach
Himalayan Festival Laguna Beach watercolor sketches
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San Jacinto Mountains watercolor
San Jacinto Mountains watercolor sketch
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Shivratri at the Malibu Temple with Shakti Bharat Natyam
I joined some friends in enjoying Shivrartri at the Malibu Temple, featuring a beautiful offering of a Bharata Natyam performance by the Shakti School, featuring my friend Akhila.It is inspiring to see the dedication of these students of all ages performing with such poise, delicacy, grace and fierceness. I enjoyed this window into a tradition that has evolved over centuries, and today these dancers from Los Angeles, are still connected to dance forms practiced in Temples centuries ago.It's tough to capture poses in such quick movement, but I did manage some watercolor sketches, and an attempt to capture the energy they shared.
Devi Fair at Witzend Sketches
Devi Fair at Witzend Sketches of amazing musicians
Read MoreAmjad Sabri Qawwali in Los Angeles
I went to a concert of Amjad Sabri, performing qawwali with his group in Los Angeles. Here are some watercolor sketches from during the performance.
Read MoreFalu at Hotel Cafe
Watercolor sketches of Falu performing at the Hotel Cafe in Hollywood.
Read MoreMad Guru prints at Convergence World Boutique!
Mad Guru prints at Convergence World Boutique in Cerritos, CA.
Read MoreRoyal Cup Cafe in Long Beach
Gallery opening photography by Nate Lubben, collage by Tabala Jala Thomas, poetry by Cristie Bennett and music by John "Fingaz" Caldwell and friends.
Read MoreTotally Radical Muslims Zine Release LA
Totally Radical Muslims Zine Release LA watercolor sketches
Read MoreNovi Maleševski Zurli at Discostan
Novi Maleševski Zurli at Discostan watercolor sketch
Read MoreGonzalo Bergara Quartet at the Blue Whale
Watercolor sketches of Gonzalo Bergara Quartet at the Blue Whale
Read MoreWhalesound at Crossroads Sam Francis Gallery
Whalesound at Crossroads Sam Francis Gallery watercolor sketches
Read MoreWhalesound Intimate Sea Album Cover
The process of making album artwork for Whalesound.
Read MorePakistan Day Celebration with Zanbeel Art
So often our cultural celebrations do not include hands on creative activities or art, and yet when given the opportunity, people of all ages enjoy creating art, or connecting to pieces that show them another point of view. All it takes is a little space, and a chance to share.
Read MoreTarek Yamani at the Blue Whale
Tarek Yamani, solo piano performance at the Blue Whale, watercolor sketches.
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