Artwork: Tale of Two Dragons, Donation for Battling Autism Charity Show

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Tale of Two Dragons is another pen and digital creation.

A modified print with metallic inks (gold and silver) has been donated to the Achieving Art Charity Show, benefiting Saplings School for Autistic Children.

Photo: Between Buildings

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Artwork: Disappearing Waters

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Disappearing Waters is a mixed media piece (pencil and digital) inspired by two documentary films on the deterioration of the Amazonian environment and its denizens due to global enterprise: "Return to the Amazon" and "Crude".

Jean-Michel Cousteau's "Return to the Amazon" exhibits how "human enterprise and expansion not only compromise the health and ecology of the river and rainforest basin but also inflict consequences on a global scale" (Source: PBS Site).

Crude is a dramatic documentary of how oil has contaminated the land, water, and ultimately the communities in the jungles of Ecuador. Many have suffered from cancer, death of loved ones, and skin ailments, driving them to sue the oil companies in a long drawn-out battle.

Photo: Cactus Flower Petal

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Photo: Urban Street Arrow

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5th Annual MVROP Multimedia Fest

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Elba Rios invited me to be one of several judges for the 5th Annual MVROP Multimedia Fest. It's inspiring to see the next generation of artists and photographers developing their craft. The work is from junior high and high school students from the Union City, Hayward, and Fremont area. Check out the entries and finalists here.

Music: Nina Simone, Sinnerman

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

One of my favorite songs. . .

Artwork: Roaring Tribal Tiger

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Roaring Tribal Tiger is a pen and ink drawing with digital coloring, inspired by tattoo flash designs.

Photo: San Francisco Cliffs

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Photo: Handmade Steampunk Pistol

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Photo: Hana Mask Mural

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Free Photo Download: Colorful Textile

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Here is a photo of a colorful textile design that could be used as a background for both commercial and non-commercial/personal work. Simply click on the image above and go to "All Sizes" to download various sizes. This is part of my Creative Commons library of free backgrounds. Enjoy!

Photo: Vintage Car, Abstract View

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Artwork: Pride & Propaganda

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Pride & Propaganda is inspired by the Gothic art of the 1400s and the counterculture rumblings of modern street art. Weapons (guns, bullets, and grenade) become design elements, framing the skeletal figure and visually unifying the piece. The point of this artwork is not to offend religious persons, but rather, an artistic expression--to show that propaganda is a form of advertising, and the largest vehicles are war and religion.

Photos: Bollywood Style

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Photos: Macro Garden

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Free Photo Download: Chinese Calligraphy Pattern

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Here is a simple photo of Chinese calligraphy that could be used as a background for both commercial and non-commercial/personal work. Simply click on the image above and go to "All Sizes" to download various sizes. This is part of my Creative Commons library of free backgrounds. Enjoy!

Artwork: Tribal Portrait of a Woman

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My Phoenix Shirt is Now Available!

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After several months, my Phoenix Shirt is now available on Shirt Scuffle! Available in both men and women's sizes. I'm gonna order mine today. :)

RIP Frank Frazetta: Revolutionary Fantasy Artist

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

In the world of fantasy art, Frank Frazetta is the godfather. He created magical worlds of warriors and sensual women. He stretched the imagination and defined modern fantasy art, while influencing popular culture along the way (from books to film). "Conan the Barbarian" was one of his best known works. Technically and artistically, his work was flawless. You could find out more through the 2003 documentary "Frank Frazetta: Painting With Fire". After suffering from a series of strokes, he began painting with his non-dominant left hand--I find this so inspirational--persevering through adversity while following his life's passion. Frank Frazetta was a contemporary master artist.

Art Collab: Stick on Haring!

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Art is a mirror of culture--past, present, and future. Stelleconfuse organized a wonderful art project called Stick on Haring. It's a collaborative art project with global street and sticker artists paying homage to whirlwind artist Keith Haring, 20 years after his death. The project involves covering reproductions of Harings' models with stickers, fusing new street art with the old. The show will take place in Italy and beyond. Here are my art stickers that were submitted.

Escape into Life: Sketches and Doodles Showcase

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

One of my sketches was included on Escape Into Life's blog post on various artists' sketchbooks (which I recently discovered). It's an interesting and inspiring look into different artistic minds and styles.

Artwork: Panda Love

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Panda X and Panda Mother are a couple of cartoon illustrations inspired by the wonderful black-and-white creatures. They're also available as shirts on Zazzle.

Artwork: Tribal Zebras

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Tribal Zebras is a simple drawing for my Zazzle tee-shirt line.

Photoshoot: Amy Chow, Cute and Flirty

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Here are some images from a photoshoot with Amy Chow, a fun model who loves pink and Hello Kitty products. Check out the full photo album.

Artwork: Fashionably Sweet

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Free Photo Downloads: Building Patterns

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Here are a couple of abstract pattern photos that could be used as backgrounds for both commercial and non-commercial/personal work. Simply click on the image above and go to "All Sizes" to download various sizes. They are part of my Creative Commons library of free backgrounds. Enjoy!

Photo: San Jose Building

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Photos: Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Here are some shots from the Cinco de Mayo parade and festivities on May 2 in San Jose, California. Have a great Cinco de Mayo!

Video: "Girl Power", Documentary on Female Graffiti Artists

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Take a sneak peak at the upcoming documentary on female street artists from around the world or view photos of their work on the Czech site.

Inspiration: Sita Sings the Blues

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

"Sita Sings the Blues" by Nina Paley is an online and theatrical film about her marriage breakup paralleled with that of Sita and Rama from the ancient Hindu tale "Ramayana". The film content is deemed controversial as it remakes the cultural tale in a light-hearted cartoon style, sparking some critics to label the piece as irreverent and offensive. The animation is accompanied by the wonderful jazz recordings of Annette Hanshaw. You could watch a brief clip by clicking on the image below (YouTube).



What I find most interesting is that the entire film has been distributed freely under the Creative Commons license. Nina is a self-taught animator and produced most of the pieces in Flash. If you're interested, sit back and check out the film (1 hour, 21 min) here.