Just added some new items to my online store today - and they could be all yours! The original drawing from the Neil Hamburger 'The Coast' cover from July 14 - July 20 (top). Also, a page of drawings in preparation for the 'Lady Smurfette' painting I did last year. Lots of other cool stuff too including signed prints and original paintings. Check it out here: http://jonodoironstudio.storenvy.com/
It's been awhile since I've updated the 'ol blog here - forgive me! Or don't - see if I care! (Alright, I care. Pweeze forgib me...? I'll do better, I promise!) Above is my cover for the Halifax weekly paper, The Coast. On the cover is comedian Neil Hamburger. If you're not local, but would like to read the article (or the rest of the paper) you can do so here: http://www.thecoast.ca/general/flash/19_07_digitaledition/flipedition.html
My largest painting to date at 36”x24” (or 2’x3’). I am giving away a FREE signed poster sized print (18"x24" - shipping included) of this image. Visit and 'like' my facebook page to enter: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jono-Doiron-Studio/148128345248656 acrylic, aerosol and paint marker on wood panel. 
Hey Folks, I've submitted another design to Threadless for a possible tee. BUT - I'll need your help to make it happen! Please visit Threadless and vote for the design. If it wins, I'll have some free shirts to give away. Here is the link: 
Here is the poster of my next upcoming group show, called 'The 40oz Show'. It will be held at MF Gallery in Brooklyn, New York. I will be unable to attend the opening in person, however I recommend you check it out if you are in NY at the time!
I have submitted a design to Threadless today. If it wins, I will recieve a cash prize for the purchase of the design and it will be available to buy on a t-shirt! Yay!
Happy New Year, everybody! Above is the info for my first artshow of the year. It is a group show called 'Pre-Shrunk' held at Argyle Fine Art in their new location. Over 50 artists are involved this year and I have 4 new pieces in the show (which I will post after the opening).
'Mega Man'
an old SNES game called 'Uniracers'
sort of a Smurfette/She-ra combination... 'Smurf-Ra'!
Whoa - long time, no post! Busy is good though. The painting below is now avaliable on a T-shirt. It can be purchased locally (if you live in Halifax) or online through the Fresh Prints website: http://www.freshprintshalifax.com/
I was in Montreal for 9 days late October for my first solo show there 'Obsolete Idols' which went well. (Will post some photos of the opening at a later date). After that was 'Hal-Con' - Halifax's first Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Comic Convention. I had a vendor table and sold prints and original drawings. Thank you for everyone that attended and bought work.
Poster by Nick Brunt
'The Cat Shat on the Mat', acrylic and ink on wood panel, 11" x 14"
Here are some sketches of people I drew. True story. Working on some other stuff I can't disclose right now. Stay tuned...
This is a revised painting I did back in December for the 'Select Start' videogame art show. I wanted to push the colors and values as it felt unfinished to me for awhile. Compare it to the one I did and posted 5 months ago - you'll see.
3 hour still life study. Acrylic on canvas paper.
Here's the painting I did for the 'Champions of Breakfast' show at the Paragon this past Tuesday. I wanted it to look like a mock up UFC poster. I like the cheesey wresling names I gave them.
'Music Totem'
This is a new age totem pole design I did with a music theme, based on traditional native imagery. If you venture to the Paragon Theatre you will see this same design painted on a table (above). If you still haven't made it to the Paragon Theatre, the perfect time to go is this TUESDAY NIGHT APRIL 20th: for the 'Champions of Breakfast' (cereal mascot) Art show! Show starts off at 9:00pm - you don't even need to be an early riser! Eat your sugar filled artificially flavored cereal of choice and see you there!
This was the last painting I did for my show at the Paragon Theatre last month all dealing with an enviromental theme. The idea for it was actually floating around in my head for about six years before I finally sat down and painted it. 'Now, the people will know we were here.' , acrylic on wood panel, 12" x 24"
Join me the evening of Tuesday April 20th at the Paragon Theatre for 'Champions of Breakfast' (the cereal mascot art show)! Another fun filled sugar frosted group show you won't want to miss! See you there!
My contribution to the '80's Cartoon Art Show' that happend at the Paragon Theatre this past Tuesday night. If you missed the show - good news: it has been extended and will be up unil the 19th of April! There are still many works availible (including the one above) so take a look.
'Smurf Days'
THIS TUESDAY (March 30th) is the '80's Cartoon Art Show' at the Paragon Theatre! Myself and 7 other artists have painted some of your favorite childhood characters. Fine Art + 80's nostalgia - what could be better? Also this is the LAST WEEKEND to see all the works of mine currently on display and for sale at the Paragon. Come to one of their show and check out the work while you're there. (www.theparagontheatre.com for more info)
