Praise for Thoughts & Progress booklet!

I was unbelievably complimented today when I read Andy Nulman's (President of Just for laughs) newest blog post exclaiming his delights on the Thoughts & Progress booklet I created for the painting 'The Boastful Ghost'. Andy instigated the idea for the booklet and he writes about how much value is added in discovering the work that went into something.

You can read the article here: http://www.powrightbetweentheeyes.typepad.com/

You can order your copy of the booklet here: http://bit.ly/18GpsOL

LAST DAY to pre-order your Saint Felix giclee print!

Hey Folks, today is the LAST DAY to pre order your Saint Felix giclee print with the FREE making of booklet revealing all the steps in the process! http://bit.ly/1bA8pCw

Saint Felix pre-order print - one week left!

One week left to pre-order the 'Saint Felix' giclee print and get the reduced price and free Thoughts & Progress booklet! (Deadline: Saturday August 17th) http://bit.ly/1bA8pCw

NEW - Thoughts & Progress concept art booklets

NEW to my online store: ever wonder about the process I go through to make my paintings? Starting with one of my most popular images 'The Boastful Ghost' - I assembled the first in a new series of booklets called Thoughts & Progress. Inside I disclose where the idea came from, all the planning involved and show all the drawings during the process - no steps have been withheld!
(Think of it like the audio commentary or 'making of' featurette on your favorite DVD's!)

You can order your copy here: http://jonodoironstudio.storenvy.com/products/1993695-thoughts-progress-booklet-the-boastful-ghost

Don't have the print yet either? Pick them both up in a bundle and save!: http://jonodoironstudio.storenvy.com/products/1999042-the-boastful-ghost-giclee-print-thoughts-and-progress-the-boastful-ghos

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sneek peak with color

Cat painting is all done! Here is a sneak peek at the color. You can see the original in person next month in the Low Brow group exhibition at Cinema du Parc (to compliment the screening of New Brow on August 2):  http://www.cinemaduparc.com/english/prochainemente.php?id=newbrow#top

I'll post the entire painting after the opening.

sneak peek - cat themed painting

Happy Fourth of July to my American friends! Work is progressing once again on the 'cat theme painting'. Here is a sneak peek of what's to come. (Recognize anyone?) I'm diligently working to finish it on time for the New Brow screening and art show (see info in the post below).

Special Guest Artist - Blah Blah Gallery

The website 'Blah Blah Gallery' selected me as the 'special guest artist' for spring 2013 and posted an interview it did with me last month all about my work and influences. They asked some great questions - some of which I've been meaning to ask myself...

You can read it here: http://www.blahblahgallery.com/spguest.html

Giclee prints have arrived!

My giclee prints have arrived and are NOW available! Several of them have already been prepaid, the rest are on my online store:
 
http://jonodoironstudio.storenvy.com/collections/101738-prints

They were produced in a very limited run and will not be available again once I run out, so if you'd like one - don't snooze. If you live in Montreal and are willing to prepay, you can make arrangements with me to pick them up and save yourself on shipping.

The prints are:
'The Boastful Ghost' 14"x14" (series of 15 including AP)
'Preschool Shooting' 11"x14" (series of 12 including AP)
'Sad Unicorn' 11"x14" (series of 12 including AP)

Nuit Blanche

I completed this painting for one of the events during the Nuit Blance (http://www.montrealenlumiere.com/nuit-blanche-en/) festival last night. Looking forward to it again next year! (It was for a psychedelic event. It's always a good idea to do your research and learn what your audience will be when you do a live painting.)

I'm calling this piece 'Smurfodelic'. Acrylic and ink on masonite, 24"x30"

New Ink Drawing for Sale

If you like 'Tatty the Tattooed Troll' (http://bit.ly/Z479kN), I am also selling an original ink drawing of the character that I just uploaded on my online store. This drawing was used to create the back design for the box art.
http://jonodoironstudio.storenvy.com/products/1068370-tatty-the-tattooed-troll-original-drawing

SOLD!

Yesterday was a great day! These original works are all no longer available.

'Night of the Grimace' SOLD!

'Grungebob Scarepants' SOLD!

'Preschool Shooting' SOLD!

Live painting from Saturday night1 (Jan. 26)

My pal Peter Farmer (also an artist, http://www.peterfarmer.ca/ ) hired myself to create a live painting during his Birthday dinner celebration shenanigans this past Saturday night. The decor, the food and festivities all had a Spanish/Latin America theme so that had to be incorporated into the art. I call this piece "Come back here with my Sangria!" (featuring Speedy Gonzalez and Condorito). It was completed in one evening, 2'x4'

Tattooed Pooh

As promised - my contribution to 2013's annual Pre-Shrunk show at Argyle Fine Art!

Tattoos are awesome! I've got 2 and am planning to get more. However - some people end up getting tattoos that they regret later. That was the inspiration for this new painting. What were you THINKING, Pooh?!? Silly ol' bear...

As I write this the piece is still available! Contact the Gallery for purchase. You can check out the entire show here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/62710153@N03/sets/72157632220409811/?page=3

 'Tattooed Pooh' (Oh Bother!)'
acrylic and ink on wood panel
4"x5"

The Boastful Ghost

AT LAST!

So after much deliberation, Casper the friendly ghost is finally ready to take the plunge and get a tattoo! And by none other than his now grown up gal pal, Wendy the Witch! The idea for this painting was thought up over a year ago and was partially instigated by friend and fellow fine artist, Gordon MacDonald.

'The Boastful Ghost'
acrylic, ink and gouache on wood panel
18"x18"

'The Expediency Factor' process

Here are some photos I found recently that I meant to post earlier and never did of the painting 'The Expediency Factor' 

Below is the entire painting process of the image:

This is a blown up photocopy of the final image in the exact dimensions of the final painting. I drew all 3 characters separately and then composited them later. By drawing Two-Face first, I was able to enlarge and photocopy both of his shoulders to ensure the smaller character's feet were properly planted.

Very seldom do I paint on canvas now. I prefer painting on wood panel. This is what is looks like before literally any marks are made.

After doing the base coat, transferring the drawing and outlining the characters with ink.

Blocking in the atmosphere. You'll note the digital rough color version above to keep me on track (and save a lot of time!).

Blocking in Two-Face's ...uh, faces. I'll paint to the lines and re-ink them because it's easier to see, but also so the drawing doesn't become lost.

Starting the highlights.

Blocking in the suit.

The head is just about done.

Strengthening highlights on his blazer.

The coin was painted in iridescent stainless steel paint which mimics the sheen of an actual coin quite nicely. You'll also notice I still haven't painted in Two-Face's pupils. This is to insure the eye direction between him and Jiminy is achieved - very important!

Refining the atmosphere around the characters. This will determine the highlights and colors.

Hot Stuff progression.

Finally added in the pupils!

Figuring out Hot Stuff's shadow.

Getting the detail and perspective right of the coin.

The final product! (It's quite a process - but I enjoy the whole experience. This painting took a month to do.) 'The Expediency Factor', Acrylic and ink on wood panel, 20"x24", 2012

Gallery Nucleus

Hey Folks,

I have a painting for sale right now on Gallery Nucleus' 'POWER IN NUMBERS' online store: http://www.gallerynucleus.com/pin

The way it works, is artists submit original works of various mediums at the strict dimension size of 5"x7". The work is sold for a VERY affordable price and you can take comfort in knowing that a percentage of the profit goes towards a charity.

'Saucer-Man Migraine' acrylic on masonite panel, 5"x7"

rough color

Tout fait! (all done) The idea for this painting came about from trying to rationalize just what the heck Grimace IS. What is he? He's this large, loveable purple cone shaped guy. He doesn't LOOK like any animal, nor resemble anything on the menu - just what is he?!? His origin remains a mystery. As if he just appeared one night...

'Night of the Grimace'

acrylic on wood panel

9"x12"

This painting is for sale. Inquire privately if you are interested. 

This Painting needs a name...

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.

No, I'm not dead!

'The Cat Shat on the Mat', acrylic and ink on wood panel, 11" x 14"

(Wow! It's been a month since my last post...) Next Saturday, June 26th, I'll be painting live at the Paragon Theatre as part of the East Coast Lips 10th anniversary celebration! All (19+) are welcome! http://www.eastcoastlips.com/home.php for more info.