Creating A Monster - all done!

Happy New Year, everyone! 'Creating A Monster' - the last painting I completed in 2015 shortly before the end of the year - is all done! the original will be for sale at the upcoming The Artist Project Toronto from February 18-21.

Creating A Monster - block-in

The block-in for the new painting 'Creating A Monster'. One of the new pieces being created for The Artist Project happening in Toronto, Feb. 18-21, 2016.

The Grinch: horror movie trailer

Hey, this is pretty cool. Back in 2013, I created a painting called 'The Whoville Massacre' which reimagined Dr. Seuss' famous book 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' as a horror movie. It would appear others have since had the same brainstorm, a few of which have gone as far as making a fake movie trailer. My favorite among them is this one by Dane Keil.

The version I did (above)

Happy Holidays, everyone!

Creating a monster...

This is the drawing for the painting on the round wood panel I'm creating for The Artist Project Toronto called 'Creating a Monster'. It was inspired by Gumby, playing with Play-Doh as a child, monsters, special effects animation, and the movie 'The Thing' (even though I've never seen the movie).

Bride of Boopenstein

Here is the whole painting I created for Slushbox Gallery's NERDCORE III group show that opened on Saturday. It was a fun challenge to create a painting with just black and white. It is a tribute to two of my favorite things to paint: cartoons and monsters. The cartoons are all from the era before color, some of the characters are rather obscure. The frame is custom as well

'Bride of Boopenstein'
acrylic on masonite, custom frame
10"x12" (image) 18"x20" (including frame)

 You can see all the works from the show here.

Hidden cookies...

Thanks so much everyone who took the time to suggest their favorite cookies (from a  facebook post back in October) for the Cookie Monster painting that's now finished and on display in KICKFLIP at Galerie Abyss. I thought it would be fun to show you where the suggestions went and all the hidden cookies inside the painting. Enjoy with a glass of milk.

Cookie Monster painting

So here is the final skateboard painting I created for the show KICKFLIP (show runs till mid January): http://on.fb.me/1t6X0fS
In this painting, the Cookie Monster fights ANOTHER cookie monster - a Godzilla made entirely out of cookies!

 

Complete with chocolate chips and cookie crumb lettering.

 

I'll make a future post about all cookie types the Godzilla character is made up of. He's malicious AND delicious! (Look for it soon.)

"RUN!!!"

Painting this skateboard for the show made me miss the days spent skateboarding with my friends. It was a big part of my youth.

クッキー·モンスター (cookie monster)
acrylic on skateboard
8"x32.25"
$700

The piece is currently still available. Contact the gallery if you're interested. www.galerieabyss.com

Whoville Massacre painting progress video

'Tis true: I've at last joined the ranks of 21st Century shameless YouTube video marketing! Here I am discussing one of my more recent paintings, the Thoughts & Progress booklets and quite possibly - the GREATEST horror movie never made! Hope you enjoy!

The Whoville Massacre & LAST DAY to order Saint Felix Booklet

Thank you to all who came out to the MONSTRA art show presented by DECOVER Tuesday night (Oct. 22)! You can check out the mysterious new monster painting I created especially for the show in the photos below.

The newest magazine, Oct. 2013, is for sale in Quebec news stands now. If you live outside of the province and would like to pick up one, contact me and I can make arrangements on your behalf.

'The Whoville Massacre', 18"x24" acrylic on wood panel

 DECOVER magazine - page 23

DECOVER Magazine - October 2013 

TODAY - OCTOBER 27, 2013 - is also the LAST DAY to order your FREE Thoughts & Progress: Saint Felix booklet! (All you pay is shipping!)

http://jonodoironstudio.storenvy.com/products/2937837-free-thoughts-progress-booklet-saint-felix

Last sneak peek of monster painting

Back in June, I started to release preview images of an upcoming monster painting. Next week (October 22), the 'monsterpiece' will finally be revealed in the ghoulish group show presented by DECOVER Magazine. Here is the LAST sneak peek... (Not scared of the Grinch? Oh, YOU WILL BE.)

October 22 at 1151 rue Alexandre-de -Sève in Montreal. Door creek open open at 5:00pm and cost is $10 which includes a copy of the magazine. 

http://decovermag.com/

MONSTRA! [MONSTER]

My next art show is coming up quick! A HUGE monster themed group show called MONSTRA featuring over a hundred local artists and the most outrageous Halloween party of the year! Presented by DECOVER magazine and opening on October 22 at 1151 rue Alexandre-de -Sève in Montreal. 

 ''Bela Lugosi''
acrylic  on canvas

48" x 48"
  by Philippe Mayer & Melsa Montagne

Monster Painting

Here is sneak peek #2 of the upcoming monster painting:

(Any idea what it is yet?)

Monster Painting

It has been a busy month. Here is the first sneak peek of the new monster painting I'm working on:

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.