Kevin Kramp.

Inspired the other day by the fabulously talented Kevin Kramp, an extremely talented Men's Knitwear Designer who just happens to be from my home state (Minnesota, if you don't already know). I was turned on to him by a few other Minnesotans in the Big Apple and was instantly captivated by his exquisite use of shape and texture. A truly unique perspective. You can also see his work in motion in this music video by Minneapolis band (yes, I know, my state pride is obnoxious) Dearling Physique:

Late Night Painting Blues.

Painting in the quiet of night.

Flower crowns and summer hats.

Lyrics on the third piece from The Decemberists song Of Angels and Angles.

Queen of the Night

My contribution for the New York City Opera's fundraising event Divas Shop.

An illustrated version of The Queen of the Night from Mozart's opera The Magic Flute. I grew up listening to a version in english and loved the queen's aria, a very dark and powerful character, she seemed like the perfect candidate for an illustrated diva.

The piece was auctioned off at the event in the company of pieces by such illustrator and designer talent as Bil Donovan, Nicole Miller, Peter Som, Christian Siriano, ect.. At the opera in very good company!

Kelsy Lillian Osterman Hair.

Apologies for being M.I.A. for the last few weeks. Everything keeps happening all at once, as things often do in NYC.  Wanted to share one of the several projects I've been working on lately, A logo for a friend's hairstyling business, Kelsy Lillian Osterman, (previously of Eclecticoiffeur) who I can honestly say is magic with a pair of scissors. This was a logo concept for her business cards and website (currently in the works), based around her identification with cameos and her initials spelled out in bobby pins, and images from her portfolio.  

Kelsy currently works at Cutler Salon in NYC, and gives fabulous cuts, she recently demoed how to give a Kate Middleton cut for the BBC, as well as styles, heading the Tara St. James (Study NY, eco-fashion) show this past Fashion Week.

Looking forward to seeing the finished site!

Extreme Bobs...

By the Sea.

An old piece I stumbled upon while organizing sketchbooks.

Thought it might be worth putting up.



-G

Ombre Hair.

Ombre Hair. Kind of love this trend...maybe I should try it....hmmm.

From an image on Be Nice to the Queen, Dear.

Hope your week's off to a good start!

-g

Falling Up.

Yes I did recently watch "Black Swan" (which was a great film), and no, that's not really why I painted this.

She's a commission for a friend for her roommate (another friend) who used to do ballet.

Although, I can't say I wasn't inspired/influenced by the film, I also love this clip of "Amelia" (choreographer Edouard Lock's amazing film with Lalala Human Steps, the Canadian dance company). Such powerful music. When I saw this for the first time a few years ago, I loved the song almost as much as the dancing and went out and found it somewhere. Definitely played it a few times while painting this one...

eerie and beautiful.

-G

Tweet

In Living Color.

From Zink Magazine. Summer 2010.

Exercises late at night sometimes turn out better than expected.

-G

Deep Water.

As All Hallows Eve, approaches. I am so prepared.

A little piece I did inspired by Barnaby Ward.

Hope your Halloween prep is off to a good start! Happy Haunting

Prarie Fire.

Painting from my photo from Nary Manivong's Spring 2011 show.

This model was so sweet, she'd turn and look at me whenever I'd take a shot of her. You can see the photos in my post from the show.

Styling (oh, how I love the wicked cool bonnets) by Ally Hilfiger.

-G

Alice.

Alice, an old piece I posted back at the start of this blog. Just re-scanned her so she looks a little cleaner. Thought I'd share with you. Hope you're having a happy Friday!

Color Forcast...Looks Like Seafoam.

So, in collaboration with the talented Nary Manivong, I pulled together these watercolors for the Pantone Fashion Color Report for Spring 2011!

If you check out the link, you can download the whole document, which is pretty cool as Betsey Johnson is on there too.

Happiness!

-G

Jungle Bird

Sneak Peak...

A little preview from the Love Approximately book collaboration. Coming soon... :)

Happy Monday!

Anya

My Bond Girl, from an old project. Really love how she turned out. I want to be that bad-ass. Nothing beats platform heels and a leather jacket. ;)

Flower Vision.

Original inspiration photo credit: be nice to the queen dear.

A cool shoot complete with instructions on how to make your own fresh flower glasses. :)

Sadie + Trevor

My lovely roomie and her bf Trevor. A little piece for her birthday. I loved the original image, and we'd talked about my painting it at some point, but birthday's are always a good excuse for some artwork. That and (as I teased her about earlier) she's a bit forgetful and would probably not have reminded me to follow through. Hehe. I'm so sneaky. ;)

Or, so I think, anyway...

Hunter.

From a John Galliano Image for Dior circa May 2002.
From a Steven Klein photo of Natalia Vodianova.

Delilah.

I find people so intriguing...
Continuing with a series of friend-portraits, the Lovely Delilah.

One of my favorite people. Her hair changes the way most people change their moods. Currently it's yellow. Little miss sunshine. :)

Painted from a photo by the talented Aris Pikeas.