Assimilation

Assimilation

8x10

Gouache 

 thinking about the how we are dependent on technology. I spend hours on the computer when there is nothing else to do.

Mechanical Beetle

Mechanical Beetle

Gouache 

11.5x8.5

A green beetle with mechanical parts. I was going to add more mechanical parts, but it would have lost most of  the green color. I used Masonite board with an under painting of blue acrylic. 

Beach Obituary

Beach Obituary

Graphite

8x10

 I picked a random obituary and design according to the individuals description. This individual enjoyed going to the beach to surf and happen to be a life guard too. Every object does represent what the individual enjoyed doing. After doing multiple sketches this seemed to work the best.

Mechanical Batman II

Mechanical Batman II

2.5x3.5

Ink

My second attempt at drawing a mechanical Batman. The design is very different from the first, very challenging to come up with mechanical pieces. I'll improve eventually...hopefully.

Mechanical Batman I

Mechanical Batman I

2.5x3.5

Ink

My attempt at drawing a mechanical Batman. It turn out to look more like a cat than a bat, probably because of the ears. I should have made them longer. I'll be drawing another mechanical batman, see if that one turns out better.

Megatron and Optimus

Megatron and Optimus Prime

2.5x3.5

Watercolor

I can't wait for the new Transformers movie and what better way to celebrate then by drawing both Megatron and Optimus. I decided to make these into one art piece, since you can't have a hero without a villain. Originally, I was going to used makers but watercolor is more fun to work with.

Yuko Suzuhana

Yuko Suzuhana

2.5x3.5

Graphite

This is a drawing of vocalist Yuko Suzuhana from Wagakki Band. It's a rock band that uses classical Japanese instruments in combination with standard rock instruments. I really love the sound of this band. You can check out there video here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_xTet06SUo

Shirts, glorious shirts everywhere

I finally have an inventory of shirts on society6, took me long enough. I plan adding more shirts, so stay tune. The link to society6 can always be found on the top right of the my blog.

Tribute To V

New ACEO (trading card) for sale. A small tribute to V from V for Vendetta. Yes, I saw this film a few weeks ago. Took me long enough. This film made me want to start a revolution, an art revolution that is. Plus, that is the feeling I wanted to go with, since it's the main theme of the film. Will be up for the next 7 days.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181237242561

 

Mechanical Monster

A new item is for sale on e-bay, that of course means that the previous sale has ended. However, this new item will be, on the bigger perspective of things, new design for my Mechanical Eden. An environment that developed from one of my 16x20 pieces I did in 2011 for an art show. Well, like the last sale, I only made a limited run of this lino block, like it should be, of 25.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181230487791

Now on Etsy

I have been busy with work, but you can now buy my trade mark digital prints on Japanese Rice Paper on Etsy.com. Also, there is only 3 days left on my current sale on e-bay for one of my original ACEO lino block prints. It's a good deal really, and it's a limited run too. After, this sell I will be moving on to the next item for sale.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181226454733

http://www.etsy.com/shop/DigitalChronicles

New ACEO's (Art Cards, Editions and Originals)

This will be the ACEO's I will be selling soon on e-bay. I need to write a brief  description of the art pieces first. That way, when I sell on e-bay, I can simply copy and paste rather then writing on the spot. It is always better to be prepared before hand. The first 3 images is old work I did in college 3 or 2 years ago in illustration class. I decided to turn that work into Art Cards, Edition and Originals. Now, the last image is some thing new I will be doing. It will be along the lines of entertainment design and story boarding in ACEO format. I am going for that sketchy look, but I will try to keep it clean. That was my first attempt. Anyway, feel free to click on the images

Tomb Raider Contest

This is the piece I entered to a Tomb Raider contest on deviantart. Simple, yet stylish. A bit off from what I had in mind for the background.

8-Bit Love Art Work

Here are the pieces I did for 8-Bit Love. The pieces are still up at Tribal Cafe on Echo Park. All the other pieces there are also awesome. It is worth checking out if your in the area. They will be taken down on the 15 of march.

"Imagine a world were life on earth has been poison by waste and fumes of our machines. A world were life can not flourish and is slowly withering. A world were everything we know is gone, and all that remains are machines of our destructive civilization."

The Islander

This is the poster I did for the film The Islander, a film by my friend Miles. This took a while to make, because I first did a 30x40 poster by hand. After that we did small tweaks to the poster on Photoshop. The end result turn out great. You can check out the film's Facebook Page here: The Islander, for movie premier info, photos, and other fun stuff.

Sketches

Here are sketches of my art pieces that will be in the 8-Bit show. As you can see it is a messy process of capturing my thoughts or ideas onto paper. I have to work quickly, otherwise I might lose that image in my head. After that I just clean the sketch on Photoshop. This is also the same process I use when I design a character, I keep on developing ideas or improving the character before I decide on a final piece. Although some people tell me to slow down on my sketching.

8-Bit Graphics Anyone?

Here is a preview of what I'm going to have in the next show, and as the title suggests. It's going be pixelated art.

My favorites from 2012

Here are my favorite pieces from 2012. Time to push myself even more this year.

Funny Expressions

Here is the latest e-bay auction for ACEO's. Did I mention it's a set of 5. It was done with a water brush and ink. and like always, the auction lasts for 7 days. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ACEO-Original-Drawing-Funny-Expressions-By-JJCruz-/181049445291?pt=Art_Drawings&hash=item2a27634bab *this auction has ended.

Welcome To LA

My first ACEO lithograph called "Welcome To LA". Now to test some prints and figure how many to actually print. This piece has to do with the air pollution in LA, because of it's geographical location, the pollution just can't go anywhere. It basically locked in. That's why I did the gas mask, which I think people should wear in LA. The building behind the mask is LA's City Hall. At least part of it.