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 Love

Please come to the next art show reception if you are near the LA area. There will be 8-bit music, live art, and 8-bit art, and best of all it is free!!

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.