Diamond in the Ruff

New Works by Xhico at Mornings Nights Cafe in Silver Lake, Los Angeles.

Work on display until March 1, 2012. Go by and see it.

Cosmic Love Collage

I have been working on a series of collage paintings and digital collage prints in preparation for some larger shows this year. In the meantime, I will be having a small preview show next month in Silver Lake at Mornings Nights cafe. You'll be able to come out and see what I've been working on.

"Cosmic Love" Mixed-Media Painting by Xhico

Marriage Equality Poster featured in LGBT Political Poster Exhibition

The Center for the Study of Political Graphics (CSPG) has chosen one of my protest poster designs to include in their LGBT Political Poster Exhibition, "Out of the Closet, Into the Streets". The exhibit is on display at the ONE Archives Gallery & Museum. This poster was designed to be used in Protests Against Prop 8 in California. You can see more of my protest poster designs on my blog.

Out of the Closet and Into the Street:
Posters of LGBTQ Struggles & Celebrations

July 3 – September 26, 2010

Opening Reception: July 3, 5-8 pm

ONE Archives Gallery & Museum
626 N. Robertson Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(entrance on El Tovar)

Gallery Hours:
Friday: 4:30-8:30
Saturday & Sunday: 1-5

Tough Times at 5 Points Tonight

Tonight, 5 Points Arthouse will host a fundraiser art exhibit for "Tough Times" Magazine. It should be fun... some food, drinks, art, good people and good money saving advice! Megan will be releasing the first issue of the magazine soon. She's having this art auction to help her generate some funds for the publication. Check out prints and originial art tonight.

I have donated my collage, "Steinbeck Country 1" to the show. The collage is mixed media on masonite, 12" x 13". Features Megan Fox in the American Heartland.

FIVEPOINTS ARTHOUSE presents the TOUGH TIMES Magazine Pre-Release Party. Join us on 08.21.09 to celebrate the launch of the new SF-based culture mag that's dedicated to helping you live a high-class lifestyle at low-cost. Donate for a chance to win original art in our raffle or catch Zero to Couch's live performance.

ABOUT THE MAGAZINE:
TOUGH TIMES is an independent San Francisco-based magazine that exists to help people maintain a high quality of life with low to no budget. Issue 01 is your source for affordable activities, frugal fashion finds, discount dining, and downmarket decorating strategies. Learn more here.

FREE ADMISSION
LIVE MUSIC FROM:
Zero to Couch
facebook :: website

ART RAFFLE
Buy a ticket for a chance to win original work from local artists (all proceeds support Tough Times Magazine)

CATERED CUISINE
Fill up on samples from recipes detailed in the magazine

DONATION DRINKS
Pay what you can for booze
MORE INFO
toughtimesmag@gmail.com

Lower Haight Art Walk + Zine Party! TONIGHT!

I'm gonna check out the Lower Haight Art Walk tonight in San Francisco. It's from 7pm-10pm on Haight. Check out the Zine Making Party at Underground SF later that night from 10pm - 2am. Come make some zines! There will be tables set up with old magazines, glue sticks, paper and pens, photobooth and more. Come listen to some music and make some crazy shit!

Underground SF is at 424 Haight Street between Webster and Fillmore.

TATOON - Art Show in Bay Area

I will be showing a couple pieces at TATOON Art Show at Eclectix Gallery in El Cerrito.

"The Tattoon Show”
Tattoo or Cartoon Inspired Art

Showing at ECLECTIX GALLERY
10082 San Pablo Avenue El Cerrito, Ca 94530

Exhibit dates: August 28th to October 4th
Opening Reception: Friday August 28th, 7 to 10 pm.

Artists Include: Adam Lunoe, Angelique Houtkamp, Alexis Lopez, Anna Todaro, Annie Owens, Arabella Proffer, Barry Focha, Ben Jelter, Calamity Cole, Catherine Lagman, Chris Buzelli, Chris Kanyusik, Christine Benjamin, Eric October, Garrett Bossio
James Ivey, John Seabury, Kurtis Rykovich, Lady Reni Larimie Garcia, Les Toil, Louis Balestier, Lucianne Walkowicz, Matt Wuerker, Marco Mejia, Nicolas Caesar, Polly Mania, Phillip Hall, Sandi Calistro, Stephanie Mufson, Sheri DeBow, Sherwin Viray, Tim Sharman, Vince Packard