I am working on several new pieces, a few commissions and still working out my T-Shirt ideas...I started to do landscapes just to break out of doing portraits.

A gift...


A commissioned piece - not finished... 1 of 3 panels

Happy New Year!

2010 is going to be a great year as I have many projects lined up!

First is my line of T-Shirts that I will be promoting and selling. Many people told me I should make lesser priced marketing products to sell at outdoor art festivals and after some serious thought...it's a go!

Second is a new book I'm finishing up (first one is on Blurb.com). This is more of an insight to why I paint and my inspirations.

So check back often, see what I'm doing, and grab a shirt when they're available!

Thanks!
Aristeo

A Merry Christmas to ALL!

Of interest...

I came upon a great book that I am reading and just enjoying immensely. It's called The Vatican: Secrets and Treasures of the Holy City by Father Michael Collins. You want great architecture, treasures and taboo? This book has it all.

New Drawings

Here's a drawing that I've done in the recent months...

It's me again!

After some moving about, I'm back...working on a lot of new drawings, sold A LOT of paintings...need to build up my body of work.

I'm entering some new paintings into a religious art competition, so keep your fingers crossed! Anyway, that's all for now...stay posted, I'm going to put up some drawings soon. Thanks!

2009 Annual Summer smART Show

Well, after a long weekend, it's finally over. Lots of foot traffic, interesting people, and VERY good feedback on my work. People really liked my new works (as well as old) and even had a few sales.

So, a big 'thank you' to all who made it out! Hope to see you again soon! Aristeo

** 2nd Annual Summer smART Show**

I will be participating in the 2nd Annual Summer smART Show at the Flat Iron Building this Friday - Sunday!

(June 5, 6, & 7)

Showing new pieces!

http://www.smartshow.org/

**Upcoming Show**

Next weekend I will again be participating in Bucktown/Wicker Park's smART Show at the Flat Iron Building. Check back for more updates!

** Pics from the Melvin Show! **

Awesome Show! Here's a few snapshots.

Melvins Show TONIGHT!

I'm at the Melvins Show tonight - will post pictures later...


They also had an art donation with the proceeds benefiting Paul Green's School of Rock, here in Chicago. Here is what I donated. Piece is now SOLD.

MELVINS ART SHOW

Monday May 18th, 2009

One Night Only! 8:00pm-2:00am

The Flat Iron Bar
1565 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago

Drawing for an upcoming art show

New Drawing for Upcoming Show

Here's a drawing I'm working on for an upcoming show in May...

She is finished!

That took awhile, but she is finished!

So close to being finished!

Her lips are almost finished

And again...

Update on woman drawing...

I took a few days to really move forward on the drawing. Should be finished soon.

Here is something I worked on in the intrim...a pencil drawing...

a book I'm looking at/reading...

A book for you graffiti fans: Ma'claim: Finest Photorealistic Graffiti (Paperback). Sick, really sick! Talented...!