I was an Artist in Residence at spacecraft company, Planet Labs in 2015. It was an incredible honor to work among such brilliant and passionate people...
Read MoreSan Francisco Coloring Sheet for BASA
"Young Gandhi" for Planet Labs
My latest portrait is for the Mahatma Gandhi room at Planet Labs. I think most people have an image of Gandhi in their mind as soon as they hear the name. I wanted to do something different...
Read MoreTraditional Toolbox Check
In my previous post, I listed tools that I use to make artwork on the computer. In this post, you'll see some tools that I use to draw things on paper the old-fashioned way.
Read MoreDigital Toolbox Check
I use the same handful of programs everyday to help make artwork on my computer. Here's a list of some of my must trusted applications and shortcuts.
Read More"Malala", In-Progress
I'm working on a portrait of Malala Yousafzai as part of my residency at Planet Labs. The conference rooms at Planet are all named for various contemporary and historical figures that have made a difference in the world...
Read MoreEllingson & Wertz at Mule Gallery, SF Jan 20-Feb 26th
'm happy to announce that I'll be showing with artist Michael Wertz at Mule Gallery in San Francisco's historic North Beach neighborhood. I'm a big fan of Mule, North Beach, and Michael Wertz, so I'm very excited. The show runs from Jan 20th through Feb 26th (appt. only) with a public reception on February 5th, 6-9pm. Please come and enjoy North Beach's "First Fridays" art walk.
Read MoreIn Progress- Gandhi and Malala
At Planet Labs' offices in San Francisco, the conference rooms seem to be named for historical and current figures that have made a positive impact in science, agriculture, or humanitarian issues. Near my desk there's the "Gandhi" and "Malala" rooms.
Read MoreFelix "Nadar" Tournachon, Buckminster Fuller, Eadweard Muybridge, Julius Neubronner
Planet Portraits - Finished Color Art
I'm pleased to say that the coloring is complete on my portraits of these five pioneers of Earth imaging. I used a combination of Adobe Illustrator (with help from Astute Graphicsadd-ons for texture) and Manga Studio for touch-up work and detail.
Read MoreWork-In-Progress, Marie Tharp
In researching influential people in the various fields of Earth imaging, I learned about cartographer Marie Tharp.
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