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40West Installation

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With Bob Murphy, Lakewood Mayor.

This weekend, my installation of One Positive Thing was revealed at the 40West Art Festival. The 8 Panel display can be found at the corner of Lamar St and 13th Ave. in Lakewood, at the Lamar Light Rail Station. I had a great time meeting artists, community members and mingled with family and friends. I was honored to meet Lakewood Mayor, Bob Murphy and even more honored to receive the Mayor's Choice for my poster series! Such a great honor!

Thank you to everyone who came out to visit, see the other artists, and enjoy the great weather. If you have not gone out yet, go check out the new W-Line and while your there, snap a photo of yourself with the Station Wraps! 

With Bob Murphy, the Mayor of Lakewood and Cindy Baroway of Lakewood City Council

Awarded with the Mayor's Choice Award!

I have included the images of the installation here for you. Special shout out to Denver Banners, Signs and Decals for a great job printing and installing the work. 

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Dazzle Showing, 'Jazz Ladies'

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Dazzle Jazz Restaurant

Dazzle Jazz Restaurant

This weekend, I was able to share my artwork with the guests of Dazzle Jazz Restaurant. It just so happens, on this night, one of my favorite Jazz Vocalists was performing. In a way, I was able to share the stage with Rene Marie, at least that's how I'm going to tell the story from now on.

Thank you to my family and friends who came out to celebrate at the opening reception with me. Special shout out to Dazzle and the art curator, Eric, for organizing the event. 

Rene Marie
The wonderful Rene Marie, singing her soul to us.
Buddy Bravo and Rene Marie
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RedLine Gallery Showing

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Last night, I had the honor of joining other Denver artists for a showing at the beautiful RedLine Denver. I was lucky enough to be given a spot for two pieces. Special shout out to my lovely friend, Cori, for the invitation to participate. The two pieces are featured in my Handmade Gallery. 


Hollywood Poster Art: Black Swan

Anticipating the release of BLACK SWAN starring Natalie Portman, I did a little research tonight. I came across these promotional posters. I was very surprised to see a series of posters done a semi Russian Constructivism meets Dark Art Deco (yes, I made up that term). The artist is credited to London Based independent studio, La Boca.

With minimal detail and simplistic elements, the artist expertly captures the emotion of the film and the heart-breaking emotional toil of the story. This style, when originally popular around the years 1910 - 1940, was used heavily as propaganda. Establishing a unified style, consistent elements, and in many cases even the same color palette (often Red, Black and White) helped represent Russia with power and domination. 

While photo-montage was often used, many times illustration was relied on instead. Figures because geometric representations, shadows became shapes, and as a result, bold poster

Georgy and Vladimir Augustovich Stenberg, Film Poster

Gustav Klutsis, “Everyone must vote in the election of Soviets” Poster , 1913