How are you so talented? — Asked by teachshannon

Inspiration from everything and everyone especially fine folks like you ;)

(Hot off the presses!) Coming soon to all of you in the Orange County, California area: The Orange County Coastkeeper poster designed by me. to encourage all to ‘preserve and protect the environment and the oceans’  ‘The Mission of Orange County Coastkeeper is to protect and preserve the region’s marine habitats and watersheds through education, advocacy, restoration, research and enforcement.’ Visit Orange County Coastkeeper.

(Hot off the presses!) Coming soon to all of you in the Orange County, California area: The Orange County Coastkeeper poster designed by me. to encourage all to ‘preserve and protect the environment and the oceans’ 

‘The Mission of Orange County Coastkeeper is to protect and preserve the region’s marine habitats and watersheds through education, advocacy, restoration, research and enforcement.’ Visit Orange County Coastkeeper.

Designed by me:  GOOSE AND TOMTOM postcard to distributed throughout Long Beach, Ca area.  A play written by David Rabe. In production April 20, 2012 at the GARAGE THEATRE in Long Beach, CA. Check out the Facebook event. Check out the GARAGE THEATRE.

Designed by me: 

GOOSE AND TOMTOM postcard to distributed throughout Long Beach, Ca area. 

A play written by David Rabe. In production April 20, 2012 at the GARAGE THEATRE in Long Beach, CA. Check out the Facebook event. Check out the GARAGE THEATRE.

iCords

iCords

Did some styrofoam plate print-making tonight at the Fullerton Art Walk (Taken with Instagram at Downtown Fullerton)

Did some styrofoam plate print-making tonight at the Fullerton Art Walk (Taken with Instagram at Downtown Fullerton)

I spent alot of time at the light table at work today (Taken with Instagram at Brixen And Sons)

I spent alot of time at the light table at work today (Taken with Instagram at Brixen And Sons)

Greeting flower in front of my grandparents’ home.

Greeting flower in front of my grandparents’ home.

Eva gave me a canvas, and I have not been painting as much as I’d like. So I had the sudden urge to paint the nearest the bowl of fruit.

Eva gave me a canvas, and I have not been painting as much as I’d like. So I had the sudden urge to paint the nearest the bowl of fruit.

I sent a Christmas postcard to a few folks (Thank you “Sincerely Inc.”)

I sent a Christmas postcard to a few folks (Thank you “Sincerely Inc.”)

I painted and donated a painting for an auction at a holiday party this past weekend to benefit my most favorite organization, ReCreation Camp of Orange County. The final bid was $200, which goes straight to camp. I am very happy about this not only because I was part of the $10,000 raised at the holiday party, but for the fact that the painting will be in very good hands. The winning bidder mentioned that they plan to give the painting as a christmas gift to the family of my friend, Michael. Check out my artist statement I displayed with the painting.. MICHAEL’S BUDDIES,  ACRYLIC on CANVAS  |  48x24”  |  (2011)  ARTIST STATEMENT:“Summer 201 marked my 4th Summer with ReCreation Camp and one could really never be disappointed with what camp has to offer. It is always a time for everyone to come together and just have the happiest of times. At camp; there is someone to dance and sing with, someone to laugh and have fun with and best part, someone who is there for you when you need it most.  All of us at camp are very happy to have “Camp family” full of love and support. When you need a shoulder to lean on or a hug to make your day a little bit better, camp is always there! There is always love in the Camp Family and it was no different this past summer when our friend, Michael, was not feeling his best. Sometimes, when things seem to go wrong or head toward a bad direction, the best thing to do, is to just share love, support, positive thoughts with one another and just pray for things to be the best they can be.  With your buddy by your side, the day is always much better..” by: John (Viet Triet) Hoa Nguyen  |  viettrietdesign.com

I painted and donated a painting for an auction at a holiday party this past weekend to benefit my most favorite organization, ReCreation Camp of Orange County. The final bid was $200, which goes straight to camp. I am very happy about this not only because I was part of the $10,000 raised at the holiday party, but for the fact that the painting will be in very good hands. The winning bidder mentioned that they plan to give the painting as a christmas gift to the family of my friend, Michael. Check out my artist statement I displayed with the painting..

MICHAEL’S BUDDIES,  ACRYLIC on CANVAS  |  48x24”  |  (2011) 

ARTIST STATEMENT:“Summer 201 marked my 4th Summer with ReCreation Camp and one could really never be disappointed with what camp has to offer. It is always a time for everyone to come together and just have the happiest of times. At camp; there is someone to dance and sing with, someone to laugh and have fun with and best part, someone who is there for you when you need it most. 

All of us at camp are very happy to have “Camp family” full of love and support. When you need a shoulder to lean on or a hug to make your day a little bit better, camp is always there!

There is always love in the Camp Family and it was no different this past summer when our friend, Michael, was not feeling his best. Sometimes, when things seem to go wrong or head toward a bad direction, the best thing to do, is to just share love, support, positive thoughts with one another and just pray for things to be the best they can be. 

With your buddy by your side, the day is always much better..”

by: John (Viet Triet) Hoa Nguyen  |  viettrietdesign.com

recreationcampoc.com

Office Dweller

Office Dweller

My friend, Elizabeth turned 21 and one of her birthday wishes was to have a Mad Men themed celebration. Her mother requested I transform Elizabeth into a Mad Men-like character and I couldn’t say no …! 

[I approached this illustration using Adobe Illustrator 5 and I decided to make it DYNA MOE-esque . Dyna Moe designed the art for the “Mad Men: The Illustrated World” book as well as the “Mad Men Yourself” Activity on the Official AMC TV website.]

More Art in my Behance portfolio

Created a logo for my a good friend of mine, ROB SMART and his car washing and detailing business providing outstanding service in Southern California: SMART AUTO DETAIL Call Rob 949,842.2492 or C.J. at 949.842.24.92 Today!  More details about the LOGO and more of my art on my BEHANCE Portfolio

Created a logo for my a good friend of mine, ROB SMART and his car washing and detailing business providing outstanding service in Southern California: SMART AUTO DETAIL Call Rob 949,842.2492 or C.J. at 949.842.24.92 Today! 

More details about the LOGO and more of my art on my BEHANCE Portfolio

smartautodetail.com

As part of my friend, Keisha’s birthday gift, I made her a tubular mix CD! I decided to give it extra radical flair and create a 90’s inspired CD cover. [Fun fact: Keisha and Chelsea are taking a trip to NYC this winter.] Cowabunga!

As part of my friend, Keisha’s birthday gift, I made her a tubular mix CD! I decided to give it extra radical flair and create a 90’s inspired CD cover.

[Fun fact: Keisha and Chelsea are taking a trip to NYC this winter.] Cowabunga!

Recently created flyers for GOLDEN AFTERNOON, my friend’s band from Orange County, Ca. They will be having a residency and playing every Tuesday night in December at La Cave in Costa Mesa, Ca.

Visit their FACEBOOK or their BANDCAMP.