ART TODAY 08.29.17: Joe Rocco “When working on comics I have to say that politics lately fire me up”
I’m excited when I get an assignment from an art director to solve their problems visually with my style, talent and choices. It’s challenging, and an illustration could go South so easily if I make poor choices so the challenge is in coming up with a strong concept and executing it with skill, craft and as much panache as I can afford.
ART TODAY 08.28.17: Back to School? Amazing children’s books illustrated by Los Angeleno Joe Rocco for National Geo Kids and Harper/Collins Publishers
“I moved to Los Angeles from Brooklyn more than a decade ago to pitch animated projects and be close to the Entertainment community to work in that world more.”
ART TODAY 08.26.17: The “Naughter Doppler” is Adam Mars’ all time favorite painting, plus entire Acrostic Interview link
I’m interested in how technology alters our visual understanding of how images are constructed. This painting has a contemporary cut and paste feel, but also an organized chaotic arrangement reminiscent of history painting. It’s my version of a beautiful world gone wrong.
ART TODAY 08.26.17: Thank you Adam Mars for sharing and reflecting our evolving culture with art and humor
In 2016 and 2014, Adam designed billboards for LAXART’s LA Public Domain Project, which were displayed on Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood and La Cienega Blvd. in Culver City. He has also created site-specific works for the Museum of Broken Relationships in Los Angeles and the LA Art Fair.
ART TODAY 08.25.17: Adam Mars’ 24-hour Happy Hour must feel like this when you can paint beautiful fabric and inspire at the same time
Special: Who or what holds a special place in your heart? How does this factor in to your process? My family. They allowed me to follow my creative passions and I try not to make them think I made a big mistake.
Sounds and the City 08.25.2017 “Angeleno” by Sam Outlaw
The video accompanying Sam Outlaw’s “Angeleno” zeroes in on an Americana couple embarking on life together in Los Angeles. Shots of Downtown and the Hollywood Walk of Fame cover Los Angeles’ trademark postcard views and the Angeleno couple brings a lesser known element of all-American grit characteristic of true Angelenos.
ART TODAY 08.24.17: Adam Mars mixes his fabric paintings with his type art, plus his favorite restaurant in LA is revealed
“I was raised by chefs so I know how to cook, though I don’t show off my knowledge much. I love prosciutto. My favorite restaurant is Taix in Echo Park.”
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