Dr. Sketchy's Los Angeles

Dr. Sketchy's

Good times at Medusa Lounge in Los Angeles. Check out: Dr. Sketchy's for upcoming events. I had a great time.

Russ Meyer Tribute art show

Fashion show with the whole "gang"

Wife, Jennifer did make up, I painted, and the son modeled.

on the News CBS 8 San Diego

So, I was on the news this morning, promoting the JDRF Gala in San Diego, this Saturday May 16 for more info visit the www.jdrfsd.org Here is a link to the interview Click it

Alice in Wunderland

Kit as Alice

I have been working on a new series of paintings, themed after the story "Alice in Wonderland". The idea hit me in November of 2008, while visiting a friend who shared his copy of Salvador Dali illustrated version of Alice in Wonderland. I read the story again, and loved it. However, Dali had done these crazy images to go along with the story. In any event, this will be the first time I have decided to share the "process" of how I work. I am using all female models for all of the characters in the story. I am using my usual cast of favorites, to include, my wife Jennifer, Madaline, Phoebe, Sable, and Tara. When it came to Alice, I was stumped. I finally got her. A friend, Kit Pistol of TV show "Project Runway" is it. Last week sometime, my all time fave photographer Pat Rogers shot the reference images I needed to finish up the series. The show will debut at the Brett Wesley Gallery in Las Vegas some time late this year or early 2010. Can't wait to share the finished goods!!

Pat Rogers and Kit

Zoey art now available for purchase

Model wearing a piece I did for the Fredericks of Hollywood Charity fundraiser. The piece was done for Actress/Singer Barbra Streisand.

You can also purchase my art now online. There currently is a limited amount of images for sale, but I will be updating them often, so check back often. To see what is available and make a purchase visit my store.

JDRF OC Gala Saint Regis, Monarch Beach

Saturday March 21, I did the live auction at the Saint Regis, for the Orange County Chapter of the JDRF. My portraits auctioned for $ 10,000.00

JDRF Seattle, with Jay Leno

I did a portrait of Jay Leno for the JDRF Gala in Seattle this weekend, March 7, 2009. Jay Leno will be performing at the event and then autograph the piece for auction. The painting auctioned for $8,000.00 For more info visit the JDRF Seattle chapeter

Change is now in 944

You can see all the goods at Change is Now! and also visit the 944 Magazine slideshow

The Panelists

March 6, 7 and 8th at the Pravus Gallery! Stay tuned kids! (click on the above image for a larger view of the small print) I will post my pieces after the opening night. If you are in the area, be sure to stop by! Here is a show blog as well for the Panelists
http://www.hifructose.com/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=81&extmode=view&extid=359

My pieces

Change is Now!

1/17/09 “Change is NOW!” A live collaboration Inspired by Barack Obama

“Change is NOW!” Exhibit

The Light Gallery

440 E. 17th st. Costa Mesa, ca 92627
Exhibit opening reception Sat January 17th, 2009

Opening reception with the Artists Jan 17th 7pm-11pm

Gallery Hours Tues-Sat Noon-7pm or by appointment

“Change is NOW!” (www.thelightgalleries.com) and the local artist community announced an art exhibit today, calling for submissions of visual artwork from artists across the nation. The exhibit calls for works that use positive messaging to relay the optimism and importance of immediate change in our world for 2009. The Light Gallery will be accepting submissions from Monday, January 5th through 5 p.m. on January 17th.

A collective group of Artists wil be collaborating live on a mural, inspired by the “Change” Barack Obama has initiated. Artist Zoey Stevens has helped curate the exhibit, featuring work from Dereck Cruz, Frank Ippolito, Robert Andrian, Ryan Boyle, Robert Holton, Heather Ritts and many more. Gallery Director Steven Borts hopes the exhibit will serve as a reminder to participants, their power to effect positive change. Artist Robert Andrian says, “the momentum of our good intentions combined with our creative talents will set into motion, the change our community wishes to effect.”

Founded in 2007 by Artist Steven Borts, The Light Gallery was formed as an outlet of expression for artists of all mediums. The Light Gallery showcases a wide variety of contemporary Art work that is forward thinking, and unafraid of risk in order to break new ground. In its’ first year of existence, The Light Gallery has quickly established itself as the West Coast’s premier venue for Underground and Outsider Art. The gallery features monthly group exhibitions as well as weekly live music and DJ events.

Admission is free and this event is open to the public.

Opening reception will be Sat January 17th, from 7-11 pm.

Live entertainment provided by Marcus Parrish and The Love Bomb, guest DJ’s and free refreshments provided by Steaz organic drinks. In addition to the public art gallery, “Change is NOW!” will host a closing celebration & inauguration party on the evening of Tuesday, January 20th, 2009, from 6-10 p.m.

Media Contact: Steven Borts

Director- The Light Gallery

714-642-7899 thelightgallery@gmail.com