Apr 2012
Here Comes the Fuzz
My newest painting under construction is a tribute to law enforcement. My original idea was to create a group of reptiles freshly graduated from the Police Academy. But, I felt that would not be exciting enough for police officers. Instead, I decided to capture the police in action. This is a really rough version of the final painting, but it captures the concept. I also decide to include a classic car to further elevate the painting. Look for its release in late April.
Apr 2012
The Bad Behavior of Art Show Patrons
While doing an art show this weekend, I had a customer approach me, along with his girlfriend, desiring to purchase one of my prints, priced at $25. He immediately requested that I sell it to them for $20. I declined by saying, “Sorry, I can’t do that.” His response was quick and indignant, “It’s only a print, c’mon, make her happy.” When I continued to decline, he became slightly hostile, practically demanding I give them the discount. The discussion became heated as I did my best to keep my composure. When he realized he was not going to get his …
Mar 2012
Review “Gold Rush Days”
As the warm weather begins to return to Phoenix in the month of February, I often like to venture out to local shows in the area. Gold Rush Days, located in Wickenburg, AZ, came across my radar via Craftmaster Magazine. It had some descent reviews and it is not far from home, so I decide to give it a shot. The primary draw for Gold Rush Days in Wickenburg, AZ is the Rodeo event, held on Saturday and Sunday. The numbers state ten of thousands of visitors, and that figure probably seems right for the entire weekend. The art show …
Mar 2012
The Business of Digital Art
As an artist who makes their living by selling my art and storybooks, I consider it important to discuss my creation process for my customers. Originally, I started out as a colored pencil artist, but due to the long hours this medium demands, I transitioned into digital art in 2004, believing it would lend itself better to the business model I was developing. The appeal digital art had for me was its ability to produce artwork, rich in color and detail, but also in a timely manner to make a business of it. On average, a digital work of art …
Dec 2011
Constructing Snowmen
Dec 2011
Sore Loser
Shortly after I completed my “poker” piece, a flood of requests began coming in for “billiards” art. I never realized so many people owned pool tables. This is the final work of art and my goal was to do it justice. I took the theme of the old pool hall and put a more contemporary spin on it. Think wine bar. The palette is more muted to lend to the sophistication, but contrast that element with the bad behavior of the patrons.
Nov 2011
Welcome to the new Gekkards.com
Welcome to our new website. After creating and maintaining Gekkards.com for over ten years, I decided it was time to turn it over to the professionals. Thank you to Skyhook Marketing for an inspiring design. The Gekkards are pleased as punch. Our goal in creating the new site was to give the Gekkards a fantastic new home, where visitors can easily navigate content and purchase our products. More great content will be coming to the site soon, including some videos, so stay tuned.
