"Carnival Justice" iphone skin

I just got the photo in the email of the first product between myself and Tyler over at MUTT toy company. I was contacted a month ago to send some art his way that I might like to see on some iphone skins and today this popped in my mail box.

This is gonna be the first of many things that I will be working with Tyler on, he is a rad dude and has a killer work ethic. People who work hard and like to make things happen rather than waiting for opportunity to knock, are the types of people I like to surround myself with. Get the "Carnival Justice" iphone skin here:

http://mutt.bigcartel.com/product/carnival-justice-by-matthew-ryan-sharp

sketches.

Not a lot of painting going on right now but I am actively drawing and filling sketchbooks. I will be using these completed sketchbooks for something next year.

Have a good holiday.

digital.

I don't get a chance to mess with Photoshop a whole lot at my day gig outside of color correction and minor photo re-touches. I just thought I would play around with some blending modes, channel mixing and textures on different layers.

Bears, Babes & Super Nachos.

So, the lady and I went to our first Bears game yesterday against (my home away from home) the Cleveland Browns. This was a great first game because I like both teams so, I won either way. We had a stellar time hanging out with totally drunk football maniacs, eating super nachos and watching the game from row 6. Good times with a good girl (soon to be wifey!) and some good eats. We can't wait to go to another.

Chicago Bears 30 - Cleveland Browns 6

Yikes, that hurts. At least the Browns have a rad color scheme going for them.

The Benefit of Exhaustion.

Both Pieces are 2 X 3 feet. Mixed media on wood. Currently on exhibition at my "Rogues of the Midwest" show @ the Hot Pop Gallery in Milwaukee, WI.

Post show after thoughts.

So my solo show opened last night and the turnout was less than impressive. The weather was decent, it wasn't very cold and I was told that it was promoted well in the area. I know that I personally promoted the show via my site, blog, Myspace and my email list. I would be willing to bet that Adolf Hitler had a better turnout at his funeral.

The great thing about the show was that my wife and her mom drove down and surprised me at the opening along with my good friend Dalibor. I also got to spend a great deal of time talking shop with artist Matt Cipov, which was really great to do. I also sold 3 pieces with such a small turnout which was a nice shock.

The show is up until January 21st, so we will see how the show does in a gallery that has normal business hours during the pre & post holiday season.

Kinda bummed, but I am trying to keep positive.

Gimme your vote.

I designed a back for the good folks at EQ unit.

http://www.equnit.com/equilibrium/

vote for me if you would like.