Ho.Ho.Ho.

I headed back home for Christmas this year. Had the entire family plus some this year. It was just what I needed : a great time full of family and lots of food. The house was all decorated and so were the dogs. My dad got an easel and my brother gave me a snail. Haha.

Key West Travels

Recently took a vacation traveling through the Florida Keys and all the way down to Key West. I brought little Canon camera to shot some fun footage every now and then. Attached you'll find a little video of our trip. Includes chickens, camping, and some new dance moves! Enjoy.

KeyWest trip from Patrick Maxcy on Vimeo.

Some commercial designs

I have had a few commercial jobs in the last month.

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I did several shirt designs for Loveless Apparel.

Loveless is a clothing company that promotes peace, love, and hope through clothing.

I designed a new logo for the Red Butterfly Project.

RBP works with teens to promote education on STD's, HIV, and AIDS.

I am also working with Apples&Bandaids another great humanitarian clothing company that donates 50% of it's sales to provide Infrastructure | Healthcare | Education | Microbusiness Startup Assistance | Skills Training to third world communities.

I have a couple other jobs in the works. Stay tuned for more to come.

Just announced

Just announced:

January 14, 15 & 16, 2010 - Painting live at Surf Expo 2010 in Orlando, Fl. Teaming up with Jedidiah, Amor, & Tom's Shoes to paint an amazing mural.

2 Murals will be done this year!

Mural1 done by Andrew Spear & Charles Marklin.

Mural2 done by Patrick Maxcy & Mike Caldarera.

Also at the end of January I'll be flying up to New York to work on some animation for a music video. I'll be working with the amazing cinematographer Gareth Paul Cox. Pretty excited for this creative project!

Miami / Art Basel 09 recap

4 full days of non stop art. I am overwhelmed with visual stimulation for awhile. I saw some absolutely amazing work these past few days.

I met up with Francesco LoCastro who got me passes into Scope & Aqua/Vanguard. Scope was the most legit show. Showing work from all over the world including some insane artists from Hong Kong & other parts of Asia. Aqua was like scope just on a smaller scale, yet still had some amazing work.

I went to over a dozen shows throughout the week. Including several VIP shows. Met some amazing artists and people I've always wanted to met. Not one person seemed rude and disrespectful. It was pretty humbling seeing several artists I admire work. I got to met, talk with, hang out, and watch several artists work, including: Ron English, Shepard Fairy, Os Gemoes, Mac, Retna, Jeff Soto, Tara McPherson, Barry McGee, Gary Baseman, etc.

I also showed work this year in two seperate shows, Multiversal & Miami I.T. show. Showed work with some amazing artists and getting some good feedback from several.

I took a ton of pictures and had a hard time narrowing down which ones to post. I ended up posting 106 pictures out of the over 300 I took. So if you missed out on this years Basel events check out some of my favorites here: ART BASEL PICTURES

Pictures: * ART BASEL *

Miami Art Basel

MIAMI ART BASEL - Art Basel Miami Beach is the most important art show in the United States, a cultural and social highlight for the Americas.

I will be showing several pieces in two different shows during Art Basel this year. I will also be out and about during several shows throughout the week in Miami.

"Multiversal" Dec 3-6 (see flyer)

I will be showing 4 newer works during this group show. Other artists include Tara McPherson, Buff Monster, Sket One, Skot olsen, etc.

5-10pm, at the American Legion in the Miami Modern District, 6445 NE 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33138

"Miami Independent Thinkers" Dec 3-6 (see flyer)

I will be showing 4 works during this group show. Lots of stuff going on during this show.

Mitrani Warehouse, 222 NW 27th Street, Miami, FL 333127

I will also be out in about to several other shows in Miami during the week. I will be attending the following shows listed below:

ArtBasel

SCOPE
Mulitversal
Primary flight

Aqua/ Vanguard

Stop by & say hello. -PM

Sea World trip

I heard there was a new octopus & manta ray exhibit on display at Sea World. So I had to go check it out. My friends Mike & Kelly packed up the car and joined in on the trip as well. It some was amazing weather the entire day and one great time.

To see more pics go here: FLICKR

Enjoy. -PM

Happy Turkey Day

Happy Thanksgiving! Just for you guys I drew a turkey.

This guy may be an old bird but he means business.

Be thankful for all the joy & humor life brings.

"SmallStuff3" show review

Sunday was the group art show at Bear&Bird Gallery. It was during the day and brunch was included. I stopped in for a quick hello and checked out the tiny pieces on display. I snagged a few pics off the Bear&Bird Flickr site.

1st pic- Jess and I stopping in for a bit to enjoy the show.

2nd pic- Show opening day at Bear&Bird Gallery

3rd pic- A few of my favorite pieces from other artists in the show.

"Small Stuff3" Art Show

"Small Stuff 3" an art show at Bear & Bird Gallery in Lauderhill, FL.

I have 3 new paintings showing at Bear & Bird Gallery's opening tomorrow. The work being shown is all less then 10x8in in size and priced to sell. Over 50 amazing artists will be on display. Be sure to check it out on Sunday or anytime during December. Click on flyer for more information.

Burrito Mural...

Right after my solo show was finished up. I had to paint a mural for Burrito Works in St. Augustine, FL. The mural was done on 2 panels & painted in just over 14 hours. I made a quick time lapse of the piece. Enjoy...

Burrito Mural time lapse from Patrick Maxcy on Vimeo.

Solo show pics

"Above & Below" my solo show turned out great. People came, sold some work, & hung out with old friends. I took a few pictures of the set up of the show.

Link to pictures below:

* Above&Below Pictures *

Thanks so much to everyone who made it out... Especially to several friends who helped set-up all the flying birds!

-PM

"Above & Below" timelapse mural

I have been working hard in my gallery space trying to get my show ready for the weekend. Here is a preview of the quick mural I did within the space. I hope to see everyone there this weekend! Flyer for the show is below.

"Above & Below" solo show mural from Patrick Maxcy on Vimeo.

Studio Update

In the studio non-stop lately. I've got several shows coming up. I've been really busy trying to produce NEW work. Above are several flyers for shows all around Florida. If you're anywhere near Palm Coast, Lauderhill, or Miami in the next month be sure to stop by one of these amazing shows to see all new work.

Palm Coast
Palm Coast show @ City Walk. "Above & Below" solo show. Be sure to stop by this show Nov 14-15th.

Lauderhill
Lauderhill show @ Bear & Bird Gallery. "Small Stuff3" Amazing group show with paintings all under 12in in size! Nov22-end of Dec.
Bear & Bird Gallery

Miami
Miami Art Basel show! "Multiversal" group show. Dec 3-6th.
I am pretty excited about this show. Art Basel is one of the biggest art events in the United States. Some amazing artists will be on display as well. Including Tara McPherson, Buffmonster, Mear One, etc. Live art, Live music, food, art everywhere. www.multiversalgroupshow.com

Introducing "Above & Below"

I have been working on a lot of new work in preperation for my "Above & Below" show coming up in November. New work no one has seen yet is the key. Visual eye candy be provided as I take over the entire space.

I have so much in store for this show and have been putting in a lot of time & effort for this show.
Hope to see you guys November 14 & 15th.

Tommy Tant 2009

Very eventful week & record degree heat!
This year's new art idea to raise more money using skate decks was a huge success! Sold a total of 30 hand painted skateboards. It was a challenge to make a mural that looked decent when together yet still looked good when bought in sections. Austin Blasingame and myself painted Part of the day Saturday & all day Sunday to get these boards done.

Saturday's painting session got rained out in the afternoon. We also just weren't hitting the right brush strokes and enjoying what we were painting. But Sunday came with a very early start and it started to come together. We got so much feed back and love this year for the skate decks. We also had 75 hand painted Flexfit hats painted but several different artists including my dad who came out and helped paint hats live during both days. The sale of the decks & the hats raised a good deal on money that went straight to the food bank of Flagler County to feed those in need.

A ton of friends came out and supported the event. Austin & I even did an interview for FUEL TV. That night we jammed out to Braddigan, Josh Garrells, & Jesse Hines. I even got a little free style action in on the stage. The next few days were followed by a full day of creative discussions with some amazing friends for all around the world. Over all still one of my favorite events all year and it takes place right in my hometown.

See more photos & articles here:

Jedidiah

Surfline

TommyTant

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Candy Apples & Razor Blades art show

I have a ton of pictures from my amazing week in Flagler Beach during the Tommy Tant. I will be posting those soon.

Thanks to all you who stopped by Hollingsworth Gallery for the "Fright Nite" art show this past weekend. This weekend, Oct 17, I will be showing a piece at the Bear&Bird Gallery in Lauderhill, FL. Stop by and check out all the halloween inspired work. So much art will be on display, should be a great and creepy time for all.

Just finished up a new piece for "The Art of Fright" show. I will be painting live at the Tommy Tant that entire weekend so I won't be able to make the opening. But be sure to stop by sometime and check out the frightful art being showcased at Hollingsworth Gallery - Oct 10th 6-9pm (Show will be up for a month.)

Painting live @ Tommy Tant Surf Classic

Oct 10 & 11th. I will be painting live during the Tommy Tant Surf Classic. Ever year we do something bigger and different with the art side of the event. This year myself and Austin Blasingame are going all out. More visual eye candy then ever. You will just have to come out and see for yourself.

2 full days of Pro surfers, amateur surfers, tat pole surfers, food festival, live art to be auctioned off, tons a amazing items to be auctioned, and live music by Braddigan, Josh Garrels, and Jesse Hines! Amazing event that will be broadcast this year on Fuel TV.

Come on out!

Tommy Tant 2009 Invite from Tommy Tant Memorial Surf Classic on Vimeo.

Penelope

Life in September so far. Painting and trying to get new work done has been the goal for this month. Also, I recently started fostering an awesome dog! Animal-Aid a shelter that takes in homeless and abandoned animals is a great and loving facility where people can adopt pets. These animals are in their cages for most of the day until someone comes and sees them. So during the week people can foster them- Basically take them in ones home and care for them until they become adopted. Penelope is her name & she is one rad dog! She follows me wherever I go and sits next to me while I paint.

Drawing for Halloween show

Drawing- Did a creepy piece for an upcoming Halloween show at Bear&Bird Gallery in Lauderhill, FL. The show "Candy Apples & Razor Blades" opens on Oct. 17th

Shirt design

Shirt design- This month I did a shirt design for my old high school. My 10 year reunion is coming up. Time doesn't stop and Getting older is something you can never change.

Painting all month long.

I have several shows coming up in October & November. I am working on getting about 4 or 5 new pieces done for an upcoming solo show. I will post the artshow schedule soon.

Here's a sneak peek at part of a current painting I'm working on. Time Lapse Video. enjoy:

Nautilus Time-Lapse Painting

Nautilus Time-Lapse Painting from Patrick Maxcy on Vimeo.

Mural video now up.

Complete video footage of the Live mural painted during the SurfExpo in Orlando, Fl.

Mural took 2 days and was auctioned off to the highest bidder to help support the Getaboard Foundation. It was an enjoyable event. Artists included: Francesco LoCastro, Patrick Maxcy, Austin England, Chuck Marklin, & Andrew Spears.

2009 Surf Expo Live Mural Painting from Jedidiah Clothing on Vimeo.

New website is now up!

Slowly but surely my new website is coming together.

A new blog. New work. etc.

Enjoy the site. patrickmaxcyart.com

Other blog posts here: JedidiahBlog

Enjoy these 2 recent short timelapse videos of a live mural I did during the SurfExpo 09'.

Jedidiah and Give A Board Live Mural Painting at Surf Expo: Day 1 from Jedidiah Clothing on Vimeo.

Jedidiah and Give A Board Live Mural Painting at Surf Expo: Day 2 from Jedidiah Clothing on Vimeo.