New site, blog, & location...

Hello. 

I've got an all new website & all new blog.  If you're interested in my work, or if you'd like to contact me, my new website is the place to be!
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Thanks so much for the continued support! -PM

Art cases to help others in need...

Hello friends. Just wanted to let you know or remind you that there are two of my works available as a limited edition cell phone case through RedDirtShop. You can grab the painting 'Departure' or 'Long Neck' for yourself or a friend. 

One of the reasons I love working with Red Dirt is a portion of each Red Dirt sale is given to help build wells in countries like Ethiopia, India, Haiti and Uganda. Every five cases sold gives one person clean water for life. It’s goods for good and it’s how Red Dirt partners with YOU to change the world!

They give you a way to share what you're passionate about with the world. Offering you an opportunity to make an impact.

'Running Wild' solo art show pics...

Thanks so much to everyone who came to the opening of my solo show 'Running Wild'. I really wish I had taken pictures with all my friends who came. I did take a couple photos the next night during Denver's Art Walk. Here is the lay out & a few pics snapped when I remembered. 

If you couldn't make the show opening enjoy the photos below. The show is still open to the public until July 13th at Anthology Fine Art Gallery in Denver, CO.

* I'll be sure to promote and post new work available online soon! *

Mountain adventure...

I was asked this past weekend to work as camera assistant on a job in Wyoming/ Big Horn National Forest,  for my good friend Wade Yamaguchi. So we hopped in the car and drove about 6.5hrs North. Stopping at fun random stops along the way. Including trains from the late 1880's & early 1990's. Wade took a few quick rad pics of me in one of them.

 I insisted we make a quick stop at the World's Largest Jackalope! It was better then I could have  imagined. 

 The views once we got to the miles and miles of National forest was amazing!

 I ran around the woods playing Man vs Wild. Building boobie traps and shelter for the night. We stayed up most of the night filming insane stars and insane sunsets. No one around anywhere. Just us, the cameras, and nature.

 I asked myself several times, 'This is a job?' Yup. And it was so much fun. So freeing. I hope to do it again soon. Enjoy the rest of the random pics...

- grateful -

Solo Show opens tonight...

I have been working on this solo show for several months now. 

Creating over 30 original new paintings and drawings. 

I also painted a mural within the gallery space.

New limited edition prints will be available at the show as well. First come first serve. The opening is Thursday June 6. But will also be open June 7th for the Denver Art Walk. I'll be there both nights. Stop by, say hello, purchase a print, & share with friends. See everyone soon!

Nicaragua... Pt. 2

*Continued from part 1... We asked the people of the the new resettlement community what they want painted on the walls. Basically the idea of hope and love told through bright colors and children's eyes. I chose to paint the egrets because during my first trip, there was a mass amount of vultures in a low lying area but then these large white egrets would fly in and change the entire landscape. I found it pretty amazing to see this in person.

 Besides the large scale walls I also was asked to paint a new building wall. Club Hope, a place were kids can learn, play, activities are held, etc. This wall was mainly painted by the kids. Using fingerprints and hand prints to make flowers. I did add a large goofy monkey on the wall with the little paint we had left. The kids had fun and thats what matters. (I didn't get a final image of the wall)

 Besides the murals there was several other amazing activities going on. Dance classes were held. (my sister helped teach some of those), a drum class was held, a soccer camp was held, face painting, etc. All of which was put together into one big final great performance for us all to watch. 

It was great to see the kids really get into it.

 One of the places that I felt the most connected to was the safe house. An amazing home for kids. I knew several of the kids from trips before. I girl in particular I connected with a lot. Running around eating mangos, playing music, climbing trees, and being a kid again definitely made me not want to leave.

 There is always random funny things that happen on these trips. Here's just a few(see below). One night I ran around the streets & put eyeballs on certain objects. / A random horse came up to me while I was painting one of the murals. He was left there for quite a while and I was freaked out by him, especially since he got close enough to force me against the wall. / Also this little pill saved me several times from some major stomach pains. Thank you Jesse!

 Our final day was held at the beach. A long off-road drive but a great day.

Just surfing, relaxing, & enjoying the amazing views.

I know I left out a lot. But again it's hard to capture all the overwhelming experiences into words.  I look forward to future trips again.

Nicaragua... Pt.1

I've been putting this write-up off for awhile. A write up about my experience once again in Nicaragua. I always feel these trips to different parts of the world are so hard to explain. They are like an amazing sunset, they can't exactly be captured the same way our own eyes can view it in person. The visuals, the smells, the feeling, & surroundings all play a part in the overwhelming experience.

 This trip I decided to be 'present' often. I turned on my phone only one time and only took about eight photos. I felt more present as if I lived there full time. So 95% of the images posted here were taken by friends. 

 Having some amazing & inspiring close friends to me on this trip made it more marvelous. Friends from various locations gathered together once again in Nicaragua to combine talents for other Nicaraguan friends. Getting together again and sharing insane laughter, heartfelt stories, late-night pranks, difficult times, tears, moments of silence, etc. All experiences that mean so much to me. Experiences that cannot be captured in writing.

 This trip I was able to run around more freely and laugh more. I never felt uneasy or fearful. There were times where I even painted alone for several hours in the street and never felt fearful. I felt like I was in the states but with more of the spanish language added in. And even that never stopped me from saying ridiculous things to people and making them laugh. Laughter is universal and I embraced that more. All of this was new and refreshing to feel.

^above: Panoramic view of old to new.

 The murals... I have said it before but painting in Nicaragua is one of the most difficult places to paint. Mainly due to the extreme temperatures and unforgiving brutal sun. You want to paint something amazing and over the top but the heat bears down on you non-stop through out the day. Still the people loved it and wanted more paintings around the community.

I have to give thanks to the men who prepped the walls. They were there chiseling down, smoothing out, adding concrete, watering, smoothing again. All just for us to paint on. That seemed pretty labor intensive and I thank them for that. --- More to come...

Flying to Nicaragua...

I will be flying out in the morning and heading to Nicaragua. I'll be painting several large scale murals in & around the city of Managua. Working once again with the non-profit organization Love, Light, & Melody. Sharing hope & stories with communities there through art, music, dance, & love. 

 I am very excited to work & travel with some amazing friends! Including: artist Austin Blasingame, film director Matt Katsolis, film maker Wade Yamaguchi, Musician Brad Corrigan, and even my own sister; dancer Marissa Maxcy. 

I always wait until last minute before I pack and prepare everything for a trip. It's less stressful for me. I have sketched out a couple rough ideas for the murals. 

Going from Denver's current temperatures of about 19degs to Managua's current 99degs will be a big change. Safe travels to the entire crew. 
This should be another amazing adventure!

Driving across the states...

I recently drove just over 4428miles from Colorado to Florida and back! 

I have done this before and it is always an adventure. 

Stopping and seeing some odd amazing sites as I drive. 

Just to share a few highlights of the trip here are some photos...

I always go to Miami Art Basel in December. Usually to show work & paint but I wasn't able to this year. I still made sure to stop by (3 months late) and take photos of some of the amazing murals done. 

Here are a few of my random favorites:

 And a few more random shots as I traveled through the lower states: 

Art cell phone case...

I recently got picked up for a select group of artists to showcase and sell one of my works as a limited edition cell phone case. The company RedDirt is currently selling my painting 'Long Neck' on custom cases for the iphone 4 / 4S / 5, & Samsung Galaxy. Each design comes with a handmade bag from Africa. Also proceeds from sales go to help build wells and get water to those in need. You can learn more on their site: www.reddirtshop.com

I love working with companies that truly believe in helping others. Be sure to grab yourself one because these are limited editions. Thank you.