inspiration...

Someone recently asked me:

"What is your inspiration for your artwork?"

That question has always seemed so broad to me. What is anyone's inspiration to do anything really? I think life in general has an overabundance of inspiration daily.

People, trees, artwork, food, movies, tattoos, animals, planes, babies, the ocean, etc. All these things inspire me. Then I started looking around my house and seeing art and objects that I really like that inspire me daily. So I took a few random pictures in my home & studio and decided to share a sneak peek.

Studio wall- I do have quite a bit of artwork. Some originals and some prints. There is so many amazing artists in the world.
Some of the artwork that hangs on my walls include work by: Shepard Fairey, Gabe Leonard, Alex Pardee, Joshua Clay, Greg Simkins, Skot Olsen, Jen Lebo, Sam Flores, Brian Despain, Sas Christian, Johnathan Viner, Dave Kinsey, etc.
Random toys, art books, journals, & other objects people have given me are also a great deal of daily inspiration for creativity. Hope you enjoyed the little sneak peak. -PM

"Deft"

I will be showing several paintings at C.Emerson Gallery in St. Petersburg, FL. It's a good looking line up be sure to stop by.

All work is available online as well.

*Click link to check out the little write-up on Juxtapoz online.

Opens February 26, from 7pm - 11pm. Show runs until April 20

The exhibition will include works by nine internationally diverse artists: Clayton Chandler, Chiézo, Patrick Francisco, Freak Friends, Rocky Grimes, Patrick Maxcy, PLASEEBO, Patrick Fatica, and John Revisky.

"These nine artists redefine the conventional pop culture with intriguing detail, colors and composition. Strong imagery flirtatiously evokes the viewer to look closer for hidden surprises and astounding visual representation. " -CEFA

a video 2 share.

An oldie but a goodie. Here's a little tour I did with Jedidiah in late 2008. I still enjoy this video.

It was an amazing little trip:

Jedidiah's Hope Collection Tour in Florida from Jedidiah Clothing on Vimeo.

Another tour in the future perhaps?

Art jobs I did this week...

I have had several random art jobs/commissions lately. Which I love doing. Currently, I'm working with a band designing their new album, drawing several tattoo designs, and just finished a graffiti style mural. I am also working on 2 new pieces for upcoming gallery shows. I thought I'd share with you a few of the random pieces I've done this week...

- New tattoo design for an Orlando based DJ. They knew I love drawing anything with an octopus and they were pretty specific about what circuits & wires were in the design. This piece will take up an entire leg from knee to ankle.
- Mural in a bedroom. This person wanted a somewhat girly & graffiti inspired wall mural that was bright & bold. I rarely do this but it was pretty fun to do for a day. Size 11ftx8ft
- This is a new piece I painted for the Florida themed art show coming up at Bear&Bird Gallery. It's a small piece. A 3deep by 11x4in wood panel that was built by a buddy of mine.

Print sale!

* Three limited edition prints on sale. *

1. "In the Mist" (gorilla) 18x22" Hand signed & numbered giclee
2. "Octodextrous" (octopus) 23x16" canvas print
3. "The Age Old Question" (fish) 24x15" canvas print

"Octodextrous" & "The Age Old Question" can be ordered for only $65 through Jedidiah. Click here to order. ( NOW SOLD OUT)

"In the Mist" can be ordered direct from me for only $60. If you order during February you receive FREE shipping. These are a limited edition of only 50 prints!! Each one hand signed & numbered and will be shipped to you in a protective tube. A paypal invoice will be sent directly to your email. Just send your name & address to: patrickmaxcy@yahoo.com

Framing it makes it look really nice...
Thanks so much for the support.

-PM

Back from NY

This was definitely the coldest trip I have ever been on. I flew into New York for one week to work on an animated short film. The first day I was there it snowed and after that the temp ranged from 6o to 24o . Being from Florida I was extremely cold.

The whole point of me going to NY was to work on a short animated film project. Having it so cold outside helped me stay indoors and work. The project, like most projects, turned out to be a lot more work then I anticipated. Several long days of drawing, then photographing each piece, then cleaning the art on the computer, then loading each piece & building an entire three dimensional world. In 5 days we finished 40secs of film! Those 40secs are amazing so far. We have hope of the film being complete by June 2010. Sneak Peak- Gareth P. Cox, Kasey Kirby, & Patrick Maxcy characters.
Artists Alex Pardee was in town over at Upper Playground/ Zero Friends. I stopped in to chat with him for a bit about his work and life. He even drew a sketch for me in my notebook and told me he'd seen my "Octodextrous" painting. He told me it was pretty sick. Super nice guy.
I ended the last day with a bang. Meeting up with my good friend Danny Finnerman at MoMA for the amazing Tim Burton exhibit. I could have stayed in there all day just looking at all the amazing and very funny images throughout Burton's life. From high school days until today.
I want to thank my host's Kyrie' & Gareth Cox for always letting me stay with them. NY is always great when i get to hangout with them. Until next time I'm staying where it's warm.

To see more pics go to my Flickr Photos.