New Island Life Paintings

These are my last paintings of 2009. All were painted in the Month of December.
Aerosol & Acrylic on Wood panel 20" X 28".

Shawn O'Keefe X Ride Snowboards

My DH2.3 board is now up and online over at http://www.ridesnowboards.com/
The board itself isn't available until Dec.1st, but the promo has begun.
Really stoked on how it turned out, can't wait to see the real deal.
Super limited Edition of 345.

Creator of the Creator - 09

Some of you may know that I paint in the Woodpile Collective...but I'll bet many of you didn't know that the Woodpile Collective also has an audio based counterpart known as "Creator of the Creator". We just had a recording session/retreat to our lab cabin on the coast. Collective friend and photographer Ben Moore came out to partake in the festivities and shoot some film over the weekend. Damn that was fun. Look out for the new album this spring "Caves & Claws".

Ride Snowboards - Shawn O'Keefe - DH2.3

"As it is" - new work

New works from my current show "As It Is" at Phillips Gallery

"As It Is" - New Artshow

New Works from my current show at Phillips Gallery. November 6th - Dec 1st

Drawing on Vancouver

I'm excited to be an honourary "Vancouverite" as I am a part of the "Drawing on Vancouver" show at Walrus in...Vancouver. Curated by Randy Laybourne, looks like a great show with a host of fine artists. Looking forward to checking it out in person. Here are some more pics of the setup and opening over at Look Forward to the Past.

Champ

I drew up a new illustration for Ira over at "Champions of Hell".

Rifflanda Bro

My silkscreened poster for the Final Fantasy show ( which is a part of the Rifflandia Concert series ), printed by Joey over at Olio. Nice Job! Check out the photos of the process over at Anteism.com

The good folks at Scum Creative Labs and the Rifflandia Music Festival asked me to remix their Rifflandia Logo ( see icosahedron ) for their limited release "Rifflandabrau" Pilsner with Phillips Brewing Company. Specially Brewed for their Festival, I cranked the dial to "Skullquake" with my interpretation. Keep an eye out for the finished label and enjoy a cold Rifflandabrau at the Fest.

Fern Tree

Happy Canada Day Everyone.

Rocky Mountain High

Sorry John.

Portfolio

In putting together an email to show some portfolio work. I came across some old favs.

Thought I'd post them here for you to check out.

Transworld Surf - "How To" Harry

"How To" Harry is a character that I draw for Transworld Surf magazine. He usually learns the hard way and uses his lack of common sense to entertain and educate those who seek his advice.

FecalFace

There is an interview with me on SanFrancisco's Fecal Face Dot Com. Look in the right hand margin and scroll down. It's in the Mini-Interviews section. http://www.fecalface.com/

Saturday Morning Sketch

Drawing monsters and robots with my boys this morning. This guy happened. I thought he was freaky, but my boys laughed and thought he was hilarious.

The Mushroom Trail

This Painting is up for Live Auction Saturday April 25th.

The Phillips wall

Had a paint session with the Dobell Bros. Chris and Stu down at the Brewery over the weekend.

I'm almost finished my part of the wall but eager to see what Morgan does with his side and to see the whole thing come together. Should be a nice piece when she's done.

Transworld Skateboarding - Got Mail

An illustration for Transworld Skateboarding's /Got Mail, in regard to Pro's jacking their steez from unknowns. In this letter, dude is acusing buddy of stealing his purple jogger styles.

Frozen Bro-gurt. Transworld Surf

For the Northern Bros who brave the icey breaks.

Dusting off the cans

Went out and painted on the Wildfire Bakery last Sunday. Not finished yet, but the character came together allright. I painted a Kwakwaka'wakw chief with a talking stick. He seemed like

he might have something to say about all the noise down there. Hoping to finish this weekend.

Not sure what I'm doing...but it's sure nice to paint on a wall again.

Pacheedaht

A new painting from my trip to Port Renfrew.

Zed Hedz - The Woodpile Collective Artist Series

Just finished these for Jeff at Zed Skimboards. Clean woodgrain tops with wall to wall full bleed Woodpile Collective graphics on the bottom. Utter Sickness. Dropping in 09.

TransworldSKATEBOARDing

Some new illustrations for TWS in the new Buyers Guide. On shelves now. Pick one up!

Old Drawing

Found this yesterday. It was part of a "Get well soon" drawing for a friend a couple of years ago.

Westcott Woods

This is a diptych painting of a trail up in Cowichan,

that leads from my childhood home to my Grandma's house up the

road. I spent a lot of time running through these woods as a kid.

Westcott Woods - 12" X 48" Acrylic on canvas - sold

"Soffione"

My new painting for the 24 HOUR PLAY PROJECT

The Savage and the Soma

My new painting. Acrylic on found wood. (12" X 16")

Woodpile Collective - Street Paintings

Found these pics of some paintings that we installed in the downtown core a few years back.

Summer is Falling

The days are still shining but the heat has left us. The rains are washing

away the summer dust and they are predicting the first frost on the radio.

My Studio

Transworld SKATEboarding

The latest issue of Transworld Skateboarding is out. My illustrations are in the "Got Mail" section.
Val. Dude. What happened?

Shopworn Magazine - Interview

Slummer Days

Sometimes when your mind is weary from the daily grind, the best thing to do is to make it more weary with too much sunshine and a cooler full of fun. This was a little 24 hr vacation to Sindey Island with a couple of good friends. Ahhhhh much too short but, oh so sweet.

Walk on Sallas - Painting Auction

A painting that I did for an auction to help out a friend. Karma points are on par with air miles I think?

The Abracadabra Show

Abracadabra is both a local art publication and group art show inspired by the theme of Magic and Metaphysics. It is a celebration of the otherworldly, an embracing of the unexplainable.In succession to the BeCause, the Glue Factory, the Natural Low, the Feast, and the Make, Abracadabra is yet another incantation of Victoria’s young, underground arts community.I was stoked to be included in this years mix of artists. The poster that I did for the show. (above)
My spread in the Abracadabra book (above) - ( Available through http://www.anteism.com/ )My pieces from the show ( "Wolfz" above / "Deuce" below )
The new Woodpile Collective painting "Neverglades" was unveiled (below)
My Apology (below)More random pics from the show setup( below)...I never get opening pics...I always opt out of bringing my camera to the opening nights in hopes of having a beer in each hand.
Charlotte Cynthia Walton works on her installation Brother Black Paw swimming in the Wooded Tile Epic Saga
Harley Smart's Install (above) / Harley vs. Rock Crab (below)
Nick & Gabriella's Psychedelic mural/install
Ty Danylchuck makes sweet audio catastrophy with the help of fellow art jammers. (below)

A big thanks to Brooklyn Silver Moon and Brother Black Paw for putting on this amazing art show. If you missed The Abracadabra Show, or just want to see it again, it will be traveling over to Little Mountain Studios (195 East 26th Avenue at Main Street. Vancouver, B.C.) Sept. 19-Oct. 19th.

El Kartel - New Era Kustom

I was happy to see how my custom El Kartel font

worked out for these New Era Pro-fits. Thanks to my friends

at El Kartel for hooking me up. Nice Colorways fellas! Lookin' good...

and a nice touch on the back...Woodpile Represent!

Cheaper Show Weekend

Still a little tired today from attending the Cheaper Show in Vancouver over the weekend.
Great to see old friends and meet lots of cool new people. The place was packed and lineups wrapped around the interior of the space with people lined up to purchase artwork.
A huge thanks to Meghan Paterson and the rest of the Cheaper Show staff for putting on such a fun and successful event, and to those of you who managed to get there early enough and get through that massive line and actually get a piece of amazing artwork!...wow....congrats!

I really liked these (above) paste-ups for the show. Nice work whoever made these!

The List

Through the front window.

My pieces hung....and some dude in a sweet assed tie dye.

Woodpile Representin'

Nice work by Dave Barnes & Andrew Tong

A nice paste-up just outside the gallery by Vancouvers The Dark.

The Cheaper Show

Stoked to be involved in the Cheaper Show in Vancouver Canada, June 21st 08. Check out their site to see the roster of artists. http://www.thecheapershow.com/

Images of my pieces I have in the show are below. Screenprinted Acrylic and Aerosol on wood panel. Big thanks to the Woodpile for help with the printing!

Transworld Surf Magazine

I just recieved the new Transworld Surf "Travel Issue" in my mailbox.

I have a full spread of my illustration work. Check em out, pick up a copy.

Phillips Brewing Company

Below are Posters for the labels/brands that I have developed for Phillips Brewing. If you aren't lucky enough to live in B.C. you need to get here for a visit and drink some of these. So good.

The new Seasonal Release! In a 650mL .

Breakin' 2 - the page gets more fuller

More sketching...Plurd gets friends and new found knowledge

Breakin' in the New Sketchbook

Started a new sketchbook last night. Plurd happened.

If you go down to the woods today...

Drawing for Harley Smart.

En plein air

Went on a painting session with friends Harley Smart
& Erik Volet to Summit Park. A nice break from the computer.
Felt great to sit in the sun and look out at the rolling landscape.
My painting isn't quite finished but I'll post it soon.

New 4Horsemen Tee

Coming Soon to the 4Horsemen Boutique.

Domo

Last nights Drawrings

Late night bleary eyed drawing.

Paint my number

Doing a little collab mural at the 16.5 Gallery in Chinatown. I dropped in this 2 faced black bear
on Sunday evening. lots of artists participating...check out their site for updates http://www.fantanstudios.com/

Rip Off

Another FecalFace Freebie Friday submission. This is for next weeks competition titled "Rip Off your Favorite Artist"... So I did! This Illustration is total Rip Off of Dave Kinseys linework, color, subject matter, and aerosol/collage style. To vote for my piece go to www.fecalface.com and look for Freebie Fridayz. To see the real deal...visit Dave Kinseys site www.kinseyvisual.com

Tabula Replentus

Poster Design for Hill Bank Anthems

Complex Cruz

Tip of the hat to one of my fav's Jim Phillips. Parody of the classic Santa Cruz "screaming hand". Westcoast Represent!