tofu squirrel

Aug5th

Sample Book!!!

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(including over 40 illustrations)
tofusquirrel book

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Jul21st

Pet Monster Show

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I’m taking a trip to Chicago with my mom, and I’m hoping to meet up with one of my favorite artists, Jeremy Tinder! YEAY!

I’m submitting a few pieces to this show, but I will not be able to attend the opening. Contact Shayna if you’re interested in getting on the guest list!
Location: Fourth Wall Project – The Gas Station Gallery (1301 Boylston St/ across from Yawkey Way)

**Strict invite only event. RSVP @ paintpensinpurses@gmail.com. 21+

Sponsor List: Scion, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Adidas, Via Matta, Christiana Vodka, Karmaloop & Red Bull

pet monster show

Event hosted by Shayna Shenanigans. Gift bags provided by our sponsors. Music by Doc Klaw. Drinks provided by Pabst Blue Ribbon, Red Bull & cocktails from Via Matta & Christiana Vodka.

For samples of artwork and more info on the “Paint Pens in Purses” series please visit: Paint Pens In Purses on myspace!

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Jul17th

I salvaged this one!

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I started drawing this portrait of Sean Lennon a few months ago. Soon after, I spilled a cup of coffee on a handful of drawings including this one. I never finished it, and it had been hiding in a portfolio ever since. Today I decided to revive it with the help of Photoshop.

Check out Sean Lennon’s Friendly Fire album. It’s amazing.

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Jul17th

A Blast From The Past

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This is the first show flyer I ever created from 2005! At the time, I was experimenting with pen and ink and I hadn’t yet developed a style. My friend Gian asked me to draw a little flyer for an apartment show in Boston. It was this assignment that made me intrigued and fascinated with making art for musicians. These musicians are truly magical so I was honored to do this project.
first show flyer

Gregory and the Hawk:

Cara Beth Satalino:

Barnicle:

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Jul15th

Casey Desmond

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I finished a t-shirt/poster design for Boston singer/songwriter, Casey Desmond. She requested I draw a portrait of her playing an omnichord with birds and pink trees surrounding her. Turquoise, blue, pink, purple, and red were the desired colors. This design will also be printed on light blue shirts!
casey desmond shirt design

Casey recently played a show with David Cook (winner of American Idol last year). She signed hundreds of posters! I am so proud of her. She’s one of the sweetest most talented people I’ve ever met! Here are some photos from her show:
Casey Desmond show

David Cook is thinking, “Wow! This girl is beautiful AND talented! WOO!”
Casey Desmond show

Keep an eye out for her new album! The song, “Our Next Life” moved me. The whole CD is very impressive.
Listen to Casey Desmond on myspace!

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Jun27th

Poster Art Show @ LAB

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Yesterday, LAB, a gallery/apparel store in Boston, presented a series of show posters created by artists around the US and Canada. This event was connected to a show poster documentary that is being shown at The Museum Of Fine Arts this month. Artists included in the LAB poster show are as follows: Tofusquirrel, Gunsho, James Quigley, Jesse Ledoux, Jeff Kleinsmith, theMiracle5, Dan McCarthy, Nate Duval, Darren Pasemko, and Brian Butler. There was an open bar, beautiful art, and a great people!

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Jun2nd

HAPPY SUMMER!!!

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The Adidas event was great! Luckily, I brought Nate Bellegarde (Image Comics artist) and Alessandro Echevarria (Illustrator) on board. They are good friends of mine, amazingly talented, and awesome company! We got way more pairs of sneakers drawn on than if it was just me. I met tons of fascinating people, writers, artists, photographers, musicians, art lovers, sneaker collectors etc. I would love to do a sneaker art event again some day. Oh, and my friend Dave (owner of Pizzeria Dante in Brookline) brought over free pizza for everyone!
mi adidas

Other than that, I’ve been working on tons of cool projects! I’m also preparing for 2 exciting live art events that I’ll be participating in. The first one is in August. It is a big art&music festival, and I’ll be doing a live drawing that will be projected on a giant screen while bands are playing. You’re invited!
Here is a sneak preview of a character design I’m currently working:
bird
(If he flies by you, quickly stick out your tongue! He tastes like pop rocks!)