by | Jan 5, 2019 | blog
My returning client, Chad Michael Murray came back to me for another large scale piece to be created of his family. He had a vision of the Vacation Movie poster on his wall, but instead of Chevy Chase and the other actors, its him and his family members. This has been a really challenging piece to create, especially with the sheer amount of space I had to shade in.
Ultimately, as artists we want to take on projects that challenge us, but I had my moments with this one. These clients are in turn helming you grow so much by asking you to draw things you never have before.
Included in this fully rendered illustration is 2 separate portraits of Chad’s kids, Chad, his wife Sarah, a snake, golf clubs, a dog, hand written text, a landscape background, a car, a fishing pole, tennis racket, and his kids stuffed animals. (cause that makes it way cuter)
On top of the subject matter being a challenge- I AM COLOR BLIND. This was one hell of a commission and I am so incredibly proud of how it turned out. Nothing but the absolute best for my clients. Thank you so much to all of you who believe in me and support what I do.
Here is a small section of this massive 45 x 60 piece! Final image coming soon. (with blurred faces over his children out of respect for Chad and Sarahs wishes)
by | Jan 5, 2019 | blog
This year is about to make last year look like the my raiders did this season. GET READY.
by | Nov 27, 2018 | blog
Loved painting this piece of Samantha Aragon, a successful & inspiring fashion designer based in Los Angeles, CA.
by | Nov 27, 2018 | blog
I love being a professional artist in San Diego, California. That ocean breeze allows such amazing creativity to flow and I feel like my work is coming into its own new style.
A change of scenery really does that for me. Everything I take in around me comes into what I am creating next. If I was to line up all my pieces it would be a perfect view into my story. With each piece created, I remember that specific time in my life, and it humbles me. It’s comforting. I am realizing how important it truly is to remember and consciously look back on where you came from & where your dreams began. What helped build that dream up? What influences did you have to make it to where you are today? Remember, remember! It brings me pride to see what I have built my company to and the fact that I travel often and create full time. The universe has been so good to me.
But I didn’t come this far, to only come this far. I am very excited and extremely determined for 2019, to bring new and even better/bigger opportunities.
For all you entrepreneurs out there, I am proud of you. I understand the lifestyle, the hustle, the stress, the reward and the failure. Stick with it, we are in this together to create a improved, more evolved world.
2019, BRING IT THE F*** ON.
by | Nov 16, 2018 | blog
THIS TATTOO DESIGN WAS SO INCREDIBLY FUN TO DRAW. WHAT A CHALLENGE THIS TEXTURE WAS TO ACHIVE. I HOPE TO GET ANOTHER COMMISSION LIKE THIS ONE SOON!
by | Nov 12, 2018 | blog
IT TAKES A CERTAIN TYPE OF PERSON TO STAY TRUE TO THEIR GOALS. MINE ARE ATTAINABLE BECAUSE I AM MAKING SACRIFICES NOW THAT MY FUTURE SELF WILL THANK ME FOR. WE ARE NOT ONLY ARTISTS, WE ARE ACCOUNTANTS, BUSINESS CONSULTANTS, SALESMAN, WOOD-WORKERS, ETC. THIS IS THE TIME IN MY LIFE I FIND OUT WHAT I AM MADE OF. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT IN BEING PART IT.
WHEN I’VE MADE IT BIG, ILL BE SENDING YOU GIFT BASKETS! (for real)
by | Nov 12, 2018 | blog
CHASING ROOFTOPS WITH THE INCREDIBLY TALENTED SAN DIEGO PHOTOGRAPHER, AUSTIN MULLEN.
by | Oct 25, 2018 | blog
HEY GUYS! I DECIDED TO TAKE SOME OF MY FAVORITE PIECES I HAVE IN PRINT AND FRAMED THEM FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS!! NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE! CONTACT ME UNDER THE “CONTACT” TAB OR SEND ME AN EMAIL TO rashellestetman@gmail.com
