HelloMelendez:
Here's the linocut from the sketch I posted the other day.
HelloMelendez:
Here's a quick sketch I did inspired by a plant pot I saw at @lamanopress a few weeks ago. This will eventually be part of a linocut series.
HelloMelendez:
Lil' skull I did to test a new piece of linoleum. I tried to print by hand with a small baren it but it was a pain in the ass. I definitely need a press to get all that detail to come through. Do any of you know of a proof press for sale? Hit me up!
HelloMelendez:
Here's a shot of some of he stuff I'm currently working on. These are sketches, linocuts and proofs of characters inspired by objects, flora and fauna I saw during my residency at @lamanopress. More to come!
HelloMelendez:
Here's a quick little devil on soft linoleum. We made stamps and it worked quite well. 👹
HelloMelendez:
Working on a new batch of characters inspired by objects and plants I saw around the town of Santa Ana Chapitiro.
HelloMelendez:
Been carving nonstop for a couple of days; my shoulder and elbow are toast BUT I'm finally pulling some proofs today!
HelloMelendez:
Working on my piece for the group project at @lamanopress' residency. I'm working on a couple of different mediums and techniques I've never tried before, so much learning!
HelloMelendez:
I arrived to the magical town of Pátzcuaro, Michoacán for my artist residency and so far it's been great. I've been humbled and inspired by great work done by great people. I'm currently working on a couple of projects, a group collaboration and a persona
HelloMelendez:
Happy to announce that I'll be doing an artist residency at the great @lamanopress in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, México in a few days. This is something I've never done but I'm definitely looking forward to it. Thanks to @artemiorod for the opportunity, he is
HelloMelendez:
Split fountain! Took the old squeegee for a ride and made some experiments.
HelloMelendez:
#tbt to this lil Sasquatch I did in 2009, one of my first posters using original illustration and type. Before I started illustrating, I used to do a lot of collage work, using a bunch of clip art from the Dover books. This is a diy screenprinting table
HelloMelendez:
Here's a shot of the sketch I did for the @hasheart.us project a few weeks ago and a sneak peek of the color exploration. Can't wait to show you more, some really cool stuff is in the works!
HelloMelendez:
Onward. Did this One last night.
HelloMelendez:
Thanks B. I'm so thankful that I had the chance to live while this awesome dude was the prez. I'm truly going to miss him and his family. Man, what a swell guy.
HelloMelendez:
Worked on this knife over the weekend. My first #scrimshaw project and hopefully the first of many!
HelloMelendez:
Giving this #scrimshaw thing a try.
HelloMelendez:
The #siren poster I did for the @starbucksroastery got turned into a puzzle! It's big and looks like it's going to be a pain to put together but I will give it my best!
HelloMelendez:
Wow, check it out! A partner got a tattoo of the #coffee plant poster I did for the @starbucksroastery, how cool is that?! Thanks @neltron_prime and @dylan_sandstrom for the awesome rendition of the artwork. . #Repost @dylan_sandstrom ・・・ Nick really lik
HelloMelendez:
It was a weird week, lots of sadness and disappointment at the beginning but even more hope at the end. Had a great time at Florida Southern College where I critiqued the senior student's projects, I gave a talk about design and illustration, taught a wo
HelloMelendez:
Drew this today in honor of the great orange one. Now go #vote.
HelloMelendez:
This is an old #type #illustration I did a while back and almost forgot about it. But I Last night I went to see @mangchihammer with my pal @robotsoda and it was killer. It reminded me of the good ol' days of #dvdasa and this famous quote by @quangou.
HelloMelendez:
So excited about my upcoming talk/workshop in Florida next week. They even made a poster! Thanks so much guys! . . . #Repost @samromero_ ・・・ Lakeland homies! It's going down next week! poster designed by Casey O'Brien @hellomelendez #illustration #
HelloMelendez:
My "Coffea Arabica" #poster is now for sale at the @starbucksroastery. Swing by and pick up a copy, it's screen-printed!
HelloMelendez:
Here's a partial shot of the #mural I did for @cascoantiguosea yesterday. Thanks for all the help @urbanartworks! Can't wait to do more, where your walls at?
HelloMelendez:
Here's a shot of me up in a ladder painting my mural last night. It's been a while since I've painted a wall but it's definitely one of my favorite things to do. . #Repost @urbanartworks ・・・ Last night with @hellomelendez at @cascoantiguosea \\ join us T
HelloMelendez:
Here's this #Seattle #commuter I did for the regrade project, commissioned by @urbanartworks. Can't wait to see these out in the real world!
HelloMelendez:
I'm about to start painting my #skull. If you want to follow along, I'm doing a livestream over at my Facebook page in a few minutes. Link on my bio.
HelloMelendez:
Detail of another #illustration I'm doing for the Regrade neighborhood in #Seattle.
HelloMelendez:
Here's my piece for the #DayoftheDead show. I never posted the final pic, so here it is. It's a small 6x6 in painting done with @krinknyc metallic #ink and #micron pens.
