May 28, 2010

May 27, 2010

Artwork: Disappearing Waters

Disappearing Waters

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Disappearing Waters is a mixed media piece (pencil and digital) inspired by two documentary films on the deterioration of the Amazonian environment and its denizens due to global enterprise: "Return to the Amazon" and "Crude".

Jean-Michel Cousteau's "Return to the Amazon" exhibits how "human enterprise and expansion not only compromise the health and ecology of the river and rainforest basin but also inflict consequences on a global scale" (Source: PBS Site).

Crude is a dramatic documentary of how oil has contaminated the land, water, and ultimately the communities in the jungles of Ecuador. Many have suffered from cancer, death of loved ones, and skin ailments, driving them to sue the oil companies in a long drawn-out battle.

Photo: Cactus Flower Petal

Cactus Flower Petal

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Photo: Urban Street Arrow

Urban Street Arrow

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

5th Annual MVROP Multimedia Fest

Multimedia Fest Banner

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Elba Rios invited me to be one of several judges for the 5th Annual MVROP Multimedia Fest. It's inspiring to see the next generation of artists and photographers developing their craft. The work is from junior high and high school students from the Union City, Hayward, and Fremont area. Check out the entries and finalists here.

Music: Nina Simone, Sinnerman



Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

One of my favorite songs. . .

May 18, 2010

Photo: Handmade Steampunk Pistol

Handmade Steampunk Pistol

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Photo: Hana Mask Mural

Hana Mask Street Mural

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Free Photo Download: Colorful Textile

Colorful Textile Design

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Here is a photo of a colorful textile design that could be used as a background for both commercial and non-commercial/personal work. Simply click on the image above and go to "All Sizes" to download various sizes. This is part of my Creative Commons library of free backgrounds. Enjoy!

May 14, 2010

Artwork: Pride & Propaganda

Pride & Propaganda

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Pride & Propaganda is inspired by the Gothic art of the 1400s and the counterculture rumblings of modern street art. Weapons (guns, bullets, and grenade) become design elements, framing the skeletal figure and visually unifying the piece. The point of this artwork is not to offend religious persons, but rather, an artistic expression--to show that propaganda is a form of advertising, and the largest vehicles are war and religion.

Photos: Bollywood Style

Bollywood Women

Bollywood Girl

Bollywood Girl 2

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Photos: Macro Garden

Old Pink Flower Petal

Beetle on a Dying Rose

Green Leaves

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

May 13, 2010

Free Photo Download: Chinese Calligraphy Pattern

Chinese Calligraphy Pattern

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Here is a simple photo of Chinese calligraphy that could be used as a background for both commercial and non-commercial/personal work. Simply click on the image above and go to "All Sizes" to download various sizes. This is part of my Creative Commons library of free backgrounds. Enjoy!

Artwork: Tribal Portrait of a Woman

Tribal Portrait

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

May 11, 2010

My Phoenix Shirt is Now Available!

Sherrie Thai Phoenix Shirt

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

After several months, my Phoenix Shirt is now available on Shirt Scuffle! Available in both men and women's sizes. I'm gonna order mine today. :)

RIP Frank Frazetta: Revolutionary Fantasy Artist

Frank Frazetta: Death Dealer

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

In the world of fantasy art, Frank Frazetta is the godfather. He created magical worlds of warriors and sensual women. He stretched the imagination and defined modern fantasy art, while influencing popular culture along the way (from books to film). "Conan the Barbarian" was one of his best known works. Technically and artistically, his work was flawless. You could find out more through the 2003 documentary "Frank Frazetta: Painting With Fire". After suffering from a series of strokes, he began painting with his non-dominant left hand--I find this so inspirational--persevering through adversity while following his life's passion. Frank Frazetta was a contemporary master artist.

Art Collab: Stick on Haring!

Shaireproductions Stick On Haring

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Art is a mirror of culture--past, present, and future. Stelleconfuse organized a wonderful art project called Stick on Haring. It's a collaborative art project with global street and sticker artists paying homage to whirlwind artist Keith Haring, 20 years after his death. The project involves covering reproductions of Harings' models with stickers, fusing new street art with the old. The show will take place in Italy and beyond. Here are my art stickers that were submitted.

Escape into Life: Sketches and Doodles Showcase

Sherrie Thai Sketchbook

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

One of my sketches was included on Escape Into Life's blog post on various artists' sketchbooks (which I recently discovered). It's an interesting and inspiring look into different artistic minds and styles.

May 9, 2010

Artwork: Panda Love

Panda X

Panda X Shirt

Panda Mother and Child

Panda Mother and Child

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Panda X and Panda Mother are a couple of cartoon illustrations inspired by the wonderful black-and-white creatures. They're also available as shirts on Zazzle.

May 7, 2010

Artwork: Tribal Zebras

Tribal Zebras

Tribal Zebras Shirt

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Tribal Zebras is a simple drawing for my Zazzle tee-shirt line.

Photoshoot: Amy Chow, Cute and Flirty

Amy Photo 01

Amy Photo 02

Amy Photo 03

Amy Photo 04

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Here are some images from a photoshoot with Amy Chow, a fun model who loves pink and Hello Kitty products. Check out the full photo album.

Artwork: Fashionably Sweet

Fashionably Sweet

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Free Photo Downloads: Building Patterns

Tile Roof Patterns

Swirl Patterns

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Here are a couple of abstract pattern photos that could be used as backgrounds for both commercial and non-commercial/personal work. Simply click on the image above and go to "All Sizes" to download various sizes. They are part of my Creative Commons library of free backgrounds. Enjoy!

May 5, 2010

Photos: Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

Aztec Woman

Lowrider Impala

Mexican Cowboy

Folkloria

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Here are some shots from the Cinco de Mayo parade and festivities on May 2 in San Jose, California. Have a great Cinco de Mayo!

May 4, 2010

Video: "Girl Power", Documentary on Female Graffiti Artists

Girl Power Title



Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

Take a sneak peak at the upcoming documentary on female street artists from around the world or view photos of their work on the Czech site.

May 2, 2010

Inspiration: Sita Sings the Blues

Sita Megaphone

Posted by Sherrie Thai of Shaire Productions.

"Sita Sings the Blues" by Nina Paley is an online and theatrical film about her marriage breakup paralleled with that of Sita and Rama from the ancient Hindu tale "Ramayana". The film content is deemed controversial as it remakes the cultural tale in a light-hearted cartoon style, sparking some critics to label the piece as irreverent and offensive. The animation is accompanied by the wonderful jazz recordings of Annette Hanshaw. You could watch a brief clip by clicking on the image below (YouTube).

Sita Video Clip

What I find most interesting is that the entire film has been distributed freely under the Creative Commons license. Nina is a self-taught animator and produced most of the pieces in Flash. If you're interested, sit back and check out the film (1 hour, 21 min) here.