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Testing the waters

11/6/2016

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In an effort to approach art sales on a more 'serious' manner, I have ventured out to the streets in an attempt to scout the situation.
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People were cool on the scene, and there really seems to be a community of artists in the area. I got to meet some cool fellow artists who regularly sell at that location.
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"Life Values" Painting #1

9/11/2016

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Happy to share a new work in progress, #art #painting #inspiration #love #victorian #happytomato #buffguy #speedo #deerhorns #checkers #instagood #picoftheday #goodnight

A photo posted by Call Me Rozco□□ (@rozcotv) on Aug 26, 2016 at 10:25pm PDT

Working on a new series in which I explore and share what I believe to be important life values.
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Abstract Mini Series

9/6/2016

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Working on some #abstract vibes. I'm hoping to build a decent little collection of high energy #colorful works
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January 08th, 2016

1/11/2016

 
I see it everywhere, starting with myself.

We all ask for opportunities to do this or that and possibly get denied when in reality we are missing the point that we can create the exact same or possibly even better opportunities ourselves.

Take, for example, my artist self. Why search for an art gallery, collective, or group, for them to "give me the chance" and review my portfolio and after time, effort and emotional energy invested, have them deny my work, for just the possibility of them (maybe) accepting  my work for it to be seen, ....when I can simply show my work, whenever, out in the street.

I know the work is good and it will get attention. I know I might make a sale. Why wait. Why deny myself from the immediate opportunities that I CAN generate myself? If someone is looking for art, they will make their way to me and find it.

I'm not saying ditch all other possibilities, but so often i feel (me) and people I know, forget that we DO have the possibility to generate our own opportunities.

Many artists, entrepreneurs and people I know have dropped their dream because of some idiot (or idiotic organization) who chose not to give them a chance.

How about this: YOU give yourself a chance. Stop knocking on someone's door. When they see what you can do, they'll open up and invite you in ;)

Just do ya' thang □ #word #qotd #motivation #inspiration #foodforthought #philosopher #me #instagood #bosslife #entrepreneurship

A photo posted by Daevid Mendivil □□□□ (@daevidmendivil) on Jan 7, 2016 at 7:33am PST

Not Just a Landscape

11/13/2014

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On my recent visit to California,just last week, I got to hang out with my good friend and amazing artist Stephen Workman, and we went to a few galleries in town to see what the current San Francisco art scene is up to.

As we went about our business we walked past one of the schools of art, which was having an exhibition on landscape paintings from one of their program's faculty. The artist is a self-proclaimed landscape artist, so she basically ONLY paints landscapes.
Which brought us to talking about how we felt about landscape painting.

 In reality, I haven't really defined what I would like to paint. I simply like to paint according to what inspires me at the moment. Sometimes its nature, sometimes people, imaginary scenes, geometric shapes.... and at times, it has been landscapes and cityscapes.
The thing is, once i thought about it, I realized wasn't just painting a view or a building, when I paint a landscape, I'm painting a feeling, or the memories that are brought up by seeing the surroundings I was in at the time. It doesn't represent any sort of affiliation or support for something, just the general feel I get from being at some place, or having been there.


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The Salt Lake City Temple paintings I have do remind me of good times and great people from there. I had really great friends and despite it being a much slower pace than what I enjoy now, living in NYC, it was a great lifestyle for the time I was living. A lot of people ask me if I'm mormon because of having lived there and seeing that I have those paintings, and I'm not, but most my friends there were, and they are all great. The temple is beautiful and it does bring nice memories.

Same goes for the painting below. Miami is one of my favorite places to visit, I love the city, the weather, the vibe, but most of all, I mostly visit it with my family, so its a place full of memories with them. One thing i never considered when painting it though, was that I could do the same service for other people, such as the person who wound up buying this piece from me. I know he likes Miami a lot, and he visits quite often, and as he said (and i'm paraphrasing) "now I have the Miami views that I wanted". So to think that every time he sees the painting in his home, would make the connection for him with the place that he loves so much, gives me a great deal of satisfaction.
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So maybe there is more to painting landscapes, and we can all see them for more than what they seem to be ;)
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Disney Inspired Paintings - New York City Based Artist

9/3/2014

 
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One of the great joys of painting is having the ability to simply throw any idea straight on to the canvas regardless of how silly it might be.

For my Disney inspired pop art
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I decided to take characters we all feel comfortable with, and give them that cooler, sexier edge.

Who doesn't want to see Mickey Mouse as a cool, buff playboy? Or goofy as 'one of the guys'?

This mini series also made me realize that no matter what age, we all gravitate towards what we are told is supposed to be appealing.

When i took the paintings out for a stroll and sat out at the Highline in NYC,
i noticed all people alike, children and adults, males, gay or straight, seemed to believe Buff Mickey was the coolest guy in town. They all smiled an pointed and found a certain interest and comfort in seeing their 'long time friend' was after all, one of the cool guys.
I love that about art. Being able to see what i can learn about people through seeing their reactions to what I've created.


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Time-Lapse Painting #1

8/11/2014

 
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Just a quick view into my making of a painting for a local New York business.

The painting is to be a part of the design of a juice bar, which is why the theme is exactly that.

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