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HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRINCE

In honor of Prince’s birthday, I decided to create a painting inspired by the Lovesexy time period. I drew inspiration from the Lovesexy album, music videos and live concerts along with Alphonse Mucha & Mondo Posters for the design of this tribute piece. I’ve been a fan since I discovered Prince’s music back in Junior… Read more »

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REMEMBERING MY LIFE HERO

Hard to believe it has been five years already. This June also marks five years since my dad passed on your birthday. Your music has been intertwined in every area of my life journey, it is therapeutic, thought provoking and most of all healing. Thanks, Prince, for your continued inspiration with my creative process daily…. Read more »

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2019 PRINCE 1999 TRIBUTE ART

With knocking out commissions, freelance projects and along with exhibiting at shows, I haven’t had a chance to share this with you yet. I was finally able to add background to this Prince 1999 inspired illustration.

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2019 PRINCE DAY TRIBUTE

In honor of Prince’s birthday, I decided to create a painting inspired by the 1999 time period. I listen to Prince while creating my personal artwork and his music helps to fuel my creativity.  Happy 61st Birthday Prince!

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2018 HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRINCE

Remembering my life hero today! Prince has had a profound impact on my life in so many ways. When creating my personal artwork or working on commissions, Prince is a huge part of my creative process. Listening to his music helps to fuel my creativity. I remember discovering his music during Junior High School. The… Read more »

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2018 THE UNIQUE REALM OF PEPE MELAN GALLERY EXHIBIT

Here is the finished Partyman 2.0 an exclusive art piece for my art gallery exhibit “The Unique Realm of Pepe Melan” which started yesterday with an opening reception at the Palmdale Playhouse. I throughly enjoyed talking about the process, technique and time it takes to create piece of my artwork. I am very honored, humbled and… Read more »

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2017 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO CHALLENGE

This year one of my friends nominated me for the Black and White Photo Challenge. The challenge rules were; Black and White pictures from your own life without people, pets, or explanation for 7 days. If was fun to be creative through photography. The 7th day, I had to add a little color since it… Read more »

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2017 PRINCE BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE ART

Here’s a new piece of tribute art created in honor of Prince’s Birthday. Rendered with Liquitex and Copics on toned paper.

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2017 PRINCE ARMY/PICTURING PRINCE COMPETITION WINNER

For the one year anniversary of the passing of Prince, The Prince Army teamed up with Steve Parke for a chance to win his the upcoming book Picturing Prince. A total of fifteen winners would be selected out of the entries. For a chance to win the book you had to create any type of… Read more »

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2017 THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF PRINCE’S PASSING

It’s amazing how fast time flies by. Today marks one year since the passing of my life hero Prince. I listen to his music while creating personal art or working on freelance projects. Prince will always be a strong influence in my creative process. I’ve always felt like I didn’t fit with society. Discovering Prince… Read more »