An Awkward Charm : An Art Blog by John Cebollero

New Stuff........

2012-02-08T20:54:00.000-08:00

2011-12-16T06:18:00.001-08:00

Queen Crab

2011-12-16T06:15:00.001-08:00

My latest sculpture entitled "Thursday"

2011-08-18T09:09:00.001-07:00

Hope to have it molded and casted soon.

Sister Sue - The Apostle Edition

2011-06-20T10:03:00.001-07:00

2011-06-14T10:32:00.001-07:00

Cthulhu - God Of Cosmic Horror

2011-05-29T12:01:00.000-07:00

New stuff.....

2011-05-13T16:23:00.000-07:00

TT-Underground Gallery Japan Benefit Art Auction Preview

2011-04-03T14:05:00.001-07:00

What a grand turn out at yesterday's TT-Underground Gallery Japan Benefit Art Auction Preview!

Special Project Code Name : "WTF?"

2011-03-06T09:32:00.000-08:00

Years ago my friend Frank turned me on to an expression that I thing is kind of a good life motto. The phrase being...

"IF YOU'RE GONNA BE A BEAR,...BE A GRIZZLY!"

A.K.A - If you're gonna do something, do it full tilt. Ramming speed.

Art is one of those few things in life where it's all your call. Right or wrong. Embraced or rejected.

I wanted to create something out there and indifferent to the common flow.

Super Sculpey

Arm broke off because it has no wire armature. I know, dumb.

I'm still in the experimental phase with my sculpting.

*No offence to all the "Beulahs" out there but this is what comes to mind when I hear that name.

Some Old Art...

2011-02-11T20:52:00.000-08:00

Kayabuki restaurant in Utsunomiya

2011-02-08T09:25:00.000-08:00

Save our Libraries: Alan Moore

2011-02-08T04:55:00.000-08:00

AMAZING! The Skin Gun

2011-02-03T18:04:00.000-08:00

Original Art For Sale On Ebay...!

2011-02-01T20:10:00.000-08:00

Just for kicks.....

2011-02-01T19:13:00.001-08:00

FACEBOOK free February.....

2011-02-01T15:07:00.000-08:00

I decided to see if I could stay off FACEBOOK for the month of February. It would be interesting to see how my day pans out without the constant checking in to see "what's up."

Do I have what it takes to walk away...?

Jobriath I'maman

2011-01-31T16:56:00.000-08:00

My Latest Sculpture....

2011-01-19T09:21:00.000-08:00

More To come....

‎"In his house at R'lyeh dead Cthulhu waits dreaming."

2010-11-28T05:19:00.000-08:00

Just drew this Cthulhu for the hell of it.

"Shannon"

2010-11-18T11:36:00.001-08:00

New Sketch.....

2010-11-18T10:52:00.000-08:00

Something odd.....

Another Drawing.....

2010-11-03T11:29:00.000-07:00

Come to the show!

2010-10-28T08:48:00.001-07:00

"Long Shadow"

2010-10-26T10:33:00.000-07:00

This is my painting that will appear at the upcoming 13TH HOUR group show being held at the LAST RITES gallery in NYC this Friday, October 29th.

Older pieces....

2010-10-23T19:50:00.001-07:00

The Cloud Herder...

Doughnut Girl...

Another new one......

2010-10-08T18:32:00.001-07:00

Meep....!

2010-10-07T20:26:00.001-07:00

Somethin' new....

My Old Sketchbook Is Available Again!

2010-09-09T07:27:00.000-07:00

Because of new interest I've decided to make my 2008 JIVE ABOUT Sketchbook available again.

A couple of older pieces....

2010-09-03T21:01:00.000-07:00

More Sketches....

2010-08-28T17:39:00.001-07:00

A couple of new sketches from my pad....

POWERGIRL circa 2005

2010-08-17T16:05:00.001-07:00

Apparently back in 2005 I was producing art to sell on Ebay and I was hitting all the comic book favorites in terms of female characters. I frequently drew the likes of CATWOMAN, WONDER WOMAN, BATGIRL, VAMPIRELLA, and POWERGIRL. I always liked the way this one came out.

...Enjoy!

When will the fever break....?

2010-08-17T11:25:00.000-07:00

From the archives of the racing mind....

The Mood Continues.....

2010-08-16T10:20:00.001-07:00

WTF....?

2010-08-16T08:38:00.001-07:00

Lol...There's no accounting for an artist's mood. Listen there are very few actual freedoms left in the world like the arts . If you don't do exactly what you'd like to do, what's the point?

Nudity.....

2010-08-13T12:05:00.000-07:00

I decided to post some of these pencil drawing on this blog, though I originally considered posting them on FACEBOOK. In the end it was the threat of grief factor from FACEBOOK that convinced me to post them here. I alway find it odd as to how guidelines for "nudity" fall. Though 2 different images might show the same degree of components, usually one is considered more acceptable than the other. Aside from extreme example, such distinctions are purely personal in assessment. In the end it's a matter of personal taste, ideals, and comfort factors. Since these perceptions are so varied from individual to individual, I not in the mood to put my art in the FACEBOOK "public dunk-tank" of "possible" acceptance. I know there are other artist who post nude art on FACEBOOK with no problem, but it isn't important enough for me to be engaged in constant aesthetic litigation.

All you need is ONE rule to be enforce to clear things up. Either FACEBOOK allow nudity or it doesn't. There should be no "distinctions" between different images with equal components. It's either yes or no. Anything else is a personal or cultural "belief" that varies from person to person around the world.

Such aesthetics are put in place so that people like the "right" things.

(It funny how you see things differently after you scan them. Maybe I'm crazy but I found something oddly "Dr.Seuss-ish" about the above figure.)

LAST RITES - New Breed 2 Opening Reception - 2010

2010-08-13T07:50:00.000-07:00

Exhibition at LAST RITES Gallery on August 7th

2010-07-17T16:27:00.000-07:00

Hey Folks!

I'm going to be part of a group show on August 7th at the the LAST RITES Gallery in NYC!

I'll be premiering 3 new paintings at the show, so come on down!

The gallery specializes in "dark art" and has hosted such great artists as H.R. Giger!

Such a forum has challenged me to dredge up a gloomier and a more disquieting view of the world through my art.

Not unlike Thanksgiving with the family.

LAST RITES GALLERY

I'z got an art exhibit in my hood!

2010-05-21T17:27:00.000-07:00

I'd always thought it would be kinda cool to have my art exhibited in my neighborhood. So here you go....

Something New!

2010-04-30T20:00:00.000-07:00

I know it's been pretty quiet here, so figure I'd post something new.

The DARK Pop 2.0 show!

2010-01-13T19:13:00.000-08:00

My newest painting - BITE OF THE APPLE

2009-12-09T14:13:00.001-08:00

I know this is a crappy shot but here it goes. It's the biggest painting I've done in years. Not big by any real artistic standard, just personal.

12X24 inches. Acrylic.

Funny part is that I can't imagine painting any thing smaller than this after this experience.

I'll upload a better pic when I get it shot professionally.

Philip Castle's CLOCKWORK ORANGE art.....

2009-11-25T21:03:00.000-08:00

Here are some images I found from an old gallery exhibit featuring artist Philip Castle'sCLOCKWORK ORANGE illustrations, as well as some conceptual sketches and reference photos.

Enjoy!

My Trading cards are available off my site...!

2009-11-23T21:05:00.000-08:00

Vaughn Bode speaks!

2009-10-27T07:02:00.000-07:00

Good ol' Vaughn Bode talking about his work. Three part piece. A great "Trippy" guy!

I'll be a guest artist at the BIG APPLE COMIC CON!

2009-10-16T18:56:00.000-07:00

I know it's short notice, but tomorrow (Oct.17th) I'll be a guest artist at the BIG APPLE COMIC CON! You can find me in "Artist Alley." Towards the back, by the right hand wall. Located at Pier 94 - 55th Street At 12th Avenue I'll have issues of JUXTAPOZ magazine as well as some of my trading cards!

Hope to see you there!

My Trading Cards Are HERE!!

2009-10-12T09:08:00.000-07:00

Yes, It's true! Behold!

I just listed these 3 cards on Ebay. So check them out 'cause they came out great!

EBAY LINK

My Trading Cards Are Being Printed! CHUH-CHUNGA!

2009-10-07T14:44:00.000-07:00

Yes, it's true! I finally submitted the image files for my "JOHN CEBOLLERO'S LIMITED EDITION TRADING CARDS!" They are being printed as we speak....or, uh... as I speak. I'm only starting with 3 designs to see how it all pans out first. A run of 100 per image. They should arrive by next week. Keep you posted!

One of the cards! I DIG IT!

Robert Crumb coming to New York City!

2009-10-04T12:54:00.000-07:00

R. Crumb in Conversation with Francoise Mouly

Author Discussion
The famed illustrator discusses his work with the art editor of The New Yorker, including his new book, an illustration of the Book of Genesis, from the Creation to the death of Joseph.

Friday October 23, 2009 7:00 PM

Union Square
33 East 17th Street, New York, NY 10003, 212-253-0810

Special Instructions
A limited number of pre-signed copies of The Book of Genesis Illustrated by R. Crumb will be available for purchase at this event. Strict limits will be enforced.

Peace train soundin' louder : 11 folks who slammed my art!

2009-10-03T20:58:00.000-07:00

I don't know if anyone has ever posted a list of GREAT ART SLAMS!
These are 11 comments from folks who weren't too crazy about some of the art in my Deviant Art gallery. For those who aren't familiar with it, Deviant Art is a large art community website that's open to anyone who wishes to display their art, photograph, what have you. Most of these comments are directed at my "Daily Deviation" painting entitled SWEET ROSIE BLOOM. A Daily Deviation is when a particular piece of art is highlighted for a day out of all the images posted and featured as being note worthy.

Let me preface by saying they are all entitled to their opinions and I
respect their honesty.

But, boy, are they funny and do they sting!

..And a way we go.......

1) I am sorry to say but I don't really like this deviant. Not that it
should matter to you. I think it would have looked a whole lot better
without her breasts hanging out, not to mention the size of them. The
detail is excellent but in my opinion the nudity really takes away from
the rest of the art.

2) boobs boobs boobs. they make me puke.
but i love how you gave a red-haired girl a realistic complexion. she
looks like she spent too long at the beach, heh. the flowers are...
strange... i can't stop looking at them.... what i love most about this is
the colors, though. i'm really just trying to see past/give in to/ignore
the fascination with tits in the features lately.

3) I find this repulsive!

4) Well, unconstructive art asks for unconstructive comments.

5) This reminds me of those little sad eyed kids pictures from the 70s....or all the wrong reasons probably. Sorry, can't say I like this one. I'mno prude, and maybe if I were a guy I'd be all slavering... But I think her breasts look like some kind of mutant cow-udder, and her face looks lushed and feverish (not in a good way - more like scarlet fever rash). Iassume her arms are under her breasts to hold them up, otherwise the sheerweight of them might rip them right off of her body. Your gallery shows a lot of talent in your illustration.
Accentuation is fine, as is charicature... I just don't like this one. Sorry.

On a positive note, I guess.. um... I do really like the colours in the
background and the stylized illustration of the hair. And she's gotta be
safe from vampires. Yeah.

Obviously there's talent here. So sad to see it wasted on such an ugly, malformed image. Sadder still to see it focused on as something beautiful. Wonder how the men turned on by this pic would react to see pics of men with elephantiasis of the penis.

6) LOL! I couldn't agree more. But what can you say, men are strange
sometimes.

7) damn, those are too big to the point of being disgusting. pretty colors
though

8) o_o ...What...an ODD picture to say the least. No offense on ANY levels at all, mind you. It's just very different. The breasts are just... ugh.. they rather disgust me because they're just... they're just out there and disturbingly oversized to the point you almost feel sorry for her.
I am... rather confused with her expression. I know people say it's a pout and perhaps to some degree, yes. @@; Uhm.. but when I look at it, she looks like she's been to Dionysus' first huge party and had way too much of that incredibly strong wine used on that Cyclopse from the story The Odyssey. o_o;

9)This picture would undoubtedly be soo much more gorgeous if those large breasts weren't hanging out like that, and I am so sorry. x.x; I don't wanna make ya feel bad on any account!! It's very well done, the flowers are beautiful and her hair is simply gorgeous, but I think those breasts just ruin the whole thing! Such potential and then seemingly (of course, I must be in the minority. x.x; ) ruined by an eerily large bust.

10) you see seb, when you take sure a beautiful picture and the artistic
skill that you have... you waste a painting and your time by making
something so obscure such as oversized breasts to the point of disbelief.
it's really unfortunate that you chose that path - this really could have
been a very, very beautiful painting.

11)YOU are surreal and dream-like so i guess its all fitting. I have
pleasured my eyes with your art for a long time. Finally now others can
bask in the glory of your overly detailed, and most shinny folds, be they
skin. leather, or other.

lol.....yowzah!