Yin has reached its maximum

The dust has settled...

2011-10-02T21:12:00.000-07:00

As I promised here are the pictures of my latest creations. You can actually check them out at the amazing Mountain View Mausoleum on Saturday from 11am to 5pm and Sunday from 11am to 3pm through the entire month of October. Without further ado...

The dust is starting to clear...

2011-10-02T20:55:00.000-07:00

Shortly after receiving news of the " Its A Small World" show, a friend let me know that he had secured me a spot in another show called "October Shadows". I had actually been to a previous show and was excited to get the invite. This show was kind of a different turn for me considering I was just trying to capture cuteness in a can on my last two pieces. I had some trouble thinking in a Halloween state of mind and was slow to start but eventually I finished three amazing pieces for the show. I'll post those pictures next.

Dusting the old blog off...

2011-10-02T20:38:00.000-07:00

My to be continued life, continues with news of much success. A summation of my success needs not be hammered out, but while these said successes were not altogether financial, I feel the need to pay respect for the trying times of the past few weeks and to gives thanks to the great lessons of life that I have been fortunate enough to learn. While I do that, you guys can take a look at the pieces I made for the "Its a Small World" show. Hope you like them.

It's a Small World

2011-08-02T11:25:00.000-07:00

I still can't even believe this myself but I have been added to the roster of artists who will be creating pieces for the It's a Small World show being held at Nucleus gallery to celebrate the launch of Joey Chou's newest book for Disney press. The amazing Joey Chou has done it again!!! I can't wait to get started. Check out the links for more info.

It's a Small World

My Etsy Shop

2011-08-02T10:56:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone,

My Etsy shop is finally up! Its a humble little store, but humble beginnings are the hallmark of any great adventure. Thanks again for all the support. Happy Shopping.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Ericsantosdiaz

A girl and her gun

2011-07-29T17:03:00.000-07:00

A southern belle is no damsel in distress.

Birds in a box

2011-07-29T16:58:00.000-07:00

These are my mint sparrows. They are framed and in a plush box. Easy for kids to handle.

The Raven

2011-07-29T16:54:00.000-07:00

This is my two sided Poe Pillow. I love it so much.

Theyyyy' rrrreee hereeeeee!!!! and they look like us.

2011-07-29T16:47:00.000-07:00

Aliens invade dressed like us.

Don't Whip the Kitty

2011-07-29T16:45:00.000-07:00

The title of the piece pretty much says it all.

After The Con

2011-07-29T16:36:00.000-07:00

I survived my first Comic con!!! Thanks Joey Chou for a spot on your table and for giving me a chance. You are the greatest.

Comic Con

2011-07-20T23:36:00.000-07:00

These are my latest creations for comic con. Hope you like.

Cocoon Dresses

2011-03-21T20:01:00.000-07:00

I was very inspired by cocoons and the idea of a protective sheath. Curvature is expressed heavily in the detailing and in the silhouette of each look.

The Serpent Vs. The Raptor

2011-03-21T19:03:00.000-07:00

The Serpent and The Raptor

2011-03-21T18:57:00.000-07:00

Sissy is a brown dirt snake and Strix is a spotted owl.

Whale watching

2011-03-16T19:32:00.000-07:00

My first commissioned piece!! Thanks, Tanner and Nick.

A fairy called Ginger.

2011-03-15T01:48:00.000-07:00

Ginger was actually a happy accident. Her body was meant to be a smaller part of a larger piece that I will post soon. I started playing around and Ginger was born. Her wings as you can see are detachable. She is the first of many fairies, I intend to make.

Blue Bear

2011-03-15T01:39:00.000-07:00

Lucky Diaz and Alisha Gaddis of "Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band" asked me to make this piece to be featured in their music video for their single titled, "Blue Bear." Check their music out at http://www.luckydiazmusic.com and be sure to follow them on Facebook and Twitter so you can watch Blue Bear's screen debut.

Ink. The Striped Squid

2011-03-15T01:29:00.000-07:00

Ink is a favorite of mine. Probably because, I spent forever stuffing his fat head and all eight of his legs.

Joey

2011-03-15T01:22:00.000-07:00

 I made this piece for a very good friend of mine, Joey Chou. Check out his work at http://www.joeyart.com If you take a peek at his bio you might see my inspiration. 

http://www.joeyart.com/bio.html

Reaping What I Sew

2011-03-15T01:18:00.000-07:00

One of my all time favorite movies is "The Seventh Seal" by the brilliant Ingmar Bergman. The Grim Reaper brought to life by Bergman is a cinematic classic. In no way could I ever eclipse his imagery so I aimed for a not so classic take on the Grim Reaper.

Yang is Born

2011-03-15T01:09:00.000-07:00

Yang is yin's counterpart. The other side of the whole. Forces interconnected and dependent on the other to exist. There can never only be one. Without up there is no down, without sky there is no earth, without stillness there is no motion. Yin is the stillness and yang is the motion, yin is the internal force and yang the external. My internalized ideas can no longer be contained. They have reached their maximum. What follows is the external interpretation of my internal force. When yin has reached its maximum, yang is born.