Montreal Comic Con

It's official! I will be attending this year's Montreal Comic Con in September! More details to follow in the coming months.
www.montrealcomiccon.com

NEW stuff for sale!

Just added some new items to my online store today - and they could be all yours! The original drawing from the Neil Hamburger 'The Coast' cover from July 14 - July 20 (top). Also, a page of drawings in preparation for the 'Lady Smurfette' painting I did last year. Lots of other cool stuff too including signed prints and original paintings. Check it out here: http://jonodoironstudio.storenvy.com/
As always, enter the word puns at the checkout to save yourself 10% off your order.

The Coast

It's been awhile since I've updated the 'ol blog here - forgive me! Or don't - see if I care! (Alright, I care. Pweeze forgib me...? I'll do better, I promise!) Above is my cover for the Halifax weekly paper, The Coast. On the cover is comedian Neil Hamburger. If you're not local, but would like to read the article (or the rest of the paper) you can do so here: http://www.thecoast.ca/general/flash/19_07_digitaledition/flipedition.html

Also, I'd like to point out a new link on the side -> I've started up my own online store. I'm selling prints and some original sculptures and drawings. Until the end of the month, use the word 'puns' to save 10% off your order.

This Painting needs a name...

My largest painting to date at 36”x24” (or 2’x3’). I am giving away a FREE signed poster sized print (18"x24" - shipping included) of this image. Visit and 'like' my facebook page to enter: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jono-Doiron-Studio/148128345248656 acrylic, aerosol and paint marker on wood panel.

LOBSTAR

Hey Folks, I've submitted another design to Threadless for a possible tee. BUT - I'll need your help to make it happen! Please visit Threadless and vote for the design. If it wins, I'll have some free shirts to give away. Here is the link:

The 40oz Show

Here is the poster of my next upcoming group show, called 'The 40oz Show'. It will be held at MF Gallery in Brooklyn, New York. I will be unable to attend the opening in person, however I recommend you check it out if you are in NY at the time!

Threadless

I have submitted a design to Threadless today. If it wins, I will recieve a cash prize for the purchase of the design and it will be available to buy on a t-shirt! Yay!

But I need your votes! Please go to Threadless and vote for the design. You will need to be a member, but signing up is free. Here is the link:

The last day of Argyle Fine Art's 'Pre-Shrunk' show is this Saturday. All the works can be viewed online here: www.argylefa.com
Check the gallery for available works.

Happy New Year! Stuff from Christmas

Happy New Year, everybody! Above is the info for my first artshow of the year. It is a group show called 'Pre-Shrunk' held at Argyle Fine Art in their new location. Over 50 artists are involved this year and I have 4 new pieces in the show (which I will post after the opening).

Below are some small paintings I did as Christmas gifts. Enjoy.

'Mega Man'

an old SNES game called 'Uniracers'

sort of a Smurfette/She-ra combination... 'Smurf-Ra'!

To everyone who missed the 'SPECTRUM' artshow Tuesday night: Jake and Anthony from thesponge.ca posted a review online as well as a compilation of the 15 works. Thanks, guys. Here is the link: www.thesponge.ca

BIG FUN HOLIDAY ARTY PARTY TONIGHT AT ARGYLE FINE ART! I will have new/recent work on display for sale among other artists. Book signing by Steven Rhude as well as live music and deals on selected works of art. Party runs from 7-9 - be there! www.argylefa.tk

SPECTRUM - this Tuesday!

This Tuesday night at the Seahorse. Hope to see you there!

New T-Shirt!

Whoa - long time, no post! Busy is good though. The painting below is now avaliable on a T-shirt. It can be purchased locally (if you live in Halifax) or online through the Fresh Prints website: http://www.freshprintshalifax.com/

I was in Montreal for 9 days late October for my first solo show there 'Obsolete Idols' which went well. (Will post some photos of the opening at a later date). After that was 'Hal-Con' - Halifax's first Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Comic Convention. I had a vendor table and sold prints and original drawings. Thank you for everyone that attended and bought work.

Upcoming: Tuesday December 7th at the Seahorse in Halifax: 'SPECTRUM', group show featuring the work of myself along with Nick Brunt, James Farrell, Justin Lee and Mark MacAulay.

The Muppet Art Show!

The Muppet Art Show! This is a group show comprising of myself and 9 other artists at the Economy Shoe Shop. Opening reception is Tuesday August 3rd. See you there!

Poster by Nick Brunt

www.nbrunt.com

New website!

My new website is finally up! www.jonodoiron.com - check it out! I will still be updating this blog from time to time, but on a less frequent basis then in the past. (Also, I'm much busier these days it seems.) Below is the poster for my next solo show. It will be held in Montreal. Hope some of you are able to make it!

No, I'm not dead!

'The Cat Shat on the Mat', acrylic and ink on wood panel, 11" x 14"

(Wow! It's been a month since my last post...) Next Saturday, June 26th, I'll be painting live at the Paragon Theatre as part of the East Coast Lips 10th anneversary celebration! All (19+) are welcome! http://www.eastcoastlips.com/home.php for more info.

people sketches

Here are some sketches of people I drew. True story. Working on some other stuff I can't disclose right now. Stay tuned...
My work has been featured on the website The Sponge. The Sponge is an online portfolio that promotes visual designers in Atlantic Canada and helps employers in the industry discover that talent. www.thesponge.ca

revised

This is a revised painting I did back in December for the 'Select Start' videogame art show. I wanted to push the colors and values as it felt unfinished to me for awhile. Compare it to the one I did and posted 5 months ago - you'll see.
BIG ART SHOW in the works for the month of August. Stay tuned for more details.

Free Comic Book Day Tomorrow!

3 hour still life study. Acrylic on canvas paper.

Tomorrow is 'Free Comic Book Day'! I will be drawing for kids from 12:00 noon-4:00pm along with a panel of comic book artists and talented local artists. It will be held at Saint David’s Hall, just around the corner from 'Strange Adventures' comic book store. (www.strangeadventures.com) It's going to be a fun day!

Champions of Breakfast

Here's the painting I did for the 'Champions of Breakfast' show at the Paragon this past Tuesday. I wanted it to look like a mock up UFC poster. I like the cheesey wresling names I gave them.
'Ultimate Breakfast Championship', 20" x 24", acrylic on wood panel

Music Totem

'Music Totem'

acrylic on wood panel

8" x 24"

This is a new age totem pole design I did with a music theme, based on traditional native imagery. If you venture to the Paragon Theatre you will see this same design painted on a table (above). If you still haven't made it to the Paragon Theatre, the perfect time to go is this TUESDAY NIGHT APRIL 20th: for the 'Champions of Breakfast' (cereal mascot) Art show! Show starts off at 9:00pm - you don't even need to be an early riser! Eat your sugar filled artificially flavored cereal of choice and see you there!

'A part of our heritage'

This was the last painting I did for my show at the Paragon Theatre last month all dealing with an enviromental theme. The idea for it was actually floating around in my head for about six years before I finally sat down and painted it. 'Now, the people will know we were here.' , acrylic on wood panel, 12" x 24"

Join me the evening of Tuesday April 20th at the Paragon Theatre for 'Champions of Breakfast' (the cereal mascot art show)! Another fun filled sugar frosted group show you won't want to miss! See you there!

80's Cartoon Art Show!

My contribution to the '80's Cartoon Art Show' that happend at the Paragon Theatre this past Tuesday night. If you missed the show - good news: it has been extended and will be up unil the 19th of April! There are still many works availible (including the one above) so take a look.
My friend and photographer, David J. Crew captured the excitement of the opening and posted the photos he took online. You can see them here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/djcrewe1/sets/72157623738423748/

'Smurf Days'

acrylic on wood panel

10" x 10"