Rich Pellegrino Illustration

"The Dude"

2012-01-10T11:30:00.000-05:00

Something new. "The Dude" 5x7 Acrylic Gouache on panel

The Royal Tenenbaums Prints Sold Out But..

2011-12-15T23:47:00.000-05:00

The Royal Tenenbaums print edition is now sold out. Only a handful of 10 artist proofs are still available here

"Unrequited Echo"

2011-12-13T08:30:00.000-05:00

A new commission. "Unrequited Echo" 16x20 Acryla gouache on panel Prints available here

Ophelia's Mock Daisy Elixir

2011-12-01T12:48:00.001-05:00

Tomorrow night opens The Distillation Show by Phidias Gold. Thanks to Wesley Eggebrecht for asking me to be in this show. Take a look at the flyer to see how great this line-up is. "Ophelia's Mock Daisy" The Ouzel says "LURE them with your charm! Have a boost of INTELLIGENCE! YOU'LL SHAME again! EVERYTHING's FOR THE TAKING!" The Raven says "When poor judgement and

Originals added to the Store

2011-11-28T12:08:00.001-05:00

Added some originals to the store http://www.etsy.com/shop/richpellegrino

Please Post Bills Piece

2011-11-12T15:26:00.000-05:00

Here is my other piece for the upcoming "Please Post Bills" show at Gallery 1988. Show info: "Winger" 5x7 Acrylic on panel

I'm in Entertainment Weekly

2011-11-08T21:47:00.002-05:00

Check it out! Thanks to the amazing Jensen and Katie at Gallery 1988. You guys rock so hard.

Kamen Rider Vs. Super Sentai Art Exhibit in L.A. Little Tokyo

2011-11-02T14:18:00.000-04:00

It opens this weekend.

Goujyujin Super Sentai

2011-10-25T11:25:00.001-04:00

This is for the upcoming Kamden Rider vs Super Sentai show at Q POP later this month. KAMEN RIDER VS. SUPER SENTAI Q POP Shop 128 Astronaut E S Onizuka StLos Angeles, CA 90012 Exhibition Run : November 05 - November 13 Opening Reception: Saturday, November 05 from 7-11PM.Closing Party: November 12

New Work For SpokeArt's 2nd Bad Dads Group Show

2011-10-22T15:34:00.000-04:00

Looks like for me October is Bill Murray month. Below are pieces created for the 2nd Bad Dads show at SpokeArt Gallery in San Francisco. "Mr. Zissou" (inspired by The Life Aquatic) 8x10 Acrylic on panel "Mr. Blume" (inspired by Rushmore) 8x10 Acrylic on panel Show Flyer

National Figures Exhibition

2011-10-01T00:22:00.005-04:00

Her is the info for upcoming show next month.

Providence Paint Off Tomorrow Night

2011-09-26T17:48:00.001-04:00

Tomorrow night I'll be painting live with five other artists for the is the Providence Paint Off Charity event at the Providence Art Club. It's a kick off event for the Providence Rotary Street Painting Festival later next month. Click the names below to see the other artist's work: Harley Bartlett Wendyll Brown Rich Pellegrino Amy Ryan Dan Talbot Anthony Tomaselli Details: Artist

2011-09-26T13:58:00.003-04:00

Here is a little peak at a couple of new pieces for the upcoming "Bad Dads" exhibit at SpokeArt in San Fransico.

“Unending Eximplosion For Once It Was”

2011-09-20T16:54:00.000-04:00

Some exiting new stuff happening lately. I recently made this for the show with Timmy or the other one with Rick Berry and friends. Basically, I’m making a bunch of new ones and this is the latest. “Unending Eximplosion For Once It Was” Mixed media on linen 11×14

"Me, Jack Burton." Big Trouble in Little China Town

2011-09-15T00:33:00.001-04:00

I've teased this one for a while and here it finally is. It's currently on it's way to Australia. 11" x 17" prints are available at my etsy store for $45 each.

Available Work

2011-09-13T11:07:00.001-04:00

Zelda's Slumber Prints are now available at my etsy store. Prints are 12.5" x 15" on 13" x 19" cotton rag paper. Click here for prints A lot of original paintings are now at my etsy store.

"Friends of Rick Berry and Damon Lehrer" exhibition

2011-09-07T15:01:00.001-04:00

Here are some new things I've been working on for the upcoming "National Figure" exhibition in Boston in October. Ridiculously exciting stuff for me. Including Rick and Damon just take a look at the line up: Phil Hale, Scott Bakal, George Pratt, Anne Harris, Ken Beck, Ed Stitt, and Paul Goodnight. Some pretty big heavy weights in there! Their two man show“It Figures” opens this weekend at the

Sign up for the E-Newsletter and Soon to be Guest blogging at Lost at E Minor

2011-08-26T17:20:00.005-04:00

Contact me here to get random e-newsletters on new print releases, gallery shows, and basic art updates in general. rich@richpellegrino.com Also, some exciting news. I'm going to be a guest blogger for Lost at E Minor pretty soon. Cool stuff indeed!

Royal Tenenbaums Print Release

2011-08-25T23:56:00.007-04:00

It's been a long time coming but it's finally here. The original may be long gone (and it's in a great home with some fine people) but a print run is here. Tomorrow my Brady style portrait inspired by the Royal Tenenbaums will release at 2 p.m. PST through SpokeArt Gallery. I have to say that I was highly impressed by the quality of the prints when the great folks at SpokeArt sent me over

Zelda Prints Available Now

2011-08-23T14:39:00.004-04:00

Get them here!

Figure Painting

2011-08-19T18:33:00.006-04:00

This started out as another glazing experiment but ended up turning into a fully fleshed out painting. It was based on one of the drawings posted here.

Medusa Interior Illustration Work

2011-08-15T09:36:00.000-04:00

Here is a small batch from the recently released "Medusa's Stony Stare" children's book, published by Picture Window Books.

New Store

2011-08-09T14:51:00.005-04:00

It's a work in progress at the moment. I'll be adding paypal buttons soon but for now if you see something just send an email. Check out the new store: richpellegrinoart.blogspot.com

Fun with Glazing

2011-08-03T15:50:00.003-04:00

Here are two more in a recent series of small portraits (posted here) focusing on experimenting with new painting applications."Embraced Jettison"6x6Acrylic on panelAvailable hereThis was about an hour in with much of the focus on laying in flat color and bold shapes.The third in the series"Rainy Day Dreaming"6x6Acrylic on panelAvailable here

Medusa Cover

2011-08-01T11:26:00.002-04:00

This is the cover to the second book I illustrated for Picture Window BooksOriginal painting:With publisher's requested revisionsFinal cover

"Bingey Bettey"

2011-07-29T10:57:00.016-04:00

This is part of a new series of small paintings made for experimenting."Bingey Bettey"6x6Acrylic on panelAvailable for purchase here

Zeus Story Book Part II

2011-07-25T17:30:00.002-04:00

{Updated my etsy store}Here is a second batch from the Zeus story book published by Picture Window Books.Book in final format.

Iam8-bit "Legend of Zelda" Inspired Piece with Step by Step

2011-07-22T09:28:00.006-04:00

Here is my contribution to the Iam8-bit show opening August 11th in LA. I've always loved my old NES games and in particular "Legend of Zelda" Naturally, I was psyched to make a piece homage that. I went through the whole lot of ideas and settled in on Princess Zelda's slumber. I was inspired by Klimt's work with sleeping figures. I wanted to pay respect to him while putting my own spin on

The Battle of the Olympians and the Titans: Kids Book Illustration

2011-07-19T09:06:00.002-04:00

This project was completed early this year and I produced forty illustrations in just over two months. This was previewed on Google Books recently and I can now show a portion of the work finished on this project.I really like how the look in the final book layout. If you notice there are a few subtle adjustments made here and there in the final design phase.

Charcoal Demo

2011-07-15T13:32:00.006-04:00

This was made for a current student as a charcoal demonstration.Click for hi-res.***I added photos of the new print releases of "Gimme Your Best Shot, Pal" and "Here Comes The Kiddo" in the previous post.***

Jack Burton Limited Edition Print‏

2011-07-13T11:30:00.001-04:00

Hi everyone My Crazy4Cult tribute to Jack Burton from "Big Trouble in Little China Town", "Gimme Your Best Shot, Pal" is now available as a signed and limited edition print of 35 for $35. These prints are reproduced actual size from the original painting at 11x14. Click here to Purchase.

Gallery 1988's Crazy4Cult 5. Meet Jack Burton.

2011-07-01T11:05:00.009-04:00

"Have ya paid your dues, Jack?" "Yessir, the check is in the mail." Ol' Jack is by far one of the coolest characters to ever grace a movie screen. He's the perfect over-confident clumsy bad ass of a hero or sidekick (whatever you prefer). Besides' it's all in the reflexes.This is my piece for the new Crazy4Cult group show at Gallery 1988 Melrose. It is a study for a larger work currently

Birth of the Blues; Crossroads Revisited

2011-06-15T10:53:00.001-04:00

Here is a reworked version of the Crossroads illustration. Created for Tom Zotos' Birth of the Blues exhibition.

Wet Hot Counselors Prints

2011-06-09T20:44:00.005-04:00

A small print run of 25 depicting "Coop", "Neil", "Victor", and everyone's favorite "Gene" will be available tomorrow night at the opening for $15.00 each. Prints thereafter will be available through G1988's website.{Prints available here}The show opens from 7-10 so get there early as these shows tend to get big lines to get in.Show info:Gallery 1988: Venice214 Pier Avenue Santa

Wet Hot American Summer Final Painting

2011-05-25T14:55:00.004-04:00

What can you say about this movie? Outrageous? Check. Hilarious? Check. A blast from the 80's? Check! I thinks it's a fantastic weird and dark comedy and Paul Rudd is just too funny in it. Here's my piece for the upcoming group show at Gallery 1988. (Original available here} "Wet Hot Counselors" 18x24 Acrylic Gouache on HardboardDetails Some frame shots. Got to love

Live painting Demo This Weekend

2011-05-19T17:41:00.010-04:00

Going to be painting live at Jerry's Artarama Providence Saturday, May 21st at 1pm. Hope to see you there!Here is a sneak peak at a new piece. More at twitter.

Live Painting Demo Today at Jerry's Artarama

2011-05-14T10:31:00.002-04:00

I'll be doing a demonstration with Acryla Gouache paint today at 12pm. Drop by to say hi and to grab some free samples.Jerry's Artarama14 Imperial Pl # 102Providence, RI 02903

Updated Etsy Store

2011-04-22T00:24:00.004-04:00

I added a handful of originals and prints to my Etsy store.here is a 20% off coupon just for stopping by here!type in: 20PERCENTOFF

Figure Work

2011-04-14T09:53:00.003-04:00

Here are some recent figure drawings made at the BFAC sessions.20 minutes, 12x165 minutes, 9x125 minutes, 9x1230 minutes, 12x16This is what happens when you get bored of drawing figures.

To Tweet or not to Tweet?

2011-04-12T12:42:00.000-04:00

I joined in on the craze. More or less to post quick updates of new work on the fly. Follow me here!

Inspired by Kill Bill Vol. 1

2011-04-04T12:32:00.017-04:00

This is my piece for SpokeArt's new gallery exhibition opening this month in New York at Bold Hype Gallery. Contact gallery for purchase here."Here Comes The Kiddo”8x10Gouache and Acrylic on Hardboard"Quentin vs. Coen"Opening April 7Bold Hype Gallery, NYC"Here Comes The Kiddo" is available as an open edition print for only $40.00 each. Printed image size is 10.5x13.25.

Small Shot

2011-03-29T18:59:00.000-04:00

A preview of a new piece coming soon.

Boston Figurative Art Center

2011-03-23T12:19:00.007-04:00

These drawings are from the Boston Figurative Art Center figure drawing session this past Monday night at Rick Berry's studio. Mixed media on paper12x16BFAC Student Figurative ExhibitionCurrent students in New England art schools and other college art programs are invited to submit up to three figure paintings, drawings or prints for inclusion in the first Boston Figurative Art Center

THE EXQUISITE CORPSE

2011-03-18T17:34:00.012-04:00

This piece is for the upcoming "The Exquisite Corpse" show at Anderson Creative Gallery in Cleveland, Ohio opening April 1-30. This portrait will be attached to a torso and legs created by two other artists creating a Frankenstein of sorts."Mad Dogg" 19x25 Gouache and Acrylic on PaperThe Exquisite Corpse - one of the earliest games invented by the Surrealists - was a kind of collective collage

A Royal Peak

2011-03-18T00:13:00.004-04:00

A peak at a new painting.

Larry Roibal's Three year Daily Drawing Anniversary

2011-03-09T15:50:00.002-05:00

I've been following Larry Roibal's blog for quite a while now and have thoroughly enjoyed his daily drawings. He just posted a short video capturing each drawing he made from the last year. Be sure to check it out and stop by his blog to see more.Anniversary

"The Letter Collector"

2011-03-04T17:51:00.006-05:00

These are for "The Letter Collector" ow at opening this weekend at Gallery Hijinks in San Francisco. The Letter Collector March 5th- March 27th, 2011 Opening Reception: March 5, 2011 from 6-10pm With over 50 artists from across North America, Gallery Hijinks is proud to present The Letter Collector. This exhibition aims to simulate the distinctive styles, shapes, and mediums of an

Interview and a Promise

2011-02-13T19:16:00.005-05:00

Thanks to Steve over at Teatopia for reaching out to me and asking me to be on his site. Check them out!!Click here!PS. I promise to have some new work to show soon. Most of it is tied up being NDA. I'm sitting on something like 40 new illustrations that I want to show but am legally bound not to. Soon though...

"Andie" and "Duckie" for Upcoming "John Hughes Tribute Show"

2011-02-07T14:29:00.005-05:00

Originals from the recent Gallery 1988 show available below! Andie Duckie These are for the upcoming "John Hughes Tribute Show" at Gallery1988 opening February 11th. "Duckie" "Andie" Ready to get packed and shipped.

Pictures from the "Is This Thing On" Opening and Some Cool Love From Tumblr

2011-01-17T12:39:00.012-05:00

Thanks to Eddy over at Viva La art for taking these pictures at the Gallery 1988 opening. Can't say enough good things about him. Thanks again my friend!Get the Steven Wright here and Ricky Gervais here.Serious thanks for the love on Tumblr.Something crazy like 20,000 likes for the Marty print.Click here!Prints for sale here. International shipping available.

Originals For Sale

2011-01-07T18:32:00.004-05:00

Here are my two pieces for the show. I've been really loving what Gallery 1988 has been doing with their themed group shows. Katie and Jensen sure know how to rock it over there.For this show I got real caught up in researching Wright's and Gervais' stand up routines on youtube. I am conviced that Wright is a genius. I mean how do you end up living on a one way dead end street in the first

Show Opening This Friday

2011-01-05T09:18:00.002-05:00

I have two new pieces showing this Friday at Gallery 1988's Stand-Up Comedian show "Is This Thing On?" Check out the artist line up in the e-vite. This one is going to be epic!!Gallery 19887020 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90038

Interview at Illustration Pages

2010-12-20T12:48:00.000-05:00

Click here!

Back to the Future Gallery1988 Release

2010-12-17T10:12:00.007-05:00

Katie and Jensen over at Gallery 1988 asked me to create a series of paintings for a special holiday release (Thanks guys!!). We all loved Back to the Future so here we are! If you're in the LA area stop in and check out they're upcoming Stan-Up Comedy themed show opening next month. I saw the artist line-up and it is killer. Click here to these paintings on Gallery 1988's site. "Marty

Scion x-CHANGE Photos and Video

2010-11-17T09:19:00.000-05:00

Here is a video shot for the Scion x-CHANGE Fall Kickoff. There's a short bit of me talking and some painting in here.Some shots from the first day painting.My friends Justin and his wife Stephanie with Pete Townhshend.After a couple hours of work.Final painting here.Thanks to Darrell for the nice write up of my work.link

Viva La Art Silent Auction Charity

2010-11-05T12:01:00.003-04:00

Viva La Art is an LA based non-profit that throws art shows/events for a good cause. They are partnering with several well-known galleries (LeBasse Projects, Thinkspace, LAXART, to name a few) in hosting a charitable silent art auction, which will feature art done by artists familiar to the LA art scene. They raised over $13,000 at their last event to benefit Homeboy Industries and had 25+

"Maria; Fashionista Revisited"

2010-11-03T17:21:00.002-04:00

Well I said I would be back with some art. Here is a recent private commission."Maria; Fashionista Revisited"5x7Gouache on HardboardFramed and ready for shipment.

Gallery Hijinks Writeup

2010-11-02T23:53:00.003-04:00

Thanks to Jillian over at Gallery Hijinks for such a kind writeup of my work. Check out the article here.If you're on Facebook (everyone is) don't forget to add SpokeArt to your fan page. They opened up they're online print store today and ended up getting so much traffic the servers crashed! I have a feeling most of it will be gone sooner than later. SpokeArt's StoreI promise to have art

Feature at Drawn blog

2010-11-01T11:03:00.002-04:00

Thanks to Drawn for featuring my work today. Thanks John!Check out the article.

Bad Dads Show Feature on Juxtapoz

2010-10-28T10:33:00.002-04:00

Thanks to Katie over at Juxtapoz for featuring the "Bad Dads" show.Check out the article here.

Crossroads Revisited and Remixed

2010-10-27T15:46:00.006-04:00

This is a detail sneak peak at a revisited and remixed version of my Crossroads piece. I can't wait to show this one. It's an epic one for sure.Here is a link to a process post on creating the original painting. LinkAlmost out of the Crazy4Cult Wonka prints too. Get them before they are all gone. Link

Alexa; Green with Purple Hearts

2010-10-25T21:35:00.004-04:00

Thanks for looking!Alexa; Green with Purple Hearts5x7Gouache on HardboardLimited edition prints hereHere are they are in their frames.

"Bad Dads" Group Show

2010-10-15T14:55:00.054-04:00

These are for a Wes Anderson film tribute show opening October 30th in San Francisco at LoPo Gallery."Peter"Gouache on hardboard5x7Prints Available."Francis"Gouache on hardboard5x7Prints available."Jack"Gouache on hardboard5x7Prints Available.Lot's of great artists in this one!Preliminary drawings available.Art ships flat. Email for details."Francis Whitman"Graphite on paper9x12"Peter

Lid Babe Recline

2010-10-14T17:11:00.000-04:00

Another piece for the Peace Love show.Lid Babe Recline11x14Gouache, Watercolor, Acrylic and Ink on paper.

Laurents and Delectation

2010-10-14T12:40:00.001-04:00