Playkill

Samwhy

2012-03-07T23:24:00.002-08:00

It's late (for me) and I'm tired. All I gotta say is Sam. Why?

Martin Klimas Photography

2012-03-06T09:35:00.003-08:00

Such a simple concept from Martin Klimas that proves Shattering Objects IS Art! Hell yeah!

SKULLTASTIC

2012-03-05T17:54:00.001-08:00

I like skull!

Late Night Sketchin'

2012-03-04T03:09:00.001-08:00

Firme

2012-02-29T02:29:00.002-08:00

When all sleep fails.....create.

Photoshop on digital canvas.

Progress

2012-02-21T14:17:00.000-08:00

A bit of progress on some paintings I've been working on. I sense a recurring theme....what could it be....?

MISHIMOTO vs. HYDRO74

2012-02-15T11:44:00.000-08:00

This is bullshit. I hate when big companies (or anyone company) short change designers like this.

From Hydro74's Blog.

This past SEMA I had, which at the time seemed like a amazing opportunity to work for Mishimoto to do a full drawing on two sides of a car as well as a hood in a 4 day span. I was extremely excited for the opportunity to see how I could accomplish this as well as this was something different than my usual fair of digital mouse clicking. SEMA is a famed trade show in the automotive industry with different companies pushing new ideas to those that are true automotive enthusiasts.

Month before the event and working with a marketing company everything was in order to be at one of the biggest booths with plenty of space as well as plenty of support to take on this endeavor that needed to be done within 4 days. Obviously this was no small task and any and all support would of been needed as well as being involved with one of the largest vendors at SEMA with amazing foot traffic.

A week before the event in a frenzy, everything that was planned was destroyed by the owner of Mishimoto since at the last moment they decided to get a booth dedicated to their brand, and the drawing, meaning it would just be me and my team working along with Mishimoto branding. Totally understandable, but since this changed the dynamic and trust, Mishimoto would now have to fund my efforts directly and everything just seemed sketchy days before the event. They could not afford my core price of $5000 and with only week before the actual event they offered $1000 + expenses (taxis, food costs, etc) which we agreed upon since I was looking forward more to the opportunity to work on this project more so than actual costs. In the end, I just wanted my basics covered and to have funds to pay Zombie Yeti for his time to assist me on this endeavor.

Sadly, the 4 days working with Mishimoto was hell.
From the first moment we started to the last moment when we finished up we had no respect given and any verbal agreement to assist in our efforts were ignored. Even the simple fact of asking for a small chair to sit and work on lower details was ignored. When both Zombie Yeti & I approached this, we set day specific goals on what we wanted to accomplish which on each day we met those goals and called it day. During our drawing, we would have Mishimoto employees open doors on us while we drawing it on, shake the car pretty hard to take off the hood so some SEMA celeb could sign it. Everything became awkward quite fast and our frustrations working with them grew and grew as time progressed. Simple things of being bossed around or being told ‘how’ to do things made it mind numbing to say the least. However Zombie Yeti and I held our heads up high and did our best with what we were working with.

With 2 days left, the right side of the car needed to be done, but there was no space. I asked the owner of Mishimoto if they were planning on flipping the car as discussed when we first stenciled it prior the opening of SEMA. Our only other option was to spend the next two days fine tuning the left side and hood and do a vinyl wrap in the end, or flipping the car so we can work and wouldn’t be hidden between booths. Really the core reason why we were there was to let passer goers of SEMA see us draw thus getting them to talk with Mishimoto and about their products. The car was not flipped and they still expected us to finish that side. Both Zombie Yeti & I decided that we wanted to finish the car proper and started. Imagine trying to draw in 3foot of space for two days. Quite the task, but we couldn’t stand back and proof our work. After the event, I Invoiced Mishimoto and shortly got a message back that he was instructed by the owner to not to pay me. The first reasons were rhetoric and subjective immaturity thus promoting the annoyance that is Mishimoto:

• “1-2 hours late every day”
• “you didn’t even have the common courtesy to say goodbye ”
• “I had to pay another artist to finish the design and then erase all of original marks left from your carbon stencil”

This was absurd reasons. 1. The ‘late’ aspect was because Zombie Yeti & I would have a meeting at the hotel about how to figure out solutions and set the daily goals. 2. Saying goodbye? Really? 3. Paying another artist? Why? We (Zombie yeti & I) agreed that the carbon details (pencil lines) defined the piece and added authenticity as well as if we tried to erase them cleanly, the Krink markers would smear. That was our decision as artist and the given timeframe was the best choice.

So in the end. This is my story of the events. Mishimoto already threaten to sue me if I release my accounts of SEMA, but I say FUCK EM. When you refuse to pay me for my time and try to hush me be threatening me that you’ll sue, I say bring it. I am tired of companies taking advantage of designers and illustrators because they have money to sue you, but don’t have the money to pay you as the owner of Mishimoto stated in our emails: “’skimpy expenses’ you feel you are owed” At the end, it’s just $1250. That is it. Quite sad isn’t it.

Happy VD!!!

2012-02-14T14:39:00.001-08:00

Mr. Huggles

2012-02-10T15:01:00.000-08:00

My super talented goddaughter was doodling awhile back and I had to capture it! Needless to say I felt compelled to try a version of my own. Say hello...to Mr. Huggles.

Tentacle Robot WIP

2012-02-07T18:07:00.000-08:00

Starting to get into the groove....

Acrylic on Wood Panel

Feather Skull

2012-02-06T22:25:00.000-08:00

Feather Skull design I did for Latin Lingo Clothing a few years ago. Maybe I'll revisit it so I can add some depth.

Scanned drawing, Photoshop

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle

2012-02-06T16:14:00.000-08:00

I have to admit this is one of the best renditions of (one of) the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles I have seen. Dave Rapoza is pretty bad ass.

Midnight Sketch

2012-02-04T01:11:00.001-08:00

Nothin like a good sketch before bed.

Pencil and paper. Ah, the good ole days.

Playkill Print

2012-02-01T13:54:00.000-08:00

Playkill print! Trying out a print on watercolor paper. Durabrite inks print pretty close to screen. With some tweaks of course.

Lively Night

2012-01-25T01:39:00.000-08:00

I love to be inspired....just not 5 hours before work. Oh well!

Walleria the Weird Walrus

2012-01-23T17:57:00.000-08:00

Scanned Sketch and Photoshopped

Toothy the Bunny

2012-01-21T12:10:00.000-08:00

Toothy the Bunny

Photoshop

Pumpkin Boy Work Flow

2012-01-18T22:58:00.000-08:00

One of my first videos screen capturing work. Funny thing about recording, I feel like someone is watching behind my back. I got nervous so my workflow was different this time around.

Music by Dug Jackson

3D Painting

2012-01-12T10:30:00.000-08:00

WOW. I am now a Riusuke Fukahori fan.

Fat Bunny

2012-01-11T22:30:00.001-08:00

Fat bunnies are fun to draw.

Playkill Painting

2012-01-10T22:10:00.000-08:00

Nothin' like painting on a lazy Sunday. Now all I have to do is finish it!

Music: "Pluto's Old Piano Instrumental" by Pluto the 9th

Doodlin'

2012-01-10T01:48:00.000-08:00

Eye See You (WIP)

2012-01-10T01:43:00.000-08:00

Unnamed project for client.

Headright the Necromancer

2011-10-31T18:06:00.000-07:00

Check out this mix from Headright's Halloween mix tape! Art by Playkill of course!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Bunny Dream

2011-10-13T23:45:00.000-07:00

Do you know what bunnies dream about? I do.

ATTN: Unnamed Project

2011-10-12T00:02:00.000-07:00

Working on an unnamed project for ATTN: Clothing.

Pocket Brush

2011-10-01T17:17:00.000-07:00

Love the Pentel pocket brush! I love the freedom of drawing with a brush and this just makes it extremely convenient. Oh pocket brush, I like you.

Fly Bunny pt 2

2011-09-28T00:32:00.000-07:00

FLY BUNNY! REVISE!

Pluto the 9th

2011-09-20T21:15:00.001-07:00

Conceptual art I conceptualized for the awesome band Pluto the 9th. If you dig the sketch, you'll dig their music. If you don't dig the sketch, you'll definitely dig their music. Check em out! Pluto the 9th

Flower Power

2011-09-14T23:32:00.000-07:00

I guess I was thinking of Super Mario Bros.....kind of.

Scanned Ink Drawing/Digital Color

Fly Bunny

2011-09-13T21:56:00.000-07:00

He is one fly bunny.

Spidey

2011-09-12T22:24:00.000-07:00

I just couldn't think of anything witty for Spidey to say. FAIL

We will never forget....

2011-09-11T11:44:00.000-07:00

Octo Attack

2011-09-09T02:21:00.000-07:00

Drawing. The best solution to waking up in the middle of the night.

Color Pencils on paper

Ninja Bear

2011-09-06T23:41:00.000-07:00

Ninja Bear. Attack!

Block Head

2009-09-01T03:07:00.001-07:00

Digital enlightenment as a result of some inspiring words. In any case, I had fun creating this. Yay.

Block Angel

2009-08-28T15:12:00.000-07:00

Behold. Block Angel. Yay.

I got antsy and had to paint. It's been months since I touched an actual paint brush

Happy New Year!

2008-12-31T09:22:00.000-08:00

2009 is upon us! Happy New Year to you and your family! And make this year a playful one!

Created by Playkill (E. Pineda)
http://www.playkill.com

Mini Greeting

2008-12-24T20:14:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas! Hope everyone has a jolly and safe holiday!

Created by Playkill (E. Pineda)
http://www.playkill.com
Music by Poto (J. Wandag)
http://www.myspace.com/poto

Animated Playkill Rose

2008-11-05T19:57:00.000-08:00

Ok so I've disappeared off the face of the earth. Again. But I've been messing around with After Effects and dammit, that is a fun program! Anyway, here is the result.

Created by Playkill (E. Pineda)
http://www.playkill.com
Music by Poto (J. Wandag)
http://www.myspace.com/poto

Lagoon Skull

2008-08-02T23:06:00.000-07:00

So this is what the Lagoon Head sticker was based on. Been awhile since I had a chance for some digital painting.

Skulls are wonderful, aren't they?

Lagoon Head Sticker

2008-07-28T22:03:00.001-07:00

Yeah...it was time for another sticker. So I've been wanting to do a skull drawing, and I figured why not a monster skull? I got this done at Jakprints. Not a bad deal either.

Playkill Rose

2008-07-23T21:45:00.000-07:00

So I wanted to create something for Playkill.com. The site isn't up yet but I figured I should change the image to express a new direction. Here goes!

World End

2008-07-14T21:40:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wondered.....

Created by Playkill (E. Pineda)
Music by Poto (J. Wandag)

Aylis

2008-07-09T18:39:00.000-07:00

Aylis. What a quirky rabbit. Quiet and content with an unusual habit.

Created by Playkill (E. Pineda)
Music by Poto (J. Wandag)

Tentacle Surprise

2008-06-15T11:53:00.000-07:00

Digital painting created with Photoshop.

Digital painting created with Photoshop.

Lagoon Creature

2008-06-15T02:15:00.001-07:00

I recently revisited a previous piece. I revised it so I could send it in as a submission. Let's see how it goes....

Cruisin'

2008-06-08T22:15:00.001-07:00

Man its been awhile haha! I've been so busy with work and haven't had a chance to work on my own stuff. So I do it little by little. This piece took a crazy long time, but I'm very happy with how it came out.

Boxing Life

2008-04-21T23:17:00.000-07:00

My life drawing is way overdue. I haven't had time to go to any workshops recently. So until then, I'm studying photographs. In this case, boxing.

Eating Rabbits W.I.P.

2008-04-11T07:58:00.001-07:00

Trying another attempt at some digital painting. Took an older drawing and tried revamping it.

Fat Angel

2008-03-30T20:40:00.000-07:00

I'm not very patient when it comes to digital art. But the more I force myself to not rush things, the more I'm happy with the final. Just like the Tentacle Woman, I was pretty happy with my inital attempt at this Fat Angel. But when I was finally done, I was a bit surprised when I looked back. Either way, you make me smile Fat Angel!

Tentacle Woman

2008-03-23T22:19:00.000-07:00

Hmm...I'm happy with what I've learned doing this piece. Actually I learned a lot. I guess I'm just tired right now. Hope you like it!

Tentacle Woman W.I.P.

2008-03-20T23:33:00.000-07:00

Yes....I've been crazy busy...and exhausted haha. Finally got some time to work on some personal stuff. So here's a W.I.P. I was checking out Lesean Thomas and that guy is effin nuts! Anyway, I hope I can finish this one sooner then later.

Have a safe and fun Happy New Year!

2007-12-30T17:59:00.000-08:00

Out with the old, in with the new! Have a safe one! Happy New Years!

Happy Holidays!

2007-12-24T10:09:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas! Happy holidays to you and your family!

Stick it

2007-12-20T22:06:00.001-08:00

So I got these stickers made. Yay!

Skull Tentacles

2007-12-09T21:45:00.000-08:00

Been awhile since I could just sit down and do some art. This is more of a photoshop exercise though. I took a recent drawing and scanned it in. I still had fun.

Playkill.com

2007-12-03T21:37:00.000-08:00

Finally got Playkill.com! Until it is actually up, I needed to put something up on the page. So I created this. If you go to the page, you'll see the image animated. Well...sort of. Ok not really, just 4 frames haha.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2007-11-22T00:23:00.000-08:00

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving everyone! Eat all the turkey, ham, or Costco chicken you can eat! Be thankful, then stuff your face!

"Sibling Artistry" closing reception pics

2007-11-19T19:53:00.000-08:00

The closing reception for "Sibling Artistry" was a lot of fun! And...a long time ago. Well heres your chance to relive the experience! Here are pics from the November 2nd closing reception. Enjoy....

The ARTFORM Studio

"Kristin"

Playkill chillin' with Sal and Mark from the rock band INVID.

"Garrett's Failure"
sold-

"It Sad"
-sold-

S.pin bags for your viewing pleasure.

Jamie takes a break from photography to pose with Playkill....

....and Jonathan from INVID.

"Stand Up For Yourself"
-sold-

"Zombie Smile"
-sold-

The winner of the raffle, Anne, posing with Stephanie (S.PIN)

.....and then by herself.

Another satisfied customer holding "Jiordan"....and yes its sold. =)

Until next time!

"World End"

2007-11-18T22:30:00.001-08:00

I've been meaning to finalize this piece for awhile now. It was a small doodle and I never got around to creating it. Maybe later I'll actually paint it. By later, I mean not any time soon. haha

"Sibling Artistry" Opening Reception pics

2007-11-06T19:17:00.000-08:00

LOOK! Pictures from the opening reception on Oct 6th! It was a great turn out at The Art Form Studio. Tons of fun! Thanks for the photos Jamie!

Playkill and S.PIN strike a pose.

These girls are in total awe. Its written all over their faces.

A S.PIN bag....

...with a S.PIN tag.

Good times.

"Vincent"

-sold-

"Key"

-sold-

And more good times had by all!

Stay tuned for pics from the "Sibling Artistry" closing reception! Thanks to everyone who dropped by and said "hi"!

Sibling Artistry Thanks!

2007-11-04T13:57:00.001-08:00

Thank you everyone for making the "Sibling Artistry" a success! The closing reception on Nov 2nd was fun and I hope everyone enjoyed themselves!

Nov 2nd Sibling Artistry Show

2007-11-01T07:36:00.001-07:00

Friday Nov 2nd is the closing reception for "Sibling Artistry". There will be a few new pieces for those who came at the opening reception. And for those who missed the last reception, here's your chance to come and say Hi! S.PIN will be raffling one of her bags as well! See y'all there!

Happy Halloween!

2007-10-30T23:12:00.000-07:00

Playkill Mailing List

2007-10-24T21:20:00.000-07:00

You can NOW sign up for the Playkill mailing list! Yes you! Just fill in your name and email in the box on the right! You will be a cool person! You can get up to date news about up to date news.........and news! Do it! NOW!

Ambitious Garrett

2007-10-14T18:46:00.000-07:00

This is an old painting that I didnt get to put up at the opening for Sibling Artistry. I brought too many paintings and this one got the boot. So here is "Ambitious Garrett".

Thanks for the support!

2007-10-09T21:53:00.000-07:00

Thank you everyone for supporting me on Saturday! The show was a success and there was a lot of fun to be had! Thanks to Sherry and The Art Form Studio for the awesome spot and Jamie Santos for the sweet photography! Playkill and S.pin will be having a closing night. More details to come...

"Hey C'mere"

2007-09-30T21:23:00.000-07:00

Just finished a painting for the Oct 6th art show. I wasn't sure if I should put the verbiage "Hey C'mere" in the actual painting or not. I opted to just have it as the title.

Grim Garrett

2007-09-28T23:02:00.001-07:00

Needed to do some painting before bed.

Vulture Man

2007-09-27T23:41:00.000-07:00

So I was inspired by "animal" artist David Colman. Ok he doesnt do only animals, but damn, is he good at it. Anyway, I was inspired by a vulture illustration he did and this is what came about.

Monster On Bridge

2007-09-24T23:04:00.000-07:00

Looking at old paintings and found this. A personal favorite. Watercolor and pen and ink.

Mom

2007-09-20T23:52:00.000-07:00

Another old sketch with new digital paint.

Surprise

2007-09-19T23:00:00.001-07:00

So I needed to loosen up a bit. Got an old sketch and did some quick digital painting.

Art Show!

2007-09-11T21:08:00.000-07:00

What up beautiful people! I have an artshow on October 6th! My sister and I will be displaying works of visualness.

Floating Pig

2007-08-30T08:40:00.001-07:00

Needed a change of pace. So I decided to do a quick watercolor sketch. I didnt really think much when I did this and it came out pretty cool. Floating pigs man.....

Playkill Designs

2007-08-12T21:42:00.000-07:00

So I've been playing more with "design". Didn't get any chance to do illustrations but hey, its still art right?

A Playkill Logo

2007-07-28T00:29:00.000-07:00

A Playkill logo........

Bunny Feast

2007-07-26T22:01:00.000-07:00

What are they eating? Who knows.....

Oh Child!!!

2007-07-03T20:12:00.001-07:00

All done. Now, off on vacation! See you later!

Oh Child..

2007-07-02T22:43:00.000-07:00

Starting another family friendly Playkill image. I'm sure it'll come out lovely when its done.

Oh Baby

2007-07-02T21:04:00.000-07:00

Babies eat anything....

Playkill Logo

2007-06-30T10:03:00.000-07:00

Had some time to do a little design. Werd.

Final flyer

2007-06-16T12:14:00.000-07:00

Stage 3Finally done!

Flyer update

2007-06-14T22:21:00.000-07:00

Stage 2 Ok time to sleep.

Moaning in June

2007-06-12T21:32:00.000-07:00

Layout for a "Moaning at Midnight" show on June 27th.

Hopefully I get it done on time.....which is this weekend. =)