Dan May Custom Mellow

I was at the post office yesterday to pick up a highly anticipated package from the States. The commission has been going on for a while and it is worth all the wait. An awesome journey if I may add to that.

So here it is, the package (some yet to be photographed):

Dan May went as far as to made a once-off print of my favourite painting of his, which unfortunately the current owner has no plan of letting go.

Dan May has an upcoming solo show entitled "Slow Collision" at Copro Nason, opening 7th February 2009. Check out his flickr page for more.

Kickstart to the new year: Kelly Vivanco Custom Mellow

I did not realize I have been away from blogging for about two months. Just hard to keep up when you get further away from where all the arts and sources are. Since returning home to this part of the world, I have been pre-occupied with, say, more important matters.

Another big year for me this year, I can already smell the things coming at me. Expect lots of changes, good changes I hope.

As for customs, I am waiting on the completion of two remaining Mellows by artists yet to be revealed. For now, allow me to humbly show you my latest piece by the great Kelly Vivanco.

I got a big surprise for my last commission, that'll come in due time. Also planned a photography session for these customs, got some people I met through my old mates that are interested in taking these art pieces.

Happy New Year people.

almost there - another custom Mellow

Here's a teaser of what's forth-coming in my line of custom Mellows. This is from the fantastic works of Kelly Vivanco. Brilliant! Progress shots can be seen via. Kelly's flickr.

Dan May Custom Mellow 'Celestial Marmalade"

I have been patiently waiting for these shots of my newest commissioned custom Mellow from Dan May and I can now finally post them up to share.

Thanks Dan. It is an amazing piece. I shall write a little more the next time to accompany my amateur shots of it.

On my way to Hong Kong for a brief stop, can't seem to find time to blog. White geisha's with me.

"Celestial Marmalade"

some other Mellow customs

I recently spoke to DX_Psycho from the Kidrobot forum about some custom Mellows he previously commissioned. It was splendid to exchange images of each other's custom commission pieces and views. Here are some of his lovely acquisitions :

by Angry Woebots, Markie Darkie & Squidboy

Angry Woebots Custom Mellow

Here is the fourth addition to my custom Mellows collection. An Angry Woebots angry panda to go with the rest. The gold brushes and black splatters make a good addition to the usual style. It's an ever evolving prominent style of his. I am glad to have a piece for this batch's style. If my imagination goes wild, I'd say the black & white makes it resembles a penguin for a moment.

I shall take a couple more shots and add them to this post later.

Here's Romulo

I'm going mental over its colours. It's so beautiful that the colours dissolves everything else around it. Times like this I feel proud being able to pick fantastic artists for commissions.


Another addition, couple more to go and it will be time for a group shot.
Custom piece previously mentioned here.

Alberto Cerriteño Custom Mellow

Received a lovely surprise email over the weekend about my next completed Custom Mellow by the talented Alberto Cerriteño. It has been quite a long wait, I am glad it turns out fantastic! I can't wait to add this to my existing custom pieces. It will be awe-inspiring to see this piece in person.

Linked: Alberto Cerriteño Blog: Custom Mellow

follow up: Julie West Custom Mellow

The custom Mellow surprisingly appeared at my doorstep early today. Big cheers to Julie for the quick delivery. It was a pleasant start to the day.

It's beautifully done. The paintjob is stunningly simple and clean yet the idea behind the design is intricately hidden. When I first saw images attached to the email Julie sent, I thought there were merely graphics on the body.

Things that I did not notice, slowly revealed themselves. The jello at the center is probably where the stomach is, sadly eaten. The two elements on the right and left, would you believe that I did not notice that they were, in fact the arms and hands with a wooden spoon and fork in each.

The jello is a bonus. Love the overall colours used. Notice the fine lines and dots, cute freckles and the eyes were amazingly done. It is a finished piece worthy of unlimited praises.

Julie West Custom Mellow

Oh yes, just received a sweet email from the lovely Julie West that my commissioned Mellow is done.

I personally requested the green and I particularly love the contrasts between the colours that Julie applied. Very rich 'chocolatey' colours, I must say.

During our meetup at the 'Shelf Life' show at Bodhi Gallery, London back in November, she insisted to have a go at the jello that comes with the Mellow (it rhymes). Though she must have had a tough time getting paints to stick to its surface.

I left the design all up to Julie. Sometimes, you just gotta place all your trust in the artist. ;) She's a wonderful artist to work with.

Top quality work, Julie!

Gotta get this piece a name or theme still.

follow up: J. K. Custom Mellow

It thrills to hold and see the actual piece. The details are brilliant!
Amateur shots:

How peaceful his expression is-

Accompanying gifts-

sketch & freebies

One fine project. Written beneath it:-

"The Flowers Built a Garden As You Were Sleeping..."

Jeremiah Ketner

More shots previously blogged here.

Jeremiah Ketner Custom Mellow

The previous customs were all purchased from their first owner. I am currently eagerly awaiting for the arrival of my first personally commissioned custom.

Custom Mellow by Jeremiah Ketner

I started out looking at the artist's works, letting him know which painting I desire and moved on from there. The Mellow turns out to be an excellent piece to work on, with its large surface area, it gives freedom to the artist to work on. It took a while, but the end product does make it well-worth the wait. I suppose with that kind of a job-well-done, one would think the wait is what makes it even the more satisfying, somewhat.

Jeremiah also is a fantastic person to work with. Innitially, thought I would like an original painting to go with the custom, but with the great work on the back of the Mellow, I probably can live without one... just yet.