Archive for January, 2013

Life Decisions

After careful consideration, I finally figured out what I want to do with my life.

for serious

I am not closed minded to spread Nutella on other food stuffs besides graham crackers. I’ll happily spread it on toasted sourdough (or any bread for that matter), dip strawberries in it, or stick my finger in it. Seriously, I don’t care…if it’s got Nutella on it, I EAT IT. Nuff said.

Sunset In SLO

I don’t normally hang out at SLO High…
Dropping James off at wrestling tonight there was this.

SLO Sunset

Taken on iPhone with Photosynth. Slight editing with Snapseed. Both apps are free.

The Dayler Story, Upcoming Makeover And A Sale To Boot

Years ago I created a line of wallets called DAYLER.

Dayler Banner

It started as a side project to do something creative other than painting. In fact, it was also intended to be an escape from my artwork. The original designs were all photos I had taken and manipulated in photoshop or were graphic designs I came up with using images I found.

Dayler Wallet - Fire Hydrant

Dayler Wallet - A Plethora Of Liberty Statues

I purposely left my “art” out of it. I sold them online and in my retail shop. It didn’t take too long before I started getting some wholesale accounts, which was very exciting for me. I’ve sent my wallets to Seattle, Chicago, San Francisco, Florida, Ogden and Moab Utah, Amesbury Massachusetts, Australia and quite proudly the Honolulu Museum Of Art. One of the buyers from one of these shops that picked up my wallets was also a fan of my art and requested some wallets with my artwork. I guess it was inevitable that my art would end up being used on the wallets so I just rolled with it. I added card cases to the line for awhile, but eventually stopped because they wreaked havoc on the paper cutter I used to trim the edges of the cases. The vinyl was pretty thick on those things.

Dayler Card Case

Dayler Card Case

Dayler Card Case

I also made a few checkbook covers, but never really focused on them too much and mostly made them by request.

Dayler Checkbook Cover

Dayler Checkbook Cover

I’ve always thought the wallets could grow into something bigger, but I’ve never fully dedicated myself to them because it’s hard to juggle while being a full time painter. About a week ago Coral and I were talking about my inability to focus on one thing. Am I painter, a wallet creater or a candlestick maker? Then she started throwing design ideas at me and insisted I make a women’s wallet, which is something I’ve never made. She’s mentioned it before and I always resisted because girls have purchased my wallets. It’s just that Coral isn’t the type to carry a little square wallet. Let’s face it, she’s got a lot of shit to carry in her wallet and the ones I make simply don’t cut it. Something about what she was saying finally inspired me to try it out. I’ll have to admit, she has some super fantastic ideas. Also, she was very excited about contributing design ideas and giving my wallet line a complete overhaul. I pulled out a roll of vinyl, started cutting and sewing. I made about six different versions, making adjustments and adding improvements with each one. We finally arrived at a version that we’re both happy with. Now we’re working on some graphics and will do an official launch once we get a dozen or so designs under our belt.

That brings us to the topic of what to do with our remaining inventory.
The answer: SALE!

Yes, all Dayler products are on sale for the remainder of January. Don’t forget to enter the sale code during the checkout process. The code is DAYLER30 and orders can by placed in my etsy shop

As for the makeover, we are very excited to show it to all of you. Please be on the lookout. There are a couple of teaser pics on our new Instagram account. If you have yet to get addicted to Instagram like we have then check out our Tumblr, which is basically a feed of what we post on Instagram.

Yeah, there’s a Facebook Page too. You might even be the first to like it!

Thanks for reading!
– Jeff

A Brief Interlude Is Now Available In Digi Format Thanks To Issuu

Check it out! I have recently become obsessed with Issuu and uploaded my book from 2010. It’s fun to have a digital version out there.

If you’d like the signed and numbered print version of this book I still have a couple of copies available in my etsy shop.

Thanks for looking!
Enjoy!

– Jeff

People Are Assholes

people are assholes

I love going to the bookstore. It’s especially nice when I am lucky enough to find an empty seat. What’s not nice is these assholes that leave stacks of magazines and books on the floor. Seriously? Is it really that difficult to put things back where you got them from? I know, I know…the typical response is something like, “That’s what they have employees for.” That may be, but no matter what there is always work to be done in a bookstore. Lacking the decency to put things back in their rightful place is just rude. Sure, an employee knows “the area” they should belong in, but you know exactly where the items came from since you are the one that collected them and carried them proudly to a chair. Not to mention the fact that you chose a seat in a back corner upstairs and will have to walk through the whole bookstore when you leave. Walking back to where you got the books shouldn’t be that far out of your way. Did you even bother to think that while an employee is cleaning up after your lazy selfish ass they could be helping somebody, like me, find a book or they could be stocking new books for you to look at for free and leave in a big pile in the corner of the store.

people are assholes

This is at least six items left on the floor. Now, as much as I think it’s wrong to make extra work for the employees, imagine how this makes me look when I sit in this chair and an employee walks by and assumes I am the asshole. C’mon, buddy…that just ain’t right. Now what…am I supposed to pick up after you so that I don’t look like an asshole? Or do I do it because I’m a nice guy that wants to help out? Luckily, I rehearsed what to say in the event that an employee walks by and gives me the stink eye. “What…these?” as I point to the pile. “Oh no, they’re not mine. Do I even look like a surfer? You’re looking at a guy who wouldn’t step foot in the ocean if somebody paid him.” Anyway, I wouldn’t have any idea where to put this discarded pile of periodicals.

Thinking about it now I’ve come to realize something. Surfers are stoners, right? Well, whoever left these behind was so stoned they probably thought they were in a library, not a bookstore. And everybody knows it’s totally acceptable to leave piles of books scattered all over a library.

My Yesterday With Elliott

good morning, world!

me and elliott

goodnight, neverland!

New Painting: Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After

Adam and Sara, soon to be newlyweds, have been supporters of my artwork for years. When they asked me to paint a bride and groom for them I felt honored and happily accepted the challenge. This isn’t so much a portrait of them as it is my own interpretation of a bride and groom. And I think it might be one of the cutest paintings I’ve even made.

They also asked me to make some custom magnets of the painting so they can give them as gifts to their wedding guests.

Custom Magnets for Adam and Sara

I’m always interested in new commission projects, so if you have anything in mind hit me up.

Thanks for looking!
– Jeff

UPDATE:
Now available as a limited edition print! Details.

My Lady And My Baby

Some photos from the last few days.

my lady
Coral asked me to take some photos of her for her latest blog post. I really liked this one because the idea was that she would be covering her face with the book, but I got a little sneaky and took this in between “book closed” and “book open” shots. Also, she liked it enough to use it in her blog post, but our edits of the photo are totally different, which is fun to see.

my lady and my baby
Mom and son just strolling down the sidewalk.

my lady and my baby
That is not a monkey on her back. It’s a bear. Grrr!

my baby
Elliott eating an orange right off the tree. Hey, why not? I almost didn’t post this because I am very critical about feet being cut halfway off. It’s like, “Hey! Couldn’t you just tilt the camera down a teensy bit to get the toes in there?” Contrary to popular belief, I’m not Annie Leibovitz.

Thanks for looking!
– Jeff

Breakfast In Bed? DUH!

woke up to breakfast in bed.

This is what I woke up to Saturday morning.
Yeah, Coral totally loves my guts.

New Prints: Just Perching, The Director and King Octopi

It’s time for one of those “self-promotional-buy-my-art” posts. Look, I’ve got diapers to buy. Anyway, on the menu today are three fairly new 6″ x 6″ prints, all of which are available in my etsy shop.

Just Perching
“Just Perching”
6″ x 6″ – limited edition on wood. edition size 50, signed and numbered on the back.
$50, plus shipping
To purchase please order online.

King Octopi
“King Octopi”
6″ x 6″ – limited edition on wood. edition size 50, signed and numbered on the back.
$50, plus shipping
To purchase please order online.

The Director
“The Director”
6″ x 6″ – limited edition on wood. edition size 50, signed and numbered on the back.
$50, plus shipping
To purchase please order online.

The original paintings of these are all available at Lumen Gallery in Capitola CA. If you are interested in adding an original to your collection please contact Lumen Gallery at 831.607.9255 or info@lumengal.com

Thanks for looking!
– Jeff

A Trip To The Cayucos Skate Park

cayucos skate park

cayucos skate park

cayucos skate park

cayucos skate park

cayucos skate park

cayucos skate park

cayucos skate park

cayucos skate park

cayucos skate park

Gear used:
iPhone 4
Hipstamatic
Snapseed

Thanks for looking and happy skating!
– Jeff