A Burning Designer
September 20, 2010

Petrified Baby Dragon

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Here's another old project of mine that's been laying around for years.  This one was an attempt at carving something out of stone. ...
September 15, 2010

Rockin' from the Grave

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Deep 6 is a band based out of central Massachusetts.  I've just completed an update of their band logo for them.  The band is comprised...
September 07, 2010

The Face of the Sun

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Came across this large piece in a gift shop while on a recent trip. Those puffy eyes are so calming.
August 05, 2010

A Kiss of Clashing Colors

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That's what I've named this image. This is unlike anything I've ever done before. I was asked by the gallery director at the Mau...
August 01, 2010

What's a Gobo?

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I'm often asked this question when discussing lighting possibilities with a client. A gobo is a template of an image or words that is pl...
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July 31, 2010

South Pacific - the musical

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It's quite the challenge to pull off a show like this in the middle of an empty field. But Maui grants us good weather and beautiful sur...
June 18, 2010

Leaders in Nose Pickin'

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Another report from the "Mad Artist". This time he's giving us a beak at his collection of various leaders picking away. It a...
June 14, 2010

Sapporo Beer Commercial - Legendary Biru

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I came across this unusual ad for Sapporo biru.  Not your typical beer commercial, it's a visual feast that moves you through time in...
June 07, 2010

Custom Bass Guitar from hell... or the farm

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Here's an idea I came up with for a custom bass guitar, made in the image of a classic shovel.  The body is still crafted from hardwood ...
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May 30, 2010

How Van Gogh burned my eyes out

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Seeing my artwork appear in digital book form is a little unnerving.  The reproductions are reproductions of reproductions of reproductions...
May 18, 2010

Photoshop CS5

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After several months of waiting, Photoshop CS5 has been released and I've downloaded it to my imac.  The beauty of this is that I can no...
May 10, 2010

Frank Frazetta 1928-2010 (Part 6)

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As I was writing a final post in this series about Frank Frazetta, I have just learned of his passing.  Very sad day for his family, and for...
May 03, 2010

Frank Frazetta (Part 5) More sketches

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I'm posting a couple more examples of Frank Frazetta's preliminary sketches to compare with his final illustrations,  That he trace...
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Mark Astrella
I'm an artist living on the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii. I create fine art, illustration, graphics and cartoons. I'm also the Lighting Director for the Maui Arts & Cultural Center where I get to paint the stage with light. Hey, is it hot in here? _________________________________ TO READ THE MOST RECENT POSTS, just click on the title header of the blog, "A BURNING DESIGNER" _________________________________
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