A Burning Designer
November 06, 2010

A Garden in Tokyo

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On my last day in Tokyo I remembered that there was some sort of park just behind the Tokyo Dome. I had to walk along the exterior walls for...
October 29, 2010

Tokyo Dome City

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Back from a week in Tokyo, I plan to do a few posts on the show I was fortunate enough to design the lighting for, the venue, and other inte...
October 14, 2010

Artsy pics from the Big Island

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I took a flight over to Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii to do lighting for a show at the Performing Arts Center at the University of Hawaii...
October 03, 2010

SPAMMER!

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When a spammer invades a forum, somebody may point it out using one of these images or something similar, which lets everyone know there...
October 01, 2010

Cool Penguin Cooler

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This old ice bucket has an elegant art deco design. The simple chrome ball shape is ringed with embossed penguins who seem to be in one of ...
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...
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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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