Thanks for making our home town show a success.  We love all you Bozos! Good times…

Here are some short videos of the before and after! I’m a painter not videographer, but you’ll get the idea. The show will be up until Wed. as of now, go check it out.

The-creative-life, originally uploaded by jRODaRT.

“The Creative Life”
featuring the work of jROD and Pyper Hugos
an art opening November 6 from 5-9pm
@ Altitude Gallery

Living an inspired life isn’t always easy, making a living off inspiration can be even harder. So, is the creative life worth it? Jarrod Eastman (aka jROD) and Pyper Hugos think so. They are the creative husband and wife behind jRODaRT and You Got Mojo. They met 11 years ago in Granada, Spain. Magnetized by their mutual love of life and creativity, they have been pursuing careers in the arts ever since they met. Jarrod has always been drawn to painting while Pyper’s love for anything old and rusty, especially metal, has led her to jewelry. jROD’s work leans towards an urban aesthetic while holding true to a painterly style. His paintings appear kinetic and surreal with the essence of a story just beginning or of one in progress. Pyper’s jewelry is beautiful in its simplicity of design and color. Using reclaimed automotive steel, found objects, and sterling silver, she reinvents pieces that transcend time and genres, creating art that is at once retro yet modern.
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These two artists have teamed up with Amy Kirkland of Altitude Gallery to bring you a one night art extravaganza…”The Creative Life”. They will be showing new artwork from the last few months in the studio. jROD will also be releasing a new 16 x 20 limited edition print series, and Pyper will be unveiling new bracelets and rings in her line of jewelry. “Showcasing Jarrod and Pyper’s innovative styles in such an architecturally unique gallery space will be nothing short of inspirational. It is a collaboration that has been a long time in the making.” says Kirkland. “It’s a great time to support a local gallery and local artists and pick up a special gift for the holidays or for yourself.”

This event is sponsored by Altitude Gallery and Montana Ale Works and will take place at the gallery located at 134 E. Main St. from 5 to 9pm on November 6th, 2009. Stop by for some great art and libations. Pyper and jROD would like to thank Bozeman for the many years of support. “It’s a community like Bozeman that lets us thrive in our imaginations and we are honored to continue sharing the results” said jROD.

For more information contact Amy @ 406.582.4472 or visit www.altitudegallerybozeman.com, www.yougotmojo.com, or www.jrodart.com
See you there!

A big thank you to Montana Ale works for sponsoring our event

 

Did some talks at Belgrade High today. Good kids over there. I hope they enjoyed the artwork.

And here is the lowdown on the radio show this weekend.

Please join me this Saturday, October 31st, (Happy Halloween!) between 10 and 12 am MT on http://www.1041thetruth.com/ or 104.1 FM in Tucson, Arizona. My evolving art career and unique work will be featured in a 40 minute live segment within the popular talk radio and web stream show “Circles of Change with Dr. Zara Larsen: Where Your Path is Created by Walking On It.” Dr. Larsen has hosted over 140 inspirational and diverse guests in the past year and a half, opening positive conversations on career fulfillment and organizational change. From pragmatic advice to unconventional wisdom.

Feel free to real time call in a questions to (520) 751-1041 or toll free (877) 544-2580. If you miss the show, the complimentary podcast will be posted at http://www.thelarsengroup.com/ 2009 Season FM within the Featured Guest library by Thursday, November 5th.

Hope you can join us!
Best regards,

working this one again and again, I’m going to get her.

and another

waiting for your call, originally uploaded by jRODaRT.

waiting for your call, work in progress

edgy cute, originally uploaded by jRODaRT.

After a year or so in the works, a book featuring the work of 47 artist including myself is about to be released. I will keep you up to date. A big thank you to Harry Saylor for including me in the wonderful line up he put together. Check it out click here.

EdgyCute
From Neo-Pop to Low Brow and Back Again

Harry Saylor with Carolyn Frisch

• Page Count: 176
• Size: 10 x 12 inches
• Format: Casebound
• Publication Date: September 2009
• Price: $45
• ISBN: 978-0-9817805-9-7
• // Buy

Doe-eyed girls in pink dresses, animated deserts, bubbly cartoon characters – at first blush these qualities seem to define the work contained in EdgyCute. But a closer look reveals the dead rat on a plate, lurking skeletons, the crying birdhouse; there is nothing sugary-sweet about those cupcakes and Pinocchio will use that revolver he’s holding.

Harry Saylor, owner of Orbit Gallery, has assembled a motley band of artists that dwell in the nether regions of our imaginations where malevolence and immorality transmogrify purity and naivety, breeding the EdgyCute aesthetic. While the work of these 47 artists varies greatly, it all strikes irresistible poses that have found their ways into museums and galleries, marketing campaigns and our dreams.

List of contributors: Ana Bagayan, Gary Baseman, Becca, Mike Bell, Jeff Burnette, Robbie Busch, Michael Caines, Nicoletta Ciccoli, Alexis Covato, CRASH (John Matos), Chris Crites, Gerd Dagne, Kirsten Easthope, Jarrod Eastman, Greg Gossell, Rodney Alan Greenblat, Ryan Heshka, Brian Holderman, Angelique Houltkamp, Curtis Jobling, Jeremiah Ketner, Travis Lampe, Lex, Todd Marrone, Angie Mason, Hal Mayforth, Elizabeth McGrath, Brandi Milne, Motomichi Nakamura, Mitch O’Connell, Kathie Olivas, Emma Overman, Daron Parton, Brandt Peters, Lisa Petrucci, Mark Atomos Pilon, Judy Ragagli, Kevin Scalzo, Joe Scarano, Shag, Matte Stephens, Vivienne Strauss, Gary Taxali, Brian Taylor, Chris Uminga, Brian Viveros, Keith Weesner, Donald Roller Wilson, Derek Yaniger

dad visits , originally uploaded by jRODaRT.

Had a couple days off with my father. It was good to see him and show him our neighborhood. We had a great time. I am getting back to the painting today and hoping to push a few good days out in the studio. It should be easy with the blacket of snow on the ground.

Uhhhhh. The feeling I get when I am making paintings is indescribable, gorgeous and delicious all at the same time.

yes I love it.

new originals being birthed.

oh and some biddy fall action

smoke n spray, originally uploaded by jRODaRT.

I love this girl!

posted up some new work on the gallery part of the website. Check it out!