THE ART OF CHRIS MARCINKOWSKI

NEW MENU

2011-05-23T23:07:00.000-07:00

While living in Ecuador, South America, I landed a job making a new menu for a place called "Por Que No?".

2011-05-23T22:59:00.000-07:00

Burning Man Desert Design

2010-05-05T17:14:00.000-07:00

I created this design for the desert festival Burning Man.

Visions Of Ayawaska

2010-05-05T14:51:00.000-07:00

While living with a Shaman in Peru, South America, I made a mural of my visions for his temple. The final photo was destroyed, but this photo shows the direction. A dream serpent wraps around the seed of life, representing harmony and balance. The serpent has the musical markings of the indiginous Shapebo. Later on I painted the flow of the cylce of life, death and rebirth.

Elemental Altars Of Direction

2010-05-05T14:50:00.000-07:00

I was asked to construct Elemental Altars for an Ayawaska temple near Machu Peachu, Peru in South America. These four altars were placed at each end of the temple, signifying the 4 directions, and the elements that they represent. Each altar uses many found local and natural objects as well as a few new as well.

This altar is dedicated to the West, the Earth.

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This Altar is located to the North, the Wind.

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Placed at the Southern End of the Temple, this living altar is Water. In the center is a fountain that pours water to clear the energy of the temple.

2010-05-05T14:40:00.000-07:00

Fire is located in the East. In Hebrew it is written, East, Illumination, Spirit and fire.

Mural for the Childrens School of Pisco Peru

2010-05-05T14:37:00.000-07:00

In 2009 a devistating earthquake rocked Pisco Peru, leaving the city in ruins, even till present day. Not only was the city destroyed, but the spirit of the community. All the historical buildings, their pride and culture lost. Almost all the truism died and many are left with out hope. In the mural I designed for the children’s school, I made a symbol of the Phoenix. If you don’t know already, the Phoenix bird represents hope and a fierce energy representing rebirth from the ashes of destruction. Also too I placed inspirational words and colors flowing out of a spray can, held by a Peruvian boy. I wanted to show that the children of the community are the future, and from their hands, they can change the landscape into a harmonious reality.

Childrens School Mural in Pisco Peru

2010-05-05T14:36:00.000-07:00

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This was my first attempt at airbrushing photo-realistic clouds on a 30'x 30' ceiling.
It took me nearly 60 hours of excited frustration to understand how to think like a cloud in order to paint a cloud. The "Mingle-Puffs" teach me that when we encounter fear or confusion, it is easier to switch our perspective, rather than push our will on stagnant resistance.

After I was finished I asked my Soul Brother Benjamin Swatez to soar in the sky with me as we painted the spirit of eagle and hawk. Together, we bridge realities.

Walking Through Integrity

2010-05-05T14:34:00.000-07:00

This commissioned artwork is for Synchronicity of Bodega bay California. Their vision was three monks walking though a Pacific North West coastline towards a dragon kite. I channeled their vision through a diverse contrast in order to bring more focus to the monks.

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Space Needle Reflections

2010-05-05T14:32:00.000-07:00

A snapshot into my electronic mind

Logo Design For American Company

2010-05-05T14:31:00.002-07:00

Flash Back

2010-05-05T14:31:00.001-07:00

More than A-Frame, this commissioned sign commands the sidewalk broadcasting positivity to the world.

Entertainment Though Time

2010-05-05T14:31:00.000-07:00

This painting depicts the movement of entertainment though time. The clock and the gears are to represent time itself. The entertainment theme moves from musical, to theatrical performance, From the Bell & Howell 363 8MM Silent Projector,to VHS and then progresses into the digital age with DVD's. I chose a sepia wash technique to achieve that "Old Time" look.

Redlight Redbull

2010-05-05T14:30:00.000-07:00

2010-05-05T14:29:00.001-07:00

While in the Red Light district of Amsterdam, I made friends with the organizers of the Redbull community art space. I was blessed with the opportunity to create an enlightening graffiti piece to greet strangers at the top of a dark stairwell.

Luna

2010-05-05T14:27:00.001-07:00

Expressions of Electronic Performance

2010-05-05T14:27:00.000-07:00

Remote Controlled LED Poi, with 128 channels? COOL!

Imperial Battle Droid

2010-05-05T14:26:00.001-07:00

Creative Camouflage

2010-05-05T14:26:00.000-07:00

A private commission for a home in the Napa Valley.

Illustrations From Coffee Sign

2010-05-05T14:25:00.003-07:00

Monkey From Coffee Sign

2010-05-05T14:25:00.002-07:00

The story of coffee

2010-05-05T14:25:00.001-07:00

Look closely..... How many significant meanings can you find in this sign?

Mind Maze 2001

2010-05-05T14:25:00.000-07:00

9"x12", mixed media. It took me over 120 hours to make this piece while traveling across 9 southern US states. This is a representation of the wanderings of my mind at that time.

Techno Flyer

2010-05-05T14:24:00.000-07:00

Created in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

Back Side

2010-05-05T14:23:00.001-07:00

All American Roofing Co.

2010-05-05T14:23:00.000-07:00

Created in Adobe Illustrator, this design was printed on heavy duty 3M reflective vinyl for maximum visibility night or day.

2010-05-05T14:22:00.000-07:00

New home in Napa Valley

2010-05-05T14:20:00.000-07:00

I used a tint-latex wash on the stucco to achieve this effect.

Merry Christmas

2010-05-05T14:19:00.000-07:00

Christmas 2008

2010-05-05T14:18:00.000-07:00

Halloween advertisement for my truck

2010-05-05T14:17:00.000-07:00

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Charcoal & Pastel on 34" x 26"

2010-05-05T14:15:00.001-07:00

Charcoal & Pastel on 34" x 26"

2010-05-05T14:15:00.000-07:00

Oil on canvas

2010-05-05T14:14:00.000-07:00

Kitchen Makeover

2010-05-05T14:13:00.000-07:00

Using a variety of techniques, I was able to achieve a variety of stains, distress embellishments to these brand new cabinets.

Best mailbox ever

2010-05-05T14:12:00.000-07:00

It took a lot of love and many hours to restore this 1973 fiberglass carousel horse, but in the end, Mathew could barely believe his eyes.

Carnival Ride

2010-05-05T14:11:00.000-07:00

I teamed up with a crew of 3 other artists to paint this monster 30'x 60' mobile carnival ride in L.A.

2010-05-05T14:10:00.000-07:00

Synchonisity's Road Sign

2010-05-05T14:09:00.000-07:00

5'x 9' Raster & Vector rendered vinyl on MDO

The Balance Of Life

2010-05-05T14:08:00.000-07:00

The left represents birth, the feminine, and abundance. The right represents transition, the Yong, and the passage of time.

2010-05-05T14:07:00.001-07:00

Medicine Stick

2010-05-05T14:07:00.000-07:00

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Funk & Flash

2010-01-27T22:48:00.000-08:00

Funk & Flash is a clothing store in Sebastopol CA. The owner asked me to paint his windows with a classic late 60’s theme. I felt inspired by Peter Max and pulled many references from this time period to get this classic look.

2010-01-27T22:47:00.000-08:00

How to fix a broken window

2009-07-23T20:17:00.000-07:00

A woman called me and told me that her window was smashed over the weekend. She said that instead of replacing the costly window, she wanted to make a map of the Calistoga valley so people would stop pestering her about directions. This was a perfect solution to the problem.

1st Spray painted mural

2009-06-11T08:31:00.002-07:00

To accommodate to the city ordinance and client with a limited budget, I decided to make a sign and a mural on the same wall.

2009-06-11T08:31:00.001-07:00

2009-06-11T08:27:00.001-07:00

2009-05-06T22:18:00.000-07:00

She said..."Paint my tattoo on the wall". So I did.

2009

2009-04-25T19:39:00.001-07:00

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Chalk Board 09'

2009-04-25T17:26:00.000-07:00

R.R. Brewing Co. X-Mas 08'

2009-04-25T16:09:00.000-07:00

12 x 9 Halloween Advertisement

2009-04-25T15:06:00.000-07:00

Fundraiser flyer created on Adobe Illustrator and Photo Shop.

2008-10-13T00:38:00.000-07:00

Chris spining fire in Australia

2008-10-01T19:03:00.000-07:00

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11" x 17'' Mixed Media

2008-10-01T18:49:00.000-07:00

1-Shot Enamel on 8' x 4' MDO

2008-10-01T18:44:00.000-07:00

7' x 4' Commissioned Abstract for Downtown Office Building

2008-09-16T15:48:00.000-07:00

Voyage Of the Lost Capricorn

2008-07-10T12:40:00.000-07:00

This image represents my mind in 2001

K-9 Squared

2008-07-09T13:22:00.000-07:00

5' x 6' Oil Abstract

2008-07-09T13:21:00.001-07:00

David & Goliath

2008-07-09T13:16:00.000-07:00

4'x 4' Oil on wood

1962 Buss

2008-07-09T13:12:00.000-07:00

A Blue Meanie holds the strings to a corporate evil monkey. Monkey and Meanie take aim as John Lennon and Yoko Ono ride on a rainbow rhythm of peace.

2008-07-09T13:07:00.000-07:00

2008-07-09T13:02:00.000-07:00

Cosmic Blaance

2008-05-11T15:56:00.000-07:00

10"x 10" mix media of pen and Adobe Photoshop.

Alice in Candy Land

2008-05-08T21:02:00.000-07:00

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A dog lovers mail box

2008-05-08T20:58:00.000-07:00

Nursery Ceiling

2008-05-08T20:53:00.000-07:00

2008-05-08T20:41:00.000-07:00

A Mycologist's Dream

2008-05-08T20:40:00.000-07:00

A commission for a Mycologist's business card

Anime Goddess 2002

2008-05-08T20:39:00.000-07:00

Illustration and Adobe Photoshop.

Symbols For Parts Of Body

2008-05-08T20:37:00.000-07:00

Chakra Feri

2008-05-08T20:35:00.000-07:00

12"x 10"- Color pencil and ink -(2000)

Lion King Mural

2008-05-08T20:30:00.000-07:00

My 1st mural ever! This lucky boy had the coolest nursery in town, with this mural painted in 2003.

2001 Business Card

2008-05-08T20:21:00.000-07:00

Dream Co. Logo

2008-05-08T20:18:00.000-07:00

The Bringers of Rhythm

2008-05-08T20:09:00.000-07:00

A commission piece for Alex's birthday. This illustration shows 3 close friends floating though space and time, riding inside a Techno Dragonfly.

2006 Business Card

2008-05-08T20:01:00.000-07:00

2008-05-08T19:51:00.000-07:00

25' X 7' Acrylic On Canvas

2008-05-08T19:29:00.000-07:00

Night club ticket booth, Broome, Australia

2008-05-08T18:58:00.000-07:00

2008-05-08T18:56:00.000-07:00

Santa Rosa Sweets

2008-05-08T18:53:00.000-07:00

Acrylic on MDO wood. Created for a local candy and coffee store in CA.

Height Street Mural

2008-05-08T18:47:00.000-07:00

Turtle Island Imports

2008-05-08T18:38:00.000-07:00

This sign was created for Turtle Island Imports of Alaska. It uses old barn wood from 1934.

Christmas at the warf

2008-01-27T17:27:00.000-08:00