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Vector Art

Phoenix

Phoenix

Here's some personal art I created based on the myth of the Phoenix. Really happy with this one. Sky Vikings!

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  • Birds
  • phoenix
  • vikings
  • canoes
  • sea monster
  • Vector
  • Vector Art
  • Adobe Illustrator
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Teaching Vector Art on Skillshare

Want to learn to draw in Illustrator and feel unencumbered by the technical aspects of the software? Well I'm teaching a class on Skillshare that is aimed at helping artists learn to ease their experience with vector art. It's called Creativity, Style, and Efficiency in Adobe Illustrator. Like all of the classes on Skillshare, it's all prerecorded so you can learn at your on pace and view the lessons as many times as you like!

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  • skillshare
  • class
  • Vector Art
  • tutorial
  • teaching
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Yahoo Mural

A 33 ft by 10 ft mural for Yahoo corporate headquaters, commissioned by Collabo Arts in 2012.

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  • yahoo
  • mural
  • collabo arts
  • Vector Art
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From Nothing, a Loaf

From Nothing, a Loaf

This is the second of two pieces I made exclusively for Acidfree Gallery's "Fables and Fairy Tales" exhibition. Like the other piece, this is based on the Russian fairy tale, "The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship". Prints go on sale at 12:15 p.m. US Eastern time on 3/30/2012.

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  • Vector Art
  • fairy tales and fables
  • exhibition
  • Acidfree Gallery
  • limited edition print
  • The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
  • old man
  • beggar
  • bread
  • magic
  • forest
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The Fool and the Flying Ship

The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship

Here's a piece I created exclusively for Acidfree Gallery's inaugural exhibition, Fables and Fairy Tales. This particular illustration is based on the Russian fairy tale, "The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship." Prints are limited to 50 and go on sale March 30, 2012. Read full article for more info!

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  • Vector Art
  • fairy tales and fables
  • exhibition
  • Acidfree Gallery
  • limited edition print
  • The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
  • Flying Ship
  • Russian
  • castle
  • Birds
  • bear
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Wise Men - Christmas Card 2011

Wise Men

My 2011 Christmas card is my own strange take on the three wise men. Enjoy, and have a great time this holiday season!

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  • Illustration
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • wise men
  • christmas card
  • Vector Art
  • Character Design
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The Lonely Show

The Lonely Show

Here's a new piece I've put together for an upcoming group show at OTTO in Fullerton, CA. Duck trees!

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  • ducks
  • Trees
  • Monsters
  • Birds
  • Vector Art
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • OTTO
  • exhibition
  • Illustration
  • personal art
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A Trip to Leavens World at OTTO

This Friday, October 7, 2011, a small exhibition of my work will open at OTTO in Fullerton, CA. They're calling it "A Trip to Leavens World," and it features my usual mix of bizarre creatures and strange landscapes. If you're in or near Southern California, stop by on Friday and say, "Hello!" Opening reception takes place during the Fullerton Art Walk from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

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  • exhibition
  • OTTO
  • A Trip to Leavens World
  • Vector Art
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Approaching the Hacienda at Sunset

Approaching the Hacienda at Sunset

Here's a new piece of art that I created for an October, 2011 exhibition at OTTO in Fullerton, CA. The show is set to be called "Leavens World" (HA!) and will start on October 7 and run for the remainder of the month.

This piece in particular was inspired by my evening walks with my infant son this summer. Every evening, to calm him down before bed time, I'd take him on a walk along the canyon just north of our house. And no, we don't have moose here in Southern California.

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  • Vector Art
  • Illustration
  • Art Show
  • exhibition
  • OTTO
  • Adobe Illustrator
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BSVxRenmen in Digital Arts

Last year I was invited to take part in an incredible collaboration which brought some of the best vector artists together for charity. Illustrator Stephen Chan coordinated a the project, which saw the artists of the BloodSweatVector collective team up with the artist-driven Renmen Project.

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  • Renmen Project
  • Collaboration
  • BloodSweatVector
  • BSV
  • Zutto
  • Stephen Chan
  • charity
  • magazine feature
  • Digital Arts
  • Vector Art
  • Vector
  • Chris Leavens
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Chris Leavens creates story-rich artwork, surreal landscapes filled with bizarre monsters and fantastical characters. His illustrations have appeared in galleries, computer games, books, magazines, TV shows, and feature films. More info...

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