Blogging about the Blog

I have now made it a point to update this with more work on a steady and constant basis. After finishing a mural it is important to take the time to create more personal work. 
In these next days I will be posting some of my work on new mediums; such as, tee shirts, poster prints and other forms.

Jose

Long Beach West Division Police Mural c2012 Jose Loza

This is a mural I just completed with the collaboration of the Long Beach Police Department and Development Services of Long Beach.
The West Division Police Mural is a commemoration the the West Side of Long Beach and the Long Beach Police Department. It reflects L.B.P.D.,community, and the industry of the west side of Long Beach.
The mural was painted off site at nearby Admiral Kid Park. We had weekly community participation with these painting workshops.

Artist assistant: Natalie Marquez
Technical Consultant: Guillermo Avalos
Installation Experts: Justo Ruiz, Jesus Chavez
Models:
Michael Arreola, Jennifer Banh, Carmen Estrada, Adolpho Estrada, Eva Huerta, Angel Cutno, and Steven Loza
This mural is located at the West Division Station in Long Beach, 1835 Santa Fe Ave.The mural commemorates community and police of the West Side.
Project Sponsored by the City of Long LongBeach Development Services and the Long Beach Police Department. Thank you to the community who attended the weekend workshops and helped in the production of the mural. Much appreciation to the models in the mural for giving the mural it's character.

West Division Station Mural c 2012 Long Beach, CA Jose M. Loza

Long Beach Police Department Chief of Police Jim McDonnel

Model: Eva Huerta

Models: Jennifer Banh & Angel Cutno

Carmen Estrada and Adolpho Estrada

Coming Up!!

Dedication of the West Division Long Beach  Police Station Mural. This mural is commemorating the West Side of Long Beach and the Long Beach Police Department. The mural was painted off site with weekly community workshops at Admiral Kid Park.
The dedication will be taking place tomorrow at 3pm at the West Division Station
1835 Santa Fe. Ave
Long Beach, CA 90810

In the neighborhood, check it out!

View the video of the Beach High Mural Project. A youth mural sponsored by Long Beach G.R.I.P. Project, Cultural Alliance of Long Beach, and the Long Beach Unified School District.

Mural designed and produced by students at Beach High and over 40 student volunteers.

Beach High Mural Dedication

I would like to invite you to the dedication of a mural I have been part of, as an instructor. The Beach High School Mural is a youth designed and produced project from start to finish. 

Students took a concept and created a design that best represents their school. 

Prior to the commencement of the mural, youth artists attended workshops to develop skills and ideas toward the goal of designing their own mural.

Over the course of 5 weeks, 40 student volunteers participated in the production of the mural. The 6 lead student artists involved from the beginning of the project have shown dramatic improvement in their attendance and ability to work as a team.

Sponsorship for the mural is made possible by Long Beach G.R.I.P. Project , Long Beach Unified School District, and the Cultural Alliance of Long Beach

Mural Dedication is Friday, May 25 at 11 A.M. on the Beach High School Campus

3701 E. Willow St. Long Beach, CA 90815

Portrait  Acrylic on Non-woven media, titled-Jackie & Alok

It has been a while since I have posted. So here are some recent pics of things I have been up to...

 I continue fascinated with wildlife and here goes a recent drawing don during a sleepless night.

 

This is a portrait of my future brother in-law, titled- El Oscar.  Mixed media on non woven medium

"LUCHADORES" Rudos, Tecnicos, y Enmascarados Art Exhibit!

This Saturday Night I will be part of a group art show where the theme is LUCHADORES!
Stop by and check it out.

CHATISMO 101 Studio

419 E. 6th. St. # 101, Long Beach, CA 90802

 Join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday January 14th from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. During the East Village Arts District's 2nd Saturday Artwalk! 


Also, stop by the East Village Art Walk. I will have a booth selling affordable paintings and prints. It is located on Linden Ave.  Between Broadway and 1st St.  
From 4pm to 10pm


Painting at show is titled: "Empty handed wrestler"