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The Happy-Face Canvas
When I had the guys from Aliens on the Border host their podcast out of my “Happy Studio” I had them doodle their rendition of a...
May 16, 2018


April creativity
I feel this constant battle between self-doubt and hope when I sit down and create. I tried to illustrate that this past month.
Apr 29, 2018


Fr. Juan’s ordination
I met Deacon Juan at my ACTS retreat in 2017 and build a friendship with him over the past couple of months. He reached out to me about...
Apr 23, 2018


messing w/ this idea
I got inspired to create a sweater with the words “happy human” on it and make them one of one. started creating versions of it on the...
Feb 13, 2018


Artists’ Guidance
For the January 2018 issue of DeLaredo Magazine I compiled the thoughts and insights from the artists I interviewed in 2017. Art by me 🙂
Jan 17, 2018


Creating the Happy Studio pallet walls
I got my hands on a some used pallets got to work on a vision I had in mind for my garage studio at home. Slow process but worth it.
Dec 29, 2017


Creativity Flow and Album Art
I designed an album cover for my brother and guitarist Jose Santacruz for one of his singles – Take a breath. and I’ve been meditating on...
Nov 26, 2017


September creative flow
I’ve been thinking about the story we built around objects. I also illustrated a Purple Heart for the memory of my Godmother Sylvia.
Oct 1, 2017


creative flow from August
Not much but some thoughts from this past month… stimulus pencil on iPad and procreate app. Painted a tee shirt as well.
Sep 1, 2017


Doodles from May
I’m trying to get into the creative flow. As I focus on sharing other artists’ stories through my DeLaredo monthly feature I am having...
Jun 1, 2017


Ur Heart won’t Mind
Sketch83 and I collaborated on this project over the last couple of weeks. This was inspired by the constant tug we get from our heart...
May 24, 2017


designed an album cover
Man… first I’ve been M.I.A. from creativity and lived a Catholic retreat in March to do some spiritual work and get reconnected to my...
Apr 15, 2017


February creative flow
I started using the “Happy Oscar” color palette that I put together. The inspiration this past month where traffic signs and dream work....
Mar 2, 2017


January creative flow
I’ve had this thought of creativity and taking advantage of the life we are given.
Jan 31, 2017


Happy Guy pop-up shop at the mall
We had a pop-up shop at the mall and ran a deal on our tees. BOGO. I painted two logo signs for the shop and set up shop with my brothers...
Dec 29, 2016


The Happy Kid Event at Altitude Park
The Happy Kid Event took place this week where we hosted 2 kids per classroom from Milton Elementary School. Family and friends helped...
Dec 15, 2016


Different is Beautiful – Logo
My friend, Cindy, reached out to ask if I could design a logo for a project she is working on that will empower girls that are living...
Oct 26, 2016


building the happy guy display
This past month I started building a wood display fixture for the Happy Guy Clothing tee shirts that is set up at the new Altitude...
Oct 18, 2016


Instant Geofilters
This past month Snapchat started allowing one to host paid for geofilters. I remember being at home and thinking of the service that...
Mar 31, 2016


stamp carving of happy Oscar logo
I gave stamp carving a try when I got the idea to stamp my art pieces with my logo. It’s the first time for me and so I bought a rubber...
Feb 19, 2016
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