Sadie Figueroa

One last post for the year.

2011-12-29T22:00:00.000-08:00

A gift for lil Kennedy

sugar plum fairy

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T18:53:00.000-08:00

This year Im dedicating my Christmas card to a special ballerina, Susan Faith Raggio, who loved "The Nutcracker" and everything about Christmas.

2011-12-14T08:24:00.000-08:00

Doodles

2011-11-21T09:52:00.000-08:00

I'm working on a piece for an upcoming Art Auction Show, thats curated by a group of tough Derby ladies , I'm so exited to help the girls out. The theme of the show is 1900s Carnival....so far I think I might go w/ the mermaids woahhhh!

NIBIRU

2011-09-09T16:01:00.000-07:00

GPK Art Show

2011-08-29T11:16:00.000-07:00

I was invited to participate in Gallery 1988's Garbage Pail Kids Show! Artists were asked to choose a vintage GPK card and redesign it in their own style. I chose Fishy Phyllis! Looking forward to seeing what the other artists picked.

Katie

2011-06-03T11:15:00.000-07:00

This is my contribution piece for Gallery 1988, Celebrating the 10th anniversary of "Wet Hot American Summer"

http://www.nineteeneightyeight.com/media/upload/image/WHAS%20Evite.jpg

RETRO

2011-05-01T23:36:00.001-07:00

THE ROAD TO SHERMER: a tribute to John Hughes

2011-02-09T15:58:00.000-08:00

This Friday Gallery 1988 is having "THE ROAD TO SHERMER" art show @ its new Venice location. The show is a tribute to legendary directer John Hughes, who created many memorable 80s films that we all love so much. My contribution to the show is inspired by the character Andie in "Pretty in Pink". If you happen to miss the opening, the art work will be up until March 4th.

Prints will be available at the show.

214 Pier Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Opening Reception Friday, February 11th, 7-10PM
http://www.nineteeneightyeight.com/current-exhibit-venice

Space Lab

2011-01-26T09:56:00.001-08:00

acrylic/gouache 5x8

color comps

Merry Christmas!!!!

2010-12-25T08:47:00.000-08:00

Sirenas

2010-12-13T21:08:00.000-08:00

I'm working on different art pieces for different shows for 2011, and here's a sneak peak to one of them.

commisioned piece for Celine!!!

2010-12-13T10:49:00.000-08:00

I was recently commissioned by Ben Soto to do this piece for his very talented, shoe designer wife Celine Ouaknine Soto. Celine has designed shoes for Jennifer Lopez, Betsey Johnson, Gwen Stephani's shoe line L.A.M.B and many others. I follow Celine's shoe blog regularly theshoegirl.blogspot.com, had a blast researching and designing all the cute sexy shoes on her blog. I felt so inspired by all her shoes, from now on, I will definitely be adding more detail to my characters shoes.

My warm ups before starting the final.

Dia de tus Muertos art show!!!

2010-10-25T13:04:00.000-07:00

"Dia de tus muertos" art show was awesome. I got to hang out with friends, tasted some amazing TEQUILA, and was able to meet some of the other artist in the show as well. Jorge and Sandra did such an amazing job putting the whole show together the gallery looked beautiful w/ all the art work displayed. Didn't get to take as many pictures as I wanted, camera died right when I stepped in, but luckily Andrew over at http://aesthelete.com/ took some for me. Here's a few pics and my art pieces entered in the show. Looking forward to setting up an Etsy shop real soon!!!

"Dia De Tus Muertos" Art Show!!!!

2010-08-26T16:05:00.000-07:00

Ive been invited to participate in "Dia de tus Muertos", a group show curated by Sandra Equihua & Jorge R. Gutierrez.
Featuring artist Israel Sanchez, Sandra Equihua, Martin Ontiveros, Amanda Visell, Lorelay Bove, Gerald de Jesus, Sadie Figueroa, Rhode Montijo, Simon Varela, and Jorge R. Gutierrez.

I'm having so much fun painting these. Its going to be a great show, looking forward to meeting everybody there.

http://subtextgallery.com/blog/?p=1936
October 29th, 2010 – December 5th,2010
Opening Reception: Friday, October 29th, 6-10pm

Brasil Worldcup 2014

2010-07-21T10:55:00.000-07:00

Wow..... I cant wait, and my countdown begins once again. I have a good feeling about this one.

"B" day cards

2010-06-01T15:05:00.000-07:00

Wow, we are 1/2 way through the year!!! In celebration, I wanted to share these birthday cards I had made for friends in the past few months.

Daron Nefcy

Neysa Bove

Tony

"C" (El boyfriend)

Logo for "Serenity"

2010-02-15T20:12:00.000-08:00

I recently did a logo for Christina Bran, who is a very talented wedding florist. Check out her website at www.flowersbyserenity.com

"Itty Bitty Art" sale

2010-02-05T17:02:00.000-08:00

Made this piece for the Itty Bitty Art sale http://www.ittybittyart.org happening this weekend, all proceeds go to PS#1 Pluralistic School. community project.

I painted this girl inspired by all the Bollywood videos I've been watching lately. It was a little intimidating painting on a post card size board, but it turned out pretty good.

Color comps!!! I love this processes.

Feliz Navidad!!!!!

2009-12-22T13:54:00.000-08:00

Have a very Merry Christmas everybody!!

commisioned painting complete!!!

2009-10-13T08:58:00.000-07:00

Just finished a new commissioned art piece for Miss Ruby Rivera. She wanted a painted, pin-up portrait of her self in brown desaturated tones. Had lots of fun working on this piece.

color comps

final piece

La Yorona

2009-08-17T09:55:00.000-07:00

As a kid my mom would always tell me the story about La Yorona (the crying lady). Its about a woman who's husband leaves her for another woman, and out of anger she drowns her kids in the river. After realizing what shes done, the mother weeps near the river wanting her kids back. After crying for several days, she drowns her self in the river. So it is said that you can hear her crying at night, calling for her kids. If you hear her cry near, it means her spirit is far. If her cry sounds far she is near, and if you take one look at her, you will die. The tale is popular in all Latin America, but the story changes in each country. What a sad scary story to tell your children, but it did keep me from playing late at night as a kid. The best part is hearing stories from family members, who claim to have heard her cry and had actually seen her. I always thought that once I became an adult, they would give in and tell me it was all a lie, but they still stand by their word.

Little Micheal

2009-07-05T17:51:00.000-07:00

I remember watching young Micheal Jackson on TV, and even then you could see the potential of what he would be come. He was an inspiring dancer and artist. I would have loved to see him perform live, and regret that I didn't, now that I'll never have the chance. I will miss him dearly.

A new old friend

2009-04-20T13:15:00.001-07:00

Couple weeks ago I had breakfast with an old friend from high school, that I had not seen in a long time. I enjoyed seeing and talking to her so much, that I was in spired to do this piece. Yay! for friendship.

self portrait

2009-02-05T10:46:00.000-08:00

My friend Hugo (http://hexmor.blogspot.com/) suggested that we all do a self portrait. I did mine yay!, I'm actually happy with the finished piece. I haven't done a self portrait in a while, I had fun working on it. I drew my eyes closed, because for some weird reason, I always come out with my eyes closed in photographs.
One 0f my favorite artist is Gustav Klimt, I like his colors, swirly designs and flowers that he uses. So thought I would incorporate a little of it in my portrait.

Commissioned mermaids

2008-12-02T15:25:00.000-08:00

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-31T13:30:00.000-07:00

John Marshall High school

2008-10-20T11:09:00.000-07:00

I love my High schools main building, It has the nicest structure design in the whole LAUSD. Its nicely tucked in the Los Feliz area at 3939 Tracy St. It's Gothic design has been used in several live action and animated feature films. It also happens to be Macs school, on Foster Home for imaginary friends, which looks awesome. Goooooooooo Barristers!

Color comps for commissioned piece

2008-09-10T22:26:00.000-07:00

Here are some color comps, of mermaids, I did for a piece I was commissioned to do.

Skin tone comps

2008-09-07T19:04:00.000-07:00

I wanted to practice different skin tones, so I did a few color comps this past weekend.

Lunch break

2008-08-29T14:20:00.000-07:00

Found a nice little park to got to, during my lunch break. Drew lots of squirrels, they have the best movement. I think I drew the same two squirrels that kept chasing each other around, but they do all look alike.

Whoooooooooo

2008-04-18T13:51:00.000-07:00

Freedom

2008-04-03T11:32:00.000-07:00

I was looking out side the window at work, and this is what I saw.
I had to draw It, I couldn't find my wacom pen, so I did a quick sketch with the mouse.
I thought it was funny, but cool at the same time.
I' had never seen a Muslim women driving, with her veil thingy, I thought they weren't aloud to.

Maybe they were rebelling against their husbands and were getting away.

The Millionairess

2008-02-26T23:21:00.000-08:00

I took a Scene from the movie The Millionairess, staring Sophia Loren, and painted It. I'm a big fan of Sophia, when ever I design grils I tend to use her as reference.

little suzie

2008-02-15T22:43:00.000-08:00

My second attempt on making a plush doll, turned out a little bit better. I learned to use a sewing machine, yay!, so the process was much faster. I will start a second plush, and this time I'll try designing a boy.

poster boy becomes print

2008-01-14T21:54:00.000-08:00

Here is the print from my previous sketch. I had done a few t-shirts however they didn't quite screen well? so he only ended up on this 5X5 brown card stock.

I am blog!

2007-11-27T13:32:00.000-08:00

Finally got my blog going, hopefully I can post something different each week.
Ill start with little Miss Long Leged Molly. She didn't turn out the way I expected. I drew out the pattern, traced it on to the fabric, and started sewing away. Once I was done Molly's size shrunk down, her face shape changed and i forgot to add her eyebrows. I still think she looks cute!
I learned a lot from my first try, so hopefully ill get better results, on the next three dollys i plan on sewing for Christmas.

poster boy

2007-11-22T13:47:00.000-08:00

I did this drawing for a print class at cal-arts.

2006-09-30T17:33:00.000-07:00

hi

i am sadie

that is all