Monthly Archives: December 2013

A Year in Review

Posted on December 31, 2013 by katbus

2013 has been a year of change and rediscovery. I have been able to return to my artistic roots and work in animation for most of the year and do some painting and drawing of my own. I have finally … Continue reading →

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Photography trip to Huntington Gardens in Pasadena

Posted on December 29, 2013 by katbus

In September I took a trip to Huntington Gardens with a friend and we spent the whole afternoon photographing flowers and landscapes. The roses where still in full bloom and I managed to get some beautiful pictures that I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Artwork | Tagged Flowers, Garden, Huntington Gardens, Huntington Library, Katbusgallery, Los Angeles, Photographer, Rose, Roses, San Marino, Southern California | Leave a comment

Lizzie Nichols Art & Designs

Posted on December 17, 2013 by katbus

Lizzie Nichols Art & Designs A couple of years ago I met this amazing artist at the CTNX, Lizzie Nichols. I started talking to her because I really liked her artwork and environments. She has a unique vision for interesting … Continue reading →

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“The Thief and the Cobbler” a Moment in Time

Posted on December 11, 2013 by katbus

“The Thief and the Cobbler” a Moment in Time is an absolute animation masterpiece. I went to see the screening of this icon of traditional animation last night and witnessed Richard Williams introduction to the movie as ” how it … Continue reading →

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The Art & Concepts of Gary Montalbano

Posted on December 10, 2013 by katbus

Gary Montalbano Art Last year at the CTNX I bought this print and the artist, who I spoke to for a while, signed it for me. A few month ago at the end of summer I went to a portfolio … Continue reading →

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Dark Planet Comics

Posted on December 6, 2013 by katbus

Dark Planet Comics My good friend Stephan Franck had a booth at the CTNX as well and I went to say hello. I met Stephan while working at Duck Studios on the 2D Smurfs Special ” The Legend of Smurfy … Continue reading →

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Walking your Octopus by Brian Kesinger

Posted on December 3, 2013 by katbus

At the CTNX this year I picked up this book, “Walking your Octopus” by Brian Kesinger. I had seen it at the CSG gallery and liked it a lot but as I walked around the convention and saw that the … Continue reading →