Ronald J Llanos

Installation of final Gateway Panel for Metro Expo/Western Station, 1/28/12

2012-01-29T16:08:00.000-08:00

above is a pic of the original watercolor, pen and ink painting I originally created for the mosaic below.

Here are photos and a video of the installation of the last of 24 panels that I designed for the Metro Expo/Western Station, near Jefferson Park and West Adams in Los Angeles, California.

I did all of the drawings in one sitting on a Saturday Night in Downtown L.A.

2012-01-20T14:56:00.000-08:00

I just sold this piece at Cactus Gallery

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Cactus Gallery is a small eclectic gallery in Eagle Rock, California. It's a very cool and friendly gallery space that hosts monthly exhibits. I have sold several pieces through this gallery including the piece above. Check out their website: http://eclecticcactus.com/

Introduction to Figure Drawing at Art Center College of Design- Continuing Studies

2012-01-09T19:34:00.001-08:00

Hi, If you are interested in learning how to draw from a live figure drawing model,

I would like to invite you to sign up for my class at Art Center College of Design.

The class meets 2 times a day, on tuesdays and thursday nights from 7:30-10PM.

Here is a downloadable catalog:http://www.artcenter.edu/atnight/pdf/acan_catalog.pdf

If you go to page 27, you'll see my course description.

Composition and Painting

2012-01-02T23:12:00.000-08:00

just a small snippet of the artwork that students have done in my Art Center at Night Composition and Painting class. You can get more info about this class on this link http://www.artcenter.edu/atnight/pdf/acan_catalog.pdf

I'll be selling artwork. prints, buttons, etc.

2011-11-27T17:37:00.001-08:00

Hi Everyone.
I will be selling some original artwork, prints, zines etc. at the AVENUE50 Studio's yearly Art and Party Sale on December 17th and 18th. More information is below. Here is a link to the Avenue50 Studio Gallery:http://www.avenue50studio.com/pages/pressure.shtml

latest

2011-11-18T11:49:00.001-08:00

I will be selling my work at this event

2011-10-13T23:25:00.000-07:00

I will be selling paintings, drawings, prints, shirts, zines and buttons at this event. Stop by if you can.

young woman checking her phone

2011-10-06T01:23:00.001-07:00

Old man by the river

2011-09-30T23:43:00.001-07:00

Aqualung of the streets

2011-09-23T01:48:00.000-07:00

I saw this old man walking across from where I put gas in my car. It was a bit of a hot day, middle of the day, and this man was carrying, seemingly, a lot of his belongings with him He seemed overbeared, but determined to reach his place of destination. I called him "Aqualung", with obvious Jethro Tull reference.

One of my favorite places to work.

2011-09-22T16:23:00.000-07:00

This is a pic of one of the many individual desks that they have at the Los Angeles Central Library. Definitely one of my favorite places to work at.

Downtown L.A. couple

2011-09-20T14:37:00.001-07:00

small piece I am working on....

2 of my Art Center classes start in 2 weeks.

2011-09-19T00:13:00.000-07:00

Do any of you have high school students who may be interested in doing art classes? Have them check out the Art Center Saturday High program. It starts in 2 weeks. I teach 2 classes. Head Drawing and Character Design. Here is a link to the Saturday High website:

http://www.artcenter.edu/sat/

and here is a link to some of my students' work:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/41551136@N02/

Redbox and Dog

2011-09-16T13:49:00.001-07:00

Are you interested in learning how to oil paint ALLA PRIMA??

2011-09-05T00:26:00.000-07:00

I teach a class in oil painting at Art Center College of Design throughout the year which you might be interested in.

Here is the blurb: Beginning with still life and progressing toward working from a model, this course will give students the opportunity to investigate the structure and design of a painting. Students will develop a range of tools through the exploration of different color palettes and the manipulation of various media with oil paint on a variety of grounds. Creativity and experimentation are encouraged to help students acquire a personal vocabulary. Here are some examples of my students' work:

http://www.artcenter.edu/atnight/gallery/gallery.jsp?img=21

http://www.artcenter.edu/atnight/gallery/gallery.jsp?img=22

http://www.artcenter.edu/atnight/gallery/gallery.jsp?img=23

Here's a link so you can see more info on the class:

http://www.artcenter.edu/atnight/coursedescription.jsp

out of gasoline

2011-09-01T08:19:00.001-07:00

Marshmallow Dream Bar on a saturday night....

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and these are "made with no high fructose corn syrup"? Maybe so, but there is some other sweet stuff in there that sure taste like it....Yuk!!

Sneak peak at Pasadena Central Library Exhibit

2011-08-01T23:41:00.000-07:00

This is a sneak peak at my exhibition and display at the Pasadena Central Library at the North Entrance. If you are in the area, drop by and check it out. The exhibition will be up until August 31st, 2011. Here's a link: http://www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/library/news_events/calendar/

I am in an Exhibition at the Pasadena Central Library in August

2011-07-31T01:13:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone. I will be exhibiting 12 pieces and some sketchbooks AND some extra bonus pieces for an exhibition at the Pasadena Central Library for the month of August beginning the 3rd. My work is in the north entrance of the central library. I hope you can stop by.

Here's a link to the website: http://www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/library/news_events/calendar/

sneak peak

2011-07-25T12:58:00.001-07:00

at a sketchbook that I have been working on since the beginning of June.

COMIC-CON is this week.

2011-07-17T00:39:00.001-07:00

Are you going???

American Nostalgia exhibition at Muckenthaler in Fullerton, California

2011-07-06T22:12:00.000-07:00

I have 3 pieces in the American Nostalgia exhibition happening at The Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton, California sponsored by ISM.

Here are 2 links:

http://themuck.org/galleries/current-exhibits/

www.ismcommunity.org/americannostalgia

Treasures of the Sea show

2011-07-06T21:47:00.000-07:00

I have one piece in an exhibition in Eagle Rock for the month of July. Stop by if you get a chance. It's a bigger piece than what I normally do. It's happening at Cactus Gallery

sneak peak

2011-07-05T00:21:00.000-07:00

Here's a sneak peak at some images that I am working on.

the drawing pad's photostream

2011-07-02T07:07:00.001-07:00

the drawing pad's photostream on Flickr.

From the Ronald J. LLanos Archives.

2011-07-02T02:18:00.001-07:00

these are from a sketchbook in 1999.

Growl!

2011-06-24T14:28:00.001-07:00

This is a small series I did based on angry animals.

work done on 5/25/11 in downtown L.A. in front of the Los Angeles Library (Pt. 2)

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work done on 5/25/11 in downtown L.A. in front of the Los Angeles Library

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"Men with hats, and one without"

2011-06-08T09:54:00.000-07:00

And now I come in ¡¡¡ESPANOL!!

2011-05-20T19:58:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone. So in case you can read spanish or you know of anyone who does, I have this great article written about me in L.A.'s Spanish Metro Blog called: "El Pasajero": The Passenger.

Pass it on to your friends, family. Feel free to leave a COMMENT, hit the Facebook LIKE button and SHARE.

Here's the link:

http://elpasajero.metro.net/2011/05/10/ronald-llanos-y-las-vistas-efimeras-en-la-estacion-expowestern/

In case you'd like to read an article in english about the work that I designed for the Metro Expo/Western station, click on this link:

http://thesource.metro.net/2011/01/10/art-for-the-expo-line-ephemeral-views-by-ronald-llanos/

All the best. Gracias!

Update on METRO art project

2011-05-16T00:13:00.000-07:00

Almost all 24 art panels (23 to be exact) for METRO's Expo Western station are up. The unveiling will be within a few months when the Expo Line has a grand opening. I will Keep you posted.

In the meantime, here's a sneak peak at some of the panels.

I will NOT be exhibiting and selling artwork at One Colorado this Sunday May 1st 10-5pm

2011-05-01T08:52:00.001-07:00

Due to reasons that are beyond my control, I will NOT be able to participate in todays' Open Market.

I will be exhibiting and selling artwork at One Colorado in Pasadena this Sunday May 1st 10-5pm

2011-04-27T12:03:00.000-07:00

I will be exhibiting and selling artwork at One Colorado in Pasadena, California this Sunday May 1st 10-5pm

sketches of people done in Montreal

2011-02-03T00:50:00.001-08:00

details of the Metro art project that I have been working on for 3 years

2011-02-01T16:23:00.000-08:00

The following photos are the details of my work in mosaic form for the Los Angeles MTA. I have been

commissioned to design/illustrate 24 mosaic panels for the Western station of the Expo line in L.A.

Enjoy:

some more of my work

2011-01-31T21:39:00.001-08:00

men seen at coffee shops

woman I saw at central park

Metro Blog article

2011-01-15T19:31:00.000-08:00

Recently, a very generous article was written about me on Los Angeles' MTA Blog. The article is concerning the public artwork I did for the soon to be opened Expo Line in L.A. The artwork I did was for the Western Station of the Expo line. All of that detailed information is below.

Here's a link. Enjoy.

http://thesource.metro.net/category/insidemetro/metro-art/

I'll be in a large group show in L.A. exhibiting @ 11 pieces on 1/13/11

2011-01-06T13:19:00.001-08:00

Here's the link and flyer.

http://www.bluecanvas.com/launch-event

Mosaika has updated more new pics of my artwork

2010-11-19T00:08:00.000-08:00

check out this link:

http://mosaika.com/blog/

more street scenes

2010-11-19T00:06:00.001-08:00

some of my work

2010-10-30T22:20:00.000-07:00

Open Market this SUNDAY October 17th, 10-5pm at ONE Colorado, Pasadena

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here is the info for the sunday Open Market.
http://www.onecolorado.com/fun_artmarket.php

I will be particpating in TWO Artwalks this coming weekend

2010-10-06T15:09:00.001-07:00

Here is the information for the SATURDAY exhibit.

More vivid photos of My visit to Mosaika, Montreal, Canada

2010-09-16T15:19:00.000-07:00

Below is the link to more photos of my visit to Montreal.

http://mosaika.com/blog/

Mosaics designed by me and created by Mosaika in Montreal, Canada

2010-09-15T17:19:00.001-07:00

I designed 24 mosaics for the Expo/Western station of the Expo line in Los Angeles, which will be opening up sometime in the next year. This is one of 24 mosaics being created by a fabricator in Montreal, Canada, called Mosaika. They are doing a great job. Pictures are below.

My visit to Mosaika in Montreal, Canada

2010-09-12T01:22:00.001-07:00

A group of fun, friendly and hard-working individuals that work in Mosaika, in Montreal, Canada. This group is working on 24 mosaics that I designed. They will be permanently displayed at the Metro Expo/Western station sometime in the near future.

I'll be posting more pictures soon enough.

I'm a featured artist on ACAN website

2010-08-24T22:07:00.000-07:00

I'm the highlighted faculty member/artist on Art Center at Night's website. Check it out.

http://www.artcenter.edu/atnight/people/featured_instructors.jsp

I have 25 pieces in this show, one week from today.

2010-08-07T17:58:00.001-07:00

Breakfast at Carl's Jr.

2010-07-16T09:59:00.001-07:00

One sunday morning, I saw this group of teens at a Carl's Jr. who had the appearance that they had been partying all night. They were ordering breakfast at around 8am.

Giant

2010-07-02T13:06:00.001-07:00

This piece is called: "Don't judge me on your criteria"

Tons of new work and this is only a portion of it.

2010-07-01T09:38:00.000-07:00

my table at Open Market event in Pasadena April 2010

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waiting for the bus

2010-05-27T23:07:00.001-07:00

I saw this gentlemen waiting for the bus a while back. He had his small portfolio suitcase and a Burger King paper bag on either hand. he was an older man. Probably in his 70's. The sun was setting while he waited for the Metro to show up.

Early

2010-05-21T08:55:00.001-07:00

French Fries and Coffee

One EARLY morning, I saw this young man drinking coffee on one side of a trash can looking one way and a small sparrow with a french fry in his beak on the other side facing the other way. It was cool.

some work that I'm working on.

2010-04-14T15:04:00.001-07:00

Drawing , (wether it's graphite, pen and ink, watercolor or otherwise) has always been how i create my art. I have always had a love of line and immediacy. Drawing is one of the best ways for me to be able to communicate my thought and ideas....

Newest work....

2010-04-01T09:19:00.001-07:00

Newest work....

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lots of new work....

2010-03-31T17:07:00.001-07:00

work, work, work.......If you only knew how much work I have....

2010-02-13T22:50:00.001-08:00

Lots and lots of new work.....

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some of my newest work.....

2010-01-31T00:01:00.001-08:00

I have around 150 pieces that I have created in the last few years and these pics and the previous published blog (below) are just tip of the iceberg......

Some new work...

2010-01-30T00:52:00.001-08:00

Over the past 3 years, I have been working on a series of street scenes. Here is just a small peek at the large amount of work that I have created. Enjoy.

"Strong" - LumberJane

2009-09-04T09:52:00.001-07:00

I love strong women.

My work has been published in this fine book.

2009-09-02T02:09:00.001-07:00

I have 4 illustrations in this book. I'm in the lifestyle section and it's available at http://www.anovabooks.com/ and amazon.com...

Cat Woman "Cautions" Wonder Woman

2009-08-21T09:08:00.001-07:00

some more new work

2009-08-20T18:29:00.000-07:00

"skaterats at bus stop"

"natalie gelman playing in front of Barnes and Noble"

and checkout this nice highlight:

http://hoboeye.com/art49.htm

another happy customer

2009-08-17T20:48:00.001-07:00

This young lady recently bought some of my buttons and is proud enough to wear them on her beanie. That's awesome! Thanks

More new work...

2009-08-14T03:39:00.001-07:00

New article on Lost E Minor website

2009-08-13T18:13:00.001-07:00

New article about my work at this website:

http://www.lostateminor.com/2009/08/14/ronald-llanos-2/

Urban Scenes

2009-08-12T04:42:00.000-07:00

For the past couple of years, I have been contnually working on a series of street scenes from around local neighborhoods and public venues. Here are some. Enjoy.

"Modify"

2009-07-31T08:55:00.000-07:00

This piece is called "Humble yourself daily"

Drawings done at Paseo Colorado, 7/25/09

2009-07-29T16:37:00.000-07:00

The Esquires Big Band was playing last saturday night at Paseo Colorado in Pasadena, California and I did some onsite drawings. Here are two.

drawing at the Medusa Lounge

2009-07-23T16:15:00.000-07:00

This drawing was done at the Medusa Lounge in Los Angeles at a Dr. Sketchy's event.

Ann at Medusa Lounge, 7/19/09

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Hollow

2009-07-10T08:09:00.001-07:00

"The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters."- For Francisco Goya

Link to an article about my solo show

2009-06-13T23:31:00.000-07:00

http://www.glendalenewspress.com/articles/2009/06/13/entertainment/gnp-urbanart13.txt

The show will still be up until mid July. Stop by and check it out. You won't regret it.

here are some preview pics. Checkout this link:

http://picasaweb.google.com/waxpoeticsalon/RonaldLlanosArtShow#

and also the ones below:

Solo SHOW at WAX POETIC this April 25th

2009-04-23T19:42:00.001-07:00

check the info below.

Hope you can make it.

Ronald J. Llanos Solo Exhibition at Wax Poetic Gallery 4/25/09

2009-04-18T00:00:00.000-07:00

Impossibility: Snow White and Pinnochio

2009-04-17T08:58:00.000-07:00

This piece is called: "Rapture" and the inspiration is from an impossible relationship.

Ronald J. Llanos has a SOLO SHOW at WAX POETIC this April 25th

2009-03-13T00:03:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!
I'm going to be having a solo show at Wax Poetic next month, April 25th. Hope you guys can make it.=!

it was a BREEZY day.

2009-02-27T09:30:00.001-08:00

his INSTINCT was full of doubt

2009-02-20T09:09:00.001-08:00

Celebrate.....SKA!! and a late Happy New Years!

2009-02-13T13:06:00.001-08:00

she thinks she's FLAWED...., but,

2009-01-30T07:47:00.000-08:00

she's perfect the way she is.... :)

"Contained"

2009-01-09T07:45:00.001-08:00

I did this piece for a friend of mine who was once stuck in a job position that she did'nt quite like and was quite unfit for. She was an aspiring dancer, stuck in a dead-end office job. I remember her telling me the way she felt and in response I did this piece for her. This was a few years ago, and she's now becoming a popular burlesque dancer and model here in Los Angeles. Good for her.

2 pages of character studies

2009-01-08T23:55:00.000-08:00

My work is on these very cool websites:

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http://allnegative.com/ronald_llanos.html

http://www.adgblog.it/2009/01/03/nuovo_anno-e-nuovi-amici-di-myspace/

Two SIMILAR girls

2008-12-05T07:16:00.000-08:00

I saw these two girls once that looked similar in fashion, physique and facial type. They were both cute. :)

Paris Hilton

2008-11-25T23:33:00.001-08:00

This is a dyptich of a man whom I saw wearing a statue of liberty outfit during tax time and Paris Hilton doing a raunchy commercial for Carl's Jr. Fast Food Restaurants, washing a Bentley car with a skimpy outfit and then chowing down on a $6 Burger.

OPINION: Benjamin Franklin's Opinion

2008-11-21T07:04:00.000-08:00

I used this image on the cover of my latest zine. It's my homage to Benjamin Franklin's quote: "There are only two things that are certain: Death and Taxes"

:) :(

Pretend (ing) to be a member of DEVO!

2008-11-14T07:19:00.000-08:00

trying to ask a WISEr source...

2008-11-07T06:59:00.000-08:00

this piece is called: "My daily dilemma"...
and on the answer triangle it says: "Reply hazy. Try again"

:P

playing the kena in a VACANT lot

2008-10-31T07:30:00.000-07:00

My work is featured at this website....

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unique Los Angeles Blogspot

repair(ing)

2008-10-24T14:09:00.001-07:00

I came LATE to the New Years' Eve party....

2008-10-17T14:23:00.000-07:00

in Las Vegas....

what a bummer!

he plays the STRINGS, she plays the tambourine

2008-10-10T14:46:00.000-07:00

this piece is called: "Harmony"

I'm in a group show opening this weekend at Cactus Gallery

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