Posts Tagged ‘San Diego’
Monday, April 23rd, 2012
The beginning of this year has been busy. Here are four new covers I designed for MonkeyCMedia clients, authors Cipriani, Rocker, Lamb, and Little (Art Direction: Jeniffer Thompson). The books range from fiction and essays, to a thriller and a novel. At Monkey C we do it all! For the first three books, I also designed the custom WordPress sites … Check them out! J Frizza
Faceless, Belo Cipriani. BlindAMemoir.com

Punishment, Linda Rocker. LindaRocker.com

Karma’s Law, Kristi Lamb. KristiLamb.com

Magnificent Redemption, Marc Little. MarcLittleWrites.com

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Sunday, April 1st, 2012
I’ve been working a lot the past few months, but also hiking every time a get the chance. Here is a piece based on a recent hiking trip to Corte Madera, an amazing and peaceful place in the back hills of San Diego. The drawing was done by hand, the colors and textures are resolved digitally. J Frizza

Tags:American Folklore, Art, California, Colorful, Design, Digital Art, Digital Dreams, Drawings, Graphic Design, Illustrations, J Frizza, Paintings, San Diego
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Monday, January 2nd, 2012
Happy New Year! 2011 was a busy one at Monkey C Media. Here are a few author WordPress sites I designed for MCM clients during the past year [Art Direction: Jeniffer Thompson]. Click on the links to visit the sites. Cheers! J Frizza
http://testarossabook.com/

http://alanshelton.com/

http://babysignlanguage.net/

http://talesfromthefirehouse.com

http://artistsandthieves.com/

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Saturday, November 19th, 2011
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Saturday, November 12th, 2011
I’m sharing here, a few details of a piece finished a short while ago: “On the chair,” pencil on paper and digital media. Enjoy! J Frizza



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Saturday, October 29th, 2011
Another awesome job completed at MonkeyCmedia. One of our favorite clients, Malibu author Kurt Kamm, hired us (again!) to design the cover of his new book “Code Blood.” His latest title is a murder mystery thriller with an unusual plot: emergency medicine, the science of stem cell research and the world of body parts dealers!
In addition, he also commissioned us to redesign his website to feature the new book. Not to be missed, the site’s impressive firefighting photo collection … check it out! Visit www.KurtKamm.com. J Frizza
Below: “Code Blood” cover (front and back) and new website.


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Saturday, September 10th, 2011
As the summer ends, I’m back working on a few pieces, inspired by the hot weather and our lovely beaches. Here is one, “Summer Ends” a digital composition with sketches and patterns. J Frizza

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Wednesday, June 15th, 2011
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Sunday, May 15th, 2011
It was a pleasure working with Dr. David Fox on the design of his new book “Comfort, Healing, and Joy.” The project done for the MonkeyCMedia.com client [Jeniffer Thompson, Art Director] included the design of the book front and back covers, and a custom WordPress blog design. The result is a beautiful cover and site, complementing the uplifting message of the project.
You can check out the new website and read more about Dr. Fox’s book at www.ComfortHealingandJoy.com. J Frizza



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Monday, May 9th, 2011
A quick sketch of the yard in Spring … my two favorite pastimes: gardening and drawing! J Frizza

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Thursday, May 5th, 2011
Here is the brand new menu I re-designed for Brian Imoto’s facial and waxing services at Model Call Salon in San Diego. The new treatment list is clean and simple, sophisticated and cool. The background Jasmine pattern is my own adaptation of an old traditional Japanese motif, suggesting notions of aromatherapy, nature, and youth. The final piece will be printed in black ink on a heavy-weight textured paper. J Frizza


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Thursday, April 28th, 2011
A new show is coming up soon! In the mean time, I’m busy finishing several large painted pieces. The show will include oil and acrylic work on canvas, as well as framed digital images printed on paper. The pieces are colorful and organic, fresh and youthful. Teodoro, one of my helpers, takes a brake in front of two canvases, before resuming the hard work! J Frizza

Tags:American Folklore, Art, Art Commission, Art Show, California, Cats, Colorful, Design, Digital, Digital Art, Exhibition, Illustrations, J Frizza, San Diego
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Monday, February 14th, 2011
I love going to the beach at any time. The night is specially magical and mysterious. The water and the sand shimmer with the moon light, the deserted landscape is the perfect setting for an intimate encounter with nature. Here is a digital sketch based on my impressions of Del Mar beach at night. Romantic! J Frizza

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Saturday, January 29th, 2011
These past few weeks I’ve been busy designing a book cover and Word Press customization for MonkeyCMedia.com client Belo Cipriani. The San Francisco based author is launching a memoir recounting the details of how he became blind, and following the challenges of living with the new disability. The compelling book is coming out in April. The site is up and running, take a look: www.blindamemoir.com
J Frizza


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Monday, January 3rd, 2011
May all our wishes come true in the new year… Health, Prosperity, Love, Peace and Joy for all humanity! J Frizza

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Friday, December 10th, 2010
Another satisfied customer at Monkey C! “Short Stories by D.V. Glenn” is the latest blog customization I designed for L.A. author D.V. Glenn. The blog is a striking and hip platform to promote his new book “The Girl with Two Left Breasts.” The design was conceived to match Glenn’s unusual and innovative writing. The book is getting amazing reviews and praise. Check it out … www.dvglennstories.com
J Frizza


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Friday, November 19th, 2010
The holidays are here, and I’m using my free time to work on some personal projects. I’m sharing today a detail of a pattern I created recently, inspired by the colors of fall and Oriental rugs. I am grateful for the opportunity to work on illustrations, design and art with amazing clients, and also have the time for my own art. Each project is a challenge and a source of satisfaction… I love what I do. Happy Thanksgiving! J Frizza

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Saturday, October 16th, 2010
Another successful WordPress customization and book cover design completed for Monkey C Media client, author and artist Peter John Lucking. The new website is an online portal to promote the new book “Santa & The Little Teddy Bear.” The tale, in words and intricate illustrations, narrate the world wide adventure of a cute teddy bear, who becomes Santa’s helper during an unforgettable Christmas night. The book, a perfect Christmas gift, will be out for sale soon. Visit the site at www.BilbosAdventures.com. J Frizza



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Saturday, October 9th, 2010
Here is a detail of a large piece I’m working on. “Dreamer” is a digital collage with drawings and patterns, still in the works. However, I’ve gotten to a point where I really like the piece, yet is not finished at all. I’m torn, because I love the freshness of the casual and hurried composition, and I don’t want to loose that feeling. Technology though, allows me to record and save every stage of the process… I love computers! J Frizza

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Monday, October 4th, 2010
At Monkey C Media, we just finished launching a website promoting a new book by author Walter Green. The book titled “This Is the Moment!” is published by Hay House, and available at your favorite online bookstore. The custom WordPress site features the author’s friendly smile, welcoming everyone to share with him an extraordinary account of gratitude. Working on Walter’s website design was a pleasure, the end result speaks for itself. Check it out: www.ThisIstheMoment.com J frizza

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Friday, October 1st, 2010
Southern California is beautiful. Even at this time of economic uncertainty and transition, the neighborhood is an abundant source of inspiration. The dramatic ‘Foreclosure,’ ‘Bank Owned,’ and ‘Sale’ signs stand solemn in perfectly manicured and trimmed yards, in front of ghostly empty houses. This American dream has become a nightmare for some. The vacation weather, the quintessential California palm tree, the perfectly cleaned street seam out of place in such sad scenario. Though change is good, the organic urban web still regenerates and thrives. Here is another digital ‘impression’ of my neighborhood. J Frizza

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Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
Blisswear, a local boutique, hired me to illustrate the new home page of the upcoming online store. The site is still under construction, though you can take a look at the illustration and overall design at www.blisswear.com.
From the concept drawing to the finish home page, the images below narrate the creative process… J Frizza



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Friday, September 24th, 2010
My summer was busy, teaching an Adobe Illustrator Class at Platt College, San Diego. Working with the students on posters, maps, and book covers was a lot of fun. Our weekly project critique was my favorite exercise. At the end of the module, the student’s feedback was positive and encouraging. In one more week, I’ll be teaching the class again. I’m exited!
Here is one of the exercises from the summer class, a poster using several Illustrator tools … all in vectors, all good. J Frizza

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Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
The pattern below is a detail of a drawing inspired by spring flowers and nature, from a series I’m currently working on. Warm colors and bright accents swirl around as they reveal organic shapes, arranged in a loose pattern. J Frizza

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Sunday, June 13th, 2010
I just finished another project for Monkey C Media (art direction: Jeniffer Thompson.) I completed a book cover and designed a custom Word Press site for authors Drs. Roya and Joel Herskowitz. The book is an interesting and useful health guide to swallowing. The basic bodily function is explored in details, possible swallowing complications are addressed in length. J Frizza
Visit Joel and Roya’s site at www.swallowsafely.com.
In the news: www.metrowestdailynews.com/lifestyle/health/

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Friday, May 21st, 2010
Walking around the neighborhood always gets my creative juices flowing. I’m sharing here a digital scene from University Hights, a neighborhood in San Diego, California. An old Victorian house in the afternoon light. J Frizza

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Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
My friend Peter has a little zoo in his house. He has two dogs, six cats, a parrot, seven turtles, four lizards, and four fish tanks! All the unique creatures are adorable. Here is one of them, a portrait of Smoky, the parrot. A special bird that got lost, and was found after weeks, by a lost-and-found ad on www.craigslist.com … J Frizza

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Sunday, May 16th, 2010
I have been doing yoga for 6 months now, and it feels great! The ‘classroom’ is a peaceful room with wooden floors and big windows. The floor vibrates with good energy. The classes are chance encounters with strangers and new found friends. We reunite a few times a week for a soft synchronized mob dance in this sacred place. And the yoga classes have been a source of inspiration for me… here is one of my ‘yoga classes’ inspired digital sketches. J Frizza

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Thursday, May 13th, 2010
Three samples from a series of digital patchworks titled “The Nursery.” These images were made combining patterns, drawings, scanned newspapers and junk mail. Delightful organic forms multiply in the fertile and prolific cyber green garden. J Frizza

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Monday, May 10th, 2010
This cool pattern is a detail of an artists book cover I created for an apartment re-decoration proposal. A fun project! J Frizza

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Friday, May 7th, 2010
Fantastic faces swirl around this fluid composition, the blue hues suggest a night of vivid dreams. The playful piece is based on sketches for patterns, is titled “Faces in the Night.” J Frizza

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Friday, April 30th, 2010
This set of images belong to a series titled “Digital Patchwork” inspired by quilting techniques and American folklore. J Frizza
“Nature’s Power 02″


“Food for Everybody 05″


“Good Morning America 2″

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Friday, April 30th, 2010
Continuing with the flower theme, here is another floral pattern I created a few weeks ago. In this one, the dark backdrop is a fertile visual ground for the colorful swirling vegetation. Cheers! J Frizza

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Sunday, April 25th, 2010
Here are three crops from a large piece titled “Sampler 01,” a digital patchwork I constructed using found patterns and text, inspired by American Folklore and Quilting techniques. J Frizza



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Thursday, April 15th, 2010
Fantastic water creatures swim along this strange pattern… mermaids or amoebas? Plants or animals? I think I’ll use this one as a background for another piece. J Frizza

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Saturday, April 10th, 2010
Here is another of the flower patterns I’ve been working on, this one is one of my favorites. J Frizza

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Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
I’m working on flower patterns… here is one of them, in two color versions. J Frizza

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Sunday, March 28th, 2010
Spring is here! The yard is full of flowers, the plants are growing, and I’ve been drawing and working on my art a lot. Here is a detail of a large piece a recently finished, inspired by my friend’s garden and Japanese prints. J Frizza

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Monday, February 8th, 2010
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Thursday, January 28th, 2010
Today I’m sharing a little detail from one of the large compositions I’m working on. This piece is titled “Garden-002-05,” a cornucopia of pineapples, berries, flowers, birds and patterns… spring is near! J Frizza

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Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
A vintage digital drawing from 1992, this one, done with paintbrush, is titled “Nosotros/Us.” J Frizza

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Monday, January 25th, 2010
A digital dream: Emancipated souls roam free in a spontaneous and playful colorful new dimension. J Frizza

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Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
Clear cold winter days are my favorite! The hills are green, the sky shines blue, Southern California deserted land is alive and full. J Frizza

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Thursday, January 21st, 2010
All the plants in the yard are sleepy and quiet. The winter cold air has them all hibernating, yet the garden is full of flowers. Life goes on in this colorful reality! J Frizza

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Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
Here in San Diego, we have been enjoying this month of January, the most amazing sunsets: pink skies and nostalgic lights… compelling and emotional pictures… winter silhouettes against clear sky. Here is my take on the subject, a sunset with a burnt hill, based on memories and impressions from weekly bike rides around the city. J Frizza

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Sunday, January 17th, 2010
Digital Dream: We are all stars forming patterns in the void. J Frizza

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Saturday, January 16th, 2010
Exotic flowers and dragonflies float free in the detail from a series of kids posters I created a few years ago, this one titled “Delicious.” I’m getting ready to make more of these images, they are so much fun! J Frizza

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Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
The show “Vases & Cups” continues at Monkey C Media for a few more weeks. The gallery is located at 3011 Beech St, San Diego, CA 92102. Stop by and check out the colorful display, and say hi to all the monkeys in the office.
Below, I’m posting today, one of the original sketches for the series in the show, these are the base drawings for the whole series of digital posters. The drawings were initially intended as ideas for ceramic pieces. Some of them actually became real objects made out of clay. J Frizza

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Sunday, January 10th, 2010
May 2010 be the best year ever yet! My wish is peace, health, love, and prosperity for the whole world… there’s plenty for everyone, life is good! J Frizza

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Sunday, December 13th, 2009
At Monkey C Media, we are giving the final touches to the Ultimate Practice Builder’s new blog. These past months I’ve been working on a new corporate identity for Dr. David Zahaluk’s website, book, and services. I designed the new Ultimate Practice Builder’s logo and the new flashy portal. The site is looking pretty sharp! J Frizza

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