tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:31:36 +0000NinaLaCourRoman MuradovbandpostersSketchesSketchcrawl 30Art For SaleDuttonRobotsSketchbookD-StructureChelsea I Want My Flannel BackSunday brunchThe Letter CollectorHappy HolidaysTheDisenchantmentsSantaGallery HijinksGerald GuelaisBanal ObsessionBush and LeavenworthTadahiro UesugiBlue BottleEli HarrisLawrence Berkeley National LaboratoriesJapanHalloweenScetchcrawl 31San FranciscoArtists Help JapanVampire HunterCalifornia MagazineDice TsutsumiKazu SanoSketchtravelPenguinTeenGive2AsiaCTNXSketchcrawl 34http://www.banalobsession.com/noreply@blogger.com (Eli)Blogger185125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-1708805757657666768Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:27:00 +00002012-01-23T12:27:18.023-08:00San FranciscoEli HarrisBanal ObsessionBlue BottleSketchbookSketchcrawl 34 SF Ferry Building Saturday January 21st was the 34th World Wide Sketchcrawl, and after missing the last event it was nice to get back out there and spend the day sketching. I got to see some friends I hadn't seen in a few months and the Ferry Building is always wonderful to visit. I pretty much spent the day in front of the Blue Bottle kiosk outside since there's always a line and plenty of http://www.banalobsession.com/2012/01/sketchcrawl-34-sf-ferry-building.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-2323785140021630608Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:31:00 +00002012-01-18T09:32:06.508-08:00 http://www.banalobsession.com/2012/01/blog-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-8101449322609394984Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:12:00 +00002012-01-13T12:41:36.740-08:00NinaLaCourEli HarrisTheDisenchantmentsbandpostersBanal ObsessionDuttonPenguinTeen So, this is awesome! I've been working with my beautiful and talented friend, Nina LaCour, author of The Disenchantments, on fictional tour posters for the band, The Disenchantments. Pretty soon the posters wil be available for purchase but this is the first look at one of the posters in the series in the world premiere trailer for the book that was posted on MTV.com.http://www.banalobsession.com/2012/01/so-this-is-awesome-ive-been-working.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-6428827336564419730Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:44:00 +00002012-01-05T13:51:16.289-08:00 This lady was ready for Vegas, Hotcha! Welcome to 2012! Before the Holidays my wife and I went to New York for two days and I tried to make the most of the short trip. I tried to set up a few meetings but who knew people would be so busy just before Christmas, and during finals week for those who were teaching. My wife was there for business so that left me with both days completely open.http://www.banalobsession.com/2012/01/sketchbook-sf-ny-ny-sf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-807212919518701509Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:21:00 +00002011-12-08T17:21:02.606-08:00SantaHappy HolidaysEli Harris Just like it says. Have a wonderful, safe, and fun holiday season. Cheers everyone!http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/12/happy-holidays.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-2229393332097224977Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:55:00 +00002011-12-02T09:56:19.295-08:00SketchtravelCTNXEli HarrisRobots ©eliwharris I've waited long enough to show my page in the Sketchtravel book, and since it's published I think it's time to put it on here for all to see. I had a wonderful time at CTNX and would like to thank Dice and everyone at Stuart Ng for a great signing. I was completely humbled, as I always am in these situations, to be sitting next to some of my heroes signing a book with them. http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/12/sketchtravel-my-page.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-215108025404600418Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:28:00 +00002011-11-11T11:28:29.631-08:00SketchtravelCTNXEli HarrisBanal ObsessionDice Tsutsumi Bonjour! Sketchtravel has a home here in the states courtesy of Stuart Ng Books in Torrance, Ca. and I'm happy to announce the North American launch of Sketchtravel at CTNX this year. I'm so honored to be a part of this project and can't wait to see the gang in one place. I may be a contributor but, truth be told, there are Gods of the industry in this book and I'm supremely humbled and giddy http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/11/sketchtravel-signing-at-ctnx.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-2459160052648872672Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:28:00 +00002011-10-28T19:02:15.048-07:00Vampire HunterEli HarrisHalloweenSketchbook "The night was still young, and the evil was old." All Hallows Eve is upon us and, with most certainty, also are the night walkers. Here's to a safe and creepy Halloween. Eat candy, drink, and be ghostly. Cheers!http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/10/sketchbook-halloween-vampire-hunter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-6123928237280210490Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:37:00 +00002011-10-26T13:24:09.289-07:00Eli HarrisBanal ObsessionSketchbookRoman Muradov These two little gems have been sitting patiently in my sketchbook since before the VM debacle and it's well past due for them to be shown on the interwebz. The first sketch of the birds is much prettier in person, since those little light brown shades are actually gold spray paint that gives the page a wonderful sheen when moved around in the light. One day the screen will grasp iridescent http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/10/sketchbook-for-birds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-684303122420630456Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:47:00 +00002011-10-12T16:47:59.599-07:00SketchtravelEli HarrisBanal Obsession Heal. I've been missing in action for quite some time now if you haven't noticed. I don't like to neglect my blog but have I got a whopper of a story for you. If you can, stick around for this emotional roller coaster of a post and get ready to laugh and cry and laugh some more. What a month and a half it's been. Truth tell, I don't remember much of it myself. You see, it all started at the http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/10/its-been-long-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-141379544941302428Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:25:00 +00002011-08-03T10:25:24.397-07:00    This started out as a demo for my class to show how to take a picture with your mobile device and import it into Photoshop with the simple touch of a button. It was just a quick pen and ink sketch but I ultimately decided to color it as well. A little practice can't hurt. I'm currently working on a Tarzan project for Pictorical and this was a way to work out some design decisions. It's http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/08/tarzan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-7039992874080966529Tue, 14 Jun 2011 01:13:00 +00002011-06-13T18:14:26.567-07:00Eli HarrisBanal ObsessionSketchbook Acrylic, Ink, Watercolor, Vine Charcoal Brush Pen, Acrylic I've been meaning to play around a little more in my sketchbooks lately and really explore some simple techniques that I know how to use but rarely employ. This first page served that purpose and felt nice in the end. I rarely paint entire pages, or outline figures, with black,  so this was a nice respite from the norm for me. The http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/06/sketchbook-heading-out.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-5567945235989590271Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:23:00 +00002011-06-03T10:23:08.247-07:00Kazu SanoEli Harris Kazuhiko Sano On May 31st 2011 Kazu Sano  left this world, and though he is no longer physically with us, his emotional mark has been left on thousands, if not millions, of us around the world. There are so many things I could say about my personal experience with Kazu, but I fear I couldn't do his impact on my life and work justice. I had the honor and privilege of being his student for http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/06/kazuhiko-sano-1952-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-482180490770644734Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:39:00 +00002011-06-09T12:32:34.795-07:00San FranciscoEli HarrisScetchcrawl 31Banal ObsessionSketchbookSketches Bronze, gold, and silver pens never seem to translate in photographs. I struggled in the first part of the day. It happens sometimes, smiley face! The 31st International Sketchcrawl happened a couple of weeks ago and I got some good face time with the old Sketchbook. There was a great turnout for the San Francisco event that took place in the multicultural Mission District. Known for it's http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/04/scetchcrawl-31-san-francisco.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-6581752846300786115Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:52:00 +00002011-04-07T16:52:03.168-07:00Give2AsiaEli HarrisBanal ObsessionArt For SaleJapanSketchesArtists Help Japan New! That's all I have for you for this post. More to come. There was another major quake in Japan last night and I still have some original Faces For Japan available. All proceeds go to Artists Help Japan, so,  if you still want to help the cause you may as well get something in return, instant gratification. Thanks everyone!http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/04/vis-dev-explorations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-2420639771816245238Tue, 22 Mar 2011 23:02:00 +00002011-03-23T21:58:33.620-07:00Eli HarrisBanal ObsessionArt For SaleJapanSketchesArtists Help Japan SOLD. If you're a follower of this blog you know I'm friends with the brilliant Dice Tsutsumi through the Sketchtravel Project and to continue from my last post here are my Faces for Japan that I'm selling to benefit Artists Help Japan that Dice set up. 100% of the sales ($25) of these pieces will go to Artists Help Japan. I'll continue to make these for as long I can sell them. http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/03/artists-help-japan-faces-for-japan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-7130363726859167417Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:45:00 +00002011-03-13T12:46:44.606-07:00Give2AsiaEli HarrisBanal ObsessionDice TsutsumiJapanArtists Help Japan All of us are affected by tragedy at some point in our lives and as artists we have an obligation to give back in any way we can when the time arises. Here is a letter from The Great Dice Tsutsumi that embodies the spirit of the artist in times of need. I will soon be selling original work as well to benefit this relief effort. Thank you for your time and charity in these true times of need. http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/03/artists-help-japanearthquake-tsunami.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-1081202424656236485Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:22:00 +00002011-03-08T11:22:54.537-08:00Gallery HijinksBush and LeavenworthEli HarrisD-StructureBanal ObsessionArt For SaleThe Letter CollectorYes, that's right, openings plural. Last weekend there were two openings for group shows that I'm in. Friday night saw the launch of Bush + Leavenworth's Spring line of incredibly stylish fashion hosted by D-StructureSF. This show is a virtual juggernaut of animation industry talent that gives a peek at what goes on creatively after the office hours end.  The second of the weekend was the http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/03/gallery-openings-recap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-6450244455466939292Fri, 25 Feb 2011 02:38:00 +00002011-02-24T18:40:35.391-08:00Gallery HijinksEli HarrisBanal ObsessionArt For SaleThe Letter Collector Q Z These are my contributions to the Gallery Hijinks show The Letter Collector. They'll be for sale, so if you're in need of some retail therapy then you're in luck. If you're in S.F. on Saturday March 5th then stop on by the gallery to see some amazing work by amazing artists. All the info you need is below! March 5th- March 27th, 2011Opening Reception: March 5, 2011 from 6-10pm http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/02/new-work-for-letter-collector-gallery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-4431953514465501796Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:43:00 +00002011-02-21T11:43:23.425-08:00Eli HarrisBanal ObsessionSketchbook Just so I don't leave anyone thinking that I've forgotten about the blog, here are some treats I've been working on in my sketchbooks. A little departure from my observational drawings but fun nonetheless. Cheers!http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/02/sketchbooks-faces-and-skulls.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-7235419116337857756Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:12:00 +00002011-01-26T12:12:50.790-08:00Sketchcrawl 30Eli HarrisSketchbookhttp://www.banalobsession.com/2011/01/sketchcrawl-30-san-francisco.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-2822473623396736608Mon, 24 Jan 2011 22:06:00 +00002011-01-24T14:06:07.917-08:00Eli HarrisBanal ObsessionSketchbookSketches I got this idea a long time ago and finally fleshed it out in my sketchbook last week. It's a pretty simple idea and a quick pass of color but I think it has a nice feeling. Sometimes you just need to put your ideas on paper and hopefully this little experiment is a success.  I'll be in two group shows in March with a host of superb artists so stay tuned for more info on those. I'll http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/01/hopscotch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-3247545567012395007Fri, 21 Jan 2011 22:21:00 +00002011-01-21T14:22:20.113-08:00Eli HarrisBanal ObsessionSketchbookSketches Here's a page from my sketchbook that surely alludes to work to come in the future. March fourth and fifth are going to be noteworthy dates so keep them in mind. I'll be showing new work at a couple of shows that I'm excited to be a part of. More details about that soon. I have a finished piece I'll be showing off in the next day or two so be sure to come back for more. Cheers everyone! http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/01/sketchbook-sea-of-heads.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-1777217223869294253Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:15:00 +00002011-01-17T15:28:14.840-08:00Eli HarrisBanal ObsessionSketchbookSketches I don't have much to say really. The next post will be full of updates and much more, so, until then enjoy these latest sketches. http://www.banalobsession.com/2011/01/sketchbook.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28241802.post-5606321339773683547Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:33:00 +00002011-01-11T12:33:20.133-08:00Eli HarrisBanal ObsessionSketchbook As I begin this new sketchbook, I look at the empty pages and see new adventures that will form the next chapter in my life. There may be a few days missed here and there, but the general plot will maintain it's depth, and push the story forward. I sketch because it defines what I am. We all have our habits that we employ in our daily idiosyncratic routines (ref. Chasing Amy) that make us wholehttp://www.banalobsession.com/2011/01/new-year-new-sketchbook.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Eli)0