THE BLOGARRAGA

MAD for DUMMIES Dept.

2020-09-29T14:19:00.008-07:00

MAD Magazine #16 comes out October 7, featuring a cover illustration by yours truly! A thousand and one thanks to MAD art director Suzy Hutchinson for steering the ship! Issue 16 is available through subscription, or digitally on Magzter, ComiXology, & Google Newsstand!

I Have Joined The USUAL GANG of IDIOTS

2018-11-14T15:13:00.002-08:00

Proud as a Potrezebie to have illustrated SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL, a 4-page comic lurking within MAD Magazine #4 (currently on the stands). Thanks to Bill Morrison and Suzy Hutchinson for the opportunity- they are amazing talents to work for!

Shellhawk's Nest Reviews my Art and MONSTERPALOOZA!

2018-04-24T08:48:00.001-07:00

Had a blast once again at Monsterpalooza- thanks to SHELLHAWK for much-needed HELP that weekend!(See link below photo).

https://shellhawksnest.blogspot.com/2018/04/monsterpalooza-2018.html

Last Supper with STANLEY

2017-09-17T01:00:00.002-07:00

My piece for Creature Features' Stanley Kubrick art tribute: "Last Supper with Stanley". Acrylic on 18"x33" panel. Characters from left to right are: Spartacus, Leonard Lawrence (FULL METAL JACKET), Dr. Strangelove, Barry Lyndon, Alex (CLOCKWORK ORANGE), HAL9000 Computer (on the back wall), Lolita, Stanley Kubrick, a zero-gravity stewardess (2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY), Moonwatcher the man-ape (2001), Jack & Wendy Torrance (THE SHINING), Dave Bowman (2001), Johnny Clay (THE KILLING), and Red Cloak (EYES WIDE SHUT). #stanleykubrick #caricature #lizarraga

Prints are now available at: https://www.etsy.com/listing/542850854/last-supper-with-stanley-signed-print

HAUNTED JOSIE

2016-10-05T16:04:00.001-07:00

Just finished this piece for the "Saturday Morning Cartoons" section of this Saturday's Hive Gallery show. Stop by if you're in, near, above, or below the downtown area....

The Hive Gallery & Studios 729 South Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90014 info@hivegallery.com (213) 995-9051

2016-02-01T22:04:00.002-08:00

HEY YOUSE MUGZ--I'll be exhibiting a new work as well as some previous art for the BULLETS, BROADS and BATHTUB GIN art...
Posted by Bob Lizarraga on Monday, February 1, 2016

Mickey FINK Ears

2015-12-08T21:08:00.000-08:00

Disney TV Animation had a Mickey Ears Art Show, for which I created the above.
Flourescent acrylics and styrofoam, mostly.

VAN GOGH'S EAR ANTHOLOGY Interview

2015-07-15T18:46:00.000-07:00

Yours truly was recently interviewed by VAN GOGH'S EAR ANTHOLOGY about the ol' monster art. Thanks again, Tina Faye Ayres!

http://theoriginalvangoghsearanthology.com/2015/07/14/an-interview-with-bob-lizarraga/

Miss Argentina from Tim Burton's BEETLEJUICE

2015-02-08T13:05:00.001-08:00

"Miss Argentina Loves You", fluorescent acrylic on panel with strobing black light. My contribution to the G-G-GHOSTS art show at Meltdown Comics and Collectibles.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1549612445287117/

G-G-GHOSTS! An Artistic Memorial for the Living Impaired. Feb.7th

2015-01-24T20:36:00.000-08:00

Come see the G-G-GHOSTS show!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1549612445287117/

When You're STRANGE.....

2015-01-05T22:51:00.001-08:00

Announcement! This month, the original GOMEZ & MORTICIA and GRANDPA THE IMPALER paintings are available at this fine venue:

http://www.hyaenagallery.com/whenyourestrange.html

Reception this Saturday.....

Cad Lackey Kicks The Ice Bucket

2014-12-21T13:40:00.003-08:00

More cartoon fun depicting Riff Raff up to no good, as usual.

11x14 inches, acrylic on acrylic painting paper.

Original for sale-- please send inquiry to:

info@boblizarraga.com

Tales From The Crypt GIF

2014-12-21T12:02:00.001-08:00

A Tumblr find -- gif-maker unknown....

The Bride of FLANKINstein

2014-12-06T21:33:00.000-08:00

Acrylic on acrylic painting paper.
Done for Creature features' "Enchanted World of Rankin/Bass" art show.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1416132585338790/

When Good Toons Go Bad: Villains of Animation Art Show & Sale

2014-10-27T23:19:00.001-07:00

Yours truly will have a new work in this tribute to the

EVIL CHARACTERS OF

ANIMATION.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1498904657029572/

Curated by Phillip Graffham

Van Eaton Galleries
13613 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
818-788-2367
www.vegalleries.com

Trick r' Treatin' in The Twilight Zone, or Halloween is in The Eye of The Beholder

2014-10-12T13:28:00.001-07:00

Here's my contribution to Creature Features' 2014 October Shadows art show.

Acrylic on 11x14 panel.

11 x 14 inch prints available at:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/206838103/trick-or-treatin-in-the-twilight-zone?ref=shop_home_active_1

For more pics of the show, visit:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153255535217926.1073741844.762847925&type=1&l=026b5d2df9

Mask Totem

2014-10-09T23:31:00.003-07:00

I had an old "cap tree" which wasn't being used, so its now holding Halloween plastic masks that have accumulated over the years....

2014-09-18T16:23:00.001-07:00

Christopher Lee as Dracula, done for the fine folks at

LITTLE SHOPPE OF HORRORS magazine. I've converted Drac into an animated gif here for the Blogarraga.....

http://www.littleshoppeofhorrors.com/

The MISTRESS of EVIL

2014-09-18T12:11:00.002-07:00

Acrylic on panel, done for the Museum of The Weird art show at

Creature Features.

Museum Of the WEIRD Art Show

2014-09-07T20:10:00.002-07:00

If you're in the Burbank area September 13th, please join me as we celebrate the work of Disney Imagineer Rolly Crump and his Museum of the Weird.

More info at:

https://www.facebook.com/events/668040166608199/

Opening reception is from 6pm-10pm. The show runs thru Sunday, September 28th during regular store hours.

Creature Features
2904 W Magnolia Blvd
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 842-8665

SHRIMPENSTEIN!

2014-08-31T19:39:00.000-07:00

My contribution to the MONSTERFINK show.
Acrylic on 8x24 inch gallery-wrap canvas.

Limited Edition prints available:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/201873692/shrimpenstein-limited-edition-print?ref=shop_home_active_1

MONSTERFINK Art Show!

2014-08-20T22:08:00.000-07:00

Very happy to be a part of this art tribute to all thINKS FINKish, like RatFINK, Weirdohs, Nutty Mads, etc!

https://www.facebook.com/events/313412845485502/

http://creaturefeatures.com/

Uncle Gilbert's HABERDASHERY

2014-08-14T22:57:00.000-07:00

My first painting of the Creature from The Black Lagoon, done for Creature Features' 60th anniversary (of the Creature) art show.

Acrylic on 11x14 inch oval canvas.

"Uncle Gilbert" appeared on an episode of The Munsters.

http://creaturefeatures.com/

SCARE L.A. is Creeping Toward YOU. 20% Discount!

2014-08-02T21:21:00.001-07:00

Step right up, folks, and getyer discount admission to the SCARE-L.A. Convention Aug. 9th & 10th. Use the code: BOBSCARE at the ticketing page HERE: http://scarela.com/tickets2014/
I'll be in booth # 522 with original paintings and prints-- lurking forward to seeing YOU...

http://scarela.com/

CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON 60th Anniversary Gallery Show

2014-07-16T21:00:00.001-07:00

I'm happy as a clam to be part of Creature Features tribute to the Gill Man!

The exhibit will also feature a display of rare original production artwork from the 1954 film, classic toys and model kits, movie posters and other memorabilia spanning the Gill-Man's colorful history.

The opening reception begins on Saturday, August 9th from 6pm-10pm. The show will be open during regular store hours through Sunday, August 24th.

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/306162226221782/?source=1

2904 W Magnolia, Burbank, California