Barefoot Bloggin'

Sleeping giant is sleepy

2011-10-13T10:05:00.001-09:00

Sleeping giant is sleepy

Tahiti Nui Shirts

2011-10-11T11:47:00.001-09:00

Today's shirt job is for Tahit Nui. My first time using discharge ink...cool!

First time in 4 years I wore shoe to work

2011-10-04T14:30:00.001-09:00

So long Blogger, Hello Wordpress

2011-08-23T12:24:00.005-09:00

We had a good long run this old blog and me but it's time to move on and change directions as I focus in on sharing the creative spirit we all got bubblin'around in us. I hope you will take a look and enjoy the content I will be sharin' and make the jump with me over to my new blog on Wordpress. It would also be cool to see you join in on all the shenanigans over on Facebook and Twitter too!

Keep on Creatin'

Walk On Water Dream board

2011-08-19T14:32:00.001-09:00

My new WOW surfboard shaped by Warwick Gray from Walk On Water. This board is so awesome and unlike any board I have ever surfed. This thing nose rides and pulls floaters for days! You can't tell by the pic but the paint and glass job actually make it look like it glows! A true piece of art to be sure!

Art Journal Snap #16

2011-08-15T11:44:00.001-09:00

The All Knowing Eyes

Backyard Paddles #2

2011-08-11T15:58:00.001-09:00

My buddy Vic has been making these really cool paddles. Here is his latest work of art

Backyard Paddles #1

2011-08-11T15:52:00.001-09:00

My buddy Vic has been making these really cool paddles. Here is his latest work of art

Kauai Dog Park

2011-08-05T17:53:00.001-09:00

It's a nice big park for the dog's to work off the kibble

art journal snaps #16

2011-08-04T13:07:00.004-09:00

More fun with metallic paints!

art journal snaps #15

2011-07-25T18:56:00.001-09:00

Follow Your Heart. and don't forget to listen to it too... it knows things

art journal snaps #14

2011-07-19T12:11:00.001-09:00

Release The Monkey Mind!

Art journal snap #13

2011-07-13T19:54:00.003-09:00

Do Not Feed the Fear

A little fear monster drawn in a corner of my sketchpad with Tombo brush pens

art journal snaps #12

2011-07-10T13:01:00.003-09:00

Flow...Let yourself go! Another page in my art journal to remind me to let life and emotions flow and not hang on to negative thoughts or limiting beliefs

What... again?!

2011-07-09T14:05:00.001-09:00

I am ok, the board not so much

Fishnet knots

2011-07-08T16:22:00.001-09:00

Some colorful fishing nets and ropes that the ocean had knitted together and gave to the beach

art journal snaps #11

2011-07-05T12:13:00.002-09:00

Free to be me

Fighting through the fear of how I think I am perceived by others, I am posting this art journal page, that I did over the weekend, which holds some personal significance to me as a growing artist who can express myself without fear of being judged, ridiculed or any other self inhibiting thoughts.

Retoolin', reframin' and reinventing

2011-06-30T11:21:00.003-09:00

I am taking a seven week Personal branding course with Katie Freiling over the nest couple of weeks, so I won't be posting as much during this time. Also, I am working on setting up a new blog with Wordpress. So. please keep checking back, because I am excited about where the next phase of my life, art and business are going. Aloha and Peace until next time!

Pineapple up close and personal

2011-06-27T12:47:00.001-09:00

Pineapple up close and personal

WOW Stand up Surfboards Sign

2011-06-27T12:26:00.001-09:00

Here is a sign I made over the weekend for my friends Warwick and Lorelei over at WOW Standup Surfboards

Chongolio as a brand name?

2011-06-23T19:23:00.002-09:00

I am taking part in an online seminar on personal branding and wondering about my name Chongolio. Is it easily remembered? Is it catchy or weird sounding? Does it capture the imagination or make you want to take flight? I have been using Chongolio for years as an online entity and artist but now thinking about using my other less exotic sounding name RDBcreative instead. Your thoughts are appreciated

Three days later we are almost done

2011-06-23T15:14:00.002-09:00

I got an invite to try the the Google Music cloud so I hooked up my external drive with all my music backed up and let it go to work. A few songs were denied because of DMR or unsupported file types, but for the most part so far so good

Art Journal Snap #10

2011-06-21T10:08:00.002-09:00

I couldn't sleep one night and this is who came by for a late nite visit

Art Journal snaps #9

2011-06-20T09:58:00.003-09:00

A couple Jelly fish in my art journal

art journal snaps #8

2011-06-14T16:49:00.002-09:00

Blue sharpie doodles II. This time I tried a thin layer of Mod Podge over the acrylic paint background to see if the sharpie went on a little smoother. It didn't and I burned through another new sharpie doing this page.

Art Journal snap #7

2011-06-13T17:12:00.002-09:00

art journal snaps #7

blue sharpie doodles over an acrylic background on gessoed paper. My pens got really clogged up and the nibs all kinds of chewed up. Next time I am gonna try a light coat of Mod Podge over background to see if that helps

art journal snaps #6

2011-06-12T09:46:00.004-09:00

This World Needs More Flying Monkeys!

"This World Needs More Flying Monkeys!" I drew this ape airman in my sketch book then scanned and colored it in. Once colored I cut it out and pasted in my art journal. The background is random layers created with sharpies, brush pens, acrylic paints, ink and what not.

art journal snaps #5

2011-06-10T15:04:00.002-09:00

Skull and cross bones from my art journal

This is was done using a bunch of different layers. The background is acrylic paint on gesso, the bones were cut from another background I did and the skull was cut from a gesso covered paper bag. Then I used sharpies and texture stamps over everything for the details. This was a really fun one to make

art journal snaps #4

2011-06-09T13:52:00.002-09:00

I love making this stuff, It clears my mind

Pinterest.com

2011-06-08T07:10:00.001-09:00

I have come across an interesting site for keeping online inspirations and book marks. It is called pinterest.com. I have been using it to catalog images I find interesting for later use or reference. It is still in beta so it still has a few bugs, However, it looks like it has a lot of potential. If interested send me an email along with your email address and I can send you an invite which will give you instant access without having to wait for them to process your request for one.

Jungle calls

2011-06-06T14:10:00.005-09:00

This is the sound file I created,using stock Garageband loops and the Voice Piano app on my iPhone, which I used as a sound bed on my fourth video log. Feel free to use wherever you want but please give me a some credit and a link back to my blog if possible. Enjoy!
Jungle calling by chongolio

4 Years of Island Livin' Vlog #4

2011-06-04T14:39:00.002-09:00

A little late, but I finally have finished and uploaded my fourth video log. This time a slide show and a song celebrating my fourth year of living on the Garden Isle. If you like, please poke that like button and/or subscribe

Pie•Pan's Birthday Painting

2011-06-02T08:10:00.006-09:00

Sometimes I get to take on projects that really moves me into a head space that is uplifting and enjoyable on multiple levels. This is one of those projects. A good friend and long time buddy had asked me to create an art piece as a birthday gift for another good friend and old school pal to whom she is now married. There were no special requests for anything in particular and I was given absolute free range. Immediately I knew I wanted to do a multimedia piece that represented his interests, unique personality and some of the memories I have of him from all the years that we have known each other. This is the result, a multimedia piece that includes references to his nicknames, favorite candy and bands, inside jokes and his interests in mods, scooters, cooper minis, video games and his wry sense of humor. While I was creating this art, I couldn't help myself form laughing and sighing at the good times that shared in our younger years causing mischief, partying, giving each other sh*t, and having great adventures. The memories that bubbled up were bitter sweet. I miss the those days, the scene and circle of friend that we were all a part of. I am really grateful and stoked that I thought of and asked to be the one to make this gift for him. It was a nice ticket for a reminiscence trip back to a very special time in my life. Ok, enough mush here is what I created for my two friends Chilipeppa and Pie-pan.

If interested in me doing a commission for you, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me.

Mac at Hollywood Beach. Super windy his ears were a-flappin'

2011-05-29T13:39:00.001-09:00

Mac at Hollywood Beach. Super windy his ears were a-flappin'

Ventura beach shack

Monkey Love

2011-05-26T19:04:00.001-09:00

My niece Kori painted this for me!

art journal snaps #3

2011-05-23T08:43:00.001-09:00

art journal snaps #3

Pig box cooker instructions

2011-05-22T19:58:00.001-09:00

Pig box cooker instructions

Piggy ready for eat

2011-05-22T18:00:00.001-09:00

Piggy ready for eat

Lauhala Trees at Lydgate Park

2011-05-22T10:33:00.001-09:00

Lauhala Trees at Lydgate Park

Art Journal snaps #2

2011-05-21T11:59:00.001-09:00

Another slice of free flow from my recently started Art Journal

Art Journal snaps #1

2011-05-20T13:03:00.001-09:00

So I started an art journal, a place where I can just let the ideas run wild. A place where my inner critic is not allowed.

The Left Over Screw

2011-05-19T13:13:00.003-09:00

Mixed media on 12" x 12" canvas.

I have been doing a lot of messin' around with mixed medias and experimenting with some different techniques I picked up watching Youtube. This one uses aluminum foil, hardware, spray and acrylic paint, distress inks, mod Podge, laser print outs, plastic beads, rhinestones and glitter glue. What you think?

2011-05-11T11:11:00.001-09:00

Coco got his eyeballs!

My little friend can see clearly now!

Nature. You can't stop it

2011-05-01T12:21:00.002-09:00

Some plants getting their revenge on an earthmover

Happy Easter Egg Monster

2011-04-24T16:25:00.001-09:00

Happy Easter Egg Monster

Cigar Box Butter Chimp Screen

2011-04-17T20:44:00.002-09:00

My first print of the Cigar Box Butter Chimp using an Ezprints screen on some test paper . I am quite happy with the way it held the detail. The Ezprint screen was really easy to make and way simpler than making a decal.

Rocco's Pizza Surfer Dude

2011-04-15T12:22:00.002-09:00

This is a hand drawn character I came up with for a 4 color t-shirt design for Rocco's pizza place which will be opening up in the Harbor mall in Lihue, Kauai

Art Case Progress. The front

2011-04-14T21:38:00.002-09:00

First layer on the front: vinyl scraps and some fabric. The stripy fabric makes the eyes go a bit buggy!

Here is a suitcase I am working on to hold my decals and art when I am out on the road and takin'it to the streets! This is front with some scrap vinyl I had and some fabric over a $5 thrift store suitcase

Vinyl Decals Vlog #3

2011-04-08T10:07:00.003-09:00

This time I show you how I make and stick my vinyl decals.

Bits and pieces

2011-04-06T10:32:00.001-09:00

A collection of bits and bobs laying around my studio that I put together that will someday become a piece of art.

Art Supplies & Tool Haul

2011-04-04T19:42:00.001-09:00

This last weekend I found a lot of good stuff in the thrift stores, received my order from EZprints and bought some art supplies and a couple new tools. I am gonna be busy!

Etsy Store and Facebook Page

2011-03-24T12:53:00.006-09:00

I have been on a pretty good groove restocking my ETSY STORE with new art and a few pieces that I brought over to Hawaii with me and need to let go of to make room for all the new stuff that is in the almost done stages. Take a look you might see something you like! Also, if you didn't know I now have a dedicated Facebook Chongolio Page. Some blink on over and if you are into it click the like button.

The Collectors (front)

2011-03-22T10:34:00.001-09:00

The Collectors, Two Octopuses desperately want to add this little sunken tiki mug to their display case.
Acrylic and paint pens on a 18 x 24" canvas and sealed with polyurethane. The sides of the canvas have been embellished with iridescent sequins.

The Collectors (close up)

The Collector (side)

The Collectors, Two Octopuses desperately want to add this little sunken tiki mug to their display case. Acrylic and paint pens on a 18 x 24" canvas and sealed with polyurethane. The sides of the canvas have been embellished with iridescent sequins.

There is a moon in the sky!

2011-03-19T20:19:00.001-09:00

It's called the moon.

Cigar Box Playin' Butterchimp

2011-03-18T09:10:00.001-09:00

An idea I been working on for a stencil or decal

Pulelehua (butterfly) Decal comps

2011-03-16T10:03:00.002-09:00

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Pulelehua (butterfly) Decal comps. Spring is here and so are the butterflies. Here are a few variations on my design. Which one do you like?

Lil Zoomy gets some star bling

2011-03-15T10:57:00.004-09:00

Lil Zoomy gets some bling! I found some star sequins while poking around the craft store and they fit perfectly inside the star stencils and on the side of the canvas. Extra bonus star sparkle power when the the light hits it!

Lil Zoomy gets soome bling #2

Little Zoomy flew over to Etsy and is looking for a new home!

Windspinner #2 "Peace"

2011-03-14T19:01:00.001-09:00

#2 has found a new home where it can spin free

The Sunshine Bow Vlog #2

2011-03-08T09:09:00.011-10:00

Here are the links I mentioned that will help you get started making Diddley Bows and creating loops with your iphone and ipad!

Please remember that THIS IS NOT A TUTORIAL. There are tons of pages online that will get you started just do some searches and poke around. I am just showing you how I figured out how to make all this stuff work for me. If you have questions, feel free to ask. If I know the answer I will get back to you. Also, don't hesitate to share your discoveries and sounds with me either here or on Youtube or on my Facebook page. Hit the like button if you are so inclined:

LINKS:
Cigarboxnation.com/ is an awesome site put together by Shane Speal where you can learn all you need to make and amplify Diddley Bows and Cigar Box Guitars.
imic microphone adapter from Griffin

Guitar connect Cable from Griffin
(I was calling it an "ishred cable," it is actually called a "Guitar connect cable")
iShred LIVE By Frontier Design Group
Everyday Looper By Mancing Dolecules
Here is the videovideo that got me hooked on everyday looper. The guy has also done a few tutorials too.

My diagram sketch for hooking is all up. Click on it to enbiggen:

The Left Over Screw

2011-03-05T09:29:00.001-10:00

Exploring variations of a thought that I had. I took this picture of my sketchbook with Hipstamatic and thought to myself "That looks pretty cool!"

Honu the Guide Decal Design

2011-03-02T18:22:00.002-10:00

A new Honu design I have been workin on. I hope to do a test cut tomorrow and see how all those lines hold up

I just added the Honu to my Etsy store.

Honu the Guide Decal Cut and Applied

2011-03-01T19:27:00.001-10:00

Here is the Honu decal cut and stuck on my van

Free

2011-02-23T15:28:00.001-10:00

The coffee plantation water tanks in Ele'ele were hit again with some new graffiti

Noisebot is getting rustier everyday

2011-02-21T20:06:00.001-10:00

Noisebot's case is getting a patina

Chongolio's Etsy Shop

2011-02-19T10:39:00.002-10:00

I just reopened my Etsy shop, after a fairly long hiatus, with my new Pueo decal. I will be adding more decals, art and handmade instruments soon so keep checking back. If you are an Etsy Seller let me know and I will check out your store and add you to my circle. Any suggestions or input on my shop or items is encouraged.

Pueo Decal Part 2

2011-02-16T15:37:00.001-10:00

I did a test cut on my new Pueo decal and stuck it on my van. It came out pretty cool me thinks. Next stop for him will be etsy.com/shop/chongolio

Chongolio's Introduction V-log #1

2011-02-14T18:58:00.005-10:00

After four years of thinking about it I finally jumped in and made my first foray into creating a video log. I plan to keep y'all posted on my life on Kauai as well as show off my art work, music, homemade instruments and other stuff I find funny and interesting. I also have a tumbr account at chongolio.tumblr.com Comments and suggestions are welcomed but don't be too harsh this is my first one and I am still trying to get all da bugs worked out. Aloha Nui

Stuffed animal watering hole

2011-02-12T18:58:00.001-10:00

Stuffed animals all gathered along a ditch in Hanapepe

Chongolian test spray board

2011-02-11T20:48:00.001-10:00

At one point I may frame this!

7 bucks worth of stuff

2011-02-11T20:39:00.001-10:00

I got all this for a meager 7 clams. The "vintage kava" mug even had my name on it!

Recycled Wind Spinner

2011-02-10T10:24:00.001-10:00

I made with an aluminum can, old CD, markers, bumpy paint, cork, coat hanger, and a couple of screws. I left it on a wooden post on the side of the road as a guerilla art install of sorts

Teddy bear girl wheat paste in Lihue, Kauai

2011-02-09T12:47:00.001-10:00

This little girl is the latest addition to the recently painted electrical box next to the thrift store on Rice St in Lihue

Pueo the Protector Decal

2011-02-07T10:16:00.003-10:00

I am back in the vinyl decal business. My first new design on 2011 is the Hawaiian owl

Tree branches and clouds at Playgrounds

2011-02-04T14:55:00.001-10:00

Sent from my iPhone

Hulemalu Fruit Stand

2011-02-03T19:14:00.001-10:00

Grapefruits were todays special

Mr Sad Clown

2011-02-02T16:29:00.001-10:00

Any resemblance to any person living or dead is purely intentional

BOAR on a box

2011-02-01T09:12:00.001-10:00

I found this wheat paste by Boar on an electrical box in Kalaheo

Crab Claw, Crab Claw

2011-01-30T07:54:00.001-10:00

Clickety-clackin' on sea wall

2011-01-29T09:14:00.001-10:00

Slappy sticker fun

I have been on a homemade sticker kick. Anybody up for trades?

Lil Zoomy is going home

2011-01-28T08:38:00.001-10:00

A painting of a lil outer space guy headin' home after a day of zoomin' all about

2011-01-27T09:46:00.002-10:00

Happy Birthday Kassidy!

A card I made for my niece Kassidy, who turns 13 today, using one of my favorite pictures of her and I. I love that kid.... uh I meant teenager!

Jelly Fish sticker pack

2011-01-27T09:27:00.001-10:00

20 Homestyle Jelly Fish slaps made with colored sharpies

Pinetrees, Hanalei Bay

2011-01-26T07:46:00.001-10:00

Sent from my iPhone

Dang ol' beautiful day man

2011-01-25T13:42:00.001-10:00

This morning at the Menehune fishpond on Kauai

TROG

2011-01-21T16:11:00.003-10:00

I saw this decal stuck on a freshly painted electrical box at the Goodwill in Lihue, which usually has some kinda graffiti on it. I had never seen this design before or heard of a “Trog” but a quick search on the intertubes tells us:
Trog, comes from the word troglodyte, meaning a prehistoric cave dweller. Or part Troll part frog. You use it to talk about girls who are ugly sluts. It originated on the island of kauai at kula school.

“Brah howz that trog, who invited her?”

See how easy it is to learn something new!

Papa's gotta new monkey box

2011-01-20T12:52:00.001-10:00

Sent from my iPhone

Damp green tree stump and friends

2011-01-16T13:27:00.001-10:00

Damp green, tree stump and friends living in Omao

Omao Backyard

2011-01-13T11:21:00.001-10:00

The back forty where I live

Where the piggies run free

Moon dude in the planter

Homestyle Music Studio

2011-01-09T19:44:00.001-10:00

rockin' out in the corner

Toys that make noise!

Beepin', bangin' and twangin'

'Alae 'ula - Hawaiian Gallinule or Mud Hen

2011-01-08T17:27:00.001-10:00

A family of endangerded 'alae 'ula that live in the Nawiliwili Stream in Lihue, Kauai.

According to Hawaiian legend, the ‘Alae ‘ula told Maui to rub together sticks of ‘iliahi, which means 'fire bark', to produce fire

My next vehicle will be a flying donut!

2011-01-05T15:48:00.001-10:00

My next vehicle will be a flying donut!

Trippy Tidepools

2011-01-04T09:58:00.000-10:00

A bit of video I shot in the tidepools on the south shore of Kauai. The trippy background music is me plinking my acoustic guitar on a rainy day and messing around with my Kaossilator Pro. All of it was then thrown into iMovie and Garageband then saturated with effects and what not.

Again with the tow truck

2011-01-03T15:57:00.001-10:00

No time for sad songs

2011-01-02T17:54:00.001-10:00

Church piano in Hanapepe

Finding my religion

Surfboards and Pews

Old crusty's shack

Some old ramshackle shack near the boat landing in Port Allen

Hook me up brah

2010-12-28T09:09:00.001-10:00

Hook me up brah

Damn!

2010-12-28T08:46:00.001-10:00

Sundya Splinters

2010-12-26T19:44:00.000-10:00

Moon Jars

2010-12-26T19:30:00.002-10:00

I made a few Moon Jars for Christmas. I got the
glass frosting at Ace Hardware, The jars at Cost Plus, colored LEDs came from Radio Shack and the solar powered lights at Osh.

Got Pie?

2010-12-21T17:03:00.001-10:00

Well a matter of fact I do. It came in the mail today and was sent from my Mama! Pecan pie is one of my favorites and it came in a cool lookin tin too.

Noisebot gots guts

2010-12-19T17:58:00.001-10:00

Noisebot got his guts wired up today