Erick E. Thorpe
"Motivated by the blessed stress to express"
As long as I can remember, I’ve always been into art. It started with comic books, then it became a fascination with the prints at the frame store, and of course many, many, books, films, Cartoons etc. While what to depict has changed/evolved, the DESIRE to has never wavered. So I paint, draw, sketch, and click to convey and visually problem solve. With that, I invite you to take a look see at what this art thang has birthed in me. Welcome...
Bio
Graduated from Virginia Commonwealth Univ.
BFA Communication Arts 1993
Graduated from Art Center College of Design
BFA Illustration 1996
Licensing Artist- South Park, Comedy Central
1998 - present
Artwalks/Festivals:
Mafa art walk - 2009, 2012
Pasadena Art Walk - 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014
Pasadena Art Walk - 2014, Best In Show
Art On Millionaire's Row, Festival and Salon- 2013-Blue Ribbon winner
Art On Millionaire's Row, Festival and Salon- 2014-Blue Ribbon winner
Kowabunga-The Hive Gallery, LA - 2014
Jedi July-The Hive Gallery, LA - 2015
Altadena Best Fest, Festival and Salon, Altadena - 2015
Winter Salon Group Show, McGinty’s Gallery at the End of the
World-November 2nd-January 5th - 2018
Austin Film Festival Screenplay Competion, Second Round
Finalist (Comedy)
Casa De La Mariposa, McGinty’s Gallery at the End of the - Sept 6-Oct 12 2019
Artrates Japan/Rising Stars/ Aug Open-The Hive Gallery, LA - 2019
Kill Bill, Grindhouse, Faster Pussycat-The Hive Gallery, LA - 2019
Art Center African American Alumni Show 90/300, ArtCenter DTLA 114 W. 4th St. LA- Feb 13, 2020