I had the opportunity to work with incredible singer songwriter BREANNE DUREN in designing some new t-shirts for the launch of her new website. She is best known for her involvement with OWL CITY…..the pretty voice behind lead singer Adam Young. But she recently came out with her own debut album that is nothing short of amazing. Check out her newest tracks “Daydreams” and “Catch You” – yuuummy.
2 women’s tees and one mens tee available. Click HERE to purchase!
Over the weekend I had the rare opportunity to create art on a 16′ X 7′ chalk wall set up at the Del Mar Fair. The chalk mural was for Microsoft’s new phone – KIN – a new touch screen cell phone developed for social networking. Having never worked with chalk before, I was a little shy in taking on the project, but after a bit of convincing, I decided to go for it…..with the assistance of my good friend and fellow artist AMANDA MUELLER. (check out her art…she’s pretty fab!) We worked Friday June 11th through Sunday June 13th on three separate concepts…all related to the theme of “staying connected”. We had a blast drawing all day surrounded by fair fanatics and getting whiffs of funnel cake and kettle corn! Thanks Microsoft for the opportunity!
All of us at Jedidiah have been big fans of SURFING THE NATIONS for quite some time now. Surfing the Nations is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization dedicated to humanitarian action, locally and internationally. Surfing the Nations is dedicated to preventing substance abuse in Hawaii, and also sends groups of volunteer surfers to developing countries such as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, China, Egypt, and Israel in order to promote the sport of surfing as a healthy alternative for youth.
Surfing the Nations believes that surfers are an untapped resource to serve our local and outer island communities. Their message is to influence the upcoming generation of surfers to “give back” by serving and meeting the needs of local communities.
Just a few weeks ago they held the 4th Annual Freedom Surf Contest. This is an annual surf contest sponsored by Jedidiah in Queens, Waikiki, held mother’s day weekend. It is a two-day event, promoting “A Drug Free Hawaii”. In having this contest Surfing The Nations goal is to raise awareness of substance abuse prevention and rehabilitation issues in order to reverse the devastating affect that drug and alcohol abuse is having on the people of Hawaii. Every year I have had the opportunity to design the contest t-shirt and (this year) poster for them. Surfing the Nations is an inspiration to me and a motivation to get out into my own community and give back. We all have something to offer. See the video below to get a glimpse of the event!
Surfing the Nations has done a lot of work in Bangladesh over the years. Gum for my boat is an alluring documentary that touches on the redemptive power of surfing and the work that Surfing the Nations is doing in Bangladesh. This short feature tells the story of how a group of underprivileged kids are making a difference in their community, and how the surf club they started is the catalyst for this change. This film was produced by the incredibly talented Russell Brownley and stars our very own Kahana Kalama
My good friends at SEZIO were loaned an old abandoned home in North Park last week (a.k.a : The Boat House)…and what better idea than to get a bunch of artists together to cover it’s walls! It was fun to paint large scale again and to catch up with old art friends. I wasn’t sure what to paint with it being so last minute…so I pulled out my latest sketch and had at it.
To celebrate the end of The Boat House Era, Sezio hosted an art show / concert on Friday the 12th. Musical acts included The Paddle Boat, Black Mamba & Dr. Popsicle. Here are some pics of the event. Live video soon to come!
ARTISTS included: Mike Maxwell, Neko, Exist 1981, Tocayo, Kelli Murray, Brent Sandor, Carly Ealey, Wes Bruce, Sean & Stacy Kelley, Sean Ward and Jane Weibel (“Lurk Hard” by Mr. Sam Larson)
It is a collaboration between two artists, Camilla Engman and Elisabeth Dunker, who decided that a mutual project or two was simply not enough. I adore each of their work individually, but together they have produced some amazing products. My favorite being the re-used porcelain with circus themed art! Whimsical graphics on individual pieces fit together to tell a story. *sigh. It’s unfortunate this is all sold out. I will have to see what they come up with for their new collection!
Be sure to also check out Camilla’s new book “The Suitcase Series”. (I NEED this!) And the Studio Violet BLOG.
My name is Kelli and I am an illustrator, painter and designer from San Diego, California. This blog is a collection of all the wonderful things that inspire me including art, fashion, design, and illustration as well as a glimpse into my own life and work. If you have any questions or inquiries or would just like to say hello, please email me at
