rosie radio

A couple of months ago, Rosie O'Donnell held a contest on her website to design a logo for Rosie Radio. I don't normally participate in contests because I believe artists deserve to be paid for their work and time, but the opportunity was too good to pass up. The chosen designer got to be a guest on her radio show and it was just plain fun to do.

My logo design, though ultimately not chosen, was featured on her website as one of the designs she liked. I guess that's something! The logo is based on her photos that she takes for her products on Etsy, and I incorporated aspects that make "Rosie" the personality.

celebrity, design, logoRay CaspioOctober 17, 2009

wonder woman: the tv series continues

Lynda Carter's "The New Adventures of Wonder Woman" television series could continue...in comic book form, at least! caspio_wwcover

The New Adventures of Wonder Woman No. 61 11" x 17"

celebrity, illustration, lynda carter, superheroes, television, wonder woman, wonder woman cover seriesRay CaspioSeptember 13, 2009

katie's corner starring alexandra billings

The internet can be a great place. I've been lucky enough to "meet" the supernaturally talented stage and television star Alexandra Billings, and get to know her a bit through LiveJournal and Facebook. It was our mutual love for Liza Minnelli that initially caused us to cross paths in the online world. Alex's LiveJournal posts are always fascinating. She's a true teacher, a survivor, and an inspiration, and has expanded my world in so many ways. She's also given me tons of laughs! I hope to one day be able to take her Viewpoints class. In the meantime, I'll absorb, like a sponge, the knowledge she shares through LiveJournal and Facebook. Check out Alex's fantastic YouTube channel. On it, you'll find HILARIOUS Katie's Corner segments (I won't explain them – just watch), which brings us to the illustration I got the urge to start yesterday (Kevenn and I collaborated on the shadows and highlights)! Thank you, Alex, for being a part of my life, even if it is only through the internet for now.

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celebrity, illustration, inspirationRay CaspioSeptember 2, 2009

judy garland

Also available on RedBubble in a variety of prints or shirts! Here's my illustration of Judy Garland from her brilliant series, The Judy Garland Show, to celebrate the incredible body of work she left behind upon her death on June 22, 1969: 40 years ago. Do yourself a favor and check out The Judy Garland Show on DVD to see a true, once-in-a-lifetime genius at work. Thanks once again to Kevenn T. Smith for his contribution to this piece with his mastery of light and shadows. Head on over to www.kevenn.com to see his work.

judy_caspio_web_2 From Television City in Hollywood, Here's JUDY! 11" x 17"

celebrity, illustration, judy garlandRay CaspioJune 24, 2009

little edie beale of grey gardens: the libra husband

Available on RedBubble as a t-shirt! Last year, I was awakened to the documentary film Grey Gardens. I knew there was a Broadway musical, but I had no idea it was based on a true story; that is, until Rosie O'Donnell talked about how brilliant both the documentary and musical were on her blog and on The View. I decided to take a risk and buy the documentary since she insisted the doc was a must-view...I was not disappointed. I found the documentary and relationship between Big and Little Edie to be incredibly fascinating, and was mesmerized by what an interesting person Little Edie was and remains, years after her death. After buying the cast recording of the musical, a trip to New York City to see the show in person was definitely in order. I was lucky enough to see the Tony winning performances of Christine Ebersole and Mary Louise Wilson twice: April and June, 2007. Since then, I've immersed myself in Grey Gardens, and Little Edie inspired this illustration off of one of my old sketches.

The Libra Husband 11" x 17" Pencils, Illustrator, Photoshop

broadway, celebrity, grey gardens, illustrationRay CaspioJune 1, 2008