Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays to everyone! This was done for Hypno, but has illustrations of mine in it. I hope you enjoy the Holidays and this book!

Similar - for Illustration Friday

Opinion - for Illustration Friday

Wise - for Illustration Friday

Perhaps the wisest person I knew, my Grandfather was a poet, mathematician, college professor and keenly understood people. He was warm, generous, and highly regarded in the city of Vila Real, Portugal where I would spend summers with him and my grandmother when I was a young child. His first son, ( my father ) became a doctor and went to America to build his success and fortune. His youngest son, an uncle whom I love like a father, stayed in Portugal and became one of Vila Real's most successful and respected Lawyers. Now that I am a man, I wish my grandfather were still alive, so that we could have great conversations, and that he could impart more of his wisdom on me. A gentle man, he was a giant in my mind. This is a memory drawing, and probably not at all what he looked like, but it reminds me of him, and that's enough.

Vacant - for Illustration Friday

Feeling inspired- Barack Obama is President

What wonderful news for us and for the world!

WE HAVE A NEW PRESIDENT!

And not just another president, but one who can become a GREAT President.

One who will change the American people, and also inspire the world.

One who can actually give an intelligent and eloquent public speech, full of hope for this great country of ours and for a better world.

One who can unite a nation of different people, of different races, religions, ideals and economic levels.

Hope has just entered the American vocabulary again tonight, with no trace of cynicism.

I am so proud to be an American tonight. I am so proud of my new President.

I am proud to be American in this historic time of change and hope.


Love, Peace, and Hope, to you!

Schmolls' Dock

Schmolls' Dock [c. 2008]
approx 7" x 5.25"

The Schmoll's are friends of mine, and they have a nice dock behind their home. This was created in the early summer of 2008, as evidenced by the missing mast on the sailboat at the end of the dock.

Lifeguard Station 6

Lifeguard Station 6 [c. 2008]
approx 8" x 4"
Giclee Print on 100% Rag Hahnemuhle 310 gsm 8.5 x 11 From an edition of 100, individually signed and numbered by Richard Cardona.

$25.00 (plus shipping)

3 Martini Lunch

3 Martini Lunch [c. 2008]
approx 8" x 4"
Giclee Print on 100% Rag Hahnemuhle 310 gsm 8.5 x 11 From an edition of 100, individually signed and numbered by Richard Cardona.

$25.00 (plus shipping)

Baby - for Illustration Friday

Electricity for Illustration Friday

Seed for Illustration Friday

Surf City Sally's Sea Shells

Surf City Sally's Sea Shell Emporioum [c. 2008]
Archival Giclee Print , image size 7" x 7" on 100% Rag Hahnemühle paper. From an edition of 350, individually signed and numbered by Richard Cardona.

$30.00 (plus shipping)

Imagine... Living life in peace

It's easy if you try...

Wrinkle for Illustration Friday

Primitive for Illustration Friday

Illustration for Illustration Friday...
"I am just here to steal your future again son."

Heavy for Illustration Friday

Garden 2

Garden 2

Garden - For Illustration Friday

Garden [March 7, 2008]
Archival Giclee Print , image size 7" x 7" on 100% Rag Hahnemühle paper. From an edition of 50, individually signed and numbered by Richard Cardona.

$30.00 (plus shipping)

Leap (for Joy) - illustration Friday

Leap - for Illustration Friday [mar 2008]

Chowda King

Beach Haven Chowda King [c. 2008]
Archival Giclee Print , image size 7" x 7" on 100% Rag Hahnemühle paper. From an edition of 350, individually signed and numbered by Richard Cardona.

$30.00 (plus shipping)

Happy the Crab

Happy the Crab [c. 2008]
Archival Giclee Print , image size 7" x 7" on 100% Rag Hahnemühle paper. From an edition of 50, individually signed and numbered by Richard Cardona.

$30.00 (plus shipping)

Lifeguard Stand - Summertime Daydream

Lifeguard Stand - Summertime Daydream[c. 2008]
Archival Giclee Print , image size 7" x 7" on 100% Rag Hahnemühle paper. From an edition of 350, individually signed and numbered by Richard Cardona.

$30.00 (plus shipping)

Brighton Beach Surf Lessons

Brighton Beach Surf Lessons [c. 2008]
Archival Giclee Print , image size 7" x 7" on 100% Rag Hahnemühle paper. From an edition of 350, individually signed and numbered by Richard Cardona.

$30.00 (plus shipping)

Multiple - For Illustration Friday

A Hardware Solution.
For Illustration Friday - Multiple

Old Barney's - Salt Water Taffy

Old Barney's Salt Water Taffy [c 2008]
Archival Giclee Print , image size 7" x 7" on 100% Rag Hahnemühle paper. From an edition of 350, individually signed and numbered by Richard Cardona.

$30.00 (plus shipping)

LBI New Jersey Avenue

Long Beach Island - New Jersey Avenue [c. 2008]
Archival GicleeArchival Giclee Print , image size 9" x 7" on 100% Rag Hahnemühle paper. From an edition of 50, individually signed and numbered by Richard Cardona.

$30.00 (plus shipping)

Long Beach Island Soft Serve

Soft Serve L.B.I. [c 2008]
Archival Giclee Print , image size 7" x 7" on 100% Rag Hahnemühle paper. From an edition of 350, individually signed and numbered by Richard Cardona.

$30.00 (plus shipping)

Harvey Cedars Lobster

The Lobster [c 2008]
Archival Giclee Print , image size 7" x 7" on 100% Rag Hahnemühle paper. From an edition of 350, individually signed and numbered by Richard Cardona.

$30.00 (plus shipping)

The Room

The Room [c. 2008]
Archival Giclee Print , image size 7" x 7" on 100% Rag Hahnemühle paper. From an edition of 50, individually signed and numbered by Richard Cardona.

$30.00 (plus shipping)

The Chair

The Chair [c. 2008]
Archival Giclee Print , image size 7" x 7" on 100% Rag Hahnemühle paper. From an edition of 50, individually signed and numbered by Richard Cardona.

$30.00 (plus shipping)

Theory Holds Water - for Illustration Friday

Theory [c. 2008]
Archival Giclee Print , image size 7" x 7" on 100% Rag Hahnemühle paper. From an edition of 50, individually signed and numbered by Richard Cardona.

$30.00 (plus shipping)

Surfer Girl Endless Summer

Surfer Girl Endless Summer [c. 2008]
Archival Giclee Print , image size 7" x 7" on 100% Rag Hahnemühle paper. From an edition of 50, individually signed and numbered by Richard Cardona.

$30.00 (plus shipping)

Happy Valentime's Day.

I couldn't resist a little afternoon helium love session... These two are star-struck and seem to be floating in heaven, aw... young love. As a bonus, cause I feel like sharing the love, I have a video of their making (I did the illustration in Painter) in Flash here: Balloon Love by Cardona

Or in Quicktime here: Balloon Lovers in Q.T. Have a great romantic evening everyone!

Oh - and when I was a kid I thought it was pronounced ValenTIMES day. Made sense to me that way for some reason.
Also available on YouTube: Cardona Balloon Video

Favorite Books

Favorite Book for Monday Artday
Archival Giclee Print on 100% Rag Hahnemuhle paper.

My Favorite books tend to have a lot of pictures in them, though I do have a few with words too.

Hawaiian Punch

Hawaiian Punch [c. 2008]
Archival Giclee Print , image size 7" x 7" on 100% Rag Hahnemühle paper. From an edition of 50, individually signed and numbered by Richard Cardona.

$30.00 (plus shipping)

for Illustration Friday - Choose ( Your Vice )

Choose (Your Vice) - for Illustration Friday

And yes, I consider T.V. a definite vice.

Smiley the Octopus

Smiley the Octopus [c. 2008]
Archival Giclee Print , image size 6" x 6" on 100% Rag Hahnemühle paper. From an edition of 50, individually signed and numbered by Richard Cardona.

$30.00 (plus shipping)

Late Session - Cheater 5

Late Session Cheater 5 [c. 2008]
Archival Giclee Print on 1005 Rag Hahnemuhle paper. approx. 8" x 8" From an edition of 50, individually signed and numbered by Richard Cardona.

$30.00 (plus shipping)

Cardinal and Cherry Blossoms

Cardinal and Cherry Blossoms[c. 2008]
Archival Giclee Print , image size 6" x 6" on 100% Rag Hahnemühle paper. From an edition of 50, individually signed and numbered by Richard Cardona.

$30.00 (plus shipping)