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DecalGirl has been a long time supporter of my artwork. They have just added three more of of my designs for device skins and neoprene tablet / laptop sleeves.  Just added to my collection at DecalGirl are "Mrs Gloria Vanderbone" and "Mr JD Vanderbone" which are my art deco 1920's Sugar Skulls as well as "Sugar Skull Sombrero Night", my purple and green paisley skull art. All phone and tablet skins come with a matched downloadable screen wallpaper that completes the image.  The vinyl skins from decal girl are printed in ultra high resolution from my original files.  They are the thinnest...

Skull Sourcebook by Adele Nozedar - a coffee table art book with an awesome collection of skull art from historical to modern art. You'll find some of my skull artwork featured on page 179.     

I've been a fan of this clever comedy since it debuted in 2014. Imagine my excitement when the props department for "Black-ish" ordered two of my artisan iPhone 6 6s cases for potential use on the show this past summer.  I was excited and hoped that one of the cases would be chosen for use with the teenage daughter "Zoey" played by the talented actress Yara Shahidi. I've worked with different production companies on artwork for TV pilots before, but you never know if it will actually get seen until the show airs. Blackish Season 2 premiered on September 23rd, 2015....

This will be my first art show since moving my home and studio from Colorado to New Mexico this past March. I will have several Sugar Skull pieces on display at The Church in Tijeras, New Mexico. I will have both prints and originals including a sculpture piece included in the show. The show will also include a fundraiser / silent auction with art and accessories donated by the participating artists. Proceeds from the silent auction will go the Seidel family who's home next door to The Church recently burned down. This will be a really fun event... live music,...

 October, 2014 Denver, Colorado Fox 31 KDVR Morning Show - Good Day Colorado featured artist Christopher Beikmann on Halloween as he unveiled his flapper girl sugar skull artwork "Mrs Gloria Vanderbone. Watch the interview video above.

  October, 2014 Boulder, Colorado - The Historic (and haunted) hotel Boulderado will be hosting a "1920s Reincarnation Celebration" on Friday and Saturday Night 10/31 & 11/1 at the License No1 Liquor Bar located in the hotel's charming yet creepy basement. You'll find prints of my Day of the Dead / Sugar Skull artwork throughout the venue. Come dressed as you were in 1920 and enjoy the celebration. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume.