{"id":244455,"date":"2011-08-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2011-08-10T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/san-diego-artist-aims-to-spread-joy-through-creeps\/"},"modified":"2011-08-10T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2011-08-10T07:00:00","slug":"san-diego-artist-aims-to-spread-joy-through-creeps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/san-diego-artist-aims-to-spread-joy-through-creeps\/","title":{"rendered":"Artista de San Diego tiene como objetivo difundir alegr\u00eda a trav\u00e9s de Creeps"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Local artist Prince Morales\u2019 cartoon characters at Thumbprint Gallery. (Courtesy Prince Morales)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By Dave Fidlin |<\/strong> Reportero SDUN<\/p>\n

At quick glance, they might look creepy. But when you get down to it, Prince Morales\u2019 cartoon characters, the Crevice Creeps, aren\u2019t so creepy after all.<\/p>\n

The San Diego native, who is showcasing his artwork during a meet-and-greet with fans this Sat., Aug. 6, at Thumbprint Gallery, said he has been on a quest to spread a message of positivity and peace ever since he began doodling his street-themed, larger-than-life characters in 2002.<\/p>\n

\u201cI began drawing them in a sketchbook, alongside my lecture notes, when I was working toward my degree at the Art Institute of California\u2014San Diego,\u201d said Morales, who goes by the name Enosh as an artist. \u201cOver time, The Crevice Creeps have evolved and have become more bubbly and colorful\u2026 . In a way, they\u2019re
\na juxtaposition because they send a real positive message, and that\u2019s done on purpose.\u201d<\/p>\n

Morales describes the Crevice Creeps as short, stocky and bubbly creatures who resemble an abbreviated form of a human being. He cites hip-hop culture\u2014notably the West Coast underground scene prevalent in the\u00a0early 1990s\u2014as an inspiration for the characters. Morales uses a variety of techniques to create his lovable
\ncharacters, including inks, painting, acrylics and, in keeping with the street theme, spray painting. He has also created hand-drawn stickers that feature the characters.<\/p>\n

On Saturday, Morales will be showcasing an installation piece on canvas at the solo show. A variety of pieces from the past nine years also will be on display at Thumbprint Gallery through Sept. 4. The following week, Morales will return to the gallery with fellow artist Andrew Alcasid in a show entitled, \u201cMotifs, Marks
\nand Margins.\u201d<\/p>\n

By using bright, vibrant colors, Morales said he always aims to give off a fun-loving vibe in his various artistic creations. Admittedly, he said he has thrown himself into some of the characters. Case in point: one image depicts a Creep partaking in breakdancing\u2014a sport Morales himself has enjoyed.<\/p>\n

\u201cI hope people come in and enjoy these characters and creatures that have come out my head through my imagination,\u201d Morales said of his upcoming art shows at Thumbprint Gallery. \u201cIf people walk away with a smile, I\u2019ll definitely be happy.\u201d<\/p>\n

As an artist, Morales said he considers the Crevice Creeps a brand that helps distinguish him as an artist. With a free-style format, he equates them to a person\u2019s signature.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s an opportunity for me to get my name out there,\u201d he said. \u201c[The characters] are pretty recognizable.
\nThey have a unique style.\u201d<\/p>\n

Morales said there also is meaning behind his artistic name. He said Enosh serves as an acronym for optimism.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy goal in life is to live a noble, princely existence and give off positive vibes,\u201d he said. \u201cThe Crevice Creeps are an extension of that.\u201d<\/p>\n

A variety of venues and collaborative efforts have featured Morales\u2019 work in recent years. The Crevice Creeps have appeared on The Dope Show, a diverse collective of artists in the greater San Diego area, and Morales has also performed with his characters at Bar Basic in downtown San Diego and at the San Diego County Fair in July.<\/p>\n

This fall, Morales is planning to attend the sixth annual Arts and Culture Fest, from noon to 6 p.m., Oct. 15 at Market Creek, where he will partake in an activity he loves\u2014live art. The latest episode of The Crevice Creeps will come to life before the eyes of spectators on a large mural.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s so much fun sharing the energy with the community,\u201d Morales said. \u201cI get such a thrill working live and engaging with the people who see my work.\u201d Morales, who graduated from high school in 1999, said he was influenced by art from an early age.<\/p>\n

\u201cI grew up sketching with my little brother,\u201d he said. \u201cI took art classes all through high school and, once I entered college, I studied graphic design.\u201d<\/p>\n

While he emphatically declares art a passion, Morales\u2019 role as creator of The Crevice Creeps is a side gig. He wears two very different hats, working as a tax analyst by day.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Crevice Creeps is definitely\u2026my creative outlet,\u201d he said. \u201cHaving both of these gigs definitely helps balance my life.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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