Virtu Gallery has released a couple of new editions by Chris Peters. Both of these new editions are giclee on varnished canvas, signed and numbered in editions of 40, “Clear Blue Water” is 12.5″ x 14.75″ and “Leaving the Shame Behind” is 13.25″ x 12.5″. I was also able to send Chris a handful of questions for a mini interview regarding these new prints and art making in general. After the images, click the more link to read the interview.

Get the prints here: Chris Peters @ Virtu Gallery

This past weekend the “Zombie Love” exhibition opened at the Gallery Nucleus. It’s a great show, you can see all of the works Here. One of the pieces from the show is “Zombie Fair” by Scott Campbell. Like many of Scott’s larger works this one is filled with all sorts of great details. The gallery decided to make a print of it that is now available. The print is 24″ x 17″, signed and numbered in an edition of 50.

Get it here: Zombie Fair @ Gallery Nucleus

Opening this Saturday, February 6th at Double Punch in San Francisco is a dual show with works from Nate Van Dyke and Jeremy Forson. This is going to be an amazing show, the new paintings that Jeremy has been making are very exciting. I am hoping the make it to the reception so expect some photos of the show this coming week. If you are in the are make sure you stop by and check out the work in person.

The Gallery @ Double Punch

This Saturday, February 6th at the Last Rites Gallery in New York, Fred Harper (Featured) and Nick Baxter will both have new work on display. I think both artists compliment each other very well. While Fred has a more brushy style with his painting, both have very colorful works. i would really love to see the paintings by Nick Baxter in person, the detail on each piece is impressive.

Last Rites Gallery

I would like to thank last months featured artists Fred Harper and Adrian Borda. This month we have some sculptural works from Shain Erin and Jshea9. Both are very talented artists. Head on over to the featured artists area to see their work.

February Featured Artists

There is a new print from James Jean over at the Process Recess shop. “Wave II” is one of the open edition prints, at 17″ x 22″ on Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper, signed and embossed. It’s a beautiful image, I love how James is able to not only make colorful energetic and brushy works, but also classy pieces like this. His shop is sure to have something for everyone.

Get it here: Wave II @ Process Recess

Opening tonight, February 5th at the Cave Gallery in Venice is the latest solo show from Paul Chatem. “The Death of Big Head” features some more of the amazing “clockwork” inspired works we saw at the Shooting Gallery last year (Featured). Looking at the preview images of the show, the integration of the clockwork elements is seamless with the amazing colors and aging effects that Paul does with his work. These are paintings that are meant to be seen up close, not only to enjoy all of the subtleties that he adds to each piece, but the see the works in motion. I really hope some videos show up soon. Here are a few images from the show, head on over to see the rest. It looks as though most of the show pieces have sold.

Paul Chatem @ Cave Gallery

So far the Creep Machine has featured mainly contemporary art, but when I’m not looking for more current art to share I am researching classical art. Most of the work does not fit with the direction of the site, but some of it does, such as the work of Franz Xaver Messerschmidt a German-Austrian sculptor during the 18th century. He was once assistant professor of sculpture at the Imperial Academy of Vienna, but was passed over for the Chair of the department due to what they called “confusion in the head”, delusions and hallucinations. Due to what some believe to be Crohn’s disease, Messerschmidt alleviated the pain by punching himself. He then used himself as a template to create what he called the “canonical grimaces.” For the full story head on over to John Coulthart’s blog. I like how this classically trained artist created what most people would not consider classical art created hundreds of years ago.