May 7, 2008
This drawing that was used for the “Daddy’s Girl” painting was auctioned off a while ago to help the Lithium Picnic defense fund. Well it’s back up for auction. The painting was sold long ago, and print of the piece show up quite rarely and sell for quite a bit. I remember a thumbnail sketch was sold as well, but of course being a thumbnail sketch it was quite small and rough.
This is for an 8″ 10″ drawing, it is also framed and protected with UV glass and acid-free materials. The drawing was purchased directly from Michael, so there is a receipt and most importantly provenance. All framed up it’s around 13″ x 17″, and it looks amazing. I would love to have the original painting, but I think having the drawing would be just as cool.
Check it out here, the painting is shown here you can see the drawing at the link: Daddy’s Girl Original Drawing
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May 7, 2008
Todays piece is from an artist out of Calgary, Canada. He studied at the Alberta College of Art and Design and graduated with Distinction.
He recently moved his website around and added more work to it, and while looking around I was really caught by the piece shown. It’s oil on canvas and is a very large 84″ x 72″. I really like the mix of the figure and the abstract kind of texture that the figure is emerging from. This is one of the main reasons I love the work of Ian Francis, but with the work of Mike Binzer it is a little more textural. He also has quite a large amount of work to be seen on his website, so head on over and take a look.
Mike Binzer
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May 6, 2008
This weeks features prints by: AJ Fosik, Yosaky Yamamoto, Rick Reese and 2 by Justin Kamerer.
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May 2, 2008
Here is the rundown for this weekend.
Andy B Clarkson has a solo show at the Art N Soul Studios. If your in the area, check it out.
Art N Soul Studios
This Saturday at the Project Gallery in LA, Yoskay Yamamoto has his solo show open “”the upside of down”. This is supposed to be his largest body of work yet, so this should be a great show to check out. The work is up for viewing on the site as well and it looks like the show is almost sold out.
Check it out here: Project Gallery LA
“Carnivora” a show inspired by the “Dark Art of Automobiles” opens at the L’Imagerie Gallery on Saturday as well. The show features work by: Cam DeLeon, Brian Horton, Ken Keirns, Travis Louie, Eric Joyner, Craig LaRotonda, Chris Peters, Keith Weesner, Robert Williams & more. Check it out here: L’Imagerie Gallery
Also opening this Saturday in Manila is “Heavy Hitterz”. Live music, live painting, and art by: Blinky, Daniel Fleres, Jenn Porreca, Josh Taylor, Rueben Rude, Ryan “Deli” De La Hoz, Sam Ramos and more. Sam Ramos, and Deli were in the B movie show, I would love to see the work they have in this one. Check it out here: Heavy Hitterz Manila
“Young Guns” opens this Saturday as well at the iO Gallery in Connecticut. The show features work by some killer “emerging artists” such as: Dave Palumbo, Anthony Palumbo, Casey Weldon, Scott Altmann & Michael Shapcott. What a great show, would love to see this one. The reception is from 5-7pm. Check it out here: The iO Gallery
There is also a good amount of “First Friday” art walks. Jason Rudolphpena has work for sale at a First Friday in AZ, and Danny Roberts does in Las Vegas. Check around and see if there is an art walk in your town/city.
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May 1, 2008
Eugene Guynn, otherwise known as Rhino Barking Sparrow as well as one of the featured artists for this month, is having a solo show in San Francisco.
The reception for the show opens tonight, so if your around make sure you check it out. It’s at 79 New Montgomery Gallery in SF. The reception starts at 6pm.
And of course if your unable to look at the show in person, you are able to check out Eugene work in the featured artists area of this very website. He also has work for sale at the show, and I’m sure if you wanted something you could reach him through his website.
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May 1, 2008
I would like to thank last months featured artists, Winston Chmielinski and Steph Chard. I hope you enjoyed their work as much as I did.
For the month of May we have two killer artists, Rhino Barking Sparrow (Eugene Guynn) from San Francisco and Minjae Lee from Korea. Both of these artists have very exciting work, so head on over to the featured artists area and take a look.
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April 30, 2008
Today’s piece is from Molly Brill aka Mocabri. She has a killer style, each piece is literally stuffed with texture. I love the look of watercolor that has been used in this way, I’m sure many of you have heard me say this a hundred times.
This specific piece was made using watercolor, watercolor pencils, acrylics and charcoal. The colors are pleasing and I love the contrast of the well rendered face, contrasted with that explosion of color and texture that surrounds it. Molly has been doing this for a bit, but is still really just getting started. I know a good amount of artists, including myself that would have loved to have such a hold on their style at such a young age. I’m really excited to see how she grows in the coming years. Expect to see amazing work from her.
She now has a carbonmade profile so you can see all of her current work, and keep up with new work. Check it out here
Molly Brill Homepage
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April 29, 2008
Justin Kamerer aka Angryblue has a new print up for sale. It’s the Blackmetal Beethoven, with Joker style colors. I think it’s a killer idea to mix the iconic Joker colors with the “black metal” style of face painting. The print is a 6 color print, with metallic purple and metallic red. It’s a hefty 18″ x 24″ and is limited to an edition of 75.
You can also check out the whole process of making this print, and get a good idea of how vibrant the colors are over on this online sketchbook at Creativestem.com. I really dig seeing the process of these prints, it shows you just how much work goes into each one of these.
Head on over to Angryblue to pick up one of these killer prints. Blackmetal Beethoven print
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April 29, 2008
This week features prints by: Nicoletta Ceccoli, Brendan Monroe, Scott Radke, Gary Taxali & Candykiller.
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April 28, 2008
Today’s art of the day comes from Toby Stanger. He was going to be in the B Movie show, but unfortunately things came up. Hopefully he will be able to submit to the show next year, if I am able to do it again.
Toby has a really killer style, and you can see by this piece, a great imagination as well. I’ve seen a tye-dyed hippie stormtrooper, and even a pink Darth Vader, but never a tiki influenced pink stormtrooper. Just chillin, having a drink.
Check out of the rest of his work, and if your interested this painting is for sale.
Toby Stranger profile
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