aotd: “Vengeful Dunces” by Alex Kuno

March 27, 2008

vengefuldunces_alexkuno.jpgWith the B Movie show approaching quickly, I thought I would use the Art of the Day section to start featuring art from the participating artists of the show. I’ve seen a majority of the art for the show, and I’m blown away. There is some really amazing work and it has all far exceeded my expectations for this show.

So today’s piece is from Alex Kuno, he submitted a really fun piece for the show. The one shown above is an earlier work. This piece is 8″x10″ and I believe is watercolor and maybe even some acrylic paint. I really love the way Alex paints faces, the style of drawing added with the colors he uses really creates this timeless illustrative quality to his work. The scenes are always twisted and surreal. I’m really happy to have him in this show.

If you would like to see a preview of the show, message me and I will send you a link I have created for pre-sale. Otherwise, make sure you head on over and check out the rest of Alex’s work.
Alex Kuno Homepage

Original Maila Nurmi/Vampira Self Portrait

March 27, 2008

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There is a self portrait by Maila Nurmi, also know as Vampira, for sale right now. The piece is pencil and sharpie on onion paper. It’s signed both Vampira & Maila Nurmi, dated ‘99. The seller states that all profits from the sale will go to the Maila Nurmi Memorial Fund. There is also some signed photographs by the same seller.

This is a great image. I have seen some other Vampira inspired pieces by Glenn Barr and Bob Dob, but it’s always a cool thing to get a piece of art made by the person featured in it.

Check it out: Vampira Self Portrait

This weeks Slingshot Press print: Matt Dangler

March 26, 2008

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Every week Slingshot Press will be releasing a a limted edition print by your favorite artists. 50 artists, 50 prints each, for only $50 a pop. They are on week 7 right now and this weeks print is by Matt Dangler (shown), the piece is entitled “Transcendental Navigation” and is 5”x 9.25”. You also have the option to have the prints framed for you.

The previous weeks featured prints by Jordin Isip, Paul Chatem, Kelly Vivanco and others. I really dig the print they chose of Paul Chatem. New prints will be released every Wednesday at 3pm, but I’ll be posting the news here as well.

Slingshot Press, 50 prints

“The Lowbrow Art Sale” Mar 25th

March 25, 2008

This week features prints by Travis Louie, Stella Im Hultberg, Brom, Justin Meyers & Isaac Bushkin.
Check it out: Here

“Candy Fantasy” tryptich by Tom Bagshaw

March 24, 2008

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Blueflip Art has released some more prints from Tom Bagshaw. This time however the new work is a tryptich. Each one of these prints is 7.5″ x 11″, and can be bought separately or together. When you do buy them as a set you can save $15 by entering the word “Bagshaw” when you are ready to checkout.

I really dig the style that Tom Bagshaw has, and this idea is great. It’s not often you get the option to buy a set of prints like this that work so well with each other.

Tom Bagshaw Tryptich

Michael Hussar, one of a kind “Widow” canvas print

March 24, 2008

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I should have caught this one a lot sooner. BirdBath Publishing is selling a one of a kind canvas print of “Widow” by Michael Hussar. This print is an artist’s proof and it’s the same size as the original painting at 8″x10″.

The print will be released later this year on paper, so getting this artists proof on canvas is really like having a one of a kind piece of art from Michael Hussar. It is signed by Michael and is numbered AP 1/1. This is an amazing painting and a truly amazing opportunity. There isn’t much time left so head on over an grab pick up this print before someone else does.

Widow Canvas print by Michael Hussar

Buy some original art, for a good cause

March 22, 2008

There is a seller right that has a great list of original art for sale. And from what was being said, the money from these pieces will go to help pay doctor bills. I’m sure we all know how ridiculous medical bills can be, even if you have insurance.

So head on over and take a look, there is some original work by Christopher Owen, Rik Catlow, Blinky, Angie Mason, COOP, Mike Maas, Christopher Uminga, Sam Flores, Kathie Olivas and others.

Devilgirl Industries Medical sale

Shows this weekend: Korin Faught, Cute Attack & King of Kong

March 21, 2008

“The Out-of-Towner” show opens at the Fecal Face Dot Gallery this Saturday. it will feature work by: Anthony Lister, Corey Arnold, Mel Kadel, Tessar Lo, Travis Millard and others. Check it out Here

“Darkness Falls” opens this Friday at the “Grind Gallery” in Los Angeles. There will be live painting by Yuki Miyazaki. Check it out
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Aaron Kraten has a solo show open this Saturday at the Was Poetic Gallery. Check it out Here

“Cute Attack” also opens this Saturday at the Bear and Bird Boutique. The highs and lows of cuteness will be brought to you by: James “Jimbot” Demski, Justin DeGarmo, Michael Slack, Scott Campbell, Terribly Odd and others. Check it out Here

Korin Faught has a solo show, “Twenty Two” opening this Saturday at the Corey Helford Gallery. She is quite an amazing painter. Check it out Here

Finally the “King of Kong Alternate Dvd Cover Signing” will happen on Saturday from 7pm till 11. Cover artist Scott Campbell will be there signing “King of Kong” prints. Director Seth Gordon and producer Ed Cunningham will be there. Prizes and tournament are sure to make this a fun night. Check it outHere

aotd: “Squid” by Andy B. Clarkson

March 21, 2008

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Today’s art of the day is from Ohio artist, Andy B. Clarkson. He has some upcoming shows at Bar of Modern Art, and Lyle Gallery in Columbus, OH.

He has an amazing surreal style, so it’s no surprise that he will be featured soon on the Beinart Surreal Art Collective. I think his art will fit perfectly there. This piece is made graphite and acrylic, I think the two mediums work great together. The pencil work alone is top notch. I mean look at the eyes, teeth and hands. Perfect.

For more of Andy’s work head on over to his portfolio:
Andy B. Clarkson

“Transgression” opens Last Rites Gallery

March 20, 2008

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Last Rites is a new gallery in New York brought to you by Paul Booth and Genevive Zacconi.

The first show at the gallery will be This April 5th till the 28th. The show is called “Transgression” and features art by: Shawn Barber, Colin Christian, HR Giger, Michael Hussar, John John Jesse, Travis Louie, Dan Quintana, David Stoupakis, Chet Zar & more. This is going to be an amazing show.

Looking at the site, the next year has some really great shows planned. Expect to see shows featuring: Kris Kuksi, Fred Harper, Karl Persson, Kevin Llewellyn, Stephen Kasner and many more.

Last Rites Gallery

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