The new Dangerous INK blog has just posted an interview with Dave MacDowell, and it turns out that this week Dave will have some new works on show at the Flatcolor Gallery along with Augie Pagan. The show doesn’t open until March 4th, but the interview is up right now and gives a look into the inspiration and background of this always exciting artist.

Check it out here: Dave MacDowell interview @ Dangerous INK

According to Spectrum Fantastic Art, Frank Frazetta’s “Conan the Conquerer” painting that was used for the cover of Robert E. Howard book by the same name, has been sold to an undisclosed collector for $1 million. A previous painting by Frazetta had sold for around $250,000, so this is quite a jump. All of the Conan cover paintings are on display in the Frazetta Museum and it’s not sure whether or not they will go on sale, but I doubt they will fetch as large a price as “Conan the Conquerer” is considered the “penultimate painting in the canon.”

Source article @ Spectrum

Found this article over at National Post. It’s the 30th Anniversary of one of Giger’s most interesting creations, yet from what the article states, Giger is still upset with how Hollywood treated him. It’s not surprising to learn that any artist is treated a certain way when it comes to the movie business. Whenever a franchise becomes a money maker, any artistic integrity goes out the window. It is sad to learn that Giger could have contributed far more to the movie industry. I have always loved his work and would have loved to see him develop characters and environments for more movies.

I’m attaching the article here, just in case it disappears from the original site.

Back in August 2009, I posted a print from Ana Bagayan that would help with the Lunch Bunch Project she is a part of. Every week Ana and a friend get together and “create home-made meal packages to pass out to the homeless of Los Angeles, CA.” And every week they run out of money as well. I just heard this past week that Ana and cohort Mere are organizing a print auction. Donated prints will be sold and go towards helping out the Lunch Bunch Project. This is a great idea, and gives people an opportunity to be a part of such an amazing thing. I’m sure we all have some prints that are just sitting there, so why not get in touch with Ana and turn those prints into food. Contact Ana here: anabagayan@gmail.com

If you don’t have any prints to donate, there are still some copies of the “Prey” print in her shop. 100% of the proceeds from this print goes to the Lunch Bunch. The print is only
$25 + $5 shipping, and believe me they look amazing in person. A small price to pay for a great piece of art, and the ability to help those in need.

Get the print here: Ana Bagayan Store

The artist known as Craola has added an online shop to his homepage. Inside you will find shirts for guys and gals, stickers, posters and prints. One of the newest prints to be added to the shop is “Damsel”. This print is particular is 16″ x 24″ on Elegance Velvet Platinum Edition Fine Art Paper, signed and numbered in an edition of 100 for $125.

Craola Online Shop

Chris Mars has added a new online store to his website. Inside you will find copies of his book “Intolerance”, as well as three new limited edition posters. Each poster is 22″ x 28″ on heavy 80# recycled stock using vegetable-based inks and varnish, each poster is hand signed and numbered in editions of 1000 for $25. I would like to see some giclee prints of his work, but these exhibition posters are very welcomed as is the price.

Update: Ok I ordered one of these for myself, and the poster looks fantastic. Well worth the $25. And just like its said in the comments, I went and grabbed a $20 frame from Target. Dropped the print in, secured the back and it’s up on the wall in under 10 minutes.

Get em here: Chris Mars Store

Tara McPherson talks about the life of an artist, her working process and “The Art of Rebellion”

Tara McPherson & The Art Of Rebellion from elemental on Vimeo.

Thanks to a tip from Tom Bagshaw, I was happy to hear that Carles Gomila has just launched his new homepage. This new site is not only great looking, but is very easy to move around in as well. When you enter a new gallery there is a popup and flash gallery embedded in that, and I am usually against this, but it works well. You get the option to zoom in on the paintings and some of them allow you to see how the painting is compared size wise when next to a human body, very cool feature.

I have really become a fan of Carles’ work, if you haven’t seen all of it yet head on over: Carlesgomila.com
His online store isn’t opened yet, but you can find some of his prints over at Fine Grime

Apricot Mantle now has an interview as well as a sketch video up over at the always inspiring Sketch Theatre website. It’s a great interview and really breaks down not only the working process of the artist, but why he chooses to use colored pencils. It doesn’t seem to be a commonly used material when looking at art these days, but Apricot shows that in the right hands it can look really exciting.

Make sure you check out the video as well, the final image practically glows, like all of his works seem to do.

Apricot Mantle Interview @ Sketch Theatre
Sketch Video @ Sketch Theatre