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Preview: “Conjoined II The Sequel in 3D” @ Copro Gallery

by josh on Jan 20, 2012 • No Comments

Opening this Saturday, January 21st at the Copro Gallery in Santa Monica is the latest installment of the Conjoined group show curated by Chet Zar. This show focuses on sculpture and 3-dimensional art by Colin Christian, Scott Musgrove, Kevin Kirkpatrick, Christopher Conte, Dave Pressler, John Cebollero, Charles Kraft, David Richardson, Paul Chatem, Jacob Roanhaus, Zombienose, Joe Sorren, Scott Radke, Shiflett Bros, Ron English, Chet Zar, Neil Winn, and many more.

It’s not often one gets to see so many 3-dimensinal works in one show, especially when all of the art is so amazing. If you are in the area make sure you stop by. While art always looks better in person, sculptures are one of those medium that really need to be seen in person to fully enjoy the space in which they occupy.

Copro Gallery

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Prints: “Post American Gothic” by Chet Zar

by josh on Nov 30, 2011 • No Comments

Chet Zar has just added a couple of new prints to his online shop, one of which is his American Gothic inspired painting Post American Gothic. The print is 11″ x 14″ on gallery wrapped canvas, signed and numbered in an edition of 100. The regular price is $125 but the print is on sale right now for $115. Love that idea that the print comes gallery wrapped alway, so all you have to do it pop it up on the wall no worries about framing.

Get it here: Chet Zar Store

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This Black Friday support small businesses and artists

by josh on Nov 25, 2011 • No Comments

Black Friday is here again, and along with the great savings comes sitting overnight in the cold, dealing with a crazy mob of people, and possibly getting pepper sprayed because you took the last xbox 360 (source). So avoid the mayhem, and support your local, small businesses and better yet artists. Many of your favorite artists are having black friday/holiday sales. This is a great opportunity to not only score some art, prints, shirt, and more, but you also know you are helping out a person and not some mega-corporation. Here is a short rundown of some of the artists/online stores you can save at, if you know any more add them to the comments.

Stella Im Hultberg has added some small originals to her shop for this years sale: Shop here

Need some horror shirts? Fright Rags is having a huge sale on mens tees, girly tees, posters and more: Shop Here

Spoke Art is having a sale on all inventory, prints and originals. Use SPOKEARTSALE, and save 10%, it ends Monday. Shop Here

Vannen Watches is having a 40% off sale, just use BLACK40 during checkout. Shop Here

WWA Gallery will be donating 15% from all sales to 1 of children’s charities. WWA Gallery

Aunia Kahn is having a big sale on here online shop, click here for all the codes. Shop Here

Gris Grimly is having a 50% off sale over at his online shop. Check it out here

Edith Lebeau added a bunch of new paintings to her online shop. See Here

Use LE2011 over at Cate Rangel’s shop and save 40% on all limited edition prints. Shop Here

Dan Harding is having a sale in his new online shop. Just use TURKEY and save 20%. Shop Here

Get a free print over at Tara McPherson’s Cotton Candy Machine when you buy anything online. Check it Out

Chet Zar added two new sculpture, Hammerhead and The Dead Pope, both on sale. Shop Here

If your in the need for some clothes, Disturbia Clothing is also having a sale this weekend. Shop Here

Save 30% on selected items at Greg ‘Craola’ Simkins online shop. Shop Here

Phone Booth Gallery is having a “mystery tube” sale. For $75 you tube Includes rare prints, blems, misprints, sketches, leftovers, extras, and more from all your favorite PBG artists!
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Contact the folks over at Virtu Art Gallery for 50% off Lori Earley’s Annabelle print. Shop Here

Kelly McKernan is having a big sale over at her online shop, Check it out

Arabella Proffer’s first book is ready for pre-order, with a foreward by your truly… Get it here

Save 20% off everything at Gallery Nucleus. Just use GOBBLE20 during checkout. Shop Here

Save 30% off at Brian Ewing’s store by using COOKIES during checkout. Shop Here

At Steven Daily’s online shop save 50% on all paper products, and up to 50 on giclee prints. Shop Here

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Chet Zar, Dan Quintana, and Mark Garro @ Copro Gallery

by josh on Oct 14, 2011 • No Comments

Opening this Friday, October 15th, to the Copro Gallery in Santa Monica is a three person show featuring the work of Chet Zar, Dan Quintana, and Mark Garro. You might remember that Chet Zar recently had a solo show, Faces of Death, at Last Rites Gallery in July. Even after a show that opened close to this one, Chet brings 13 oil paintings to this latest solo show entitled The Left Hand Path. Dan Quintana opens Tinsel, and Mark Garro brings more than 9 new works to Apocalypservice. This is an outstanding show, all three artist are insanely talented. If you have the ability to see this show in person, make sure you do. It will be up until November 5th. Copro Gallery has also released a new limited edition print by Mark Garro to coincide the show. The print is a 30″ x 26″ giclee on wood, varnished, framed, and signed and numbered in an edition of 30.

Copro Gallery

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“I Want My Music Video Art Show” @ Meltdown Gallery

by josh on Oct 7, 2011 • 2 Comments

Opening tonight, October 7th, at the Meltdown Gallery in Los Angeles is a massive group show, over 100 artists, all taking inspiration from music videos for the first “I Want My Music Video Art Show” curated by Chris Marrs Piliero and Dave MacDowell. Artists such as Sarah Joncas, Aaron Jasinksi, Aunia Kahn, Apricot Mantle, Chet Zar, Dan Harding, Dan Quintana, Edith Lebeau, Jason D’Aquino, John Cebollero, Kelly Vivano, Larkin, Kolaboy, Nate Van Dyke, N.C. Winters, Paul Chatem, Scott G Brooks, Scott C, and many more have created art based on their favorite music videos. Oh, and yours truly also has a piece of art in this show (thanks to Dave for talking me into it). The reception starts at 8 PM and I have heard that a good majority of the artists will be there, so if you stop by make sure to say hi to the artists that made this show a must see. The exhibition will run until October 20th, so if you can’t make the reception you have a little bit of time to see the show.

I am very honored to be a part of this show, there is so many amazing artists. To be honest I was a little too nervous in the beginning and thought about not entering. I will stay with my original goal of this site and not show my work here, however I am proud of the piece and hope the viewers of the show enjoy it. Take a look the preview images of the show, and then check out the site below for some more images and video links.

Iwantmymusicvideoartshow.com

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7th Annual Blab Show & Ryan Heshka @ Copro Gallery

by josh on Sep 12, 2011 • No Comments

In anticipation of the upcoming BLABWORLD No. 2 and 3, Copro Gallery opened the 7th Annual “Blab Show” featuring work by many of the best artists working today, such as: Joe Sorren, Ana Bagayan, Shag, Marc Burckhardt, Chet Zar, Martin Wittfooth, R.S. Connett, Laurie Hogin, Sas Christian, Ryan Heshka, Gary Baseman, Owen Smith, Alex Kuno, and many more. Ryan Heshka was not only in the group show, but opened his latest solo exhibition “Strange Powers 2″ at the gallery as well. The great thing about this new show by Heshka, was that along with the paintings he also offered original drawings and sketches, that were used to prepare for the paintings. It was a great way to give the fans an insight into the working process, and show off Ryan’s drawing skills as well.

Corpo Gallery

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Preview: Chet Zar – “Faces of Death” @ Last Rites Gallery

by josh on Jul 21, 2011 • No Comments

Opening this Friday, July 22nd, at the Last Rites Gallery in New York is the latest solo show from Chet Zar. Entitled “Faces of Death”, this is Chet’s second solo exhibition at the gallery following last years “Endarkenment”. This new show will feature 16, 11″ x 14″ portraits, each one with a custom made frame. This show will also mark the remodeling of Last Rites, and along with Chet’s solo show, Craig La Rotonda will open his latest solo show, and there will be live painting with Genevive Zacconi, Shawn Barber, Kim Saigh, Chet Zar, Angie Mason, Fred Harper, Billy Norrby, Matt Rota, Paul Booth, & Martin Wittfooth. Sounds like it is going to be on amazing night, as if seeing the stunning new portrait work from Chet wasn’t enough. Take a look at the preview images, and if your in the area make sure to stop by the gallery from 7-11pm, or keep your eye on the website.

LastRitesGallery.com

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Photos: “Under the Gun” group show @ Articulated Gallery

by josh on Jun 20, 2011 • No Comments

It has been while since I have been asked to curate a show, and is something I would like to do more often. Articulated Gallery needed a show for the month of June and they asked me to whip together a quick group show, and since time was limited “Under the Gun” was born. The show features work by Chet Zar, Dan Harding, Jessica Ward, Apricot Mantle, Patrick Deignan, John Cebollero, Godmachine, Megan Frauenhoffer, Larkin, Jon Macnair, Jessica Stewart, and Cate Rangel. I am very happy with the show, and was also happy to have some new talent such as Jessica Stewart (featured) and Megan Frauenhoffer (featured) in the show. The show will be up until July 1st, so if you haven’t had a chance to stop by yet, make sure you do. Otherwise I took some photos and made a new video of the exhibition. Hit the link for the video and the rest of the photos.

Articulated Gallery

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Preview: “Under the Gun” group show @ Articulated Gallery

by josh on Jun 3, 2011 • No Comments

Once again I was given the opportunity to curate a group show, and am very happy to say that it will be taking place at the Articulated Gallery in San Francisco. This group show is entitled “Under the Gun” and will open this Saturday, June 4th at 8:00pm. The show will feature work from Chet Zar, Dan Harding, Cate Rangel, Jessica Ward, Apricot Mantle, Patrick Deignan, Megan Frauenhoffer (featured), Jon Macnair, Godmachine, Larkin, John Cebollero, and Jessica Stewart (featured). Many of these artists have been featured on the site many times, and a few are recent features and I am very happy to have them in the show. I won’t be able to make the reception night, but I hope everyone enjoys the show, it looks amazing and while your there you can check out the Loved to Death shop. I am told the show will be on the gallery’s webpage this coming Sunday.

Articulated Gallery

prints/originals

Prints: “Zumanity” by Chet Zar for Safewalls

by josh on May 20, 2011 • No Comments

Safewalls, the art project by Cirque Du Soleil, has just released a new print by Chet Zar. Inpsired by the Zumanity™ Pan character, Chet created a work with his signature style of painting and mood, and created one very sharp looking print. There are two versions, the standard which is 20″ x 30″ and limited to 300 and the deluxe which is 24″ x36″ and comes stamped and with a COA. Also on the Safewalls homepage is an interview with Chet which is a must see. He has a great attitude, infectious laugh, and really just draws you into his art and his world even more. He also talks about the painting and the idea of creating something more erotic than he usually does. Safewalls Interview

Chet Zar @ Safewalls

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Preview: Cave Gallery Three Year Anniversary Exhibition

by josh on May 12, 2011 • No Comments

This coming Friday, May 13th, the Cave Gallery in Venice, CA will be celebrating their three year anniversary with a group exhibition. This new show will feature work by Anthony Ausgang, Anthony Clarkson, Chet Zar, Chrystal Chan, Craww, Jason Hernandez, Joka, Kevin Peterson, Pat Perry, Megz Majewski, Paul Chatem, SIT, Macsorro, Tom Haubrick, Van Saro, Zach Johnsen, Zoso, and many more. During the reception there will be music and live painting by John Park.

Cave Gallery

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Preview: Dave MacDowell’s “Lowbrow Love Letter” @ Thinkspace Gallery

by josh on Apr 28, 2011 • 1 Comment

Opening this Saturday, April 30th is the latest solo exhibition from acrylic mastermind Dave MacDowell. Entitled “Lowbrow Love Letter”, this show will feature 11 works with a few of them inspired directly from contemporary artists such as Chet Zar (shown last), Mark Ryden, Luke Chueh, and even Michael Hussar..? Dave’s unique spin on pop culture and movies will also make an appearance with paintings featuring “The Dude” (Big Lebowski), Charlie Sheen, Antoine Dodson, zombies, and an absolutely freaky looking Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. While Lowbrow art might have tamed down a bit, or what Robert Williams called “chronically cute and politically correct” (source), Dave is still making art that not only looks amazing but continues the tradition of a scene that was once seen as subversive, one look at “Beating The Meat Market” (second) shows that. Take a look at the preview images, and then over to the site for the full show. Dave will be in attendance at the reception, and we will hopefully have a video interview up on the site a few days afterward.

Thinkspace Gallery