Every first of March Jason Limon opens up his online shop “The First of” and fills with all sorts of original paintings and drawings. Some killer little original paintings such as “Fragment No 49″ (shown) can be had for only $130. There is also some larger works and original drawings as well. The shop tends to sell out pretty fast, so make sure you head on over and take a look at what is offered. 3 of the paintings sold as I wrote this.

Head on over: Jason Limon’s “The First of (March) Shop

Here is a highlight of some of the shows that will be opening the weekend of November 6th.

Friday:
Cave Gallery is having a group show with work from Anthony Clarkson, Ciou, Emma Overman, Macsorro and Rudy Fig

La Luz de Jesus will open “And We All Go”, the latest solo exhibition from Mark Bodnar. There is also a studio sale with work from Christopher Ulrich. The drawings for the Pan’s Labyrinth concept art are amazing, and all gone.

Thinkspace Gallery is opening three shows, “My Heart Never Sleeps” by Timothy Karpinksi, “Shining Darkness” by Turf One and “Sight for Sore Eyes” from Craig ‘Skibs’ Barker

Saturday:
Rivet Art will open a duo show with new works from Ragnar and Charlie Owens

Gallery Nucleus will open the “Quinquennium Exhibitum”, the galleries 5 year anniversary show. There will be work from Amanda Visell, Andrew Foster, Edwin Ushiro, Francis Vallejo, Jason Limón, Juno Mizuno, Nate Wragg and many more.

Copro Gallery is having three amazing shows, “Wilderness Buffet” from Amy Sol, “Penumbra” by Stella Im Hultberg & “Babes in Toyland” by Nicolette Ceccoli.

Lebasse Projects will host “Go East” (previously featured). Art from Yoskay Yamamoto, Tessar Lo, Edwin Ushiro, Joao Ruas, Eric Fortune, Mia, and Nate Frizzell.

About 2 years ago, the very first Brush Project was started. The idea was that artists would send in used brushes, sign them and then the fans could score a great collectible while helping out a charity. It’s now time for Bush Project 2, this time hosted by Rotofugi, the charity is Gigi’s Playhouse, a Down syndrome awareness center. The auction is now in full swing, and will go until this Thursday, October 6th. The brushes will be on display until October 11th and then shipped to the new owner.

There is a great list of artists participating this year, Tara McPherson (shown), Bob, Dob, Chris Mars, Dan May, Jeff Soto, Jason Limon, Jeremiah Ketner, Lori Early, Travis Lampe and many more. For the full list, and to bid head on over to the online auctions.
Brush Project 2 Auctions

Opened just last night, July 31st at the Subtext Gallery in San Diego was “Under the Cover of Darkness: New Works by Kelly Vivanco & Jason Limón”. The show is online for those of us who can’t see the works in person. Kelly’s work looks amazing as usual, and almost seems to be getting more intense. I like the odd shaped panels she has been working on lately. Jason Limón’s new work has really grown on me. I have enjoyed his art since the first time I saw it, the textures the way he cuts the panels he paints on and the slightly muted color palettes. While I liked the content of his older work, I am glad that that he has shifted over to these new elements. It’s always a treat to not only enjoy the technical side of an artists work, but to also be surprised at every new new show not knowing what they will bring.

Subtext Gallery

You can also check out an interview with Kelly and Jason over @ Erratic Phenomena

Gallery Nucleus has added two new prints by Jason Limón. Both prints are an 8-color process on watercolor paper. The colors and contrast to “Undying Glow” is amazing, it really pops out at you. The prints are limited to 30 and $60 a pop.

Gallery Nucleus Print Shop

“Undying Glow”
13″ x 13″ signed, numbered in edition of 30 for $60

“Tethered at a Fixed Distance”
13″ x 16″ signed, numbered in edition of 30 for $60

Letter Pressed has a new Artist Series print by Jason Limon. This is #16 in the artist series, it’s 6″ x 8″ 2 color letter press, signed and numbered in an edition of 50 for $40.
It looks quite amazing, I think Jason’s art translated very well into this style of print.

Head on over and check em out. Jason Limon @ Letter Pressed

Here is the list of exhibitions that will be opening this weekend

Friday:
La Luz de Jesus will open a show with new works from Lyle Motley, Miss Mindy, Lauren Gardiner and Jessica Cooper

Cave Gallery opens “Brush Fire”, a group show featuring work by Amy Botello, Chet Zar, Anthony Clarkson, Cate Rangel, Tatiana Suarez, Terri Woodward and more. The featured artist is Gene Guynn.

Rotofugi will open “Common Nonsense”, New works by Ken Keirns & Scott Tolleson

Gallery 1988 SF will be hosting “Beyond the Page”, a group show inspired by children’s books. Anne-Julie Aubrey, Casey Weldon, Catherine Brooks, Chrystal Chan, Gene Guynn, Isaac Pierro, Jason Limon, Jeff McMillan, Jonathan Bergeron, Leanne Biank, Megan Kimber, Melissa Haslam, Nicoletta Ceccoli and many more.

Definition Gallery will open “The Quantum Exhibit” featuring work by Leslie Ditto, Sylvia Ortiz, Gilbert Oh, Michael Forbes, Amy Botello, Se7en, Patrick Fatica, Luis Lorenzana, Jasmine Worth, Kelly McKernan, Kelly X & Sid Watters

Saturday:
Melt Gallery will open “Gag me with a Toon”. A show curated by Steven Daily and will feature work by Alex Pardee, Bob Dob, DANNI SHINYA LUO, Dan Quinata, Jim Mahfood, Jonathan Wayshak, Kevin Llewellyn, Lola, El Maz, Tara McPherson, Th Chung, Travis Louie and more.

Corey Helford Gallery. “La Noche de la Fusion” is a new solo show from Gary Baseman

Crewest will open “Canceptual [v.3]” featuring work by Dave MacDowell, Smear, Downer, Man One, Revel, Shark Toof, and many, many more

Subliminal Projects will open “Ego, Addiction & Other Bedtime Stories” featuring new works from Sam Flores

Rivert Gallery will open “It’s What’s Inside That Counts” a solo show featuring the work of Andrew Bell

Tonight at the Gallery 1988 in San Francisco a group show featuring work by Rueben Rude, Ahren Hertel, Brandi Milne & Jason Limon opens.

The new work by Ahren features the new style that is doing now (shown). It’s a killer progression from his earlier work. The stylized figures from before have morphed into more realistic figures, but the elements, colors and icons in his work are still there. It’s a great step forward, I’m looking forward to seeing the works in person. Check out the rabbit in this one, he looks amazing.

Head on over and check out the show online, or stop by tonight, check out the show and maybe say hi if you bump into me. Gallery1988 SF

“I Vote for Art” is a new website were you can purchase original works of art as well as prints. The best part of the site is that you can vote for your favorite pieces. So if your like me and like to “window shop” for art online, you can not play an interactive role while your doing so.

The site was started by Ben Rowe out of Australia, he has quite a passion for art, as well as a good eye for art. He is a long time reader of the Creep Machine, and has always been there even when I’m sure I have only had two or three readers.

Anyway, the site is now live so head on over, vote for some art, buy some. Or if your an artist, submit your work to Ben and maybe have your stuff for sale as well. There is already a great amount of work for sale on the site from such artists as: Kendrick Mar, Jason Limon, Mel Kadel, Jim Bradshaw, Tanya Pshenychny and the list will just keep growing.

Check it out, and good luck Ben! “I Vote for Art”

There is a ton of shows opening up this weekend, they all look amazing as well.

DVA Gallery in Chicago has a three person show opening March 15th. Scott Saw, Michael Slack & Jason Limon will be showing art. Check it out Here

“Wastelands and Wilderness” is a show at Blvd Gallery in Seattle and will feature work and installations by Parskid & Chip7. Check out the show Here

“Et Tu, Brute! Power, Passion & Betrayel” is a group show that features work by Anthony Mangicapra, Jason Ramos & Jeff Claassen. Check it out Here

“The 2nd Coming Art Show” is a huge group show that will take place at Palehorse Design in Florida. The show will feature work by Carrie Ann Baade, Jarrod Eastman, Erik Jones, Kathie Olivas, Brandt Peters, Rob Schwager, Josh Taylor and many more. Check it out Here

Joshua Petker’s solo show “Pretty In Black” opens this Saturday at the Shooting Gallery in San Francisco. The show is online and looks great. Check it out Here

“Eye candy from strangers” is a show at the CryBaby Gallery. Alberto Ruiz, Andrew Wilson, Wade Chin, Daren Bader & Erik Jones will have work shown. I really dig the work of Alberto Ruiz and Erik Jones. Check out the show Here

Thinkspace Gallery has two shows opening up this Friday, “Dreamcatchers” a solo show featuring work from Kukula, and in the project room will be work from Angelina Wrona & Kelly Haigh. Both shows are online for your viewing pleasure. Check it out Here

Finally, Greg “Craola” Simkins has a solo show entitled “The Well” that will be taking place this Saturday at the M Modern Gallery in Palm Springs. Danny Roberts (shown) also has a solo show in room II. Wish I could see these two shows in person. Check it out Here