R.S. Connett has been busy painting away on a new series entitled “Underworld”. These new works will be shown with Mark Murphy at the Scribble08 Film Premier in San Diego,
(concurrent with Comic-Con) this July 23-26. Each one of the paintings is acrylic on canvas, ranging from 8″ x 10″ to 24″ x 24″. Each painting is like a small cross section of what you would find in little worlds often unseen or passed on by from the average viewer. Every inch of them is filled with information, creatures that we have seen before are perfectly rendered, and unheard of life is filling in the rest.
Author: Creep
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“Underworld” series by R.S. Connett
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Preview: Travis Louie’s “Monster” @ Copro Gallery
This July 11th at the Copro Gallery will be “Monster”, a group show curated by Travis Louie and features the work of over 50 artists. I’m a big fan of the work of Mr Louie, and was raised on monster artwork, so this show is right up my alley. Some of the artists that will be at this show are Ron English, Femke Hiemstra, Jessica Joslin, Audrey Kawasaki, Tessar Lo, Martin Wittfooth, Chet Zar, Amanda Visell, Ana Bagayan, Annie Owens, Attaboy, Brandt Peters, Brian Despain, Brom, Chris Ryniak, Dan Quintana, Ekundayo, Dave Chung, Dave DeVries, Davey Wong, Deseo, Dice Tsutsumi, Francesco LoCastro, Fred Harper, Heidi Taillefer, Isabel Samaras, James Zar, Jason D’Aquino, Amy Botello, Kris Kuksi, Kris Lewis, Lola, Mari Inukai, Mark Texiera, Miles Teves, Molly Crabapple, Nouar, Xiaoqing Ding and many more. If you head on over to Erratic Phenomena you can see an interview done with Travis about the show and his stance on the art scene and where it is going. I like how Travis brought up that some of the art we see is short on conception and lacks creativity. My favorite bit is:
A gallery owner (I won’t say who) tried to tell me how great someone’s brushwork was, and he really had no clue about what constitutes “good brushwork.” Folks, there is a significant difference between having a strong style that exaggerates anatomy, and exaggeration because of a lack of anatomical knowledge. I’m not saying I’d like to see all things painted realistically or naturalistically, but I would prefer that the artists know how to draw something, at least. I’ve seen so many artists whose drawing was so bad I can’t believe they got shows.
Not only am I crazy about Art History, but I am also quite big on anatomy and classical ways of painting/drawing. I hope to see more of these disciplines as well. Anway, make sure you head on over to Erratic Phenomena to read the interview and check out the gallery for the full preview of works.
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“Mothy” limited print by Joe Havasy
I featured the work of Joe Havasy on one of my SFWeekly articles a while back, I have been waiting for some new prints to show up so I can get them up on the site here. He now has a new print for sale over at his Etsy shop. The print is based on his Mothman painting. Each print is 8″ x 10″ on archival rag paper, signed and numbered in an edition of only 30 for $30. I love how the wings have halftone dots to fill them in, its a nice touch.
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Preview: “Big Tuna” David Lynch Tribute @ Alcove Arts
Coming this Friday July 10th at the Alcove Gallery in Decatur, GA is a group show featuring work inspired by David Lynch films. The lineup of the show is pretty impressive with paintings from such artists as : David MacDowell, Amy Botello, Lesli Ditto, Apricot Mantle, Dan May, Chet Zar and many more. I personally am a fan of themed shows. I know that is makes it difficult sometimes for some artists to fit in, but I think it is often a good example of how an artists style can be pushed to present unique ideas. Some great works that are unexpected also come from themed shows, just look at the art in this preview. I love what David MacDowell submitted as well as Apricot Mantle and another unique handmade frame made out of 1600 black and white pencil erasers!
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“Michael Thrilling” original by Dienzo
I know there has been an insane amount of media about Michael Jackson, but this one I figured would be welcome. The artist known as Dienzo has put up a painting for sale entitled “Michael Thrilling”. The painting is acrylic on canvas board, 11″ x 14″ and framed. It was originally made for an “80’s themed show earlier this year at The Phantom Gallery in Orange”. It’s a great looking painting, and perfect for all of those that were inspired by one of the coolest videos of the 80’s
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“Ink Alchemy Vol 2” book by Angryblue & Jeral Tidwell
Justin Kamerer (Angryblue) and Jeral Tidwell (Humantree.com) have released a second Ink Alchemy Book. Volume 2 has a 3 color screen printed cover, and over 40 pages of illustration from these two artists. The book is limited to 650 copies for only $20 (plus shipping). Also for an added bonus, the first 100 orders get 2 small art prints and a bunch of stickers. Can’t beat that.
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New Jeff Soto print @ Tiny Showcase
This Tuesday, July 7th at 7:30pm EST Tony Showcase will release a new print from Jeff Soto. Most of the prints that end up on Tiny Showcase sell out pretty fast, I have a feeling this is going to be a record. Not only are the prints small and affordable, but often help out charities such as the Sea Shepard Conservation Society where a portion of the sales of thee prints will go. The prints will be 5″ x 5″ limited to 200 for $20.
Be ready!Edit: ok the image is updated, and the prints sold out as fast as you would figure.
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New prints by Scott Campbell
Scott Campbell has new prints for sale over at the Poster Cabaret. There is a large amount of prints available, in various sizes all for around $30-40 each. The prints are limited and it looks as though a few of them are already sold out. I was thinking about getting the “Keeping them at bay” print (shown first) but it’s now sold out. I waited too long.
Scott Campbell @ Poster Cabaret
