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  • Now Online: Kris Lewis @ David B Smith Gallery

    I’m a little late on posting this info, but did not want to pass on sharing. The latest solo show of Kris Lewis opened August 22nd at the David B Smith Gallery. This is his largest collection of work, and consists of not only paintings but drawings as well. His artwork has consistently amazed me. Kris is not only an extremely talented oil painter but as you can see in the work shown, he is just as skilled with a pencil. I really wish the gallery was closer so I could see these works in person. No matter how exciting they look in pictures, nothing beats seeing the art right before your eyes.

    Head on over and check out the full show. Kris Lewis @ David B Smith Gallery

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  • Review: SF Zine Fest 2009

    This past weekend I made my way down to San Francisco to cover the Zine Fest at the County Fair Building for SFWeekly. I had a blast at the Alternative Press Expo last year, and was looking forward to seeing more independent zines as well as some new art. It was a lot smaller than the A.P.E and I was told the turnout was pretty low this year. It only took about 30 minutes for me to quickly check out every booth. Just by canning the work I could see what I wanted to take a closer look at, and get a feel for what the Zine Fest was all about. I have a full rundown of the event over at SFWeekly.com.

    Zine Fest @ SFWeekly.com

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  • Originals: “Icy Bastard” & “Bones” by Dan Harding

    Dan Harding has two new paintings for sale over at the Hyaena Gallery. Dan just keeps churning out amazing artwork, the blue is the first piece “Icy Bastard” is intense. Head on over and take a look. The first is “Icy Bastard”, oil on canvas, 11″ x 14″ framed. Next is “Bones”, oil on canvas 8″ x 10″ framed.

    Hyaena Gallery Store

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  • Review: El Mac @ Fifty24 SF

    During that weekend I checked out the Shawn Barber and Moki exhibitions, I was also able to swing by Fifty24 SF and see the solo show of El Mac. I had seen the work online and being a fan of figurative art I was quite taken with it, as well as interested in how he creates these amazing portraits with spraypaint. The Fifty23 blog has a few videos of El Mac working on the outside mural here. Each one of the burlap paintings took up most of the height of the wall, it was pretty striking to see the art consume that much of the gallery space. There were also two prints for sale in the back, the largest one “Songs of Songs” was sadly all sold out.
    I was definately an impressive series of paintings, if you happen to be in the area I recommend stopping by and taking a look.

    Additional photos @ Upper Playground
    Videos of El Mac painting

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  • Prints: “Saying Goodbye” by Audrey Kawasaki

    Dropping this Saturday, August 22nd at 3pm PST is a new print from Audrey Kawasaki. “Saying Goodbye” is 19″ x 23″ with an 18″ x 22″ image area, signed and numbered in an edition of 200. The print is $220, but can also come framed for $480.

    It a great print, I like how she added more background elements to this piece. Something I wish she would do more often. This print is going to sell out instantly, like they always do. So if your looking for this print keep an eye on the page, or else wait for it to show up on ebay.

    Audrey Kawasaki Shop

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  • Prints: “Harem” series by Jonathan Viner

    Jonathan Viner has just added the rest of the “Harem” girls prints to his online shop. Previously only three of the prints will available: Zhenya, “Katenka” and “Yelena”. There is now seven new prints, “Elizaveta”, “Irina”, “Miriamna”, “Nadezhda”, “Sashura”, “Varushka” and “Yevgeniya”. Each print is 12″ x 12″ with a 10.5″ x 10.5 image area, signed and numbered on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag in editions of 20 for $90 each.

    Get em here: Viner Studio Store

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  • Prints: “Recycle” trio by Dave Kinsey

    The BLK/MRKT Gallery is releasing three new prints from Dave Kinsey this Friday, August 21st. “Recycled” I,II & III are all 9″ x 12″, 2 color screenprints on 100% cotton rag paper, signed, stamped and numbered in editions of 150 (130 for Recycle I).

    A little different than the latest prints he has released, but striking nonetheless.

    Get em here Dave Kinsey @ BLK/MRKT Gallery

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  • Attack of the B Movie Show

    Attack of the B Movie Show

    “The Attack of the B Movie Show” opened April 14th at the Space Gallery in San Francisco. I have always been a fan of B Movie Cinema, and wanted to see what these artists could do with the theme. The participating artists were: 8Pussy, Alex Kuno, Andrew Barr, Arabella Proffer, Bill 13:11 McEvoy, Brandi Read, Christopher Uminga, David Macdowell, David R. Choquette, Dean McDowell, Rick “Dienzo” Blanco, Drew Falchetta, Ego, Emma Mount, Greg Houston, Heather Watts, Irene Mendonis, Jason Rudolphpena, Jesse Balmer, John Cebollero, Josh Callaway, Ken Garduno, Meatspider, Mr. Christopher, R.M. Hanson, Ryan De La Hoz “DELI”, S.L. Grice, Sam Ramos, Tanya Pshenychny, Tatiana Suarez & Tom Haubs.

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