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  • “Queen Wasp”, new print by Naoto Hattori

    Naoto has an upcoming show at the Limited Addiction Gallery along with Anthony Ausgang and Lori Field, but a new print is available from his shop as we speak.

    The print is 13″ x 13.5″, signed and numbered in an edition of 50. This is a really killer print, I love the layout, all the action that is going on in this piece and I am a big fan of any art based on wasps and bees. The face and body of the Queen Wasp look quite amazing. Head on over and check out the new prints, and keep your eye open for the new show he will be a part of.

    Naoto Hattori Print Store

  • “After the Flood, Trust Waivers”, new print by Andy Kehoe

    Andy Kehoe has released a new print, one that many of his fans have been asking for. The print is entitled “After the Flood, Trust Waivers”, and is 16″ x 12″ on the very desirable Hahnemuhle Photo Rag paper. This print is limited to an edition of 25, signed and numbered.

    I really love the minimalistic background on this one. It causes your eye to shoot right for the main creature in the piece. Then you eye starts freakin out on the detail of all the tiny branches that comprise that massive head. Killer work. Head on over and pick one of these prints up, before they are all gone.
    Andy Kehoe Etsy Store

  • Shows this Weekend: Angie Mason, Shepard Fairey & Figures and Grounds

    Here is the rundown of shows that will be opening this weekend.

    Saturday:

    Roq La Rue has relaunched their website and has an opening tonight with art by Victor Castillo and Brian Despain. Both artists are outstanding, this is a killer show. The show is online to view and it looks like a majority of the work has sold out. Roqlarue.com

    Wayne Martin Belger has a show opening up at the Device Gallery in L.A. Check it out here: DeviceGallery.com

    “Murky Menagerie” a new show featuring works by Angie Mason opens up at the Rabbit Hole Gallery in Atlanta. The reception is from 7-11pm. Rabbitholegallery.com

    “Duality of Humanity” is a new solo show at the White Walls Gallery in SF with new works by Shepard Fairey. There is a huge amount of work at the show and it is all online to view. Whitewallssf.com

    Finally, the show that I am very excited to see (online that is) is “Figures and Grounds”. A group show at the Gallery Nucleus featuring work by Sean Cheetham, Kevin Chen, Mari Inukai, Chi-Kit Kwong, Patrick Leger, Christian Rex Van Minnen, Andrew Robinson, Edwin Ushiro & John Watkiss. The show looks like it will be amazing, this is one impressive list of artists. Wait for it to pop up here: Gallerynucleus.com

  • “Modern Amusement” opens, Sept 12th

    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

  • Naoto Hattori originals for sale

    Naoto Hattori has some new original paintings for sale in his online store. The latest painting added to the store is “Mind Stream”. The painting itself is a little under 4″ x 6″, which really goes to show the level of detail that he puts into each one of these works.

    What also blows me away is the fact that he is using acrylics. The background I can kind of see the staining effect that acrylics do so well, but the face and the blending that is going on there is amazing. This painting also looks killer in the frame, you can see this when you go to the store area.

    Head on over and check out what he has to offer. Naoto Hattori Store

  • aotd: “Reclining in White” by Jeremy Lipking

    Well, I started my classes this past week and am taking my first oil painting class. I have painted in watercolors and acrylics before, but never oils. I now have a major appreciation for those that can use them, not like I wasn’t completely mesmerized before.

    So, while waiting for paint to day I went out looking for oil paintings that made me truly appreciate how far I have to go. There is of course Michael Hussar, Kevin Llewellyn, Sean Cheetham and today’s featured art by Jeremy Lipking. The piece shown here is beautiful in every way, I really wish I was able to see this in person, as these little internet pics remove so much of the experience of looking at art. The nightgown and its transparency is amazing. Jeremy has a DVD out that shows how he paints, and there is also this little step by step if you want to take a look. Lipking Step by Step

    Head on over to his homepage to see more work, and order a dvd or book if you wish, I’m saving for the dvd as well.
    JeremyLipking.com

  • Shows now online: Audrey Kawasaki & “Fresh Faces”

    Two shows that opened last week are now online for you to check out.

    “Fresh Faces” is a group show at the Project Gallery in LA. The show features work by Nimit Malavia, Yuta Onoda, Dominique Fung and Martha Chan. I heard that some, or all of these artists intern with James Jean. So you can see the influence there, but the individual artists voice are quite clear. It’s a great show, head on over and check it out: ProjectGallery.com

    The other show that opened is a solo show of Audrey Kawasaki. The show is at the Mondo Bizzarro Gallery in Italy. The work looks great, I really dig the darker/stained wood pieces she has in this show. Kind of a nice change from her other works. There were prints from the show, but looks like they are all gone. Not surprising, her prints usually sell out in a few seconds. Check out the show: Mondo Bizzarro Gallery

  • Featured artists for September : Justin Degarmo & Ojimbo

    Since the Lori Earley print contest was going on for all of August, we took a break from the featured artists area. Now we are back in full swing and I would like to welcome the September featured artists, Justin Degarmo & Ojimbo (Jim Sheely). I’m very happy to be showing their work, i’ve been a fan of both of theirs for quite some time.

    I would also like to thank July’s featured artists, Sarah Bereza and Edith Lebeau. I have their work in the archive area of the “Featured Artists” area, so while you head over to check out this months art you can also look at some of the past features.

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