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  • Shows this weekend: Paper Pushers, 2d/3d & Jennybird Alcantra

    Here is the lineup for the shows that are going on this weekend.

    Friday:
    “Paper Pushers 2008” opens up at the Gallery 1988 in San Francisco. The show looks amazing, and this show is also a great way to score some work from your favorite artists for a killer price.

    Saturday:

    “2d/3d Show” is a group show brought to you by Fabric8 and Neon Monster. The works will be at both locations, so its a good idea to just check out both stores. Just a few artists that will be there are: Dave Crosland, Grant Gilliland, Ken Keirns, Rueben Rude and many more.


    “Buried Beneath Me”     opens up at the Project Gallery in L.A. The show features work by Ken Garduno, Derek Albeck and others.

    Then there is a duo show with art by Jennybird Alcantra and Craig LaRontonda at the Black Maria Gallery in Los Angeles. The show is online right now, ad the works by Jennybird are excellent. I really dig her work, and it looks even better in person. Head on over and check it out: BlackMariaGallery.com

  • New prints available from Chet Zar

    Chet Zar has added a bunch of new prints in his online store. It looks like “Black Magick” and “I Want You” are in larger format 17″ x 22″ limited editions of 100 each.

    “Abandoned”, “Hooker” (shown) and “I am the Owl” are also new prints. Each one is on velvet fine art paper in editions of 50. Abandoned is the painting that he used for his “Ugly American” show catalog, which is still available by the way.

    Head on over and check out the new prints, and some old ones even.
    Chet Zar Store

  • “I Am 8 Bit” at World of Wonder on August 14th

    Tonight is the night that the latest “I am 8 Bit” show opens up. This time the show is at the World of Wonder Storefront Gallery. I took a look at the site, but no work there yet and not sure where they are going to put it.

    There is a killer list of artists in the show, some great new ones and one that are veterans of the 8 bit art show. Here is the lineup: Joe Ledbetter, Scott C., Jim Mahfood, Ashley Wood, Amanda Visell, Jose Emroca Flores, Luke Chueh, Bigfoot, Yoskay Yamamoto, Kofie One, Angry Woebots, Gerald de Jesus, Tessar Lo, Gabe Swarr, Jorge R. Gutierrez, Carlos Ramos, Joe Vaux, Joe Shea, Benjamin Marra, Deseo, Mr. Jago, Jude Buffum, Michelle Valigura, Suckadelic, DGPH, Jim Stoten, Tanner Goldbeck, Scott Belcastro, Tony Mora, Nate Frizzell, Elizabeth Ito, ZOSO, The Chung, Ray Frenden, and David Goldberg.

    There are already some pics from the show circulating around, and the work by Scott Belcastro (shown) has to be my favorite so far. The colors and layout and amazing, and it really fits the whole Legend of Zelda theme perfectly, kind of like Scott should have always been the designer for the game. I heard there will be prints of these as well, at least I really hope so.

    Iam8bit.com
    World of Wonder Storefront Gallery

  • “Evolution of Language” print by Tara Mcpherson

    There are a couple of new prints now available over on Tara’s website. The first one is a Melvin’s, 6 color silkscreen. Its only $40 and is 16″ x 23″, in an edition of 350. There is also a version of this print done on wood, same size but limited to only 12 with 8 available for sale.

    The print shown is the other one she has available, it’s entitled “Evolution Of Language” and is made from a painting she had in her last show at the Jonathan Levine Gallery (here). The print is 19″ x 30″ on Somerset Velvet paper and is limited to an edition of 100.

    Head on over to her site to check em out, I’m sure these will sell fast. TaraMcpherson.com

  • New prints by Olivas, Peters & Christian at Circus Posterus

    It looks like there are some new prints available over at the Circus Posterus site.

    Brandt Peters has two new prints, “Yoki” from the Yokai in your Eye Show and “The Sitting Room” from a recent show at Gallery 1988. Yoki is limited to 25, and Sitting Room is limited to only 20. Sas Christian has a new print entitled “Spun”. Its a giclee on canvas, 8″ x 10″ and is limited to 30. And two new prints that were collaboration works by Brandt Peters and Kathie Olivas, “Hysteria” and “No 8”. both prints are on canvas, as well as paper limited to 25 each.

    There is also a small amount of these collab prints framed as well for just a little bit more. Hit them up on the site if your interested. Head on over and check out all the new editions. I’m really hooked on that “No 8” (shown) print, it looks amazing.
    CircusPosterus.com

  • Original and prints by Dan Harding

    Dan is an artist out of New Jersey that I stumbled upon just a week or so ago. He has been in a bunch of publications and has some shows coming up. I’m really surprise that I hadn’t come up his work earlier. Either way, I am very happy I am now aware of his work.

    He currently has a couple of original paintings for sale, as well as some prints. “Fullmoon” (shown) is one of the originals he has for sale. Werewolves have always been touchy with me, I’m a big “American Werewolf In London” freak, so I always judge according to that movie. And to me, this wolf completely rules. I love the way Dan paints hands in each of his works. This painting is oil on canvas board and is 12″ x 16″. The buy it now price is not to be missed either. He also has a good amount of prints for sale, including one from one of my favorites of his “Isolation”.

    Dan will have a website in the next few weeks, do I’ll post that when it’s all finished. Until then, head on over and take a look at what he has to offer.
    Dan Harding Originals and Prints

  • Limited edition prints by Phoebe Washer

    Phoebe Washer was an immensely talented artist that passed away earlier this year. POVevolving had a benefit show for her just a little bit ago. They also have some prints, and a print that is sold out

    There are five different prints available, each one limited to an edition of 150. Portions of the proceeds from these prints go to benefit the Phoebe Washer Foundation of the Arts. The print shown is my favorite of the five, it’s entitled “How Well Do You Remember?”. I love the style of the character in this one, the layout and the colors used.

    Head on over to Poveditions.com to pick up a print or two.
    You can also check out Pheobe’s homepage to check out the large amount of work she did. PhoebeWasher.com”

  • Shows this weekend: Stella Im Hultberg, Project 57 & 5 from Copro Nason

    This is another one of those weekends were there is a bunch of really killer shows opening up.

    Friday:

    “Garter Belts and Gasoline” opens at the Alternative Cafe in Seaside, Ca. The show features work by Tyson Mcadoo, Dr. Sizzle, Glen Mcdowell and more. The work looks amazing, and if your a fan of pin-up style art this a show you’ll want to see.

    “RAVELED” is a solo show featuring new works by Stella Im Hultberg. The show is online and from the looks of it, almost sold out. In the project room is new works from Dennis Hayes IV & Allison Sommers.

    Saturday:

    “Project 57” the benefit show at Distinction Gallery has it’s reception from 6-10pm. You can also figure out if you won any of the works that you might have bid on during the past few days. There is some killer art, and the prices are very nice.

    White Walls in SF is having a duo show with work from Kill Pixie and Cleon Peterson. The reception is from 7-11pm.

    Copro Nason Gallery is opening up 5 solo shows! Work from Travis Louie, Kris Lewis, Chris Peters, Michael Page & Martin Wittfooth with be there to view. That’s quite a lineup, would love to be there in person.

    “Enjoy it While it Lasts” is a group show at the DVA Gallery featuring members from Art Dorks Collective. The artists showing work in this show are: Heiko Muller, Brendan Danielsson, Meagan Ridley, Joseph Fiedler, Chris Mostyn, Chris Ryniak, Kim Scott, Jason Murphy, Katie Ridley, Justin DeGarmo, Melissa Forman & Amanda Louise Spayd.