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  • Support Artists with Black Friday Sales 2015

    Support Artists with Black Friday Sales 2015

    It’s that time of year again when people line up, and deal with all sorts of hassle simply to save some cash. So why not spend your money on art, support an independent artist, and really make a difference in someones life (including your own). There are so many talented artists having Black Friday sales. This is a great opportunity to stay in your house, sip on some coffee (or beer) and buy some original art, prints, or collectibles, that will be shipped directly to you, and you don’t even need to get trampled for it.

    Here is a selection of artists and art shops that are offering deals this Black Friday. Be awesome, spread the word.

    Chet Zar has prints, sculptures, frames, apparel, and more. Use the code ‘BLACK’ to save 20% in his online shop

    Menton J Matthews has all new prints and originals on sale from Nov 27th – Dec 6th in his online shop

    David Stoupakis is having a 50% off sale on all paper prints and original works on paper in his online shop

    Kelly McKernan has new prints, originals, calendars, and more in her online shop

    Allison Sommers has updated her shop, and has some special prices and tins and select original works here

    Erik Jones has an exclusive black friday print set for $25 in his shop

    Jackie Gallagher has 30% off using the code ‘GOBBLE’ until Nov 30th Midnight PST in her online shop

    Nikko Hurtado has anew limited edition print available only until Nov 29th at midnight here

    Ransom & Mitchell has 40% off storewide using the code ‘DARKMEAT’ in their shop

    Richey Beckett has rare prints and artists proofs, 15% off all print orders using code ‘SANTA’ in his shop

    Kit King has $50-100 off limited edition prints in her online shop

    Tony Moore has 20% off on all merchandise using the code ‘BLACK15’ in his shop

    Steven Russell Black has 50% using the code ‘FIFTY’ in his Etsy shop

    Kristen Ferrell has 30% off everything from now until Tuesday, code ‘BLACKFRIDAY, in her online shop

    Medusa Dollmaker has 20% off everything using the code ‘MEDUBLACKFRIDAY2’ in her Etsy shop

    Craig Fraser is having a 20% off sale using the code BF20 in his shop

    Elisa Ancori is having a 30% off sale using the code ‘BLACKFRIDAY’ in her online shop

    Brandi Milne has an exclusive black friday print available in her shop

    Edith Lebeau has 40% off originals and free stickers with every purchase in her shop

    Tyson Mcadoo has 20% off everything using the code ‘INSTAGRAM’ in his shop

    Hal Rotting will be throwing in free stuff with every order from his shop

    Zerofriends has 50% off limited edition prints, and 5$ 5’x7″ prints in their shop

    Seventh.Ink is having a mystery print tube sale, and mystery shirt/drawsting bag sale shop

    Loved To Death is having a 15% off all online orders using the code ‘HAIGHT’ in their shop

    N.C.Winters has 25% using the code ‘FESTIVUS’ in his shop

    Rose Freymuth-Frazier has a new print and 10% off during checkout using the code ‘RFFPrints10’ in her shop

    Steven Daily has 30% off all products using the code ‘BLACKENED’ in his shop

    Peter Goode has 16 print discounted up to 30% off in his shop

    Olivia de Berardinas has 20% off entire store using the code ‘THANKS2015’ in her shop

    Dan May has 10-20% off, three sets of codes found in his shop

    Sophia Rapata has 44% off everything using the code ‘THANKS44’ in her Etsy shop

    Jessica Perner has 30% off originals in her shop

    Brianna Angelakis has 30-50% off in her Etsy shop

    Megan Buccere has painting, jewelry, and prints from 30-60% in her online shop

    Scott Rohlfs has a new limited edition print, and 30% off on original in his online shop

    Emma Mount has prints, originals, cards, and more for 10% using the code ‘BLACKFRIDAY’ in her online shop

    Tracy Lewis has some new prints, and using the code ‘BLACKFRIDAY2015’ to get free shipping on all prints in her shop

    Aunia Kahn is having a 30% off storewide sale in her online shop

    Matt Dangler is having a studio clearance sale, 50% in his shop

    Rich Pellegrino has a 30% off sale when you spend $75 on prints or originals using the code ‘BLACKFRIDAY2015’ in his shop

    Alexi Era Gallery has 20-75% off artwork here

    The Cotton Candy Machine is having Printsgiving, order anything online or in store, and get this print by Tara McPherson free! Also, use the code ‘Printsgiving’ during checkout to save 15% in their shop

    Maxwell Alexander Gallery is having a Black Friday art sale in their shop

    Gauntlet Gallery has 20% prints and originals using the code ‘THANKS’ in their shop

    Nicomi Nix Turner has 20% off entire order using the code ‘BLACKHOLE’ in her shop

    Rebecca Rose has limited edition bronze rings for 30% using the code ‘PIZZA’ here

    Gustavo Rimada has 25-50% off all prints from now until December 1st in his shop

    Cam Rackam, is throwing in a free tee when you spend $20 or more in his shop

    Jed Leiknes has 30% off using the code ‘BURNITDOWN’ in his shop

    Laurie McClave is having a 30% off sale in her shop

    Shaunna Peterson has 20% off in her Etsy shop

    Brynn Elizabeth has 30% off using the code ‘BLACKFRIDAY2015’ in her shop

    Rick Dienzo has 30% off digital prints using the code ‘BLACKCELEBRATION’ in his shop

    Arabella Proffer is having a sale on small commission portraits in her shop

    Maxx Sterling has 20% off entire order, including commissions, using the code ‘BLEEZAK’ in his shop

    Justin Kamerer is habing a mystery tube print sale in his shop

    Brian Ewing is having a 30% off everything sale, find the information in his shop

    Tim Gore has 20% off entire purchase using the code ‘Extreme Black’ in his shop

    Terry Wolfinger has 25% off using the code ‘BLACKWOLF25’ in his shop

    Illustrated Monthly has 40% off ebooks, vectors, fonts, and IM printed books using the code ‘BLACK40’ in thier shop

    Finally, some of the bigger art stores area having sales, and your purchases still help the artists.

    This is a Limited Edition is having 24% off for 24 hours in their shop

    Society6 has 10-30% off depending on order value here

    Sullen Art Collective has 40% sitewide using the code ‘BLAQFRIDAY’ in their shop

  • Prints: Moonlight Meeting by Dan May

    Prints: Moonlight Meeting by Dan May

    Dan May added a new limited edition print to his online shop today entitled Moonlight Meeting. The print is 11″ x 11″ on Hahnemuhle German Etching, 310 gsm, signed and numbered in an edition of 45. The great thing about this piece, is that is signifies a change in Dan May’s work. The monster to the left showcasing the style we have seen in his paintings for years, and the figurative foreshadowing on the right side. His paintings are becoming more figurative lately, so this piece in a way visually shows this transition.

    Get it here: Dan May Online Shop

  • “I Like Soup” Andy Warhol Tribute @ Virginia MOCA

    Jason Levesque (aka Stuntkid) was asked to co-curate a group show along with Heather Hakimzadeh at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art. Each artist was asked to customize blank soup cans, and these new cans would be shown alongside an exhibit of works by Any Warhol. The show, entitled I Like Soup, featured work by Glenn Arthur, Luke Chueh, Dominique Fung, Charlie Immer, JoKa, Sarah Joncas, KozynDan, Elizabeth Levesque, Jason Levesque, Jason Limon, Jim Mahfood, Dan May, Soey Milk, Buddy Nestor, Charmaine Olivia, Conrad Roset, Casey Weldon, Chet Zar, and many more.

    Each customized can is now online to view, and for every can that is sold the proceeds will go to help benefit MOCA’s educational programs and the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. Head on over to the site and check out all of the works, some of these cans are outstanding. JoKa and his toothpick painting style is always impressive, and Chet Zar Kozyndan, and Jason Levesque went all out and even added some sculptural elements to the cans.

    I Like Soup @ VMOCA




  • Preview: Suggestivism NYC @ Bold Hype Gallery

    Opening this week, May 10th, is a group show curated by Nathan Spoor entitled Suggestivism NYC. This new show will feature over 40 of the most exciting, intriguing, and talented artists in the contemporary art scene such as: Chris Mars, Skinner, Chet Zar, Dan May, Nathan Ota, Jeff McMillan, Rod Luff, Sas Christian, Colin Christian, Joe Vaux, Bob Schneider, Mia, Naoto Hattori, Bob Dob, Tom Bagshaw, Jason Maloney, David Molesky, Darren LeGallo, Michael Page, Kevin Peterson, Thomas Doyle, Sandow Birk, Heidi Taillefer, Yevgeniya Mikhailik, Brendan Monroe, Annie Owens, Eric Althin, Jason Limon, Joey Remmers, Chandler Wood, Martin Wittfooth, Eric Richardson, Francesco LoCastro, Nathan Spoor, Kathie Olivas, Brandt Peters, Scott Scheidly, NC Winters, Christian Van Minnen, Winnie Truong, Julian Callos, Heiko Müller, and Marco Mazzoni.

    According to Spoor, Suggestivism “does not center around claiming a title for giving any movement a name, but for introducing a common creative thread amongst several disparate and unique voices within the modern art world.” Richard Chang once stated that Suggestivism has its roots in 19th century artist such as James McNeill Whistler, Georges Seurat and Arthur B. Davies. The show will run until June 30th, so if your in the area, make sure to stop by.

    Bold Hype Gallery




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  • Preview: “Twin Peaks; Fire Walk With Me” Group Show @ Copro Gallery

    Opening this Saturday, April 21st, at the Copro Gallery in Santa Monica is a new group show entitled Twin Peaks; Fire Walk With Me
    20th Anniversary Group Art Exhibition    . A year ago in February, Clifton’s Brookdale hosted In the Trees: Twin Peaks 20th Anniversary Art Exhibition, which had some amazing artwork (seen here), and many of he artists from that round will be seen in this latest exhibition. Martin Wittfooth, Glenn Barr, Chris Berens, Brett Amory, Chris Mars, Dan May, Chris Buzelli, Billy Norrby, Nicoletta Ceccoli, Esao Andrews, Lori Earley, Brian Viveros, Ryan Heshka, Scott C, Chet Zar, Paul Chatem, Stella Im Hultberg, and many more.

    There is some very strong work in this exhibition, I was especially intrigued with the paintings by Billy Norrby, Glenn Barr, and Dan Quintana. Stella Im Hultberg submitted another beautiful painting, and I was happy see a landscape by Chris Peters. The stand out piece for me was Deliverance by Lori Earley (seen first). I was a great surprise to see Lori submit a digital painting that had some oil, acrylic, and mixed media embellishments to it. The more I looked at it I could see her style peek out, but the overall work is a new direction that I really hope she continues with. During the reception there will be a limited edition print available of this painting, un-embellished, signed and numbered in an edition of 20. This is bound to be a mind-blowing exhibition, so if your in the area make sure to stop by, otherwise check out the preview images and then over to the website.

    “Twin Peaks; Fire Walk With Me” @ Copro Gallery





  • Prints: “Northbound” by Dan May

    Just over a week ago I talked about Dan May’s latest painting Northbound, and the exciting new direction that his art is taking. For those that enjoyed this new style, Dan has decided to release a time-limited print of the painting. The print is 16″ x 20″ on a sheet of 17″ x 22″ Canson Etching Photo Rag, 310 gsm, signed and numbered in a max edition of 75, and a certificate of authenticity. The print will be on sale until March 28th, unless it sells out earlier.

    Get it here: Dan May Online Shop

  • Art Focus: “Northbound” by Dan May

    It’s been a while since I have created an “Art Focus” post, the section where I spend a bit more time talking about one painting or even series of paintings. Today, Dan May released a new painting that gave me the inspiration to get this section back on track. For those familiar with Dan May’s work you are well aware of the content in most of his paintings. He employs a dry-brush style with acrylic paints, and creates these magical worlds with creatures plucked right out of his imagination. In the past two years however, Dan has been adding more figurative elements to his work. Stylized figures, often with little or no facial features, would make their way into his paintings and slowly more and more figurative has been filling his portfolio. In 2011 (Flickr) Dan created a few paintings that hinted to a new possible direction, as well as showed the artists ability to render faces and figures.

    This new painting, entitled Northbound, focuses a majority of the attention on the figure. The stylized hair seen in his most recent figurative work The Departure, is missing and Dan has opted for a more realistic presentation. The lighting, and sky is the background, is a bit moody, however it serves to really push the focus on the figure. Aside from the skin tones, expression, and energy in this figure, I am most impressed by the “weight” the figure seems to have. It’s clear that Dan thought of the internal anatomy while painting this figure, as opposed to creating a shell that tries to represent a figure. The most impressive figurative works are those that you can believe the person exists, no matter how stylized they may be, you can sense every element, every bone and muscle that makes up the figure. Dan has achieved this perfectly with his first painting of 2012, and now I am curious as to what the next year will bring.

  • Review: Obey Your Master Art Tribute to Metallica

    This past weekend a group show dedicated to the music of Metallica opened at the Exhibit A Gallery. While I was not able to attend the show, friend of the Creep Machine Brennan was able to make it to the show, take some photos, and write a short review for us. Take it away.

    So a few weeks ago I received an email about an invite only show coming up at Exhibit A Gallery here in Los Angeles. It was for a show entitled Obey Your Master and was going to be a group show with artists paying tribute to one of the greatest metal bands of all time, Metallica. The list of participating artists was a who’s who of the current art scene. You had everyone from Travis Louie to Shawn Barber and Sylvia Ji to Shepard Fairey all with pieces re-interpreting some Metallica songs into art. I was obviously very stoked to be able to attend this show, and it did not disappoint at all.
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