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  • Thinkspace interviews Dave MacDowell

    One of my favorite artists, and one that I have made it a point to feature on this site as much as I can, is Dave MacDowell. His art is not only masterful, but completely mad at the same time. The kind of work that reminds you how amazing and fun art can truly be. Dave has an upcoming solo show, “The Sins of Atticus Finch” at the ThinkSpace Gallery this coming March 13th, and the gallery has interviewed Dave to get us all amped for the show. It’s a great interview and features much of the art you will see if you are able to make it to the show.

    Check out the interview here: SourHarvest Blog
    And Dave’s site here: Macdowellstudio.com

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  • Under the Influence: Beastie Boys show now online

    The Beastie Boys theme art show “Under the Influence” opens at the Gallery 1988 in LA tonight. The show features a whole mess of artists creating art inspired by the band. The show is now online to view, or order art if you wish. Along with original art there is also a good amount of limited edition prints made for the show.

    There are some really great artists in the show such as: Ken Garduno, Tom Haubrick, Matt Dangler, Aaron Jasinksi, Andrew Hem, Michael Page, Alex Pardee and the three shown below, Dave Macdowell, Casey Weldon and Chris Murray. Dave’s painting is of course amazing as usual, the colors and textures in Chris’s and Casey’s Biz Markie with the Ted Nugent shirt and energy beam shooting mouth is too much.

    Check out the show here: Beastie Boys Show

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  • “Dark Pop” at the Last Rites Gallery Sept 6th

    Looks like I almost forgot this one. The Dark Pop show curated by Andrew Michael Ford opens up this Saturday at the Last Rites Gallery. The preview for the show is already online, there is some killer work for this show. I don’t know if I would have called it “dark” though, some of the pieces are, but maybe I just have a different view of what is “dark” art and what isn’t.

    Either way, it’s still a good show so head on over and take a look at what is to offer. I really love the works by Esao Andrews, David Macdowell & Tessar Lo.
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  • Crazy 4 Cult 2 opens this Friday at Gallery 1988 LA

    The second edition of the Crazy 4 Cult group show opens this Friday at the Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles. The shows features a whole host of artwork inspired by the cult movies we all love, brought to you by some of the most inspiring artists around.

    The shows opens on Friday at 7-11pm and is being hosted by Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier. The list of artists that will be showing work is huge, but here is a small sample of some of the work that will be at the show. Crazy4Cult2

  • Shows now online: Strangely Mannered, 4 on the Floor & Shawn Barber

    Here are a few shows that opened this weekend that you can now check out online.

    Erik Otto’s solo show, opened up at the Shooting Gallery in Sf. I really dig this new batch of work that he is coming up with. Head on over and check it out: Erik Otto @ Shooting Gallery SF

    “Strangely Mannered” opening on Friday at the Gallery 1988 in SF. The show features work by Travis Louie, Scott Scheidly, Joe Vaux & Brandt Peters. I was able to make it to the reception, it was a blast and was able to talk to Travis, Tanem Davidson (Newbrow Documentary) and Gene Guynn otherwise known as Rhino Barking Sparrow. Well worth the 2 hour bus ride!! Check out the work here: Strangely Mannered @ g1988sf and I also have some pics on Flickr here: “Strangely Mannered on Flickr

    “4 on the Floor” opened this Saturday at “The Gallery” in Atlanta. The show features work by David MacDowell, Brandi Read, Emma Mount & Jessica Elaine Blinkhorn. There are some really amazing pieces in this show, and I know the prices are too good to be true for some of them. Head on over and take a look. 4 on the Floor Group Show

    Also on Saturday, the new solo show of Shawn Barber opened up at the Billy Shire Fine Arts Gallery. The show is entitled “Tattooed Portraits: “Los Angeles”, and features some really killer works. There is a few watercolor works in the mix, and a massive painting of Kat Von D that is already sold. If you take a look, a few of the works are also available as prints. Check it out here: Shawn Barber @ Billy Shire

  • New painting “Self Portrait”, by Brandi Read

    Brandi Read posted a new painting that she just finished and I had to share it. Brandi is one of those artists that every time she posts new work I am amazed at the skill level involved. The way that she paints hair, skin and most noticeably the picture perfect backgrounds. The first time I saw them I thought she was painting over a printed image of these backgrounds, but no, shes painting these intricate patterns and surfaces from scratch.

    This new painting is a self portrait, and is oil on canvas 12″ x 16″. Brandi also has an upcoming show at the Gallery at East Atlanta Tattoo. The show called “4 on the Floor” and features work by Emma Mount, Dave Macdowell, Jessica Elaine Blinkhorn & of course Brandi Read. The show starts this coming July 19th.

    For more of Brandi’s work and new, check out her newly redesigned website. Brandistudio.info

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