Luke Kopycinksi (featured) has just finished a new painting that I wanted to share. This painting is entitled “Whimsical Cloud”, and is oil on canvas if I am guessing the surface correctly. Luke added a couple of process shots to his Facebook page while he completed this painting. It’s great to be able to see how artists build up an image, especially when they are so detailed and intense as the work Luke creates. The second image is the first process show he posted.
Thinkspace Gallery will open “A Cry For Help” benefit show this coming Friday, January 8th. The show is presented by Born Free USA, whom along with the Animal Protection Institute helped Thinkspace with the “Fight For Flight” exhibition back in 2008. The theme for this years show is animals, endangered as well as thriving species, and supporting the ethical treatment of animals and making sure current and future generations understand about habitat loss and how important animals are for all of us.
20% of the proceeds of the sales will go to Born Free and A.P.I, as well as 100% of the proceeds from the limited editions that will be released the night of the reception. A great cause with some amazing art. What a perfect way to start out 2010. The list of participating artists is nothing short of spectacular. Paintings from such artists as Allison Sommers, Amy Sol, Andrew Hem, Andy Kehoe, Buff Monster, Catherine Brooks (Featured), Charlie Immer, Chet Zar (Interviewed, 2), Dan May, David MacDowell, Fred Harper, Heiko Müller, Jennybird Alcantara, Joao Ruas, Kelly Vivanco (Interviewed), Luke Kopycinski (Featured), Martin Wittfooth, Nimit Malavia, Rory Kurtz, Sarah Joncas (Interviewed), Scott G. Brooks, Tran Nguyen, Travis Louie, Van Arno and many more will be on view. If you are in the area there is no reason to miss this show, there is just too much good work to pass up seeing it all in person. Here is a small preview of works, keep your eyes open for the full list of art to show up on the galleries site.
Last Thursday, December 3rd at the Flatcolor Gallery the “TWOTHOUSANDTEN” group show opened up. The show features work by Dave MacDowell, Luke Kopycinski, Parskid, Chris Crites, Chris Sheridan, Chip7, Troy Gua, Sohaila Adela, Joe Vollan, Jeffrey Taylor, Mike Wagner and many more. The work is now online to check out. I really like the new pieces from Dave MacDowell, Chris Crites and Luke Kopycinski.
Luke Kopycinksi was was not only one of the featured artists on the Creep Machine, but also had a painting in the “This is the End” exhibition. He is a a very talented painter and I have been looking forward to seeing some new work from him. It looks like he has now updated his portfolio with a few new pieces. His paintings are very dynamic, as you can see with the loose brushwork and rich colors. If these paintings look like they’re glowing in just these pictures, imagine how they look in person.
Check out the rest of his work: Luke Kopycinski @ Carbonmade
Coming this Friday March 6th at the Alternative Cafe in Seaside,CA is a group show that I have had the pleasure of curating. The show is entitled “This is the End”, with all the works in the show being inspired by what the artist feels an “end” is. The show features work by some really amazing artists, 8pussy, Alex Kuno, Andy B Clarkson, Beth Bojarski, Chet Zar, Dan Harding, Dean McDowell, Dave MacDowell, E.Gauger, Ego, Gene Guynn, Jacqueline Gallagher, John Cebollero, Joshua G, Kelly Vivanco, Ken Garduno, Luke Kopycinski, Michael Ryan, Michael Shapcott, Paul Chatem, R.M. Hanson, Sandi Calistro, and Tom Haubrick.
So if you are close enough to stop by, please do. The reception is from 7-9pm. If you are unable to make that night, the work will be on view until April 13th and will makes it way online as well.
Here is a short preview of what is in store:
Along with the freshly tweaked site, the featured artists for January are also up and ready to view. I’m really excited to have these artists on the site, both of them are very talented. So check out the “Featured Artists” area to view their work.
I also want to thanks December’s featured artists Leslie Ditto & Charles Wish. Both features are now found in the archive along with all of the previous features.
