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  • Support Artists with Black Friday Sales 2016

    Support Artists with Black Friday Sales 2016

    Once again, it’s that time of year we share a list of artists having Black Friday sales. So instead of dealing with angry mobs of people all while handing your money over to corporations, support independent artists instead. You get some amazing art and make a difference in that artist’s life and truly support them and the creativity them bring to the world.

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

    Chet Zar has new prints, sculptures, and more. It all starts at 9am PST in his online shop.

    David Stoupakis has some new limited edition prints in his online shop.

    Menton3 has a sale in his online shop.

    Beinart Gallery has 20% off everything using code ‘BEINART20’ in their online shop.

    Allison Sommers has some new original works on sale until Dec 5th in her online shop.

    Jel Ena has 30% off using code ‘BLACKISBACK’ in her online shop.

    Rotten Fantom is having a sale in their online shop.

    Mab Graves has some new prints, Holiday card sets and more. Save 15-30% off in her Etsy shop.

    Ashley Lovett has 10% off, free shipping, and time limited prints in her shop.

    Erik Jones has a new time-limited print in his online shop.

    Kristina Carroll has new limited editions and originals. Save 20% off using ‘THANKFUL’ in her online shop.

    Redd Walitzki has two new time-limited lastercut prints. Sale ends 12 pm PST 11/28. Get em here.

    Ransom & Mitchell have 40% off everything using ‘DARKMEAT’ in their online shop.

    Patricia Ariel has 25% off everything using code ‘FALL’ in her online shop.

    Christina Mrozik has some new prints in her online shop.

    Gustavo Rimada has 20%, and a limited print with 100% of proceeds towards fighting DAPL in his shop.

    Jason Edmiston has 20% off everything using code ‘BACKINBLACK in his online shop.

    Camilla d’Errico free shipping, free gifts, and more in her online shop.

    Kelly McKernan has 20%, and a free watercolor sketch for order over $100 in her shop.

    Michael J Nolan has up to 40% off limited edition prints in his online shop.

    Nikko Hurtado has a time-limited print available now until Nov 28 in his shop.

    Tony Moore has 15% off everything using code ‘BLACK16’ in his online shop.

    Brandi Milne has a new limited edition print in her online shop.

    Illustrated Monthly has 40% eBooks, vectors, fonts, and IM printed books in their shop.

    Maxwell Alexander Gallery has their Black Friday exhibition here.

    Varnish Fine Art has a new print by Chris Mars along with many others here.

    Medusa Dollmaker will have 20% OFF using code MEDUBF16 in her Etsy shop.

    Cotton Candy Machine has a 25% discount and free pint using code ‘LOVE25’ here.

    Alexi Era Gallery has 20-75% off in their online shop.

    Jonathan Levine Gallery has 30% using code ‘HOL16’ in their online shop.

    Ghoulish Gary Pullin has 20% using code GHOULISHBLACKFRIDAY on his online shop.

    Maxx Sterling has 30% off prints, originals, and commissions using “finney” during checkout here.

    Richey Beckett has 15% off in his online shop.

    Pale Horse Design is having sale, and you can get free items depending on how much you spend. See the list and codes here.

    Paul Jackson has Black Friday Mystery Boxes, only 50 and you are guaranteed a shirt and other cool item here.

    Justin Hopkins has a sale on prints and originals in his online shop.

    Rose Freymuth-Frazier has some new prints in her Etsy shop.

    Johan Barrios has 50% + free shipping in his online shop.

    Ramon Maiden has 25% off using ‘BLACKFLESH’ in his Etsy shop.

  • Preview: Varnish Fine Art Relaunch Part I

    Varnish Fine Art in San Francisco was forced to leave their previous location, due to some construction projects going on at the time. It was one of my favorite galleries to visit, as the space was not only beautiful but they consistently showed amazing art. It was at Varnish that I saw works by Jennybird Alcantra, Chris Mars, Michael Page, and Ron English for the first time. Well they have a new location, very close to the old one, and are having their official relaunch exhbition opening this Saturday Night, September 24th. This show will feature works from 21 artists that are represented by Varnish such as Chris Mars, Robert Williams, Jennybird Alcantra, Laurie Lipton, Isabel Samaras, Scott Musgrove, Annie Owens, Craig LaRotonda , Nathan Spoor, Kevin Peterson, Beth Bojarski, Edith Lebeau (featured), Aunia Kahn, Ciou, Robert Bowen, and more. The reception goes from 4 – 8 PM, and the show will run up until November 5th.

    See the rest of the show here: Varnish Fine Art


  • New work and updates from Chris Mars

    New work and updates from Chris Mars

    Chris Mars has updated his website with some new artwork, as well as news of upcoming shows and events. After checking out the new work, the next thing you need to do is go to the film/documentary section. There are two videos here showing time-lapse videos of Chris painting. It gives a great insight into how he works; such as the idea that it looks as though he is painting whatever comes to his head with no under-painting or drawing to speak of. I love how effortless the painting process looks in these videos, when the work itself is so intense. It just goes to show how talented he really is. Int he coming months Chris will have some art in some museums, such as Halle St. Pierre Sept 12, 2011 – March 4, 2012, Mesa Contemporary Arts Sept 9 – Sept 30, 2011, and again at Mesa from Sept 9th to Dec 4th, and finally the Museum of Fine Arts in Florida for a show entitled “Cute & Creepy” curated by Carrie Anne Baade opening October 7th. Along with the museum show, you can see some of Chris’ work at galleries such as Cave Gallery, Varnish Fine Art, and Last Rites Gallery. This information is all found on Chris’ homepage.

    Chris Mars Publishing