I call this one "The Guilt Trip".
Showing posts with label NYC. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NYC. Show all posts
Friday, August 19, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Reader's Digest of Updates
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We raised over $6000 with the Ema Art for Japan Fundraiser... WOWOWOW! THANKS to each and every one of you that participated, checked out the auctions and supported the cause. It was a bit of a nightmare working with Mission Fish (and I flat out can say, "DON'T USE THEM.") since they are greedy little buggers. But overall it was a huge labor of love and I'm proud to have been able to help Japan in some tiny way.
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In Los Angeles, for the "Year of the Labbit" at the Japanese American National Museum, I have a custom Labbit on view from July 14 through September 11, 2011. My "Pooka" is showcased with mighty talent all around, including work by Edwin Ushiro, Yoskay Yamamoto, Camilla d'Errico, Lou Pimentel and Harmony Gong amongst others. All pieces are for sale, support the museum and the artists.
"Pooka", customized Labbit by me. Acrylic, Sculpey and Love.
"Pooka" close-up of riding babooshka.
Blank Labbit with Sculpey droppings.
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I'm currently working on a piece for the 5 year celebration show at Subtext Gallery in Little Italy, San Diego. The show is titled, "Release the Kraken" and has local talent repainting collected works of art depicting water with a "Kraken" added to the scenes. I wish I could be there for the opening of this show on August 12th... but alas I will be in New York City for work, play and adventures! If you attend the opening, please takes loads of photos and share the experience with me. Wish I could be in two places at once.
KRAKEN BEFORE/AFTER
Lebedinoye Ozero by Anonymous & Christina Conway
Acrylic and Velvet Painting on Cardboard
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In August, I'll be visiting NYC (and New Jersey) for almost two weeks. Can't wait!!! It's mostly for pleasure so I have next to nothing to complain about... even with the weather predicting to be H-O-T. Can't wait to visit my art friends and see all the things that make NYC, NYC.
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"I ♡ Unicorns", an early work by Christy Conway
(yes, in the days of unicorns I was a Christy).
AND... In the works for this Fall is a show I'm curating for Subtext Gallery, "School Night Open House", with artists reinterpreting existing works of art from their youth. The line-up is truly incredible and gives me goose-bumps each time I review - Check out these artists and links for yourself and see why YOU MOST DEFINITELY SHOULD BE IN ATTENDANCE November 11, 2011 - that's 11/11/11 for all you number kids out there.
Confirmed Artists:
Allison Sommers www.allisonsommers.com
Audrey Kawasaki www.audrey-kawasaki.com
Dadu Shin www.dadushin.com
Harmony Gong www.harmonygong.com
JAW Cooper www.jawcooper.carbonmade.com
Jennifer Davis www.jenniferdavisart.com
JUURI www.juuriart.com
Katherine Brannock www.katherinebrannock.com
Kelly Vivanco www.kellyvivanco.com
Leung Ka-Yin, Joey www.leungkayin.com
Martin Hsu www.martinhsu.com
Sean Mahan www.seanmahanart.com
Tran Nguyen www.studentpages.scad.edu/~tnguye25
Yoskay Yamamoto www.yoskay.com
Zoë Williams www.x03.org
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Sunday, May 2, 2010
Process and Admiration
When it comes to painting skills, Mark Ryden has them beyond the average human. I've been a long time admirer of this talented artist's abilities and unique perspectives on visual story-telling. He's been copied many many times so if you feel you've seen this subject matter and style before... it's true. I guess copying is the sincerest form of flattery. I only wish less people would accept it as being okay.
Mark had an opening in NYC this weekend that several artist friends were able to attend in-person. I'm rather envious, but hoping when I travel there in 2 weeks I can view the work for myself. yay! NYC, stop flaunting all your wares... I'm ready for you already!
My personal souvenir of Mr. Ryden can be found here: Yearbook Drawing by Mark Ryden
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