She rocks !

Confusion

May Ann Licudine rocks ! Taken from her entry here.

Kathie Olivas & Brandt Peters Photo Contest

This contest has been on-going for a while and I have periodically taken shots hopefully worthy for participation. I suggest everyone has a go at it. The contest ends at 12 noon EST on 16th of February.

For more information and a browse through existing entries, look here.

Here are my entries.

Pictures from Dan May's solo show

You have gotta check out these awesome pictures from Dan May's solo, courtesy of Arrested Motion. Great works Dan!

View them here.

And here's my favourite piece:

Dan May Interview January 2009

Hi-Fructose just posted up an awesome interview with Dan May and of his upcoming show "Slow Collision" at Copro Nason, opening on the 7th of February.

Read up on the article here.

Copro Nason show preview here.


*Added 4th February
- Got your email Dan. You're most welcome. All the best for your upcoming solo! It'll be brilliant!

Dan May Custom Mellow

I was at the post office yesterday to pick up a highly anticipated package from the States. The commission has been going on for a while and it is worth all the wait. An awesome journey if I may add to that.

So here it is, the package (some yet to be photographed):

Dan May went as far as to made a once-off print of my favourite painting of his, which unfortunately the current owner has no plan of letting go.

Dan May has an upcoming solo show entitled "Slow Collision" at Copro Nason, opening 7th February 2009. Check out his flickr page for more.

Kickstart to the new year: Kelly Vivanco Custom Mellow

I did not realize I have been away from blogging for about two months. Just hard to keep up when you get further away from where all the arts and sources are. Since returning home to this part of the world, I have been pre-occupied with, say, more important matters.

Another big year for me this year, I can already smell the things coming at me. Expect lots of changes, good changes I hope.

As for customs, I am waiting on the completion of two remaining Mellows by artists yet to be revealed. For now, allow me to humbly show you my latest piece by the great Kelly Vivanco.

I got a big surprise for my last commission, that'll come in due time. Also planned a photography session for these customs, got some people I met through my old mates that are interested in taking these art pieces.

Happy New Year people.

new Noferin mini prints

If you recall two Noferin pieces that I absolutely adored in my previous post here. These two are now available via. Noferin's store for only $30 each.

"In which friends recite their morning calls"

"In which summer scents fill the sky"

Limited Edition of 50.
Signed and Numbered.
Actual Size is 5.8 x 7 inches.
Acid free cotton rag.
Archival slightly textured.
Hahnemuehle Photo Rag 308gsm.
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity.

Greg Simkins at Gallery 1988 Los Angeles

Wow, just plain WOW seeing Greg Simkins' "It Wanders East" at Joshua Liner Gallery, opening today 6th November 2008. I have not been following much but read on for more details through Arrested Motion.

"Guess Who"

"The Duel"

"Knight Watch"

almost there - another custom Mellow

Here's a teaser of what's forth-coming in my line of custom Mellows. This is from the fantastic works of Kelly Vivanco. Brilliant! Progress shots can be seen via. Kelly's flickr.

Dan May series of studies

Dan May has released three 6" x 6" acrylic of wood paintings at an affordable price of $100 each. These paintings featured very different elements which he mentioned would make their way to larger paintings in the future.

I might really hop on one of these but they get sold too quickly before I manage to spot one.

"Time stood still"

"The Good"

"The Bad"

Dan May Gelaskins

Dan May has picked a real nice painting entitled "When Fear Gave Way to Frolic" for a range of gelaskins available in a range of different gadgets.

Check them out here.

Dan May Custom Mellow 'Celestial Marmalade"

I have been patiently waiting for these shots of my newest commissioned custom Mellow from Dan May and I can now finally post them up to share.

Thanks Dan. It is an amazing piece. I shall write a little more the next time to accompany my amateur shots of it.

On my way to Hong Kong for a brief stop, can't seem to find time to blog. White geisha's with me.

"Celestial Marmalade"

Kathie Olivas' new paintings

Kathie Olivas will have a solo show entitled "Uninvited Guests" with MyPlasticHeart coming 17th November. But the pieces I came across at her flickr do not seem to be for this show as this show features smaller paintings.

Onwards to the pieces that capture my attention:

"Rivals" 30" x 40"

"Uncertain" 18" x 24"

The new pieces seem to have a darker tone and the characters blend into their background marvelously, particular the above piece "Uncertain". Love the green.

Andy Kehoe new prints

It has been a long while since I last checked on Andy Kehoe and recently I found out he has put up (possibly) three new prints up for sale. I find that he has exceptionally quirky ideas for his artworks' titles.

I have always thought about purchasing a print or two of his but somehow it often occurs at the wrong time.

And here they are, available via his Etsy store:

"After the Flood, Trust Waivers"

"Protector Print"

"Carrier of Secrets & Mysteries Print"

At the same time, he recently posted up one of his latest paintings for his show "The Wonder" with Black Maria Gallery on 17th October. It looks fantastic!

"The Flood Brings Curious Encounters"

"Infinity Square" at Distinction Gallery

Just found out about this nicely compiled group of artists show curated by Kelly Vivanco at Distinction Gallery, opening on 13th December. Jeremiah posted a real sweet looking painting entitled "Serene Moment" up at his flickr. I am beginning to look at picking up some mini paintings from my list of favourite artists.

"Serene Moment" 8" x 8"

mixtART at Giant Robot

If you recall my post about Noferin's newest mini paintings, they are being exhibited at Giant Robot's gallery in San Francisco. They are up and available for purchase, with my preffered pieces has already sold. Oh well, no fret, I've got something even better coming up.

Check out all artworks exhibited here.

"It Wanders"

One of the top pieces at Greg Simkins' show, "It Wanders" is now made available in print form. It's of a run of 50 pieces at 24" x 24", huge. I've always admired his outstanding compositions and this one is one of his most facinating ones. I just made a purchase on a another print, hence I shall have to pass on this.

Available through Joshua Liner Gallery here.

bug makers

For you bug-haters (including myself) out there, there is this kind of bug which you may even like. Chris Goodwin is an illustrator who does artistic intricate little insects. I find them absolutely captivating, particularly those that come in a bit of bright soft colours. Very simple and 'alluring' ornaments in a house, wouldn't you agree?

Imagine you've got a modernist house, all in white, and you have these bugs in small little glass boxes around. Lovely.

Check out his flickr for more bugs.

"She Who Dares" print

I did not notice that Audrey Kawasaki's show I just talked about has an innitial release of her print of her piece "She Who Dares". It is a fair comment to say that this might be Audrey's best print to date, but just because it is also most likely her works have progressed to another height.

I believe this piece was her first painting on a dark gray stained wood and second attempt after her first on a similar finish on a skatedeck (here).

It is quite stunning looking it up close. I find there is a rule of thumb for myself when contemplating whether or not I like an artist's works. Imagine yourself strolling pass a gallery one day and coming across a piece of work hung on the front display without any knowledge of who the artist is, there and then, without any influence, I think it will come naturally.

Audrey Kawasaki at Mondo Bizarro

I am certain Audrey Kawasaki's new works have been circulating around for quite a bit. Though I try not to indulge too much into her works (so to not get hooked), but it's hard to resist admiring such beautiful works. This new approach for her show at Mondo Bizarro Gallery, Rome in Italy have proven to be very much loved by her fans. And of course myself.

Here is a shot that shows you what were featured.

They are just... simply beautiful. I will not be posting every single paintings in the show. Rather, I'd just showcase my so-called favourite piece (it was extremely difficult to pick). I just find that I am able to associate to it. I cannot possibly just LIKE a piece, I just have to associate it to something around me for me to LIKE it long enough.

"In the Forest of Sleep"

You may like to see what others think about this batch of paintings and even have your say at it: at the forum I frequent here. And yes, I saw the price tags, woohoo! She's gone above and beyond now.