Arty Farty

Lost America

nobody@vox.com(ArtyFarty) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:39:25 -0700

I decided to buy some more art for my pad. Now, I'm not really a photography person, but I have been following Troy Paiva -- aka "Lost America" -- and his night photography for quite a while and decided to buy one or two of his prints. I love old signage of motels and desert scenes (I was so bummed the neon graveyard in Vegas was closed while there last) as well as bombed out looking buildings with glorious crown moldings, so I'm still trying to do decide. These are open edition prints made to order, so you can pretty much pick any image and get it...

Hmm, can't decide.

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Art in my Pad

nobody@vox.com(ArtyFarty) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:01:58 -0700

I rather like the few pieces of art I've been able to collect thus far, it is nothing like my own, and I do it sparingly because I hate clutter on my walls. I'd like to get my hands on several things really; I just wish I had a better income when working at a gallery in L.A., as it was a friggin' art history candy store of fashion illustrations, pop art, set designs, lithographs and etchings I would have enjoyed a bunch. I still kick myself for not grabbing an Albrecht Durer woodcut for $1200 (although it could have easily been a fake). Ah well, I have good taste and sucky finances. So besides my own crap, I thought people would like to see the stuff I have hanging around. This does not include rock posters however, these are just the originals and limited edition fine art prints. Click on each photo for the description...

these photos have nothing to do with art really, I just thought they were funny because my friend Veronica took some on Saturday; the vintage Seventeen Magazines are a constant source of entertainment and the new Sabertooth Tiger skull on my coffee table is really fun...

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What's Happening

nobody@vox.com(ArtyFarty) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:48:59 -0700

Shows and stuff on the eastern front...

June 13th - Jul 5th: Artspace Member's Group Show @ Wooltex Gallery in Cleveland, Ohio. Gallery hours, 11am-3pm Wednesday - Saturday.

June 20th: Group show @ Artery 717 in Alexandria, VA. Live portrait painting by Emma O'Rourke of the Corcoran College -Auctioned work benefiting Children's Hospital Foundation. Reception 7pm-11pm

June 30th: "Ladies First" travels to Crybaby Gallery, Asbury Park, NJ.
Opening Night is Saturday July 12th from 7:30pm onward.

Jul 11- Aug 14th: “Identity Theft: Is Comic Book Art Really ‘Fine’ Art ?” @ The Mill Gallery, Guilford CT. This exhibition will include comic books and graphic novels renowned for their social commentary as well as more familiar examples. I hear Storm Troopers will be on hand opening night. Curator: Chris Uminga Opening Reception: July 11, 5-7 PM

Here's my piece for the comic show...

Vampirella framed

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Last Minute Cleveland Show

nobody@vox.com(ArtyFarty) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:01:53 -0700

THE SECOND ANNUAL ARTSPACE MEMBER SHOW
@ Wooltex Gallery at Tower Press
1900 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114

June 13 ~ July 5, 2008
Opening Reception: Friday, June 13, 2008 (5:30-8:30pm.)
Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm

Artists:
Pamela Dodds - Mike Zellers - Bridget Ginley - Ed Parker - Mallorie Freeman - Gina DiSantis - Arabella Proffer - Rob Romeo - Debra Rosen - Todd Pownell - Liz Maughans - Tim Bannock - Anne Kibbe - Michael Greenwald - Charmain Spencer - Pete McDonald - Abby Maier - Keith Berr - Linda Barbaric - Cindy Parrish - Barbara Breen - Stephanie Milner - William Gould

I'll have 3 pieces in it.

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Art Farting Toots

nobody@vox.com(ArtyFarty) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 13:49:39 -0700

Nice write-up about my Switchblade Sue series. Go buy those girls! I need gas money honey.

Over the weekend was the Wilmington Skate Project benefit art show. Go take a looky if you are in the Philly/DE area...

WSP_Art_Show_flyer_2008

I'm working on a comic book character tribute for a show coming up next month. Can you guess who it might be based on this?

Boobies

I made a new drawing of horses, because they rock; also went and got my super limited edition 11x14" giclees done of "Varcua, Duchess of Scovelica". Please email me for details. Here's some pictures of that whole shebang...

Yep.

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Chicago Rundown

nobody@vox.com(ArtyFarty) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:19:55 -0700

Saturday was the "Ladies First" group show out in Chicago. I normally don't do 24 hour trips, but I wanted to at least attend something out of all these shows this summer that are out of town. I also had to bring replacement art for the paintings that are still somewhere in transit (please let them be unharmed Jeebus!).

I awoke at 5:30am (Milkshake's idea not mine) and was making some strange food choices along the way. By the time we got into Chicago I was bleary eyed to say the least. The one great part of this trip was our discovery of a super pornotastic Rodeway Inn about 30 minutes away. I seriously felt guilty for either not throwing a party, or shooting a dirty movie. In fact I think the front desk people assumed we would do both; we were not far off Route 66 and as we walked in, "is there a concert in town? Everyone is all rock n roll checking today!" I should have invited the biker rally people over, what do I need 3 couches for? The tub was awesome.

The one photo cut off my awesome shoes -- they matched the sign. I couldn't decide what shoes to wear so I brought just a few things really.

Shoe Selection

Anyhow, here's some shots from the show.

Gallery owner David van Alphen does these kick-ass works....

70s Fun

Ladies6

You can get the full image view and details on the works here. It was a cute show, I felt bad I was so totally faded and wacked out on Canadian Coke (yes it is different than US Coke). I hadn't eaten yet, so my husband's pal John came by the show and took us out a bit. We went to a great bar called The Map Room with a very extensive beer list (too bad I was too tired to really experiment beyond Framboise), and to a place that used to be a speakeasy and had underground tunnels still.

Ben & John

John Barleycorn was a little over hyped for my taste, I like the taxidermy, but the whole area around Lincoln Park was just a meat market. All the men looked the same with too much hair gel and dorky polo shirts, and all the women were wearing blouses that made them look pregnant. Something much like this. Along the street it was cool though, they were filming a period movie and all the storefronts has false 1930s looking ones. My camera sucks in low light, but you get the idea.

The next morning we just decided to head home instead of hitting Weiner's Circle or anything else for that matter. There were many problems along the trip just logistical and communication and such. I think it finally ended when we stopped at an Outlet Mall -- which we never do -- and Mr. locked the keys in the car with the car still running! After momentary freak outs and realizing my cell phone is useless in an emergency, a good 'ole phone book came in handy at the Levi's store. $60 and 20 minutes later it was fine, and I got my hot new jeans. That was the important part you know. Point is: we went, we saw, I can't remember much but had awesome shoes, and we made it home in one piece.
Stay tuned for more from Columbus, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo. I only travel to the most fabulous destinations you know.

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Chicago art show

nobody@vox.com(ArtyFarty) — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:42:56 -0700

Saturday May 31st, I will be attending the reception for "Ladies First" at DvA Gallery in Chicago. I'll have two paintings up, in addition to other artists like Nicole Steen, Emma Mount, Genevive Zacconi, Jennybird Alcantra, Lisa Petrucci, Sunny Buick and more. Come out and say hi! I was to have these two in the show...

Beatrice

Lady Christina of Albramere

But they got lost! Somewhere in transit from Vancouver to Chicago -- let's hope they turn up because I really am freaking out. So in the meantime, I'll be showing these instead...

Margaret of Vienwray

Lady Lenor of Terra 11x14"

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New Images and Stuff

nobody@vox.com(ArtyFarty) — Mon, 19 May 2008 14:42:58 -0700

New graphite chicky-poo "Lara", 7x5"

Also Greg Holston down at Mahan Gallery was nice enough to take some more accurate photos of these two pieces...

"Baron Luca and Baroness Elizabetta of Moravic, 18x24"

"Galliano Corset" 18x24"

I also still have this tiny gal for sale, I lowered the price since she isn't framed. Please help fund my desire to see both The Boss Martians and The Bellrays this week here in Cleveland.

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Want!

nobody@vox.com(ArtyFarty) — Sat, 17 May 2008 08:01:08 -0700

I love Mary Blair. Her concept art of Disney was always amazing. Now these come up for auction...WANT

Speaking of Disney concept art, aren't you glad this scene never made it into the original Snow White?

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Recent Art Picks

nobody@vox.com(ArtyFarty) — Thu, 15 May 2008 09:00:51 -0700

Bill Presing is a comic artist and story artist at Pixar. I'm in love with some of the images from his book Belle de Jour, and may have to get myself a copy...

Ben Walker is an artist out of Sacramento, he really likes cowboys and bears. I just ordered his book and can't wait to get my hands on it...

Hey, you know besides being a comic, film actor, and having a distinct mustache -- Martin Mull is a damn fine artist. I've actually known this for about a decade, but every time he had a show in L.A. I was unable to go for some reason, kinda ticked me off really. He uses a lot of imagery that is sort of 1950s meeting paint by numbers. Me likey. He is in several museums which is quite a feat for anyone, let alone this guy.

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