Arty Farty

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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Art Reception Photos

nobody@vox.com(ArtyFarty) — Tue, 06 May 2008 12:42:59 -0700

I wasn't able to get to the Attack of the B Movie show in San Francisco, but Josh from Creep Machine has put up some photos from the reception here.

You can also still purchase many works through the new Creep Machine Store here.

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Hey you, Vancouver...

nobody@vox.com(ArtyFarty) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:49:25 -0800

I'll have a few things in it.

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Art Shows this Spring

nobody@vox.com(ArtyFarty) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:30:54 -0800

Looks like I'll be showing in a lot of places around N. America the next two months. I'm glad I got it together enough to do some pieces specifically for the themed shows -- I've been lazy since October. So here, mark your calendars if you are in any of these cities...

Friday, March 7th
“All Girl Show” @ Anxiety Gallery in Madison WI. I'll have two mixed media pieces in this one, wish I could go.

Saturday, March 8th
The 2nd Annual 'Ladies First' art event in Vancouver, BC. As part of the Indie Music Video Festival
This show will also be traveling to Chicago, IL in May and Portland, OR in July and possibly more.
Many hot artist chicks involved in this one. Here's some work you'll find And I'll probably be attending the Chicago event.

Saturday, April 5th - 26th
"Isn't It Romantic" group show @ Mahan Gallery, Columbus OH. I'll be attending this with my posse -- watch out!

Saturday, April 12th
"World Space Party" group show. Space themed art in honor of Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.
@ Art Whino Gallery, Alexandria VA. I'll have a painting I made just for this on display. Wish I could go to this.

Apirl 14th - 20th
"Attack of the B Movie Show" @ Space Gallery 1141 Polk St (at Sutter) San Francisco. CA.
Curated by The Creep Machine. Opening Reception Friday, April 18th, 8pm - whenever. My "Switchblade Sue" series will be on display. A lot of awesome people involved in this show too, damn I wish I could attend.

You can also find my stuff at Boxheart Gallery in Pittsburgh, Gina's Gallery in Cleveland and well as on display at Velvet Tango Room in Cleveland.

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Winter Wind

nobody@vox.com(ArtyFarty) — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 12:25:07 -0800

I've started a series of low priced paintings, here is the first of it...

"Winter Wind, 11x14" ~~price: $150.00~~ Sold.
Basically, I ordered a bunch of art board from a website and it was not what I was expecting. Not only does it turn oil paint into acrylic on contact, it is just difficult to use overall. Rather than waste a bunch of art board, I decided to do a series of quick paintings I could get done in a few days with no planning and just, you know, off the cuff so to speak.

~~Please email me if you are interested in owning this pretty gal.~~

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Cheap Art This Week

nobody@vox.com(ArtyFarty) — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 12:06:54 -0800

So my usual "save some endangered art" Monday is a little different today. This week I'm offering a variety of prints from my punk/goth/Elizabethan/mannerist series for $3.00 a pop. And since I have 3 of each image available, you can grab more than one if you want, so they don't get lonely. These were a test run of prints from a while back, the image size is only 7 inches high on 8.5x11 inch paper, and the actual paintings have changed a bit since these were made -- I have a habit of going back and "adjusting" my artwork. Guess that sorta makes them collector items, right?

For the cheapskates out there, this week it is $3 instead of $1 for a variety of reasons: these are heavy stock glossy prints that come all fancy in a plastic pouch, hence they cost more to mail, but mostly because stamps and envelopes cost this girl money if you can feel me. But hey, it is still cheaper than a large coffee concoction at Starbucks.

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So hit me up as to your choice(s): arabella@elephantstonerecords.com
Thanks everyone!

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New Pink Haired Portrait

nobody@vox.com(ArtyFarty) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:38:40 -0800

Cordeleia of Kronin (1440 - 1504)
A carnival performer since childhood, she was raised in a nomadic tribe known as Brothers of the Serpent -- infamous for gambling, grave robbing, and juggling. It was during her acrobatic horse riding at a festival that she caught the eye of a wealthy architect and was sold to him by her uncles. She had a small career as a courtesan to wealthy, but politically unimportant men. While drunk on ginger ale at a ball, she began to strip her clothes, and perform her acrobatic routine for the guests. She was an overnight success; invited to perform in most affluent homes of the day. She was no longer dependant on wealthy partners, but became trapped into supporting relatives who squandered her fortune. When her youth faded, she went back to her horse routine performing for carnivals.

Cordelieia

11x14" oil on canvas. She'll be for sale at Anxiety Gallery in Madison, WI for the "Tattoo Show" with a book signing by Mitch O'Connell.

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Fire at Miami Art Gallery

nobody@vox.com(ArtyFarty) — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:39:29 -0800

Shit.
From Bear and Bird Gallery:

"Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of lowbrow art destroyed in Miami fire.

Hundreds of amazing and beautiful lowbrow paintings and artwork were destroyed this morning when a fire broke out in Miami Wynwood Art District's Harold Golen Gallery - the current exhibition was especially important due to the international art fair Art Basel, which wrapped up this past Sunday.

Among the paintings that were lost are the work of Ron English, Tim Biskup, Niagara, Mars One and most notably Skot Olsen.

The now destroyed show was called "Subjective Reality" and featured at its center ALL of the new neo-psychedelic artwork of Skot Olsen, which has taken years to complete. Destroyed in the fire were a dozen paintings by this lowbrow/pop surrealist artist who unveiling his new direction and more realistic painting style at Art Basel show this weekend.

All that remains of his work are a few prints available on the artists website: Saint Psilocybe & Saint Elyse's Epiphany. http://www.skotolsen.com/purchase/prints.php

Obviously, Skot Olsen is shocked and heartbroken and could use any support that the art community can muster. A year of work down the toilet! :-o

Also news coverage at:
http://www3.wsvn.com/news/articles/local/MI70321/
http://www.local10.com/news/14821045/detail.html

and sure to be ongoing throughout the day."

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