The event was conceived and organized by a handful of the Just-Us League collaborators.  Allied Stone is the host venue, which is stunning even without the artwork (they have also agreed to donate $1.00 for every person that ‘Likes’ their Facebook page!  CLICK HERE).  Oh, and the incredibly gracious Manasha Garcia, widow of the late Jerry Garcia, of the Grateful Dead, has donated three of his original etchings.

Along with many amazing works by Dallas area artists, two of my recent paintings will be available.  So if you’ve ever thought you would like one of my works, what better time than when the money will go to such a good cause…

“Bounty Hunter”

Acrylic on Canvas

24″X30″

Painted live at the most recent Burning Inspirations show in Ft. Worth.

“More Smiles From Strangers 2″

Acrylic on Canvas

24″X48″

I started this one live at the Deep Ellum Arts Festival this past weekend, in the ArtLoveMagic Artists Alley.  It was about 85% done when my session was up and I finished it here in the studio.

Please come out if you’ve ever liked any of my art, if you enjoy art in general and if you want to help send much needed disaster relief and pick up some great art at the same time.

Details:

Saturday – April 9, 2011

7PM – 12AM

2405 Crown Road, Dallas, TX 75229

Entry and Valet Parking are FREE!

Links:

Just-Us League

Allied Stone

Hamilton-Smith Organization

Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth

UNICEF

The upcoming Just.Us League dates are:

March 26 @ Excuses

April 2 @ Excuses

April 29 @ Green Elephant (Playdough CD Release Party)

More info to come on all of the dates.

JUST.US!

Art in the Hood Spring Show – Sunday, March 20, 10am – 6pm

Spring is upon us. Now let the art making begin.Local Dallas artists have teamed up to create the ultimate spring art event commencingon March 20, 2011, from 10-6 at BA Glassworks Studio. Over 30 artists, from diverse disciplines, will be exhibiting their works and sharing their expertise in art makingprocesses. Artists include Brad and Laura Abrams, Roy Cirigliana, Mark Epstein, NancyThompson and Michael Christopher Matson.

Demonstrations will include glass blowing by Deanne Eskridge, Chris Lake and BradAbrams, raku firing by Randy Brodnax, and painting with Steve Herndon, KelseyKincannon, and Dan & Cathryn Colcer. Correspondingly, several bronze pours will takeplace in the small foundry. Face painting for the kids and henna tattoos will be offeredby Karen Weiss. Live music with performances by Charlie Johnson, Joe Tucker and Chet O’Keefe will compliment the festivities on this first day of spring.

This event stands unique through the creative environment, educational opportunities and ultimate fun it provides the spectators. Do not miss this opportunity to purchase art made by some of the best artists in Dallas.

Location, map and complete list of artists available at: www.artinthehood.com

Once I finish it, I’ll post a pic.

I’m super stoked about joining the Just-Us League of art super heroes this Sunday!  11 artists collaborate on a huge canvas for 111 minutes.  Definitely come check this out if you can.

Here’s a viddy from the last adventure:

And the details:

Sunday Feb 27

10:00pm - 2:00am

3025 Main St, Dallas, TX

FREE$ to Attend

21+ w/valid ID

Facebook Event Page

Saturday, March 12 at 7:00pm - March 13 at 3:00am

Landers Machine Shop Gallery

207 E. Broadway Ave.

Hallway photo by Kelsey Paine - no relation =)

Do you really want an artist who is obsessed with “doing things on time” (big air quotes)?  No.  You want a creative soul driven by reckless abandon.  So here I am, driving this event recap like I stole it, a couple of weeks after the opening.  Look out.

The ArtLoveMagic producers and volunteers had the gallery, the Blue Room and the hallway outside packed with art and artists, and looking rad.  You realize what a great art scene we have when you look around a show like this and see so many of your friends showing and making art.  The crowd was awesome.  There was almost always someone stopping to ask questions about my paintings or just to watch me work.  Although it was packed, there was a cool vibe and people seemed into the art.

It’s safe to say the event exceeded the expectations of everyone involved, as well as everybody who came.  I’ll shut up now, so you can check out the goods.

To the left is an in-process shot of "Year of the Rabbit" that I painted during the show. You can see the source material taped to the wall. On the right is "Voltaic", which people seemed to respond to (who doesn't like sexy girls, right.) -Photo by Schmidty

Another new one, "Futura". -Photo by Schmidty

One of my new "Six Is The New Five" series.

"Voltaic"

"Year of the Rabbit" - This was a charcoal sketch on canvas with a few swipes of spray paint for color blocking when the show began. I got this far between talking to people during the show. I'll post more when it's complete. Oh...the funniest question I got was, "Is that a hamster with a shotgun?" "No, it's a rabbit with an AK47."

"Six is the new Five"

Another "Six is the new Five".

Along with the visual artists, there were bands and djs filling the place with cool music.  In the true spirit of creativity, GOAT headed up the Underground CYPHER.  Basically, 14 of the musicians from the event teamed up to write and record one song…which was then performed live one time ever at the event.  You can check out the viddy below and download the tune HERE.  Awesome.

If you missed the show, all of the art is still on display at the Janette Kennedy Gallery at South Side On Lamar, and will be until Saturday, February 26.  You can also check out a ton of pics of the event and the amazing art in Schmidty’s Flikr gallery HERE.  She also gave me a humorous (i think) name-check in her blog about the show HERE.

There is also a great time lapse video of Dallas artist, Kevin Oberegon, painting live at the event.

I dropped off three brand new paintings, along with a couple of older works.  And I’ll have quite a few more brand new pieces there Saturday.  All of the artists, including myself, will be creating art live.  So you’ll be able to see me start brand new painting start from scratch.

If you love art, you can’t miss this.  If you are new to art events, this is definitely for you.  Check out the flyer below for all of the madness!

Underground (facebook event page)

Presented by ArtLoveMagic

Saturday, 2/12/11, 8PM – Midnight

Janette Kennedy Gallery

South Side On Lamar Lofts

Definitely avoid this show if you don’t like sexy art.

I’ll be showing some new paintings, including one featuring a local burlesque beauty (more info to come about that).

Beautiful Misery

Saturday, January 22, from 7pm to 10pm.

Cut Salon

620 S. Jennings Ave

Fort Worth, TX 76104

Facebook Event Link

Sidenote:  I notice that at the events where I’m painting live, the conversations I get to have about art tend to be more interesting than the ones where you just show your work.  Maybe observing the process breaks down some walls or something.  Whatever it is, I like it.

I also took a few one of a kind, watercolor/stencil prints I did that morning to sell for the cause and sold all of them.  And I heard LIFE in Deep Ellum reached the money goal they were shooting for!

Paula Sanders posted a great review of the show over at Pegasus News.  Check it out HERE and see an in-progress shot of the piece I did.

Thanks to ArtLoveMagic for another great event.

Oh!  And long live Rin Tin Tin!