SeekATL Visits My Studio, OH MY!

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Twice per year, many artists submit their websites as "the application" to the SeekATL admin team, they discuss and deliberate. Shortly thereafter, a roster of 5 artists are chosen to have their studios on the SeekATL Tour. This past Saturday, my studio made the tour, OH MY!

Here's how the process works:

At the beginning of the Fall and Spring Seasons the list of studios is published and sent to a couple hundred emails of artists and arts professionals in the City of Atlanta. The artists chosen range from emerging to mid career.

The first 20 people that respond to the organizer's announcement will be able to attend. Just before the event...the select 20 will receive an email invitation with detailed information about the studio and thus are granted access.

SeekATL is an artist group that was established 6 years ago by Ben Steele and Shara Hughes. Artist Brendan Carroll was an active facilitator for a few years as well. SeekATL connects and creates an ongoing dialogue among artists and arts professionals.

It was a honor to share my new Holy Spirit erasings and some old ones too. Thank you all for sharing your time with me.

The series is finally finished and was inspired by the verse below:

"And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting." acts 2:2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Review

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Artist Milada Pisoncikova standing in front of my pastel erasing. Title: Observed and Recorded Permutation of The Holy Spirit XI (40 inches x 79.5 inches-pastel and powdered graphite erasing on dura-lar)

Typically the Orange Coast Review features Southern Californian artists. Having lived there for over 10 years, fortunately I was included despite my new Southern address.

The Orange Coast Review is an eclectic convergence of literary fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, interviews and art. Think of it as a portable salon, a place where boundaries are broken and styles morph, a celebration of creative diversity.

One of my erasings was featured from April - May 19, 2016 in the Orange Coast Review Book and Art Exhibition located in The Frank M. Doyle Arts Pavilion at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California.

A big thanks to Managing Editor Davi Loren and Art Director Jared Millar. It was a huge honor to participate again for the second year in a row.

www.orangecoastreview.com

 

 

an American Collab!

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In May of 2015, this project reached my desk and I jumped at the chance to work with Esquivel Shoes one last time and with Florsheim Shoes for the first time. I was along for their first ever, collaboration.

Men known for their craft and their American Heritage brands, it was a daunting task to be sure! I drew many images for this collection and 4 were selected to be in the booklet.  A huge, huge honor.

With a purchase of a pair of shoes men's or women's, you will receive all 4 of my drawings, only 3 of which you see here! Perhaps that will be incentive to purchase this holiday season. 

For the first time in 40 years Florsheim is debuting a women's collection! Ladies, it's time to sport some gorgeous handmade shoes.

 

For videos and info visit websites below:

FlorsheimxEsquivelBarney'sNewYork

FlorsheimxEsquivel.com

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First Commercial Gallery Show in the ATL

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Beep Beep Art Gallery formerly established by Curator, Joy Phrasavath.

What an honor, a few weeks after I arrived in Atlanta I met local curator Joy, we hit it off and there it happened. 

3 pieces were showcased in the show titled, "Careless Whiskers" large and small amongst many other notable artists.

The aesthetic of the show featured from pop, collage to street.

It was a packed show and a fun night!

Thanks Joy.

Monster Drawing Rally

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My very first Southern art experience was with 75 artists cranking out drawings in one room at the High Museum of Art, Saturday September, 12, 2015.

Every hour for 3 hours, 25 artists draw while the DJ plays great beats. Attendants whisked away our drawings to a photographer and then to the sale area where they were sold to the first bidder for $75. Each piece was created to support the museum and artists they represent. With a purchase of a drawing you received a bag with all of the artists' names.

A very unique and extremely enjoyable experience! A huge thanks are in order to the museum staff and Curator Michael Rooks.

High Museum of Art