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Canoga Art Walk Recap

Apologies to all those I told the Canoga Art Walk was going to have "some art in some restaurants or coffee shops or something, not really sure". I was mistaken. Art was hanging in three shoulder to shoulder gallery spaces, with parking lots full of camped out artists with tables, jewelry, food trucks abounding, cardboard creatures in the middle of the street - it was GREAT fun! The atmosphere was very relaxed, friendly, and the art was wonderful. Here are some photo highlights below, many thanks to the ever lovely Joel!: (to see the full flickr gallery, click here)

The third Thursday of every month,6-10 pm for the next 4 months in Canoga Park, come check it out!

Starts at 7227 Owensmouth Avenue 91303

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This will be happening the third thursday for the next 4 months. Artists, if you would like to take part, simply go to http://www.1111acc.org/ and check out the submission page. Even if its too late for this year, there is always next, and then they will know you! Its put on by a group of amazing people called (Eleven-eleven) 11:11 A Creative Collective who realized the Valley is full of amazing artists, and are building it to be an artistic hub.

My Art Is Up At The Canoga Art Walk!

What?! Its Thursday night, and you aren't sure what to do? Drive over to lovely Canoga in the artsy Valley, walk about, eat some food, listen to some music, and check out some art at the awesome Art Walk. I actually get to be a part of it! Yep, all 5 new pieces will be up on a gallery wall. I actually just got back from the gallery at 7227 Owensmouth Ave where I got to see all the other artists as well. Its a strong artistic community that is growing, and I am excited to be a part of it. So much art!

Canoga Park ARTWALK
6-10 PM THURSDAY MAY 17
Starts at 7227 Owensmouth Avenue 91303

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> FACEBOOK EVENT <

This will be happening the third thursday for the next 5 months. Artists, if you would like to take part, simply go to http://www.1111acc.org/ and check out the submission page. Even if its too late for this year, there is always next, and then they will know you! Its put on by a group of amazing people called (Eleven-eleven) 11:11 A Creative Collective who realized the Valley is full of amazing artists, and are building it to be an artistic hub.

So, for the next 5 months, the third Thursday of every month, this is happening. Seriously, enjoy some fresh air and some fresher art.

We will miss you, Maurice Sendak

Maurice Sendak has passed away - the man who created so many stories, like Where The Wild Things Are.

So many of us were helped raised by his stories, our world view enhanced by his choice of words, the idea that we can be brought home safely despite the efforts of terrors in the night. And maybe some terrors aren't so terrible. His loss is acute to us who didn't even know him, because his work was part of us, part of our path of development.

Our thoughts go out to his family, and to those who knew him. For the rest of us who were blessed to have been influenced by his work, let us remember him together.

An excerpt from this NPR interview:

"I have nothing now but praise for my life. I'm not unhappy. I cry a lot because I miss people. They die and I can't stop them. They leave me and I love them more. ... What I dread is the isolation. ... There are so many beautiful things in the world which I will have to leave when I die, but I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready."

- Maurice Sendak

Here is a blog dedicated to fan-art of Where the Wild Things Are. They have been around for a few years, and submissions are closed, but the work is wonderful.
http://www.terribleyelloweyes.com/

Thank you all for a great show on Saturday!

I would have written sooner, but the unexpected happened: the show was incredible and taxed my energy more than expected. Since Sunday was spent as breakdown day, a recoup day was no-where in sight. I would go to work then come home and sleep.

I think there is a photo somewhere of me in my fleecy pajamas cuddling a cat and asleep on the bed - kind of sums up my nights this last week. I'll see if I have the guts to share that photo.

But finally, I get to say an official thank you.

To all those who came out:
I cannot tell you how great it was to have your support, your hugs, and your excitement. We had over 200 well behaved yet lively people there, so the gallery will be more than happy to have us again. You made that happen. Not only that, but in the sea of communal back patting and congratulations, it was wonderful to see familiar faces. As some of you know, being in a crowd is not my natural state. To lock eyes with a supportive friend or family member across the buzzing throng of bodies helped me stay calm and grateful.

To those who bought prints:
You blew my mind. Simply put. Thank you, and I truly hope you enjoy the work!

Some select photos, you can see the full set here.

Getting ready for the show tonight!

Getting the last bits of the Collector Edition together for all 24 packages, cleaning studio, and super excited to get to be part of this wonderful show put together by Steven McAdam!

Also, here is a link to the pdf which contains prices and details of the works I created for the show - some of my work sadly got pulled from the walls due to not enough room for 15 artists. I'm learning more and more about group shows as I experience my very first one, and this is what happens. But, the work will still be there, but only my new larger works will be on the wall.

Anyway's, here is the PDF for the new work!

Today's finger art was brought to you by him.

I sometimes wondered what the use of any of the arts was. The best thing I could come up with was what I call the canary in the coal mine theory of the arts. This theory says that artists are useful to society because they are so sensitive. They are super-sensitive. They keel over like canaries in poison coal mines long before more robust types realize that there is any danger whatsoever.

Kurt Vonnegut
"Physicist, Purge Thyself" in the Chicago Tribune Magazine (22 June 1969)

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