The Brush Project

Every year I donate a used paint brush to a good cause in Chicago called The Brush Project. Organized by David Van Alphen at Rotofugi Gallery, the proceeds go to a charity called Gigi's Playhouse which is a down syndrome awareness center. This year I've also donated a framed original painting to sweeten the deal. For those of you who've been looking for affordable art that also supports a good cause please consider a bid on my brush or many of the other brushes available on Ebay.

Edgy Cute

Harry Saylor at Orbit Gallery has put together an amazing collection of artists for the upcoming Edgy Cute book to be launched by Mark Batty Publisher this weekend in Brooklyn. They're throwing the first MBP Urban Arts Fest this Saturday, October 3rd, 2009. I've included a new painting for this project called "Beta Centauri". This is a one day event in Brooklyn, if you can't make the exhibition please pick up a book and support Harry's efforts.

Mark Batty Publisher Announces First MBP URBAN ARTS FEST
Saturday October 3, 2009 ~ Castle Braid ~ Bushwick, Brooklyn

WHERE: Castle Braid, Bushwick, Brooklyn (http://www.CastleBraid.com)
114 Troutman Street btwn Central & Evergreen Ave
J, M, Z to Myrtle- Bwy/ M to Central Ave/ L to Morgan Ave
Saturday, October 3, 2009: All-Ages: 1pm- 9pm. 21+ up: 9pm- 2am
ADMISSION: It's $15 cash at the door & $10 in advance for the whole day & night (night's 21+ only) and includes
Hoegaarden open bar from 10PM on! Buy your tickets in advance on TicketLeap.com
ARTISTS: from ORBIT Gallery (featured in upcoming EdgyCute book: Emma Overman, Robbie Busch, Joe Scarano, BECCA, Angie Mason, Michael Caines, Chris Uminga, Motomich Nakamura and Frank Sheehan in attendance!

For more information or interest in this painting, please contact Harry Saylor at Orbit Gallery, Tel: (201) 854.8600

Summer Sipping

It's been a really busy art season. Thanks to everyone who've purchased artwork this year, you've really helped keep this train rolling. I'm looking forward to a much needed break and vacation this summer, my first in many years. I'll be back in the studio in September to start building my solo show coming up at Harold Golen Gallery in May 2010. In the meantime there is still a good selection of artwork at Rotofugi Gallery, there are also a few pieces remaining on the Cycloptic site. Enjoy your summer and see you in the fall.

Mister Atomos

Rotten Rudy Rides Again

I had a few people at the Victoria scooter rally this year ask about Rotten Rudy, the fedora wearing skull-head I designed in the mid 90's. I used to hand him out at rally's in hope that people would stick them on their Vespa's or Lambrettas and send me photos. Over the years I collected quite a few photos of Rotten Rudy on all sorts of vehicles in North America and Europe. So when I was asked to be apart of the Los Vesparados show in Minneapolis this year I decided to resurected Rudy for one last ride.

Los Vesparados opens June 13th, 2009 at 6:00pm and shows for the weekend. It will be in the gallery on the third floor of the Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE in Minneapolis.

Poly Pop Living

Poly Pop Living is apart of the Hukilau 2009 events in Ft. Lauderdale Florida this summer. The show is curated by Harold Golen and features 21 artists from around the globe. Tahitian Green is my latest piece and will be on display June 11th. I've returned to the bright contrasty colours from a few years back. I've also changed my medium this season, I've decided to continue painting on the cradled canvas that I was using during the MINI show; without frames or glass. There have been quite a few requests for this over the years and I've made this change for all upcoming shows. I hope you enjoy this piece and bottoms up!

Show Location: BAHIA CABANA (in the Penthouse), 3001 Harbor Drive (A1A), Ft. Lauderdale Florida.
Opening Night Reception: Thursday, June 11th, 6pm-7:30pm
Show will be open: Friday, June 12th,10am-6pm. Saturday, June 13th, 10am-3pm. For more info call: 305-989-3359

Cycloptic Studio's 3rd Annual Painting Sale

My 3rd Annual Cycloptic Studio Sale is GO! Included this year are some older gems as well as some of the newer MINI's that are taking up a lot of room in my tiny studio. Prices include shipping within Canada & the US by FEDEX Ground. International shipping will need to be quoted. Each piece comes in a blonde-wood frame and is sealed under glass for your protection (excluding the MINI's which are painted on cradled canvas). Please no holds, first come first serve. Sale ends July 1st. Happy hunting!

Some MINI's still available at Rotofugi, Chicago.

More Brush Strokes, Less Coffee

Two things I wanted to accomplish this spring. Update my website, and stop drinking so much coffee. Well, the CYCLOPTIC site is finished and it took a lot of damn coffee. So enjoy the new look, it's a work in progress and bottoms up.

GLASSEYES

I'm showing some of the remaining 6" paintings on March 27, 2009 at Joe Blow Glassworks in Vancouver. The show is a fundraiser for Jeff Burnette who's glass shop is stuggling in these economic times. I think if Jeff closed his doors on this East Side institution it would be a huge loss to the community. Come out and show your support for Jeff and his work. A portion of the sales of my work will be donated to Joe Blow Glassworks.

Opening reception Friday March 27, 6:30pm
On display until March 29 Noon - 5pm
Joe Blow Glassworks - 1191 Parker Street, Vancouver.
Call 604-215-2569 for more information
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