K and I went to the ToyRoom Gallery Art Show last night. It's only open three days during each month. (the third weekend) It was our first time there...and I really was impressed with it. It's small, but they pack alot of great artwork in the upstairs gallery.
This show was called "The 595 Show" It had artwork from 10 different artists.
Downstairs (actually the front where you enter) they had a bunch of merchandise, like posters, art books, a t-shirts (for the show) etc.
Here are a few views upstairs. The gallery guys were very nice to let me take pics (yes, I asked permission first) Thank you John and...(oops forgot your name :( ...English accent guy)
Here's the two posters we bought. One is the actual show poster...the other is a poster of a show in SF they had (a Tribute) to Rick Griffins artwork. It's metallic gold and black. Very nice. Here's more of his work....and a closeup of the gold one.
Well, yesterday Kip and I entered a few pieces of art into the Watercolor (W.A.S.H.) Show. I put in 2 pieces K, one. We will find out on Tues. if they are accepted. Tracy did you enter? I hope not (jk!!!)
Here are the two I entered.
and here's Kip's...
Well today is a relaxing day for me...it's cloudly a windy out today, I like the change. Hope you all have a nice Sunday.
Lo**
Posted by Lori at August 22, 2004 09:01 AMNeat pics cool art show! But awesome art from you and Kip. I don't think I've ever seen those...spider mums? painting from you Lolo. Two words=STUN-NING! :) Good luck 2 Halls!
Posted by: erikie parikie on August 22, 2004 01:03 PMSpider Mums? No they are actually Dahlias Erikie. It's big too 18" x 24" Happy Sunday to you, BTW: I like your second painting best :)
Looks like a groovy little place, yea for those guys setting up a gallery like that!
I love the Rick Griffin poster especially.
Best of luck with your entries for the show, your paintings look wonderful! (All 3)
Ok I need to familiarize myself with Dahlias, I don't have an image file of that in my head so my memory went to the closest possible image lol Oh really? Thank you thank you! :)
Posted by: erikie parikie on August 22, 2004 01:56 PMLori, you lead such an amazingly art FILLED life. I love how much you really are involved and continue to explore the art community around you. I suppose it helps to be married to an artist as well? I LOVED these pictures today. Thank you for sharing them...just love them.
~c
Posted by: Carrie on August 22, 2004 02:15 PMWow, that Toy Room Gallery looks very cool! Thanks for showing the pics. Another place I have to check out.
No, I didn't enter WASH this time. :( oh, well.
I'm glad you and Kip did....I love those daliahs! All of those wonderful backwashes and the color is.......WOW! Hey, did you notice the freaky little skull face hidden in that blue one? Your portrait is beautiful too. And Kip's painting is outstanding as well! I'm sure you'll both get in with paintings like that!
Awesome water colors! I really like Kips toad stool. Good luck to you both.
Thanks for the toy room tour. That place is fun!
Steve Vanoni used to have shared studio up in that space. (You do know who Steve is don't you?)
Posted by: liljiffy on August 22, 2004 06:05 PMHi Lo!
What a wicked gallery!!!! I'd heard of the place...but of course never seen it...ty!!! I'm frothing just thinking of all the great artists whose work was there! Ah!!!!
Fingers crossed for you and Kip.
Love those posters you bought...(more frothing)
-Joe
ps. I'm doing so much frothing...I feel like a cafe latte.
Hi again Erikie ;)
Sheila, Yes I'm glad we got the Rick Griffin Tribute poster too and thanks on the show entry luck we should find out tomorrow.
Carrie, Sacramento has just a ton of artsy happenings going on all the time. Actuall we need to go to more. This area has always been rich with artists.
Tracy!!! Wha? You didn't enter the W.A.S.H. show? Yeah (jk) I might have a chance afterall? and I DO see the skull in my painting, thats pretty wild. :)
Jennifer,
Yes, both Kip and I know Steve Vanoni. He's a very nice guy as well as a very good artist. He has a wonderful big painting (9 x 12 feet) at the Crocker Art Museum that I just love called "Lips Etude"---but I've always loved his art. :)
http://www.horsecow.com/Horse-Cow-Artists/Steve-Vanoni/CurrentWorks/Paintings-Mar-2004/Artists-Page-Steve-Vanoni.htm
Hi Joe! That Toy Room Gallery is PERFECT for your art---you must get some of your pieces shown there. Let me know if I can help.
