Southern Exposure's Monster Draw covered by Artbusiness.com

Artbusiness.com got some nice photos of the event, they really captured the madness. There is a good explanation of how the event is structured also. Go to Artbusiness.com and scroll down until you get to the event, Southern Exposure's Monster Draw at the Verdi Club.
Turns out my little weird guys were rather popular.

Southern Exposure’s 8th Annual Monster Drawing Rally

It looked kind of fun last year, so I signed up!

Monster Draw is Friday, February 22nd from 6:00 – 11:00 pm at the Verdi Club (2424 Mariposa @ Potrero).
I am scheduled to draw from 7:00 - 8:00 pm.

I will be drawing several pieces for sale at the event. All proceeds support Southern Exposure's Exhibitions and Artists in Education Program.
Hope you can stop by.

ADDENDUM:
It was a bit nerve racking drawing with such a large crowd around. But I was able to finish 2 pen and inks of some odd looking characters. One with balloons and another flanked by some crazy animated dogs. Sorry, no time for pics.

DeYoung Museum residency

Artist Laura Parker and I are happy to announce that we have received the residency at the DeYoung Museum for our collaborative project, "Relative Connections." We will be presenting it at the DeYoung Museum's Kimbal Gallery this Summer. Laura and I were awarded a San Francisco Arts Commission Individual Artists Grant to help make this project possible.
Stay tuned for the upcoming website and how you can add to and participate in the project!

George Sugarman Foundation Grant

I am pleased to announce that I am the recipient of a George Sugarman Foundation Grant.

George Sugarman (1912-1999), was a prolific, controversial, and forward-thinking American artist. His sculptures, drawings, and paintings defy a definitive style. As an innovator in pedestal-free sculpture and vividly painted metal sculptures, Sugarman was continually expanding on the metamorphoses of his prodigious creativity.

Always interested in the well-being of dedicated, young, and developing artists, Sugarman provided for them in his will. Thus, the establishment of The George Sugarman Foundation, Inc.

The Cabinet of Dr. Lapin

Tuesday October 30th, Laura Parker and I hosted the Cabinet of Dr. Lapin, a lecture by Dr. Daniel Lapin on horror art. Dr. Lapin is the author of The Vampire, Dracula and Incest. In his own words...

"The horror myth, and the vast body of literature, art and films that embody it, is a collectively shared nightmare. Everyone knows it's a meaningful nightmare -- and a multi-billion dollar industry -- but how shall we interpret this dream?"

Dr. Lapin's lecture explored horror films and books, examining the unconscious motivations of the authors, and subsequently the overall place and function of the genre as it relates to art and society. Despite the evenings interruption by an earthquake, we had a larger than expected turn out for this event, one of several we will be hosting over the coming months.

If you would like to be informed of future events, lectures, concerts, and readings, please email me and I will update you on upcoming events.

San Francisco Mayor's Art Award

Monday was the Mayor's Art Award, honoring the lifetime achievements of Ruth Asawa, both in the arts and in public service. It was also to celebrate the San Francisco Arts Commission's Artist and Art Organization Awardees in 2006 - 2007. Laura Parker and myself received an award for our collaborative project Relative Connections.

Speakers included: Nancy Gonchar, Interim Director of Cultural Affairs; Maya Draisin, Arts Commission; California State Assemblymember Mark Leno; Supervisor Tom Ammiano; and, of course, Mayor Gavin Newsom presenting the award to Ruth Asawa.

But no time to shake hands with everyone, it was off to Bollywood 9, a charity bowling event against breast cancer, err, with saris. While I may never make it on the green, I discovered I've got potential as a bowler!

Marin Independent Journal, August 28th 2007

Apparently the Marin Independent Journal put my painting, "Ancestor," on the front page of their Lifestyles section. The article was about the new MMoCA.

San Francisco Arts Commission Grant, 2007

I am very pleased to annouce that artist Laura Parker and I were recipients of an individual artists grant from the San Francisco Arts Commission. Our collaborative project, "Relative Connections," will debut next year in San Francisco. Look here for the upcoming website and show information.

Bay Area 2006

My painting Vermilion Apparition" was accepted into the juried show, "Bay Area Annual 2006," at the Sanchez Art Center. Juror: Karen Kienzle, Curator of de Saisset Museum at Santa Clara University. CA

The De Young as part of their Arts and Crafts Exhibit and the San Francisco Chronicle present..

me... and my chronicle box, which I have transformed into a piece of 'Arts and Crafts' furniture.

I'll be giving a painting demonstration there this Friday.

Daniel Price, memorial fund

Spy Boy, Copyright Daniel Price

Here are two great sites in memory of Daniel Price. The proceeds from purchasing his art and images goes to a scholarship fund in his name, to benefit and enable young aspiring artists to pursue their craft.
Danielpriceart.com
danielpricememorial.org