Bad Dads VI

Man, I love Wes Anderson.

And for the sixth straight year, Spoke Art is presenting their Bad Dads show and I'm thrilled to be taking part in it for the fourth straight year! They are doing a NYC pop-up event at Joseph Gross Gallery Aug 7-9 and tickets are competely sold out. Just check out the Facebook events page to see just how many people rsvp'd for this one.

I decided to go back to one of my favorite films, The Royal Tenenbaums, and pay tribute to the iconic dalmation mice and their creator. I present, "Fire Drill" and he measures 6" x 8" and is acrylic on maple. For purchase inquiries, please contact spokeartgallery@gmail.com. There will also be 30 limited edition prints available from the gallery.

Bad Dads V at Spoke Art

I am so happy to once again be participating in Spoke Art's latest Wes Anderson inspired show, Bad Dads V. This year, like many others, I'm sure, I was thoroughly inspired by his latest film, The Grand Budapest Hotel. More specifically, that lovely Courtesan au Chocolat. I present, "Serve Fresh."

She is acrylic on maple and measures 9.75" x 9.75". For purchase inquiries, please contact spokeartgallery@gmail.com. There will also be 30 limited edition prints available from the gallery.

The show has a two day opening with a costume party on Friday, October 31st and then continuing again on Saturday, November 1st. To find out more you can visit their event page on facebook here.

Three Shows = New Originals

First up, is the long awaited Joss Whedon x Gallery 1988 show which opens next Friday at their West location. They're really keeping the lid on everyone's pieces but if you look closely you might see a bit of my piece below. Since I'll be in town for my solo, I'll get to attend this show as well! Be sure to say hi :)

Opening the next night in San Francisco is Spoke Art's KUBRICK: an art show tribute. I just love "The Shining" (sorry Mr. King) and came up with "I'm Not Gonna Hurt Ya" acrylic on maple, 11" x 11" x .75". To inquire about this piece or to be put on the advance collectors preview list, simply email spokeartgallery(at)gmail

Also opening Saturday, September 6th at 7pm is Happy As Kings, my solo exhibition at Gallery Nucleus. Scott C is showing the work from his latest children's book Hug Machine in the main gallery and there will be lots of fun things to do, including giveaways throughout the night. And pizza! And ice cream! So bring the little ones and spend the evening looking at art that makes you smile. If you can't make it to the opening (or if you want a shot at buying my artwork before anyone else make sure to sign up for the advance online preview here)."King Pepi"

"King Klondike"

The Dude Abides

Hi everyone! Opening in one week on Saturday, July 5th is the Quentin vs. Coen show at Spoke Art in San Francisco. I'm a fan of all their films and had a difficult time choosing which to take my inspiration from. But after watching The Big Lebowski again, everything just fell into place. I hope you enjoy my piece entitled, "Shut Up Donny" which measures 12.5" x 6.5" x .75" and is acrylic on maple (there will also be a limited edition run of prints). If you are interested in this piece or to request an advance collectors preview of the show, simply email spokeartgallery@gmail.com. Enjoy the weekend everyone! Thanks for looking, Kristin

Big Bang and Bad Dads

Hi everyone!

I'm so happy to announce two brand new pieces for these amazing shows:

First up is my piece entitled, "Sheldon's Spot" for The Physics of Friendship: A Tribute to The Big Bang Theory at Gallery Nucleus. This is a big one - presented by both Nucleus and Warner Bros. the opening reception is next week - Oct 19, 7:00PM - 11:00PM
Click here to see the list of opening night festivities, sign up for the online preview and purchase pieces before the show (the preview will go out Tuesday).

This piece measures 11" x 11.25" and is acrylic on maple. My nieces are absolutely huge BBT fans and they were so excited when I told them about this show. They helped me immensely putting together some fun details for this piece - thanks girls!

Next up is my painting for Spoke Art's Bad Dads art show tribute to the films of Wes Anderson. It's entitled, "Fantastic Family Portrait" This is always a fun show and I'm thrilled to be taking part in it again this year. The opening lasts a whole weekend!

Friday, November 1st - opening reception / Halloween party
Saturday, November 2nd - opening reception / Halloween party
Sunday, November 3rd - film screening at the Castro Theatre.
Be sure to visit Spoke Art for more details.

This piece measures 8.5" x 12" and is also acrylic on maple. I had a blast once again painting a frame (it's a lovely gold) and this time incorporating some fun details from the movie, "Fantastic Mr. Fox".

Thanks again for reading and for the support! I wouldn't be doing this if it weren't for all the wonderful people surrounding me :D

Luna Ascensio Rex

I am so happy to show you my painting for Bad Dads III at Spoke Art. It's a tribute to the films of Wes Anderson and I chose his latest, "Moonrise Kingdom" to draw inspiration from. "Luna Ascensio Rex" measures 12.3" x 9.25" and is acrylic on wood. The show opens in San Francisco on October 26th and 27th (costume and Halloween party too!). If you can't make the opening I suggest clicking through to their website where you can enter your email and get first notice of when the artwork will be put online for purchase.