This last one reminds me of PG.It is amazing what a little public art can do. Public art inspires and builds community. Public art adds culture. Monterey CA needs more public art by local artists. Any sponsors?
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Lompoc
A few days before I went to the state of Nebraska I was in Lompoc, CA also know as the City of Murals. This is an interesting little town. There is such diversity of topics discussed in the murals. I thoroughly enjoined the many different scales and painting styles that were in Lompoc. Below are a few of the murals. If you ever get the chance to stop in Lompoc, you should, plus i hear they have the best Mexican food in the world!
This last one reminds me of PG.
It is amazing what a little public art can do. Public art inspires and builds community. Public art adds culture. Monterey CA needs more public art by local artists. Any sponsors?
This last one reminds me of PG.It is amazing what a little public art can do. Public art inspires and builds community. Public art adds culture. Monterey CA needs more public art by local artists. Any sponsors?
Monday, March 2, 2009
Wrap-up of Carnal showing in Monterey
Well the Octopi Collective's showing is going very well. The closing/opening/ inbetween, meet and greet the artist went very well. We had around 80 to 100 people come to the event. Taylor Hawthorne and myself sold work that night. The Collective's Feb 2009-Feb 2010 calendars are still for sell. They are $15.00 each email me for interest. Each month has different work from the different artists. We had Michelle Magdalena live via Skype, it was very exciting to have her be a part of the evening. Below are a few of the images from the event. Happy One Year Octopi Collective! To many more years together making art!This is one of my favorite shots of some of the artists.
We had Ryan Bisio play an acoustic set during the showing. He brought such an awesome vibe to the showing. Thanks Ryan!
This is J.R. piece. I had to take this shot when i saw it.
This is the piece i sold titled: "The Great Migration" if you are in the area, you should go check it out. This piece got reaction. Very fun.
O yes, we had to have a cake to celebrate our one year. Layers Cakes in Monterey created the cake using our logo. Nice job, and it was so yummy!
PhotographicNic, studiomargo, and PVDC.
Discussing my work.
This was such an amazing experience. I learn so much each time the Octopi show together. This work is showing until the end of March, so if you are in the area, go to East Village Coffee Lounge in Monterey and check out this carnal work. You will leave satisfied.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Octopi Showing Carnal thoughts
Well tomorrow night is the Octopi's 'Carnal' showing. Monterey is a small town, and i believe between the eight members, we have the promotion down. haha. If your reading this and your a local, dont forget to check the MC Weekly.
Anyways, I am very excited about the opening. This is my first time showing my watercolors on paper. This body of work takes a lighter approach to the carnal subject matter all the while really penetrating the theme of Carnal. The vibrate watercolors are well framed by a local framer with a slick and modern black frame. All work is for sale at $250.00. There are only five paintings and one has already been sold. So come by and check it out. The Collective will also be selling the official Feb to Feb calendars for $15.00, t-shirts for $12.00 and stemless wine glasses for $10 buckaroos. And for those of you who are not local and can not make it to the show and are interested in any of the above, just email me and we can go from there.
I will be blogging shortly in the next few days about all things studiomargo. Until then!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Wild Heart Gallery Presents a Two Day Photoshop for Photographers Seminar
Just to let you know there is going to be a Photoshop seminar held at Wild Heart Gallery on February 21-22. This is an opportunity to meet fine art photographer and instructor Larry Vogel as he presents a two day seminar PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS.
Class size is limited and they have a few seats open. To reserve a spot please respond ASAP to info@wildheartgallery.com or directly to Larry Vogel at vogelart@cox.net
Please visit the websites for more workshop information:
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Margo Showing in Nebraska!
Yes. It is true. I am now a national artist. I am very excited about this opportunity. I will be showing at the Hayden Art Center in Lincoln, Nebraska during the month of March. The title of the exhibit is: Metamorphosis: Contemporary Statements in Encaustic. I will be showing in the largest format of my encaustic work, 18 x 24 in. But what is even more exciting about that is now i get to ship my largest format of work, in wax, to cold, cold, Nebraska. On another positive note, i am going to be showing with the women who initally taught me about the medium. So, if you are in good ol' NE during March, go check out my work in Lincoln. It is for sale. Here is the piece below, and a close up of it as well.
Life near Garrapata
The sunny days in Monterey.
With my new found freedom I am exploring all the amazing natural eye candy the Central Coast has to offer. I am, no doubt going through some amazing changes in my life. Turning the big 2-5 has turned out to be the age of learning how to remain calm. Thanks Obama, I have hope. So with all this new found hope, freedom, and creative juices oozing out of every little pour of my youthful body I am finding myself happier and lighter than before. Here are some photographs I took on a hike with a good friend. Moments like this makes me think about the big picture. Enjoy. Im going to be hopping back into the blogging routine. I just relized life doesnt slow down.
With my new found freedom I am exploring all the amazing natural eye candy the Central Coast has to offer. I am, no doubt going through some amazing changes in my life. Turning the big 2-5 has turned out to be the age of learning how to remain calm. Thanks Obama, I have hope. So with all this new found hope, freedom, and creative juices oozing out of every little pour of my youthful body I am finding myself happier and lighter than before. Here are some photographs I took on a hike with a good friend. Moments like this makes me think about the big picture. Enjoy. Im going to be hopping back into the blogging routine. I just relized life doesnt slow down.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
and shes back
Well after, shall I say, living life, i'm back on track with the blog. I've been having such an amazing ride lately. I truly can say how much i love life, and that i am living life more than I ever did before. My work has a new feel to it. There is a fresh and energetic flow to the work. Due to the cold weather here on the coast and an unheated studio, I have veered away from painting downstairs. Most of my time is now full of coffee shops, and random hang outs with other humans. I have talked to more people it seems like in the past 2 months than i have in the last year. Yes, dare i say studiomargo lives on. In all this hustle and bustle of life I am learning how to really just live, stay creative and make money doing the things i do well. It is really interesting looking at my new work. I am not the same painter i was 2 months ago and it shows. I believe this constant interaction i seek out from my fellow humans is a huge part of my process. I am currently creating water colors and exploring relationships within my work. There is something so magical about creating your own reality on a blank canvas, sometimes though the hard thing is putting the brush down and walking away from my painted reality and into this thing called life.
I just recently got back from a wonderous stay on the California coast, below are a few images that i captured. I will say that out of those days i spent there, one of my favorites was waking up and watching the sun rise. There is nothing as magical and mystical as that. It seemed to me that when the sun rose and started to peek over the mountian tops the ocean started to awake. The California coast started to stretch and awaken with the dawning of the sun. But please, dont get me wrong, because I also lusted for the night, so that i can get lost in the stars. I forget how many stars are out there and how human I really am. Looking up into the midnight sky with the glow of the moonlight dancing on my freckled face makes me think of how short my time here on Earth really is. I also feel so alive to be constantly creating art, thinking of our lives as little humans and the decsions we choose to make while alive on planet Earth just moves me.
It is now Janurary, and this means, it is almost Feburary. I am going to be showing in SF and Monterey, and Carmel Valley during the month of Feburary. I will keep you posted as to the dates the opening receptions will be in SF and Monterey. The Wild Heart Gallerie in Carmel Valley is showing my encaustic work full time. I am showing at the Kathleen McMahon Gallery of Fine Art in SF from December to Feburary, which inculdes my small format encaustics and my new water colors that will show in Feb.
The Octopi Collective will be meeting up tonight for thier first 2009 meeting. We are all very excited to talk squid and hopefully stay calm so we dont ink ourselves discussing our new work from the two shows in Feb. The Ocotpi will be showing at East Village Coffee Louge in Monterey the theme for the show is 'Carnal.' This is our one year anniversary of the collective. We will be having a big celebration with all members showing thier newest work created here on the Monterey Peninsula. Showing members include: Paul Van de Carr, J.R. Uretsky, Nic Coury, Michelle Magdalena Maddox, K*, Taylor Hawthorne, and Margo.
Ths images below are just a tease. I will be posting more on my facebook profile where you can find all things studiomargo and then some. Have an awesome Janurary.
I just recently got back from a wonderous stay on the California coast, below are a few images that i captured. I will say that out of those days i spent there, one of my favorites was waking up and watching the sun rise. There is nothing as magical and mystical as that. It seemed to me that when the sun rose and started to peek over the mountian tops the ocean started to awake. The California coast started to stretch and awaken with the dawning of the sun. But please, dont get me wrong, because I also lusted for the night, so that i can get lost in the stars. I forget how many stars are out there and how human I really am. Looking up into the midnight sky with the glow of the moonlight dancing on my freckled face makes me think of how short my time here on Earth really is. I also feel so alive to be constantly creating art, thinking of our lives as little humans and the decsions we choose to make while alive on planet Earth just moves me.
It is now Janurary, and this means, it is almost Feburary. I am going to be showing in SF and Monterey, and Carmel Valley during the month of Feburary. I will keep you posted as to the dates the opening receptions will be in SF and Monterey. The Wild Heart Gallerie in Carmel Valley is showing my encaustic work full time. I am showing at the Kathleen McMahon Gallery of Fine Art in SF from December to Feburary, which inculdes my small format encaustics and my new water colors that will show in Feb.
The Octopi Collective will be meeting up tonight for thier first 2009 meeting. We are all very excited to talk squid and hopefully stay calm so we dont ink ourselves discussing our new work from the two shows in Feb. The Ocotpi will be showing at East Village Coffee Louge in Monterey the theme for the show is 'Carnal.' This is our one year anniversary of the collective. We will be having a big celebration with all members showing thier newest work created here on the Monterey Peninsula. Showing members include: Paul Van de Carr, J.R. Uretsky, Nic Coury, Michelle Magdalena Maddox, K*, Taylor Hawthorne, and Margo.
Ths images below are just a tease. I will be posting more on my facebook profile where you can find all things studiomargo and then some. Have an awesome Janurary.
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