Nicholas Coley & Kristen van Diggelen :: The Cottage Industry Painting Salon

Wednesday night was the opening reception for Nicholas Coley's "Earthenworks" at the Cottage Industry Salon which is located at 2326 Fillmore Street (btw Clay and Washington) San Francisco, CA. This is a unique space which was quickly filled with San Franciscans of all kinds that fluttered into the CIP Salon. From art collectors and artists to astrologers and realtors people were discussing about Coley's color palette and the landscapes they call home.

 

The next four photographs are paintings that are created by Kristen van Diggelen.

Below is Nicholas Coley discussing his work.

While walking in the hallway I hear Nick's voice say, some of his best work is in the bathroom and that we should go check it out! So there we were. Kristen van Diggelen who runs the space came walking by as I was fitting so snugly into the art filled bathroom looking at the work.

 

The opening was a smash. Coley always brings in a crowd. If you are in the area I would advise to go check out his work, you will not be disappointed.  I met Coley about a year ago and I have been to several of his openings in various buildings in San Francisco. I enjoy the development of Coley as a painter. I will continue to watch him paint.

Happy Creations

My world is full of painting, community and yoga. Since my arrival back from Nebraska I won a proposal from Fine Art Base. I won a studio space for a month to create some work for a showing the group of artists will be having on the 28th of this month. The work is to be based on art + environment. So i have moved my encaustic studio over to Fine Art Base located in Sand City. I have been so productive. I am using found objects and a Monterey Bay inspired color palette for the work. I will be showing with three other local artists. I am very excited about the space. There is so much positive energy in this group work envirnoment. I really have fallen in love with this space and working around other artists. It is a great change for my work flow. So check out the images below, enjoy and I will see you on the 28th in Sand City.








Here is on of the other artists, J.R. Uretsky. She is creating a huge installation and involving the community in the process.

Here is a kelp pour with Rodney Thompson panel. :)


RandFpaints with my clay tool scraper.

I just want to let you all know what a great thing deconstructing is. I have been reusing my wood panels that do not sell. It can be such a great feeling deconstructing older work that I have move on from. Here is a piece I did for a local showing at Cafe Lumiere. And now....it is something else...









O here is another panel i had created from Rodney. I cant wait to show you the finished product.

Westend Celebration

SoHo West, all weekend! It was so amazing. I had such an awesome time and met some real cool people. This is my third year participating in the Westend Celebration. I love every moment.

It all starts with the early Friday morning, as I grab a cup of amazing coffee from Acme Coffee. To start the curating extravaganza.



Acme Roasting Co. they have these cool daisy/sunflowers dancing along their naked wall. As I was talking to the barista about my work, the words, I love large scale painting, mural painting especially, spilled out of my ever promoting mouth. The owner, looks over at me, and says, "Yea? You do?" "Yes, i love painting large." The owner goes on to talk about how he is planning on painting a mural on the wall with the flowers. So i might be going over to Acme Coffee more.

Anyways, the day progresses, I will just show a few of the photographs from the hanging of the show. Now, just to clarify, i know none of these photographs actually show me hanging or working, but, hey, i have the camera, and my hard work, it just wasn't photographed.




Kick-off Party, here it is, in all its Sand City Glory. Having this event held at the rock gym every year is super fun. Enjoy the few party pictures i have posted for you.





After the Kick-off Party, it was time for bed. Running low on fuel, Time to get ready for round two in the morning. It starts with the first load. Im an excited lil' painter. Nothing like waking up at 7:30 and hauling 2x4's down stairs....where is my assistant.

well here we go, i buckled that seatbelt nice and tight, proceeded to drive pass my mail box sailing to Sand City's Westend Celebration. Round two has begun.


Here is artist John Chappell, getting the party started. I had an awesome spot this year, right across fro the bands. Very cool.



Here is the view from my chair.


Here is Nick, he has nice glass. I actually saw his work last week up in Carmel Valley, so it was great to get to meet him. He takes VISA.


This is Allyson Malek, she is a painter, I love her so much, she is way cool. She is an encaustic painter and acrylic painter as well. She is giving an encaustic demo. Allyson is also a part of the IEA.

The awards ceremoy began, and i took some pictures. I cant resist, here is a picture of the Sand City crew.



Awards were given, Thank Yous were said, and the band played their last song, time to pack it up girl.

And on to round three...Ding, Ding!

Here we are at the after party. This is a very fun event, wine, food, music, dancing, and great networking opportunity. Far few photos were taken at this event, as i was caught up in the band, and dance from 8 to midnight. I can not believe i mustarded that much energy out of my body, but when the music moves you, what do you do. I love dancing.




And after this party, i actually proceeded home...amazing...

No time for rest, lets organize the studio, read, think, sketch and mustar-up some images. Isnt community wonderful. Thank you Sand City for another wonderful year.