Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Margo @ Wild Heart
Just to let everyone know. I am showing in a group showing from November 15th to Dec 12th at the Wild Heart Gallerie in Carmel Valley Village. I will be showing three encaustic painting that have not shown before. This is a very exciting time for studiomargo.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Octopi Collective Meeting
Octopi Collective met up this past Wednesday to discuss, interact, and critique. This was two and a half hours of non stop discussion with everyone. The Octopi is about to hit their one year mark from their first showing together in February. We have grown so much since this idea of a fresh out of college collective started. My favorite part about the collective is that everyone is so different, we have painters, photographers, paper cutters, digital kids, fabric sculptors, collagers, drawers, glass blowers, curators and singers and just a wealth of talent, passion, and drive. We are rockin Monterey County, there is no doubt about that. Now that we have our first show at the National Steinbeck Center locked and loaded, the collective is on an all time high. Here are some images for our absurdly productive meeting.
Nic created a word list about our next theme for an up coming show. Carnal. Thanks Nic.
First up is Sarah, she mainly does real cool collage and painting. We showed together this past summer at the Carmel Art and Wine Festival. She has a plethora of vintage photographs which she is going to do something really rad with.
K* is working on a new series of work. Fabric and all things touchable are her medium. She has gone in a new direction with her work and it is amazing to see her develop and hone in on her art. Yes, Art and her have been spending a large amount of time together and you can tell. Nice job K* cant wait to see more.
J.R. Uretsky, whom I showed with in the month of October, you have seen her work. This is her new stuff. She is being inspired by cleft palettes using everyday material. Very interesting, using such machine factory created objects to show such an organic human side of life.
And then there is Nic. Nic is so interesting to listen to about his work. He is showing his new photography work. The space he was at during this time didn't have great lighting, which is amazing because the way he chose to utilize his environment was awesome, I really enjoyed his...lack of light photography. They have such beauty and contrast.
Painter Paul, enough said. He is in quite the Octopi stage of his drawing. Paul also is a newly encaustic kid, which is great for me, but hey when are we going to play in the studio together?
Mr. Taylor. wow i havent seen him for about 5 months. So it was great to see him and his new 'hair cut' ha. Taylor is working in a variety of mediums as well. This night he brought in a small oil on paper piece and a glass piece he worked on. Glass is so amazing. I would love to try it I just need access to a set up. Taylor is going to start to churn out some bitchin' work soon.
And with that, Taylor was our last critque. Great job Octopi! Now get to your studio and make, create, read, ponder, release, live, and above all have fun.
Nic created a word list about our next theme for an up coming show. Carnal. Thanks Nic.
First up is Sarah, she mainly does real cool collage and painting. We showed together this past summer at the Carmel Art and Wine Festival. She has a plethora of vintage photographs which she is going to do something really rad with.
K* is working on a new series of work. Fabric and all things touchable are her medium. She has gone in a new direction with her work and it is amazing to see her develop and hone in on her art. Yes, Art and her have been spending a large amount of time together and you can tell. Nice job K* cant wait to see more.
J.R. Uretsky, whom I showed with in the month of October, you have seen her work. This is her new stuff. She is being inspired by cleft palettes using everyday material. Very interesting, using such machine factory created objects to show such an organic human side of life.
And then there is Nic. Nic is so interesting to listen to about his work. He is showing his new photography work. The space he was at during this time didn't have great lighting, which is amazing because the way he chose to utilize his environment was awesome, I really enjoyed his...lack of light photography. They have such beauty and contrast.
Painter Paul, enough said. He is in quite the Octopi stage of his drawing. Paul also is a newly encaustic kid, which is great for me, but hey when are we going to play in the studio together?
Mr. Taylor. wow i havent seen him for about 5 months. So it was great to see him and his new 'hair cut' ha. Taylor is working in a variety of mediums as well. This night he brought in a small oil on paper piece and a glass piece he worked on. Glass is so amazing. I would love to try it I just need access to a set up. Taylor is going to start to churn out some bitchin' work soon.
And with that, Taylor was our last critque. Great job Octopi! Now get to your studio and make, create, read, ponder, release, live, and above all have fun.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Barack the Vote!
My title says it all. Here are some images from hanging out at the Marina Democrat Party on the night of the election. My great friend, Painter Paul and I went to this and it was such an amazing time to be a part of and interact in my local Marina community.
After Barack gave his speech, Bruce Delgado who just won Mayor of Marina. Congratulations, gave away some amazing prizes, unfortunately Paul and I did not win anything from the basket, however we did win an amazing leader in a much needed time. I cant wait until Jan 20th :)
After Barack gave his speech, Bruce Delgado who just won Mayor of Marina. Congratulations, gave away some amazing prizes, unfortunately Paul and I did not win anything from the basket, however we did win an amazing leader in a much needed time. I cant wait until Jan 20th :)
birthday extravaganza
well, things, as to no surprise to anyone reading this blog, just as my tank light went off, and Mater is going to bed, things have been positively busy. So with that I am going to just give you a few choice photographs from my big two five birthday. It is always hard to celebrate with out your family, especially birthdays, however i have found an amazing group of art family members here who love and support little studiomargo.
First i woke up and had an amazing morning, and away i went to the River Inn in Big Sur, I then ventured with a great friend to Jade Cove where i saw, smelled, and touched cool things. Being outside is the best remedy for a more creative work flow.
Below is a thank you card i made for a friend.
As many of you know, I am a huge advocate for being absurdly silly all the time. Laughing is great for the mind, body and especially the soul, and come on, live a little.
After the amazing time in good old nature it was to my ladies in Pacific Grove for an amazing dinner and wine extravagana with some amazing beauties.
photo courtesy of Michelle Magdalena Maddox
First i woke up and had an amazing morning, and away i went to the River Inn in Big Sur, I then ventured with a great friend to Jade Cove where i saw, smelled, and touched cool things. Being outside is the best remedy for a more creative work flow.
Below is a thank you card i made for a friend.
As many of you know, I am a huge advocate for being absurdly silly all the time. Laughing is great for the mind, body and especially the soul, and come on, live a little.
After the amazing time in good old nature it was to my ladies in Pacific Grove for an amazing dinner and wine extravagana with some amazing beauties.
photo courtesy of Michelle Magdalena Maddox
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Weekend @ Margo's
I starting processing about this painting about a week and a half ago, and finally, i couldn't stand it anymore. I just wanted to paint it out. Well once i got into the studio and things started to happen, i realized this piece will take me a little longer than I initially thought it would. Just more painting for me, and what could be bad about that? Painting in this, shall i say, cross hatch style has freed my brain up in a way i never thought possible. I am able to concentrate on color and shape, exactly what i lust for everyday.
Well, this weekend came in with a refreshing hang out of the Octopi Collective. A few of us were able to glide our schedule together, make some food, hang out, and talk all things art.
I really love the Octopi Collective and everything we stand for. So this potluck night was awesome and the conversation was deep and magical. ha. Here are a few photos from the Thursday night event.
This photo courtesy of Nic Coury.
Here are two images of the newer work actually hanging on walls....
Onward to the weekend, I went to an opening in Salinas, and saw an amazing show. Here are just a few images from the event. There was an amazing opera singing with an equally extravagant outfit for the opening of the show.
Well, this weekend came in with a refreshing hang out of the Octopi Collective. A few of us were able to glide our schedule together, make some food, hang out, and talk all things art.
I really love the Octopi Collective and everything we stand for. So this potluck night was awesome and the conversation was deep and magical. ha. Here are a few photos from the Thursday night event.
This photo courtesy of Nic Coury.
Here are two images of the newer work actually hanging on walls....
Onward to the weekend, I went to an opening in Salinas, and saw an amazing show. Here are just a few images from the event. There was an amazing opera singing with an equally extravagant outfit for the opening of the show.
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