Upcoming Show!

Hello people!

Feel’s like it’s been a while since we last had a chat.

Good news!

I’ll be exhibiting at the Flat Iron Arts Building, for their ‘First Friday’ show, and their ‘Beyond the Coyote’ exhibit.

The ‘First Friday’ exhibit is September 3^rd from 6pm ‘til 10pm.

And the ‘Beyond the Coyote’ exhibit is

Friday, Sept. 10^th 6-10pm

Saturday, Sept. 11^th 12pm-10pn

Sunday, Sept. 12^th 12-6pm

I’ll be showing some of my photography pieces; some work that has never been seen outside a computer screen.

I’ll be showing alongside my very good friend Esther Holwerda, who has some incredibly amazing work showing as well.

Here’s the kooky twist, all art will be displayed in the hallways of the building.

So while it may get a little crowded at times, it’s a show you won’t forget. So, for those who can make it out, it’s quite a site to be seen.

A lot of good artists showing a lot of good art.

Check out the flyer attached for more info.

There’s a suggested $10 donation at the door, but if you’re strapped for cash, just tell them, they should let you go. If you feel like creating a scene, feel free, just call it performance art.

I look forward to seeing you all. And if you can’t make it, it’s quite alright. There’s still more to come.

--Nick

PS- Casual Dress! There’s no AC!

PS2- Saturday & Sunday from around noon until 3 or 4pm are usually less crowded, fyi.

Almost forgot

I did this little piece on one of many blank 5x7 canvas boards. (see the painting-a-day series)

The subject, along with the story behind it, is light, child-like, and sort of whimsical.

So I tried to paint in that style. There is an artist in California, Nicole Smith, who does very great paintings of everyday good things. (candy, teddy bears & other assorted fluffy animals) and her style really suites her paintings.

So I tried to get that sort of free flowing, fun loving brush stroke style that Ms. Smith does so well, only I used acrylics instead of oil. (simply because I'm WAY too impatient to wait for paint to dry)

Hopefully some new work soon. I'm waiting for that creative fire to start smokin'.

Rally Around

I have 10 pieces donated to the 'Through The Pain' benefit for Matthew Leone. For sale at the Double Door, & Hard Rock this past Friday & Saturday, August 20, 21st. Hopefully they sold. I unfortunately couldn't make it to the shows, which looking amazing by the way. Former q101 radio host, and current JBTV host Ryan Manno & crew put together an amazing lineup. Dozens of musicains & bands donated some extremely rare, and some one-of-a-kind items that were auctioned off. (For example, a prototype guitar for the guitarist from Disturbed. So literally, only one exists, this guy was generous enough to give it up in order to raise money for a fellow musician.)
Ryan was kind enough to let me donate some CD artwork that had been shown at 'Artapalooza' last year.

For those of you who don't know, or didn't hear about this:
On July 6^th, Madina Lake bassist Matthew Leone came to the aid of a woman being physically assaulted by her husband on the 1300 block of West Ohio Street. After intervening and calling Chicago police, Leone was beaten by the man and left unconscious in the street. Matthew’s brain injuries were so severe that multiple surgeries have been required to remove portions of his skull. Matthew does not have medical insurance and is currently recovering at home.

As soon as I read this, I knew I had to do something.
So many people rallied to support this cause, at times, it rendered me speechless.
My best wishes to Matthew and his recovery, and my thanks goes out to Ryan Manno for allowing me to do participate in something amazing.

From what I've heard, the concerts were a huge success and tons of fun. I wish I could have been there to see it.
Read more about Matthew, his band Madina Lake & Through The Pain at their sites.
Be excellent to each other!
--Nick