Nothing to see here, now move along…
Thanks for those who came out to Artists of the Plains last weekend, appreciate it.
Artists of the Plains is this Weekend…
I’ll be calling the Holiday Inn City Centre in Sioux Falls home this weekend, as the 32nd Annual Artists of the Plains Show & Sale kicks off yet again. It’s actually my second year, as I’ll be returning from the ashes of last year’s efforts, and I’m bringing mostly new work, a mix of oils and washes, there’s probably something worthwhile in all of that.
Anyhow, mark the date, the awards and reception is scheduled for Friday evening from 5-9pm, that’s my pick for coming out, and the show continues through Saturday and Sunday.
Program for 2012 Artists of the Plains
Sketches make the mark…
I’ve been working on a few new sketches as of late, a mix of wash and prismacolor, nothing incredible, just consider it a modest proposal of possibilities for the coming year.
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I’ll probably continue to develop this concept a bit more over the coming weeks, guessing that these might transform themselves into a larger format, and maybe into oil as well, looking towards this Spring.
Cosmic Events at Artists of the Plains…
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These recent originals will be framed, readied, and willing for The Center for Western Studies Artists of the Plains Show & Sale this February in Sioux Falls, looking forward to seeing a few of you there!
Nothing like calling it ‘Doomsday’…
Well, I thought it might make things a bit more interesting to call these new studies ‘Doomsday’, nothing like having light conversations over the end of days and meteors and other earth-destroying possibilities. Consider it all in good fun.
These original studies measure 6 inches sq, oil on canvas, and were completed just this past summer, and will be available at the 32nd Annual Artists of the Plains Show and Sale in Sioux Falls this February for a modest $45 a piece.
For more information about these pieces, or anything else for that matter, feel free to email chris@eastofegan.com or check out East of Egan Artist Studio & Gallery on Facebook.
Something from ‘Badlands’…
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These fresh originals measure 6×18 inches, oil on canvas, and were completed this past fall after another visit to The Badlands of Western South Dakota. Enjoy.
Artists Against Hunger 5 Recap…
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What a cool way to share a weekend with over 500 of you fine supporters of locally produced art, and with a little snow & ice tossed in for good measure too, maybe next June at Artists Against Hunger 6 we can avoid that kind of weather, but keep the crowds.
If you saw anything you like, and wished it went home with you, feel free to contact me at chris@eastofegan.com, or look for me this February at Artists of the Plains in Sioux Falls.
Artists of the Plains Photo Review…
Here’s a few images from last weekends ‘Artists of the Plains’, which was held in Sioux Falls.
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Rockin’ the newscast…
‘So, you must be the intern, the guy they send out in the blizzard, huh?’
You would call anchor David Brown the same thing, if you didn’t watch KELO either, at least it seemed like a good idea. Now, about those 8 seconds…
It’s worth to mention…
Alright, I’ve been excited before about mentions, take for instance Graphic Content or the Post, but this makes my day, as I was cited in the Stendhal Syndrome!
‘You’ll see that artists of the Plains don’t have to create work that literally represents the prairie landscape. While yes, you will see magnificent views of the prairie with the work of artists like Gisele Robinson and emotive wildlife art by the renowned artist Josh Spiess, you will also see the energetic abstract painting of Chris Francis, the brightly-hued abstract floral works of mixed media artist Jennifer Stone and the contemplative and moving work of printmaker Chad Nelson—all three who are making their debut at the annual event’ – Kara Dirkson, Stendhal Syndrome.
11 words. I’ll take it.
It’s the program…
In just a few days I’ll be off to the 31st Annual Artists of the Plains, at least according to this program, and I always trust the program.
Actually, this is my first time out for Artists of the Plains, and I’ll be the youngest artist represented by about 5 months it turns out, just edging out Jess Elofson. It looks to be good company all-around, with many of our region’s notables on hand, and a few others like me too. It’s just a great opportunity to see the diversity of the arts and artists in the region, and be humbled too. (I’ll be humbled throughout the weekend)
Also new this year, there will be a series of presentations and workshops throughout the weekend, featuring the guest artists. I’ll actually be giving a presentation on Saturday morning, at 11:15, with a few friends about the emerging artist process and scene. Many thanks to the South Dakota Arts Council for providing the rent money as we say to keep the lights on for the room, actually it’s much appreciated by all of the artists!
I’ll be doing my best to blog this weekend, and tomorrow as well, for the virtual gallery in Pierre.
