Arts Night 2012 is this Saturday…
I’ll be representing myself this weekend for the glory at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls for ‘Arts Night 2012′, as I’ve donated the live auction proceeds from this stunning original from ‘Dakota Requiem’, as did about 80 other artists, to benefit their Visual Arts Center.
My good friend, Sioux Falls printmaker Chad Nelson, earned ‘Artists Choice’ for the following piece, which I’m fortunate to own a print as well, well done Chad!
Fresh Abstractions…
I’ve been working on a few new directions as of late, looking for something to bridge a few gaps, and fill a few steps in…these measure just 4 inches each, mixed-media on canvas, and will be available in the coming weeks ahead…Enjoy!
People of Luverne…
GoAnimate.com: Come to me Peoples of Luverne by eastofegan
http://goanimate.com/player/embed/0JWwIY3hSH3Q
Like it? Create your own at GoAnimate.com. It’s free and fun!
Check out this quick film I made this morning for this weekend’s showing in Luverne, Enjoy!
Reception scheduled for ‘Wounded Knee’ showing…
Direct from The Center for Western Studies:
The reception for artists in the Interpretations of Wounded Knee 1973 and 1890 art exhibition will be on Thursday, April 26, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. All artists in the show will be recognized. The reception kicks-off the annual Dakota Conference, which begins April 27th. The event is free and open to the public.
I’ll be there for sure, and then for the first day of the Dakota Conference as well, I’m really looking forward to the event, and glad to be a small part of this historical moment too.
Now in Paperback…
From Sioux Falls Woman Magazine…
Another great piece, thanks to Thea Miller Ryan, MJ Knobe, and everyone from SFWM, its an honor for sure!
Art of the Hills revealed…
I recently had the honor of writing a small feature for the most recent edition of ‘Art of the Hills’, a great regional fine arts based magazine from Hill City, South Dakota. An annual, this edition focuses on the ‘Emerging Artist’, and portrays, questions, and otherwise throws a wrench into any preconceived notion of what that means, and who that is, just a great concept for another quality read.
And here’s the opening intro, for more, follow along to the online edition, and enjoy!
Away from home…
View of freshly installed work at the office.
Postcards from the Edge…
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These are a glimpse of a new series of ‘Postcard’ images, kind of fun and easy takes on traditional landscape motifs with a comic inspired twist. Completed on aquaboard with a mix of wash and pencil, these will be available this coming April at the Luverne Studio Tour at HGS Gallery, I’ll share more about that upcoming event in the next few weeks, until then, back to the studio!
New work at HGS Gallery…
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Swing on by HGS Gallery, open 10-4pm Wednesdays -Saturdays in downtown Luverne, Minnesota, to catch the latest from me and 30 other regional artists, quite the mix, and quite the stop, check it out!
First Friday at Zandbroz Variety…
I’ll be participating in First Friday at Zandbroz Variety, in historic downtown Sioux Falls, this coming Friday, March 2nd, from 5-8pm. Swing on by, I’ll have two fresh pieces on display, and there’s all sort of art festivities happening throughout the downtown corridor, and there’s a wine sampler tour for those interested in such things, anyhow, mark the calendar and make it a date.
Arts Night at the Pavilion…
Just thought I’d share this original piece from Dakota Requiem that will be available for purchase at Arts Night 2012 at The Washington Pavilion of Arts & Sciences in Sioux Falls. The show itself runs through late February into the beginning of May, and admission to their Visual Arts Center is free, I’ll share more in the coming weeks, until then, sit back and enjoy the show…
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.
Looking forward to ‘Interpretations on Wounded Knee’…
This original Oil was just completed over the past few weeks for ‘Interpretations of Wounded Knee’ , and after much trial and failed attempts, finally something worthwhile came of it. This piece measures 16×20 inches, on a wooden cradle, with a 2 inch lift.
A few words about the show, which are not my own…
Interpretations of Wounded Knee 1973 and 1890
On December 29, 1890, Miniconjou Lakota chief Spotted Elk (Big Foot) and some 300 of his followers were gunned down on the banks of Wounded Knee Creek. Eighty-three years later, 200 Oglala Lakota seized and occupied the town of Wounded Knee, South Dakota, for 71 days.
The theme for the 44th Annual Dakota Conference is “Wounded Knee 1973: Forty Years Later.” In observance of the 40th anniversary of the occupation of Wounded Knee in 1973, the Dakota Conference will address questions related to Wounded Knee 1973, the 1890 massacre, as well as any and all aspects of Northern Plains Indian history and culture.
The art exhibition, “Interpretations of Wounded Knee 1973 and 1890,” will be displayed in conjunction with and during the Dakota Conference. This is a one-time art show intended to recognize the impact of these two events in Northern Plains, Indian, and American history.
Twenty-five artists will be exhibiting their work, including:
Kevin Bierbaum, Sioux Falls
Randall Blaze, Buffalo Gap
Stuart Brings Plenty, Sioux Falls
Lynn Burnette, Sr., Loveland, CO
Gerald Cournoyer, Kyle
Russell Cournoyer, Sioux Falls
Rodger Ellingson, Sioux Falls
Jerry Fogg, Sioux Falls
Chris Francis, Madison
Sharon Gray, Vermillion
Bonnie Halsey-Dutton, Spearfish
Terry Hecker, Lakeside, CA
Emil Her Many Horses, Washington, D.C., recipient of 2008 Alumni Achievement Award
Del Iron Cloud, Rapid City
Glenn Krupka, Sioux Falls
Dennis Linn, Rapid City
Leah Maltbie, Hay Springs, NE
Alan Montgomery, Madison
Donald F. Montileaux, Rapid City
Kevin Pouirer, Scenic
Bruce Preheim, Vermillion
Arthur Short Bull, Estes Park, CO
Margaret Sisley, Rapid City
Asher Srednas, Sioux Falls
James Starkey
The exhibition will be on display March 5 – May 26, 2012
http://www.augie.edu/cws/gallery.html
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.
‘Bluestem’ makes a debut…
I’ve been working in watercolor and pencil as of late, essentially looking to create something that dries in minutes, as opposed to months. Anyhow, these have developed over the past month, called ‘Bluestem’ and I’m pleased with the results so far.
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These 8×10′s come artist framed and matted, and are available for a modest $65, with a smaller 5×7 size (not pictured) for $45. For more information, email chris@eastofegan.com, or look for these at the South Dakota Art Museum Store in Brookings or HGS Gallery in Luverne, as available.
Working away in Luverne…
I spent a warmer than average Saturday in downtown Luverne at HGS Gallery at their annual Holiday Studio Crawl, working on a few originals, and meeting a few new friends along the way.
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A number of pieces are available, maybe 60 or so, there’s more than I thought for sure, anyhow, swing by Luverne and see for yourself, it’s a really great environment.
I’ll also be at ‘Artists Against Hunger’ in just a few weeks in Sioux Falls, but more on that later.
Oh Luverne…
I’ve been looking forward to traveling to Luverne for their Annual Holiday Studio Crawl, which features tours of 6 studios and my downtown gallery home of HGS. I’ll be spending the day working on a few new things at HGS, and in oil at that, which I actually have never done outside of my own studio before, so let’s take it on the road, what could possibly go wrong? (Well, everything)
I’ll have a number of new works available as well as I ready for some big things this coming February, but more on that later…
Luverne Holiday Studio Tour
Saturday November 12th, 10am-4pm
Luverne, Minnesota
Free and open to everyone!
Hello Aberdeen…
I found my way to Aberdeen today, which amounts to a 6 hr day trip for the love of art and the thrill of the show.
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‘Dakota Requiem’ can now be found at the Wein Gallery at Presentation College for about the next 6 weeks, through mid-December.
Postcards on the way…
My friends at the Eastbank Art Gallery are hosting yet another ‘Postcard Salon’ this fall, which some of you may recall that the first salon started at the now closed Sioux Empire Arts Council Horsebarn Arts Center. I’ve actually been part of all 3 of these shows, and I’ve enjoyed seeing what others can do with 4×6 inches, it’s just a cool challenge, but I can’t make these and not think about not being at the Barn once again.
These works measure 4×6 inches on paper, watercolor w/prismacolor, and are from the quickly developing ‘Bluestem’ series. Each card can be purchased for $30, with half going to the Artist, and the other towards the Gallery, with a number of cards available from a number of artists. A reception is scheduled for Friday, November 4th, from 5:30-7:30 at Eastbank, swing by and take a few cards home!
Bankheist in Review…
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I wanted to thank everyone who participated and supported the ‘Bankheist’ yesterday, together we raised over $550 for the Robert Aldern fund at Augustana College, which is great for our art community. Thanks for working to make it a success!
Paint the Night Pink approaching…
Looking for something great to support, well, come out this Friday as artists and fashion-lovers unite to support the Avera Cancer Institute at Perspective, Inc in historic downtown Sioux Falls. I’ll be bringing 3 of my premiere original pieces from YGT, each measuring 30×40 inches, so be sure to check those out as well, and reminder, 30% of my sales will go to benefit the cause!
This is actually one of the pieces headed out for this Friday for the cause, swing by, and just maybe the famed ‘IKC’ or ‘Instant Karma Creator’ will come along too.
Bankheist on the Eastbank…
I’m really looking forward to tomorrow as ‘Bankheist’ finally arrives, which as a few of you know, is another one of my projects. Thanks to Chad, David, Cathleen, Cheryl, and everyone at Eastbank Art Gallery, Rug & Relic, Aviena, 8th & Railroad, and Augustana College for working to make it a success.
Reminder, everyone can come out and work through the afternoon, starting at 1pm, and there will be live models to work from as well. A potluck dinner will begin at 5pm, and then the wet-show will follow at 6pm, so come on out and make it a day!
A few things direct from the Badlands…
Just came back from a trip to West River, anyhow, the Badlands are back on my mind, and that’s a good place for things to be.
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These works measure 6 x 18 inches, Oil on a Stretched Canvas, Gallery Wrap, maybe dry enough in another 2-3 months.
Secrets from an unorganized painter…
Telling secrets of elusive things which hide deep beneath the floorboards of an unassuming home…
