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Showing posts with label Atomic Toybot. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Atomic Toybot. Show all posts

Friday, May 23, 2014

"MAY THE FORDS BE WITH YOU", and KMAF

Happy Friday!
So…….are you tired of talking about me???
Well then this is NOT your day……….
I wanna talk about the two shows this weekend……I mentioned them in my newsletter…..and if you are not signed up for those…..CLICK HERE
FIRST…..

"May the Fords be with You"
May 24th, 7pm-10pm
Atomic Toybot  (978 Queen St E)
What do you get when you combine the Star Wars Universe and the whatever universe that Rob Ford lives in? THIS SHOW! Nerdy, political, fantastic! Here's a preview of my painting showing that night (Toybot will also be carrying prints of my Ford painting for only $35.00 -- there is a limit of 30 of them, so get 'em while you can!)
"Dark Side", 30" x 24", Acrylic on Canvas
Now let's talk about my painting……nope……..it's not about crack and it's not about his weight.
I honestly do not see much humour in addiction. It is sad.
Truthfully I really did some soul searching about this painting. 
You see, I try to keep my art positive and smart. I really did not want to get hip deep in the mire of Rob Ford lunacy.  But then again, I do not enjoy his antics, and moreover I do NOT enjoy his politics, his lies his sense of entitlement or his general hateful views on things.

So why depict Rob Ford as General Palpatine?
(and here is where it gets extra nerdy)
Palpatine rises to power through deception and treachery. He outwardly behaves like a well-intentioned public servant and supporter of democracy, all the time he has his own agenda. 
To me, this seemed to be the EXACT right fit.

Now, I am not a fan of hate-art, but I thought it was just as silly as it needed to be. 
As silly as municipal politics have gotten in this city. 
I tried to handle it smartly and through humour….What say you??
LOVE IT?
HATE IT?
I'd love to hear - come out on Saturday night and we can talk about it!

THEN come out AGAIN this on Sunday for:



Kensington Market Art Fair
Sunday, May 25th, from 12pm-7pm,

Come out and enjoy the first outdoor art event as part of "Pedestrian Sundays" in historic Kensington Market! If you are looking for fun this weekend…art filled tents will fill up the parking lot of “Wheels for Rent” at 77 Nassau Street. Here is a list of the Artists you will see this Sunday! I will be showing GREAT merch at this show including some fun postcards! Come out for the sun and stay for the art!

I will be showing my merch: 
NEW "I heART Toronto" bags, 10 postcards based on my paintings.
There are LOTS of things priced at $25.00 and less!
Including a total of 31 prints based on my works……like these:
8 x 10's and 16 x 20's of Toronto Landmarks….
SHOW PRICED AT ONLY $30-$65

A bunch of my "Nerdy A-Z's" available as 8" x 10" prints
(SHOW PRICED at $30.00)
Also, I will be showing a couple bigger giclees printed on canvas and stretched on a frame:
"Outta This World" is 40" x 30".
It is a reproduction, BUT I spent many hours repainting on top of the print.
So it is original in its own way!
It is signed and numbered 1/10….and each print is obviously different.
If this were an original painting it would retail at over $2000.
BUT Because it is a reproduction, it is only $550.
BARGAIN!!!!!
Come out and see the merch at this show……because you WON'T see it at The Toronto Outdoor Exhibition in July!!

Ok….that's all folks!
I hope to see you real soon!

Friday, May 9, 2014

MAY SHOWS ADDED………AND NEW WORK…..

Howdy!!
Well the weekend is almost upon us. Sadly,m I won't see much of it as I am locked in the basement working!!! SIGH. Oh the glamourous life of an artist.
NEXT WEEK I have my first show of the Spring Season!



Artfest at the Distillery
May 17, 18 & 19, (YES…..that's Victoria Day Weekend)
11am-6pm daily
Artfest Toronto launches the summer with a celebration 85 of the top artists & artisans from across Canada. Artists are exhibiting at the Historic Distillery District for three days only. Come stroll the cobble stone lanes and take in the beauty of the Distillery District. Featuring pottery, glass, jewellery, paintings, wood turning, gourmet foods, live music and more. FREE admission.

LOCATION
EXHIBITORS

FOR MY PART…….I will be showing a few new paintings and a BUNCH of great NEW and affordable works!! You will love the new stuff I promise! Like this BRAND NEW PIECE:

"Sunnyside", 30" x 24", Acrylic on Canvas (also available as prints FOR THIS SHOW)

PLEASE KNOW that this is one of the ONLY shows that I can show my prints at - so come out and pick up the merch while you can! You will find me enjoying the SUN in booth #E12 (on Gristmill Lane)!!!
Later this month…….

"May the Fords be with You"
May 24th, 7-10pm
Atomic Toybot  (978 Queen St E)
What do you get when you combine the Star Wars Universe and the whatever universe that Rob Ford lives in? THIS SHOW! Nerdy and fantastic! I have a fun piece all ready for this show…that I will be showing that night…and previewing to YOU dear readers in a week or so!!


AND……ending out this month……. (whew)

Kensington Market Art Fair
Sunday, May 25th - 11am-6pm

This is the first ever! Come out and enjoy this outdoor event as part of "Pedestrian Sundays" in historic Kensington Market! I will be showing more GREAT new merch at this show! More information coming soon! 

OK…..now go have a great weekend!!!!!!!!
Have a cocktail for me! Oh who am I kidding - I'm drinking as I type this!!!
;-)


Friday, July 26, 2013

ATOMIC TOYBOT (again)

Howdy y'all!
It's Friday, and as you probably know, I am in the middle of my 'GREAT RAIN SALE'!
(Click here for details)
It is making this a VERY busy time, which is great.......except for the production of art.....which is not so great! So whilst I get new stuff together to show you, I thought I would mention this:

I am now showing a bunch of robot related artworks through Atomic ToyBot.

As I detailed in a #WW post a few months ago......Atomic ToyBot is part toy store, part art gallery, part bookstore, Atomic Toybot has a little something for everyone! I LOVE IT!!!

SEE???? F-U-N!!!!
And who isn't looking for more fun????

Located at 978 Queen East (almost on the corner of Queen and Carlaw)

They are home to a few of my wonderful Mixed Message pieces!!

So much cool stuff to look at!

I will be bringing more new pieces very soon, as well as some cool robo-prints.....I will let you loyal readers know when - and in the meantime, go check out the store! GREAT STUFF!

ATOMIC TOYBOT - is open Wednesday-Saturday 11am-6pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
978 Queen Street East, Toronto

Friday, May 17, 2013

MONSTERS AND ROBOTS.......

HEY!
So last night was a BUSY night!!!
I started the night at the opening night of "Monsters and Robots":

Check out Atomic Toybot on the web.....
Here is the piece I submitted:

"When Robots Attack", 30" x 24", Acrylic on Board!
AVAILABLE NOW!

The first robot print!!!
HUZZAH!

Since you missed the opening.......I have brought you a couple of photos: 
LOVE THIS PIECE BY CINDY SCAIFE
Also these great little pieces by Dan Springer

There is my robo guy!

More neato stuff!
 
Like this one a LOT!
Not sure if this guy is a robot or a monster. OR BOTH??
Belldog Studios
LOOOOVE this guy!!
So, then I was off to see a Robot and Monster themed movie..... 


It was very enjoyable!!! 
It was Bennedict Cumberbatch-tastic!!!!
Gosh I LOOOVE him!
Finally......we had a drink at our favourite Thursday night hang out:

Thursday night wings at HOOTS!
What a night! Now to rest!!