HOLIDAY ART MARKET -- last call!!!

Ok…so this is the last blog post I will mention this show….
WHY???
Because the big she is THIS SUNDAY!!!!!!!!!

The Holiday Art Market is at
The Artscape Wychwood Barns (601 Christie St, Toronto)

THIS Sunday, December 8, 2013, 12pm-5pm
** FREE TO ALL!!!

Check out some of the other great things you can buy in the PREVIEW GUIDE  HERE!!!!
Here are some little pieces that will be there….BRAND NEW….
…OH……and did I mention they will be $25.00 each….

…and YEEEESSSS…these little beauties are COVERED in shiny shiny resin!!!!!
You're welcome!
;-)
I also have 10 new 6"x6"ers at the show…selling at a REMARKABLE $50 (Yes… 50 bones!!!!!)
Of course all my prints will be there……and with a SPECIAL Christmas prices!!!!
You don't wanna miss it!
Come out and see me!
Get some great gifts for the holidays!!!!

HONEST EDS and "TOYS AND TIMES" EXHIBITION

Happy Friday!
I am a busy boy!!
First…I wanted to share this new painting:

"Eds", Acrylic on canvas, 30" x 24"

So…let's talk about it!
As you know, soon Honest Eds will be no more. Sad? Undeniably!
But I think we should celebrate the life and times of this institution!!!!!
This painting is my away of remembering it!
The 'poster' part was SUPER HARD to get right….but after a lot of repaints, I think I got it just right!!!
The background is obviously the Bathurst Subway tile.
Also on this painting…….a sign "so special" that is to resemble the GREAT signs that are all over the inside of Honest Eds!
The Turkey is because they used to give out free turkey during Christmas!
And those 'carnival lights' are like the ones in between the alley!!
I really liked this quote. ("The price of anything is amount of life you exchange for it!")
I tried 4 other quotes - but they all sounded a bit preachy…..so I thought this one was the best!
This piece, is now available with "Go West" (from Monday's post) and you can come out to see them at:

That's right! A big show of ORIGINAL WORKS!!!!

This is your chance to see a HUGE array of BOTH my "Sign of The Times" Series paintings and my "Tin Toy" Series!

"Rob Croxford’s latest exhibition has an agenda: to amuse and entertain! His "Tin Toy Series" is enjoyable for all ages, while his ‘Sign of the Times’ paintings explore the sights and the issues from the city he loves!"

Come out see both BRAND SPANKING NEW work and some crowd pleasing favourites!

This show has a NICE LONG RUN….so there is no excuse for not swinging by to check it out! ;-)

When?      Wednesday December 18th, 2013 - Thursday January 23rd, 2014 

Where?     The Miles Nadal JCC (right on the corner of Spadina/Bloor in Toronto) 

** HOURS: Monday - Friday 9am - 9pm; Saturday - Sunday 9am - 7pm

To get the prints of this painting - or of  "Go West"- or ANY of my 10 other prints, you'll need to come out to see me at the HOLIDAY ART MARKET on December 8th!

*****at the H.A.M. I will be offering a DISCOUNT on all my prints!!!

Or - go to my Etsy site!

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND Y'ALL!!!!

TRINITY BELLWOODS PARK - MJG GALLERY and The Holiday Art Market!!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!
So….it's been another busy week.
I did a pop-up shop at MJG last night……and they are keeping it popped all weekend long!!!
CHECK OUT MJG for my prints and such this weekend!

Most everything is a bit discounted for the season!!
ONLY CASH for this weekend only, please!!

MJG Gallery is at 1028 Queen East……which is Queen almost at Pape!!
He can also be found on FACEBOOK--HERE!
Check it out!

OK……so here is something EXCITING……a brand new piece!!!
For all of you who have been asking for more west end related paintings……there is THIS:

"Go West", 30" x 24", Acrylic on Canvas

Ok….so let me talk about it……
The 'poster' part is the gates of Trinity-Bellwoods Park (on Queen St West)
(you'll even notice there is a subtle CN Tower in the 'poster' background!)
The background is taken from an OLD map of the area…..and a picnic blanket on the bottom - as this park is well known for people boozing it up picnic style!
There is a coaster that shows the Gladstone Hotel……and I added the infamous white squirrel in this painting too!!!
The Quote "The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is a little extra."
I like it a lot.
The prints of this are in the process of getting done NOW…….and will be available at the H.A.M:

The Holiday Art Market is at
The Artscape Wychwood Barns (601 Christie St, Toronto)

Sunday, December 8, 2013, 12pm-5pm
** FREE TO ALL!!!

Check out some of the other great things you can buy in the PREVIEW GUIDE  HERE!!!!
I will have MORE to show you next week……more new work for the HAM!!!
Have a great weekend y'all!!!

MOVING & EXHIBITION NEWS -- INTERNATIONAL HOME SHOW AND HOLIDAY ART MARKET

Ok folks…….I am in the middle of the busiest few weeks ever.
As I have mentioned in previous posts, the Hangman Gallery has decided to close.
Which means that all the artists the rent from them are being forced to move.
After 7 years at the same location, I am really sad to be leaving my studio home.
Then again, sometimes the changes you are forced into are the best changes for you in the long run!
So, today is my last day at the studio….and tomorrow is my big move.
The good news??? YES! I found a space I like a LOT!
The bad news??  Unfortunately they will not have any suitable vacancies until the new year.
So what does that mean for me????
Well….I will pack everything up and move it home until space becomes available.
I had hoped to make an easy transition right into a brand new space…..but I don't want to make a rash decision! I want my next move to last for years to come!!
And I think that less than 30 days is JUST NOT ENOUGH TIME for anyone to find the right space!
So that is that!
You will still be able to see my works - by appointment when necessary.
And to make myself more accessible -I have added some more shows for the fall/winter.
First off…...

First - I will be doing "The Interior Decorating Show"!
This show is HUGE!!!!!!!

Come out to the International Centre at 6900 Airport Rd, Toronto and see my huge double booth #311

There is lots of HGTV celebrity experts to see - and THREE shows in one. The International Home Show - the Interior Decorating Show AND the Better Living Boomer Show.

It should be great!!!! Come out on and say hi….I am at booth # 311:

Thursday, November 7, 2013, 11am-9pm
Friday, November 8, 2013, 11am-9pm
Saturday, November 9, 2013, 10am-9pm
Sunday, November 10 2013, 10am-6pm

For more information on this show - and the schedule of speakers - click HERE

GET TICKETS ONLINE!

Okay…..if that wasn't enough….I am also doing this FANTASTIC Holiday show!!

The Holiday Art Market
Artscape Wychwood Barns
601 Christie St, Toronto

Sunday, December 8, 2013, 12pm-5pm
** FREE TO ALL!!!

---more details coming soon.

Ok….so that's all for now folks!

Stay tuned for more from me soon --AFTER the move is DONE!!!

Cheers!!!!