Friday, February 06, 2009
My "Dreamgirls and Ukes" Show
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Interview with me on Thinkspace Gallery's Blog
Thinkspace gallery just posted a question and answer session with me on their blog. This image is one of the 14 new paintings in my solo show, which will also feature 13 hand-painted, antique ukuleles (that are restored and set up by a luthier). "Dreamgirl's and Ukes" opens Feb 13th, 2009 from 7-11pm. My little band, The Hokum Scorchers, will play around 9pm. Follow link to read:
Monday, February 02, 2009
Man Ray's Objects Include a Banjo Uke
Another Glimpse of New Work
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Detail of another painting
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Weed Smoker's Dream by the Harlem Hamfats 1936
Such a great title for a song that I think I will use it for one of my new paintings (detail in post below). The Hokum Scorchers played "Weed Smoker's Dream" sometimes. I always liked that song! Found it on YouTUBE.
Another Detail of a New Painting
Adam Koford's New Book
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Details of New Paintings
This is a detail of a new painting called "Hokum Hallelujah". It's for my upcoming show in L.A. at Thinkspace (Feb 13). I am going to start to show you some glimpses. I have been scanning all day and still have much to do in the weeks to come. But, the art is done for the most part.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
"Dreamgirls and Ukes" Sneak Peeks
Here is the front of the postcard for the Thinkspace show. They did a great job with the graphics.
I often blog links to flickr sets. This time, I am blogging my own. I just posted some sneak peeks of my art for my upcoming show at Thinkspace Gallery in L.A. (opens Feb 13, 2009 and runs through March 6th). The 14 paintings are finished and need to be framed. The 13 ukes are almost there. I will be finishing them up this weekend. For clarification: these are fully restored (by Lou Reimuller) antique ukes, most from the 1920's and 1930's. Some are rare, some near mint, some are brand names. All playable. They will all be set up by a luthier, but they are also hand-painted (by me) fine art objects which will hang next to my paintings in the gallery setting.
"Dreamgirls and Ukes" studio shots on flickr
The Art of Amy Crehore
Friday, January 23, 2009
Crankbait featured in "Outdoor Life"
Thursday, January 22, 2009
"Movers and Shakers" Exhibit, L.A. opens Feb 14, 2009
The day after my solo show opens at Thinkspace Gallery in Feb., another exciting show will be happening in Los Angeles in Chinatown. I am also taking part in this show. It is called "Movers and Shakers", curated by Gino Joukar. The date is Valentine's Day, Feb 14, 2009, from 7-11 pm. Here is the show postcard. It will be tons of fun. (Click image to enlarge to see a fantastic list of some of your favorite artists) For more information, including a preview of a special boxset of prints go here:
Monday, January 19, 2009
Interview with Amy Crehore in INKED Magazine (FEB)
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Theme from Amarcord
The theme from Amarcord by Nino Rota was always my favorite.
Here's a film clip w/the music.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
What am I up to?
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Oscar Schmidt 1920 Koa Uke for Xmas
I got this incredible gem for Xmas. Flame koa antique uke with a koa bridge and nice detailing all around. The headstock I wanted, too - it's sort of a paddle-shape at the top. It was made around 1920- give or take. This photo does not do justice to it. The flame wood is iridescent.
The Art of Amy Crehore
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Heinrich Kley 1863-1945(?)
Friday, January 09, 2009
Louis Moe 1857-1945
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Moira Hahn Solo Show at Koplin Del Rio Gallery
"Tan Don't Burn" painting copyright Moira Hahn
" Next Exit" painting copyright Moira Hahn
Moira Hahn's new watercolor paintings will be on view at Koplin Del Rio Gallery in Culver City CA from January 10th to February 28th. Her opening will be on Saturday, January 10th, from 6-8pm.
Hahn "paints anthropomorphic animals contending with catastrophes brought on by human-kind. In 'Next Exit', for example, the blackened scaffold of a two-story tall, elephant-shaped house full of leaking oil drums disintegrates in a fury of swirling flames and demons, while a pot-bellied cowboy rider flogs it with a whip. Exquisitely garbed primates heed warnings from other species, and ancient Buddhist hell scroll imagery is transcribed, mutated and blended with other historic and contemporary sources to represent trials of the modern age." (from Hahn's statement about her work)
You can view her amazing work here:
KOPLIN DEL RIO
The Art of Amy Crehore
Monday, January 05, 2009
What am I listening to?
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
More Vintage New Year Postcards
Monday, December 29, 2008
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Dolly Sisters
In addition to making about a half dozen films from 1913 to 1920, they toured the theatres and dance halls of Europe." Wikipedia
Early Flight Collecting Cards
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Christmas Holly Girl in Blue Cape
vintage Xmas postcards on flickr.
Follow the link.
Vintage Snowmen
Friday, December 26, 2008
A Ukulele Story
"I found a ukulele in the thrift shop in P'aia a couple of weeks ago. Well, actually, Carl found it, and told me where it was, but that is another story (like, who is Carl?). I've really been enjoying it, been playing it more than my guitar. I really enjoy playing for my students in yoga class, and I adore the portability aspect. I'm also kind of into this artist I discovered on 'boing boing', Amy Crehore. There is a print called 'The Creature" in the back of the yoga studio that she painted. It is a gentle fantasy set in an apparent island paradise, tucked away in a valley. Two beautiful, brown skinned women sit at the edge of a clear blue pool. Both nude except for hibiscis flowers in their hair, one holds a monkey in her lab while the other plays a ukulele! Oh, and the uke player has a tail. I imagine that she is the creature, as the other two characters eye her curiously as she strums away on her little instrument. A remarkable depiction of magic and wonder, which also happen to be two of my favorite things. Cool thing is, I liked her art even before I started playing uke, I don't think it even registered in my mind that it was an ukulele in the print until I started writing this post. Trippy. Amy is having a show in Los Angeles in February/March, called "Dreamgirls and Ukes". If you happen to be in LA, and make it to the show, send me a postcard, would you?"
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Royalties for Leonard for Christmas
Leonard singing:
a,b,c,d,e,f, & g
Mark Lowrie.
Check out Mark's great photo
sculptures on flickr of western scenes!