Coming Up Next

I had a great time at the InLiquid benefit last night! It was awesome to see some faces I have missed for a bit and check out all the art. Thanks to those who bid on my piece! Now it's time to look forward to the annual Jinxed HeART Show! Coming up Friday, February 14, at Jinxed Fishtown, see work by over 100 artists, including myself, created on hearts specifically for the event.

Jinxed

1331 Frankford Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19125
215-800-1369

HeART Show on Facebook

InLiquid Benefit v.14

During my years working at InLiquid I always thought the annual benefit was one hell of an event. Not only is there always a large variety of artwork on display, but it's a fun nights filled with great drinks, food, company and entertainment. This year I am happy to be attending as a contributing artist. Come out this Saturday for a good time. If you are extra adventurous, purchase a VIP ticket to meet the jurors, witness the ice carving, and here some live Jazz by Laurent Bass. Or, if you prefer to skip the festivities but want to see the artwork, you can check it out and even bid online here.

InLiquid Benefit v.14
Saturday, February 8
@ The Crane Arts Building
VIP Party 5 - 7 pm
Main Event 7 - 10 pm

Event Info
Purchase Tickets
Preview Bid Items and Art

Somewhere, Sometime

Rock & Roll Art Party

It's hard to believe we are 3 weeks into 2014 already. Happy New Year to you all - I hope it's been off to a great start! I intended to kick off the year's blogs by finishing up my tales of Tokyo, but I've been a bit wrapped up in the day-to-day, so instead, I'll tell you about what's going on tonight :)

Rock & Roll Art Party @ Lickety Split
8 pm, No Cover
401 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

I jumped on this last minute, so if you are in the area come on by and say hi.
Drink specials, Rock & Roll, and artists showing off their stuff - not a bad way to get the week going!

Cheers!

https://www.facebook.com/events/559172720844360/

Make Your Home Your Masterpiece

Hello All!

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and are enjoying the start of the holiday season! This Saturday I will be participating in a group show at Hilltop at Falls Ridge. The show will showcase work by 9 different Philadelphia artists, and include some new pieces by yours truly. Come enjoy this opportunity to view local artwork in a place that feels just like home!

Saturday, December 14

Hilltop at Falls Ridge

4436 Riverview Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19129

Meet & Greet with the Artists, 1 - 4 pm

Cocktail Reception, 4 - 6 pm

Below is news about the show from curator, Greg Trout:

"The amazing community where I sell homes has allowed me a day to commandeer a home and fill it with nothing but the finest art that the East Falls/Manayunk region has to offer. Many local artists including myself will be filling a home for the day with art for you to enjoy and purchase. Here is more info:

East Falls, Philadelphia – An art show featuring work from local artists will be displayed at the Rittenhouse model home at the Hilltop at Falls Ridge community in downtown East Falls.

The show is called “Make Your Home Your Masterpiece,” which is meant to show prospective homebuyers how to decorate their home, as well as connect them to East Falls’ up-and-coming art scene and community. Artwork from ten local artists will be displayed in the Rittenhouse model home on December 14 starting at 1 p.m. The event is open to the public; however, reservations are required. Both the model home and artwork are available for purchase.

Organizing the event is Greg Ephemera Trout, a sales associate at Hilltop, as well as a local artist. He uses collage and assemblage techniques in his pieces, which can be seen at the show. The model will host paintings created in a variety of media, including geometric abstraction, pen and ink, acrylic, oil, charcoal, and graphite.

The exhibitors who are participating in “Make Your Home Your Masterpiece” are Katie Dillon Low, Lisa Renee Goldberg, Stephanie Santoro, Kerry Wujcik, Jed Williams, Jodi Cachia, Jeremy Eric Tenenbaum, and Erin O’Brien.

Hilltop at Falls Ridge is one of four communities offered by Fort Washington-based Westrum Development Corporation. This is the company’s first art show in a model home, which we hope will attract potential homebuyers to East Falls’ diverse arts and culture scene, says Wendi Subers, the company’s Director of Sales and Marketing.

The art show Meet and Greet and model home tour will take place on Saturday, December 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Afterward, a Cocktail Hour with food and refreshments will be served from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. To reserve your spot, call the Hilltop sales office at (215) 844-8888."

About Westrum Development
Westrum Homes has excelled in the homebuilding and real estate industry for over 26 years and is recognized today as one of the leading homebuilders and developers in the mid-Atlantic region. Established in 1987, Westrum Homes has built over 2,700 homes, and has been the recipient of numerous industry, business, and sustainable development awards as well as other prestigious regional recognition. In addition to Hilltop at Falls Ridge, Westrum’s other award-winning, actively marketed communities include The Arbours at West Goshen in West Chester, PA; The Arbours at Eagle Pointe in Southampton, PA; and their Rebuild New Jersey Coast project in Ortley Beach, NJ.

One week to go!

Homeward Bound: A Benefit for PAWS will be up for one more week. The last day day to check out the show at Grindcore House is July 10. All proceeds go to to Philly PAWS so it's a great opportunity to get yourself some artwork and help out the city's homeless fuzzy ones. 

There will also be an adoption drive on Sunday, July 7, from 10 am - 2 pm, at The Dickinson Square Park Farmers Market. It's right around the corner from Grindcore, so in one afternoon you could meet some PAWS pets, buy some art, and even eat one of Gridcore's decadent treats for me! :)

Participating artists:
Carl Auge, Alan Brown, Brittany Buescher, Jodi Cachia, Ryann Casey, Kate Collins, Jeannine D., Paul D'Elia, Kati Driscoll, Sienna Freeman, Heather Gargon, Justin Gray, Leah Greenberg, Joseph Hasenauer, Katie Henry, Darla Jackson, Andrew Johnson-Lally, Alina Josan, Adrienne Langer, Doug LaRocca, Segreto Leah, Jes Mae Lynch, Rach Mojecki, Kathryn Moran, Jaime Morgan, Gabrielle Muller, Alicia Neal, Joslyn Newman, Matt R. Phillips, Mary Price, Paul Romano, Joanna S. Quigley, Josh Robeson, Jen Roder, Clayton Rossner, Colleen Rudolf, Kristin Scholz, Chris Schoonover, Peet Sketches, Jamielynn Storch, Kirsten Teel, Nancy M. Thivierge, Dante Torrieri, Valeriya Volkova, Ketch Wehr, Calyn Williams, Leslie Wood

Urban Journey, for sale at Grindcore House.
Proceeds benefit Philly PAWS

AFTCP14

If I were at home I would be going to InLiquid's Art for the Cash Poor this weekend. As some of you know, I did the graphic design for InLiquid since it's inception about 15 years ago. Designing the identity for this year's AFTCP was one of the last projects I worked on before I left. Last month I handed the torch to Chris Lawrence and hit the road. I've seen just a little of Chris' work and it's cool to see him take what I did and put a new spin on it. A lot of work goes into these events, and when you are the organization putting it on, it can be hard to step back and enjoy. I look forward to going to AFTCP next year, and other InLiquid events once I am home, and appreciate them as a visitor :) But since I'm not there now - you should go for me. It's a fun day, a great way to get some affordable art, and enjoy a few beers and some music, all while supporting the Philadelphia art community.

AFTCP14