Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Free to a Good Home 2: Dogs!



Here is an india ink w/ watercolor drawing that I just sent to the upcoming show at GR2.

Granted, the teacup is shaped a little oddly, but so is the dog.

Also, here are some warm-up dog drawings that led to the piece...



It's a dog disaster..



I've got to see more dogs...






FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Free to a Good Home 2 art show opening

Group show at GR2

May 9 - June 10, 2009
Reception: Saturday, May 9, 6:30 -10:00
Dog Adption 4:30-8:30pm
(there will be a fee for vaccinations, license, etc)

GR2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
gr2.net
(310) 445-9276

Giant Robot is proud to host Free to a Good Home 2. The canine-themed art show will include contributions from the following artists:

Apak!
Andrice Arp
Robert Bellm
Aaron Brown
Jeffrey Brown
Shawn Cheng
Catia Chien
Cupco
Eleanor Davis
Evah Fan
Susie Ghahremani
Katherine Guillen
Clement Hanami
Nao Harada
David Horvath
Kerry Horvath
Jay Howell
Michael Hsiung
Kaori Kasai
Sian Keegan
David King
Jenny Kwok
Diana Kwok
Little Friends of Printmaking
David Magdaleno
James McShane
Justin "Scrappers" Morrison
Kiyoshi Nakazawa
Tom Neely
Tru Nguyen
Saejean Oh
Martin Ontiveros
John Pham
Silvio Porretta
Pryor Praczukowski
Rohitash Rao
Aaron Renier
Albert Reyes
Martha Rich
Brian Rush
Emilio Santoyo
Rob Sato
Ryan J. Smith
Jeana Sohn
Ryohei Tanaka
Daria Tessler
Edwin Ushiro
Steven Weissman
Andrew J. Wright

In the spirit of the artwork, the Los Angeles Animal Services (LAAS) West L.A. Shelter will be bringing dogs available for adoption to the opening with the hopes of matching them up with new owners!

LAAS will also be accepting donations of supplies and food for the shelter. (Suggested donations: blankets, towels, unopened pet food, pet beds, pet coats, Timothy Hay, kongs.) Those making donations through the duration of the show will receive a coupon for 25 percent off their next purchase at GR2.

A reception featuring many of the artists will take place from 6:30 - 10:00 on Saturday, May 9. For more information about the opening, the artists, GR2, or Giant Robot magazine, please contact:

Eric Nakamura
Giant Robot Owner/Publisher
eric@giantrobot.com
(310) 479-7311

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Saturday, April 18, 2009