Guardian

THE ICONOCLASTIC DEAD: Mary Blair

Here's my piece for 

THE ICONOCLASTIC DEAD with the Autumn Society!

♥♥ I chose Mary Blair, because she was such an amazingly talented female artist who worked in animation! I am sure I am one of many women (and men!) working in animation today who look up to her in more ways than one ♥♥

Skeletons

Elephant Head

I like how the blue pencil lines show through her skin tone, and also this was sorta influenced by Audrey Kawasaki's latest pieces (i.e. Charlotte) with all the beautiful bones. I find skeletons/ skulls so beautiful! And elephant skulls are so crazy looking....

I'm also entering this into Illustration Friday's hat of "Influence," because I feel my work is very influenced (and inspired!) by Audrey's work : )

Cat Ghost

Masquerade

6th Annual Día de los Muertos Exhibit

6th Annual Día de los muertos Exhibit and Celebration at Cactus Gallery
Show runs October 9 - November 7, 2010
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 9th * 7p-10p

Come check out one of my favorite annual shows this weekend! I have two new finished pieces and a selection of framed sketches available for sale!

Email semastroianni70@yahoo.com for purchasing details!

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Day of the Dead (Dia de los muertos) is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. It is a time to remember deceased loved ones and honor them. Day of the Dead is a festive and colorful occasion; a time to celebrate life!

The belief behind Day of the Dead practices is that spirits return to the Earth for one day of the year to be with their families. The spirits are greeted with offerings of food and things that the person enjoyed in life. These are laid out on altars in the family home. It is believed that the spirits consume the essence and the aroma of the foods that are offered.

The exhibition this year includes over 40 artists who have created original acrylic. oil and watercolor paintings, assemblage, paper mache, etching, sculpture, mosaic, printmaking and mixed media works on canvas and wood.

The reception for our 6th Annual Dia de los muertos exhibit and celebration coincides with our area's artwalk. NELAart Second Saturday Gallery Night is a self-guided tour of the galleries, non-profits and artist run project spaces located in Northeast Los Angeles (NELA). We are dedicated to increase the visibility of the thriving arts community in the area.

Click here for a map: www.nelaart.com

Cactus Gallery and Gifts
4534 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Eagle Rock, California 90041

323.256.6117

www.eclecticcactus.com
www.cactusgallery.blogspot.com
Email: semastroianni70@yahoo.com

Bone Juggler

More Skeleton type ladies

Another Skeleton Pin-Up

Three studies for Get the Lead Out II

Here are three framed studies that will also be for sale this Saturday at Get the Lead Out II show in silverlake...

Get the Lead Out II

Here are my pieces for Get the Lead Out II, curated by Swoon Gallery, happening this coming Saturday, August 28th!

Both pieces are $100 each; also for sale will be smaller framed studies for each piece.

Facebook invite info:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=140214886018034&ref=ts

August 28 · 6:00pm - 10:00pm

a one night only pop-up show at ronin gallery
4210 santa monica blvd
Los Angeles, CA

swoon gallery is proud to announce the upcoming exhibition, “get the lead out II”, featuring artist sketches, pen & ink drawings, watercolors and finished paintings.

incredible art comes from deep within the depths of one's imagination. this exhibition is about showcasing those ‘deep thoughts’ as they are sketched out on paper before becoming a final work. each artist pours his emotions into his work, and it all stems from a single thought, idea, dream or memory.... in essence, it is a moment in time captured on paper.

a wide array of artists & styles are shown in this exhibition. each demonstrates a unique vision and structure with their illustrative roots. artists were asked to submit a variety of works that show these beginnings and often tossed out "sketches" that are drawn before a final work is created.

artworks are priced at $500 or less, with at least one work priced at $100 or less from each artist.

please email hello@swoongallery.com to be placed on the preview list.

Flaming Skull

I don't know, but I love the white on red.

Skull in hair

New Painting- The Archer

I did this piece for the Hive's 4th Year Anniversary Show , based on the theme "Love and War in Hiveland."

Acrylic on Wood Panel
8"x10"
2009

Rosa Corazón

Here are more details on the show that I have a piece in- opening reception this coming Saturday from 4-8pm in Los Angeles! Come by if you can!

PLASTIQUE FANTASTIQUE:
A CUSTOM VINYL TOY SHOW

Over 70 Artists Transforming Blank Vinyl Toys into Works of Art!

October 4 - 19
Opening reception: Saturday, October 4, 4pm-8pm

Monkeyhouse Toys & Art Gallery
1618 1/2 Silver Lake Bl.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
323-662-3437
monkeyhousetoys.com

Horse skull

Working on a new painting for an upcoming show and doing some research sketches... enjoy!!