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The Radiant Child

08.26.10 | No TrackBacks
Basquiat Poster

Had the pleasure of going to see Jean-Michel Basquiat "The Radiant Child" and I must say... if you are in the LA area or even some what close... GO SEE IT.  You have till this friday.  Lame ass me didn't really know much about the genius kid, but now I want to know more.  I was pleased with how much footage was shot of him painting, amazing to watch him work and try and think about what was going through his mind.  I could go on and on about this film, but please just go see it.  You won't be disappointed. Its showing at the Nuart Theatre in West LA


I just pre-ordered my DVD, a must have for my "sophisticated shelf"

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More NEWS:

I was just invited to be in the 10 year anniversary show for Cannibal Flower in LA (thanks to SKIBS)  So if you are in the LA area once again, head over to

120 N. Santa Fe Ave. (off of 1st street)
9pm -2pm





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I'm not dead yet.

08.12.10
Ryan Clemens Show at Rothick Art Haus

I know I haven't been updating much but this is the reason why.  I have started a new gig at Hurley and have been getting ready for my headline show at Rothick.

Hope everyone can come out and enjoy a cold Colt 45 with me.

Details :

Saturday Aug. 14th
7pm - 11pm
Rothick Art Haus
170 S. Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805

also showing with me will be Cody Lusby and Danny Shutt

Check out the Facebook invite for more details.






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Los Desperados meets Bat Skates

07. 9.10
Los Desperados X Bat Skates @ Hurley

Come one, Come all... This is going to be a pretty rad time.  I have a piece showing in it along with many other great artists.

Los Desperados : Art Banditos has teamed up with Bat Skates to come out with an old school skate deck show.

Details :
Date:
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Time:
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:
Hurley HQs
Street:
1945 Placentia Ave.
City/Town:
Costa Mesa, CA
View Map

Hope to see you all there.



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No need to be depressed

06.18.10
MAOI art show featuring art by Ryan Clemens

Cruise over to Rothick Art Haus this Saturday night for the "MAOI" show.  I have a piece in this show along with a bunch of other great artist.  Rothick always puts on a good show, if you haven't been you need to check it out.  

Here are some of the artists that will have work in the show :

Aaron Kraten, Ron Pete, Danni Shinya, Nicole Bruckman, Josh Hart, Madame Lai, Alfie Numeric, Amy Shawley, Lydia Martin, Dennis Potokar, Cody Lusby, Jose Carabes, Chan Koak, Brenden Wae, Janet Kim.

Hope to see you guys there.


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Save the date

05. 8.10
Art and Nonsense with Ryan Clemens

Its about that time again. I will be back at one of my favorite galleries for another solo show this month.  Curbside Gallery (the place where it all began) is the place to be this Saturday night May 15th.  I have been trying new things this past couple months and am proud to show them at Curbside.  Hope everyone can make it out.  I have decided to give a little treat to everyone that shows up... so you better make sure I see you there.

Here is a little something sweet Curbside said about me :

It's that time of the month again, no not that time, time for another great art show at Curbside.  I'm super happy to have Ryan back after the success of his first solo show last year.  His new show "ART AND NONSENSE" finds Ryan really coming into his own as an Artist with work that I dare say is more mature, since he's been going more with what comes naturally instead of trying to come up with a theme or use a color palette.  In talking to Ryan it reminds me of what one of the great sculptor's said and I think it was Rodin, who said "I just chip away at the pieces that don't need".  This is a show not to be missed.

If you have been out for the art walk in awhile well the weather's warming up, Curbside's been expanded, and Ryan's super talented so now would be a good time. Hope to see you here.


Here is the info on the show :

"Art and Nonsense"
May 15h 
7pm - 11pm
928 E. Santa Ana Blvd
Santa Ana, CA

sips and snacks are always ready for you.


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More time in the day... please

04.15.10
Le Modern Trinket Logo

Created this little piece for the Lady Friend.  She has started a new project and its going great.  I have become the art Director / sucker for it.  I made this as a little "good luck gift" / promotion tool.  Check Her stuff out at Le Modern Trinket

6" x 10"
Mixed Media on wood Panel



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Taking a second to breathe

03.30.10
Room and Board art show, ryan clemens

Things have been pretty crazy around here. It is such a true statement that when it rains it poors.  I didn't have a lot of stuff going on about a month ago, but I knew April and May where going to be big months... just not this big.  The above flyer is for a Skate Deck show Called Room and board I am in with a large group of great artists.  Here are the details for this one :

Rothick Art Haus
7pm - 10pm
Saturday, April 10, 2010
170 S. Harbor
Anaheim CA

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If you don't have much going on this Friday then you should head out to First Friday Open Lofts at the City Place Lofts Santa Ana. Cody Lusby and I and many others are in a 12" x 12" show.  I am pretty proud of the work I have hanging in this show, I have been working on a new technique and I have a lot of fun trying it out for this show.  

Svelata Gallery
7pm - 10pm
Friday, April 2, 2010
City Place Lofts
113 City Place Drive
Santa Ana, CA


More things are coming up and I will be keeping you updated... hopefully a little better than I have.  


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Back to Reality

02.16.10
San Francisco

Back in the office today after a inspiring trip up to San Francisco for the Long weekend with my better half.  Tons of images where captured and I am going through them all tonight.  Stay tuned for a nice long post.

I already miss SF



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Take a second and vote.

02.11.10
wedding.jpg

So I have been posting this on every outlet that I have.  Please take a second to read and vote.  An old co-worker of mine and friend Danny, is up for a contest that Crate&Barrel is putting on.  He has made it out to a couple of my shows... and for what he has gone through that is very meaningful to me.  Here is There story short and sweet (pulled from the contest page)

Our love story.

We (Cristina + Danny) met in college and fell in love. Life was going perfectly but things took a difficult turn. I (Danny) started getting crazy symptoms; three days later I went paralyzed. I was diagnosed with a very rapid growing cancer and needed surgery right away. I lived in the hospital for months. She would drive over an hour everyday to see me. After 9 months of chemo and another 2 years for me to relearn how to walk, I asked her to marry me with a ring I made myself. We're so excited to get married!

Three important details about our Ultimate Wedding.

#1 - We want our wedding to represent "us" - not the formal, over-the-top, extravagant version people feel is necessary at weddings - we want to show the couple that loves picnics, bbq's, Mexican food, dance parties, and s'mores. #2 - I (Cristina) am a designer and it's important for me to make my own wedding dress. #3 - We want to represent our artistic side (we're both designers) through an eclectic gathering of mismatched colors and designs that will create their own harmony and add uniqueness to our wedding; just like us (and our guests!)

Our everyday dream day.

Our everyday dream day is pretty much every day that we get to spend together. I (Cristina) almost lost Danny to cancer so we have realized that every moment that we get to spent together is incredibly special. We treasure even the mundane moments - grocery shopping is an adventure to us! Being with each other, our families, and friends are the days that we cherish most. But since we love traveling those days that we wake up in another country seeing a new site and culture is an extra special dream day.


So please take a second to vote and have the chance to change someone's life.  You can also share this on your Facebook or Twitter. 






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Live on Saturday Night

01.17.10
Live painting Gallery 212 with Ryan Clemens

First off I just want to thank everyone who came out to Gallery 212 last for my live painting.  I can pretty much say it was like watching paint dry... But not in a bad way.  It did take a little longer than thought but everyone was chatting and having a great time!  The day was saved when a family friend (Russ) and my pops ran down the street and picked up a hair dryer, since I forgot mine in my other case.  So thank you for that and I know everyone watching appreciated it too!

Some more photos are posted up on Gallery 212's facebook and our friends site ZEMOR (thanks Matt for coming out and snapping some pics)

Picture of the final piece after the jump.



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DESIGN LA

01. 6.10
Graphic Artists Guild - LA

The Graphic Artists Guild is throwing a little shindig in Los Angeles this Friday.  This is open to all members and non-members and will be a great way to chat it up with fellow artists. I won't be able to make it out to the event due to fact that everyone decided to throw an event for this Friday and I have to pick and choose wisely. 

One of the things going on Friday that I am looking forward to is the closing reception for LOOKING INTO THE SUN, a group exhibit which my friend and fellow Unseen Beauty artist Cody "Mustachio" Lusby is a part of.  Can't wait to tear up the mean streets of the LBC.



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"Better in threes" Art Show Opening

11. 9.09
Better in threes
Better in threes

Opening Reception:
Nov. 21
7-11pm
Location:
Art From The Hive Gallery
712 N. Santiago St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Collaborative Art Show

Featured Artists:

Cody "Mustachio" Lusby

Ryan Clemens

Industry Giant

Special Thanksgiving treats by SugarCookieCouture


Come enjoy some Art / Drinks / Treats.




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Animal Instinct : the ARTery

10.11.09 | No TrackBacks
Animal Instinct : the ARTery
Animal Instinct : the ARTery






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it's almost time

07.10.09
Gallery opening at Curbside Gallery in Santa Ana, CA

"Hello, it's nice to finally meet you."

Opening reception:
Curbside Gallery
July 18th
7pm - 11pm

Hope to see everyone there for my first solo show... it's going to be fun!



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Show at Curbside Gallery

05. 6.09
Just booked a show at Curbside Gallery.  Yours truly will be showing starting July 18th of this year.  Stay tuned for more info and times for the opening reception.  Hope everyone can make it out, I promise it will be a good time!

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flores in echo park

05. 3.09
postcard.jpg

Took a little trip up to Echo Park last night to Subliminal Projects to see the Sam Flores opening.  I must say his stuff is even more impressive up close and personal.  The detail in his work is truly amazing.  As we where leaving there was this rad little kid busting out some dance moves on the floor, check out the photos.  I am glad that we made the trip out to see this show, the new Subliminal Projects / Studio Number One is office is a site to see, right on the corner of Sunset and Elysian Park.  Here are some more photos of the event.


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