Art and updates from my studio: Topanga, CA
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This is a short video clip of a recent commission from a collector in Texas. He sent me a photo of his girlfriend riding her bike with no-hands for the first time. He wanted to memorialize this important moment that they shared together with a custom painting. This is the first time I created a stop motion video of my artwork. Enjoy!
I am always available for commissions! If you wish, I could also create a stop motion video of your painting as it progresses through time.
Tags: acrylic, art, artist, blog, Joel Harris, Los Angeles, new work, original, Painting, speed painting, stop motion, video, youtube
Just before the holidays, Barbara asked me for a special gift: a pair of custom painted Converse All Star shoes. I love new creative challenges so I was really looking forward to working on this project…the inspiration was beginning to flow!
After a trip to the local art store, I had all of my materials for the project: a white pair of Converse All Stars, and a set of “Stained” fabric markers, by Sharpie. Let the creativity begin!
This was going to be an unusual project. I had two requests: one shoe was going to be black & white, and the other, color. On the first shoe, Barbara asked if I would use black ink, and draw whatever I wanted. And on the other shoe, she wanted a little house painting on one side, and she left the other side up to me.
I would love to do this again but it is time-consuming, and the shoes are a lot more costly than stretched canvas. If anyone is interested in a pair of custom shoes, I’m asking $200 for the shoes of your wildest dreams!
Tags: acrylic, All Star, art, artist, blog, ca, canvas, collage, converse, Found Object, harris, joel, Joel Harris, joel r harris, Los Angeles, Painting, Recycled, shoes, venice
A day in Venice, CA. is often filled with synchronicities, chance encounters, magic, free stuff, psychosis, and plenty of friendly faces. We have been living in Venice (again) now for about two months, and it feels so good to be back home. Venice, since I first landed here in 2007, has always felt like home. What does home feel like to me? Freedom, warm sunny days, ocean waves, parks where children play, a never-ending creative display – from others – finding their way, and inspiration is never too far away.
It feels good to be back on the Scene. I recently had two exhibitions: The Venice Spring Fling, and the Venice Art Crawl – both were amazing! This year was the 2nd Annual Spring Fling, a free concert showcasing some of the finest local musicians, dancers, and artists. It was a warm sunny day on the beach, and it was so fun, I didn’t even mind getting a severe sunburn (I forgot my hat). The Venice Art Crawl happens every 3rd Thursday, from 5-11pm, and is the place to find all of the local artistic talent showcasing their work throughout the city.
With the Topanga Canyon Studio Tour coming up on June 9th and 10th, things have begun to shift into overdrive. I’m about to paint 20+ canvases in two weeks, turning our dining room into a controlled disaster (or, if you are an outside observer, into a catastrophe). I will be showing my work for the Studio Tour at Ribbit Tree Nursery, along with several other artists. Each year there are about 50 artists on the Studio Tour, with many artists opening their homes and studios to the public for this one-weekend event.
Upcoming Shows:
Topanga Canyon Studio Tour: JUNE 9th and 10th
$15 Tickets for the 2-day event can be purchased at the gallery, or by calling the gallery: 310-455-7909
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