Hive Artist Greg Orfanos finished the murals on the utility boxes in Salem. A total of about 76 hours worth of work. Pretty Amazing.
Wicked Pissahs (+ alum!) vs. Maine Port Authorities 5pm
Cosmonaughties vs. Nutcrackers 7pm
www.bostonderbydames.com
It’s a Wicked Pissah reunion of sorts – keep your eyes out for some old school Pissahs to make an appearance on the track… gonna be fun.
The Gloucester Triathlon is looking for volunteer kayakers and surfers to serve as water observers and rest stops for swimmers competing in this year’s Triathlon. I did it last year and it was really fun. If you’re interested or know someone who might be, have them drop a note to Janda Ricci-Munn (jrm@jandariccimunn.com) to sign up. The race starts at 7:30a on Aug. 8th — volunteers need to be there around 6:30 to muster up and get sorted… for other info on the race: http://www.gloucesterfishermantri.com/
This is a great event and promises to be an annual so grab your aquatic vessel of choice and pitch in.
I have been working on some new BirdSwell linoblock and digital prints this summer. All prints can be viewed in the new BirdSwell Etsy Shop.
These prints are also on the BirdSwell website.
All of my prints are on high quality recycled paper.
Here are some of the new prints
5×7 Digital Print on Recycled Paper: Eye of the Ocean
5×7 Linoblock on Recycled Paper: Blue Seaweed Gal
5×7 Digital Print on Natural Recycled Paper: Swirly Bird
Enjoy and Spread the Swell,
J-Bird
It is interesting how art materials work in different conditions. I did these painted drawing boards over the last two weeks in as I am sure many of you know extremely hot conditions. Here is a little trick to keep your pallet from turning into the Sahara Desert . I put some wet paper towels down on a shallow pan and put a piece of wax paper over the top. The wax paper absorbs the water but at a much slower rate keeping your paint from drying out. Look for my follow up post this winter when I give you tips on how to paint in sub-zero temperatures.
Cosmonaughties vs. Nutcrackers 5pm
Boston Massacre vs. Dairyland Dolls (Madison, WI) 7pm
www.bostonderbydames.com
AND it’s the Boston Massacre’s last home bout of the season, so come!
AND AND you can get one of these to help the pantless militia get places…
This sculpture is part of a series called “tech vs flesh” The box started life as a dolls steamer trunk. I thought that looks seaworthy. I always loved the scene in Joe vs. the volcano where Tom Hanks ties the trunks together to make a boat. The lady asked me what I was going to do with it. I told her she wouldn’t believe me if I told her. I wonder if she would have sold it to me if she knew. Somewhere there is a doll crying because there is nothing to put her clothes in. It is made from just about everything you can imagine. Wood, clay ,paint, metal ,foam ,paper ,cloth. dimensions 21″,19″,10″
Yes I find this stuff as weird as you do but I am learning to accept it.
(c) Tom Torrey 2010
1. This is a great way to contribute our artistic talents to benefit raising money for animals endangered by the oil spill – Share your talents for our environment – see link for more info:
http://ripplesketches.blogspot.com/
2. The Sketchbook Project sounds great, and it will be touring the US beginning next year, the closest stop being in the groovy city of Portland. I’m interested in participating – if anyone else is, we can possibly get a group discount, and make a good showing for the tour! check out the link below for more details, and email me at kybro13@gmail.com if you are interested in joining up.
http://www.arthousecoop.com/projects/sketchbookproject?utm_source=%20Friday&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=Illustration-ad
Cape Ann Art Haven is a community space where artists of all ages and abilities are encouraged to develop creativity and confidence through hands on learning and collaboration.
On the verge of their 2 year anniversary, Art Haven is holding a logo contest! This contest is open to all ages and up to 3 entries per participant are permitted. Contest deadline is July 9th. The new design should reflect the Cape Ann Art Haven mission statement (above).
For full contest rules/details click here… AH_LogoContestRules.
Get creative and give it a go!
Come by and see us whenever Art Haven is open M-F >>> 10ish – 5pm and weekends by chance
The window boxes have been planted outside of Art Haven’s windows. yeah.
BIG thanks to April Kozo and the lovely folks at Wolf Hill for donating the flowers!
We’re doing it again this summer. The Hive grand RE-Opening Show.. Saturday June 12th from 6-9pm…Come on down to help us celebrate new work & our new location (@Art Haven) on Main St. If you like what we are doing pass the word and help us build community through creativity. Local food and beverage provided by Alchemy and Cape Ann brewing. After party across the street at Alchemy. Hope to see everyone out.
Customs signs may be available…inquire with the boss at everlutionforms@verizon.net