New Paintings at the Lone Gull Coffeehouse
Hive Update
Our friends Jon and Karen Conant have been busy putting things together for the Hive’s grand opening and spreading the word. Check out this quick interview with Jon on ArtThrob.
And coming up in just two short weeks:
A New Self Portrait
I’ve been doing some self portraits lately, because I’m a cheap model and I’m trying to work in a figurative mode more than I have in the past. Figures are what I really enjoy doing in drawing and painting, but the necessary equipment (a body willing to stand still long enough to paint) is somewhat harder to come by than the stationary scenery or the knickknacks around the house.
A couple of people have seen this in progress in my studio. Those that know me have commented things to the effect that “it’s too serious” or that I look scary. What can I tell you? Artists are always staring down the canvas, just in case it decides to attack us.
Posted in art, self portraitStudio Gallery Grand Opening + Classes Early Bird Special
I wanted to announce that I will be having an official Grand Opening reception at Ankeny Studio on July 11, 2009 at 7pm. This will follow Friday evening’s Grand Opening of The Hive Cape Ann, also at 7pm.
Also, I have a special for my classes: anyone who signs up for a 2009 season class by the end of June gets $100 off each class. No limits to the number of classes you can take, the $100 discount applies to each class you sign up for before the end of June. Class schedule and information is available at ankenystudio.com.
Posted in UncategorizedThe Hive Cape Ann
Jon Conant was kind enough to point out that I’ve been a bit negligent in touting my connection to the coolest thing going on in Rockport: The Hive Cape Ann! The Hive is an artist collective, designed and committed to promoting the work of younger and more funky forms of art being produced on the Cape. And there’s a strong tie to the surfer community here. Who doesn’t like surfers?
Anyway, I’ll be posting more about The Hive in weeks to come. There will be a grand opening event soon, so keep up to date here or at the Hive’s own website (linked above). Also, until they run out, you can get The Hive Cape Ann stickers for free! Slap ‘em on your ride, put ‘em up in public places. All you have to do is stop by The Hive, at 1 Station Square, Rockport, MA 01966. OR! You can stop by the newly opened Ankeny Studio gallery between 12-6pm Thursdays through Sundays and get one. They’re a beautiful aqua blue, and they sport the Hive’s logo, designed by John Hintlian.
More to come!
(Photo courtesy of Joey at GMG.)
Posted in Good Morning Gloucester, John Hintlian, Jon Conant, The Hive Cape AnnCape Ann Blogapalooza: a rousing success!
I have to give a quick “thank you!” to Joey Ciaramitaro, of Good Morning Gloucester for making the CAB happen last night. It was a great time, and it was fun getting to know more of my fellow Cape Anners and “social media douchebags” as one of the wits at the event put it. Looking forward to the next one!
(Another thanks to Joey for letting me steal the group shot off his blog.)
Posted in Good Morning Gloucester, Joey Ciaramitaro, blogapaloozaCape Ann Blogapalooza!
Tomorrow, June 9th at 6:30pm at the Cape Ann Brewing Company, Joey Ciaramitaro of Good Morning Gloucester is organizing the first ever Cape Ann Blogapalooza. The Blogapalooza is a chance for you to meet your local bloggers in person and have a an excuse for a good time at one of our newer local business establishments.
The fine people from Cape Ann Brewing tell us:
“We have Lobster Roll’s, Smoked Fish Plates, Salmon Pate, Pizza, and Tuna Wraps and we’re working on a salami plate.”
Hope to see you there!
Posted in blogapaloozaGallery: Unofficial Opening this weekend
I will be opening the gallery in my studio from noon to six tomorrow, June 7th. I will be holding regular hours, noon to six, Thursdays through Sundays for the rest of the season. Details at www.ankenystudio.com.
Posted in Ankeny Studio, art studio, galleryTwo things
Jenny Saville
Lucien Freud
Euan Uglow
Antonio Lopez Garcia
Alex Kanevsky
First: I’m convinced that there are the seeds for a strong “school” emerging from various unrelated people. They are: Jenny Saville, Lucien Freud, Euan Uglow, Antonio Lopez Garcia and I’ll toss in Alex Kanevsky, though I think his work is more tangential to the thrust of the first four.
Second: some excellent metaphor here for anyone who’s been in a bad artist/client relationship before:
Posted in Antonio Lopez, Euan Uglow, Jenny Saville, Lucien Freud, art, freelancing, paint, philosophy