Andy Lowry’s been an 80s-era DIY punk. A creator of zines. She’s been a feminist, an activist, a student and a teacher. An artistic creator for decades, just last year she added full-time artist to her collection of experiences, selling decoupage plates and trays under the moniker Why Girls Go Astray. Her work is unique … Continue reading
“Ensayos by Omar Chacon Omar has taken an alchemists approach to his medium, and has formulated a masterfully unique application of paint to surface. The result is paint as building blocks that the artist refers to as “pre-made brushstrokes”, layering his drips or dots to create a dazzling display of eye pleasing beauty reminiscent of traditional … Continue reading
The LAUNCH x Fashion Show is proof that Sacramento is filled with creativity. A big thanks to Lisa Kennedy and Sandra Yan Crowell for all the hard work they put in to produce such a great show. The runway was exploding with talent from designers Joseph Aaron Segal, Johana Hernandez, Ronnie Escalante, Frock LA and Kate Knuvelder. … Continue reading
The afternoon was creeping towards evening as we arrived at the Crocker Art Museum, ready to escape the heavy warmth of the outside air. This month’s Art Mix greeted us with craft tables and the proclamation of tonight’s theme, French Twist. We started out by taking in a lecture on the drawings of the French … Continue reading
Over 100 Sacramento Artists Chosen to Show in KVIE Art Auction KVIE to Broadcast Award-Winning Art 9/20-9/22 Celebrating KVIE Public Television’s thirty-two years of creating an accessible venue to bring art into the homes of Northern Californians, the 2013 KVIE Art Auction will showcase over 250 works of art by emerging, well-known, and world-renown … Continue reading
Geographer creates their own space. Their music, when listened to carefully, wraps itself around you and cocoons your mind. Which is exactly the intention of the self-proclaimed creators of “soulful music from outer space”. “We think that [our music] creates a space you can get lost in, where you’re floating in the music your listening … Continue reading
On August 1st the Crocker Art Museum put on a little event for the teenagers around town. They labeled it “Teen Takeover,” and the title sure did live up its name. As soon as you walked through the Crocker’s doors teenagers were mingling and full of smiles. For those who have not experienced the beauty … Continue reading
Imagine you’re a cancer research scientist in Cambodia conducting groundbreaking research. Everything was going well until someone began stealing your highly inbred mogwuis (fluffy chinese demons that you must never get wet), an essential component to your research. You’d investigate this situation yourself but there are some test tubes that need to be taken out … Continue reading
The Arctic Circle has always been a place of dreams for Westerners: Ancient Greeks searched out a source of tin, Dark Age Vikings explored with faith for colonization, and more modern Europeans have believed for centuries they might find life-affirming resources (The Fountain of Youth!) and creatures (unicorns!) among the frozen wastelands. In the world … Continue reading
Lagunitas sure knows how to throw a party. For the past 5 years they have opened their brewery to hundreds of festively dress people in order to help raise money to keep music in schools. The event is held every year in mid May at the Lagunitas Brewery in Petaluma CA. The day consists of … Continue reading
There is a story behind everything that Farnaz Shadravan does. Shadravan, who hails from Iran, brings with her art a feeling of redemption to everyday objects. It started with a refrigerator door that someone had thrown out onto the street. When she stumbled across it, Shadravan saw its potential and brought it to her dental … Continue reading
Adam Wever-Glen hasn’t been painting for long, however, he is creating a bit of a stir. His large “mugshot” style portraits are painted realistically, but offer nearly as much personality as you receive when meeting someone face-to-face. I found Adam’s art hanging at District 30 a few months ago and immediately was drawn in to the … Continue reading
Imagine giving up your job to do something so out of the ordinary that you have a conversation starter for life. That’s what Erin Shredder did seven years ago when she left her stable world to run away with the circus. A warm and somewhat mysterious character, Shredder creates a presence for herself with her … Continue reading
KVIE CALLS ARTISTS FOR JURIED COMPETITION SACRAMENTO, CA, April 5, 2013 — KVIE Public Television announces the 32nd Annual KVIE Art Auction, and is calling for emerging and established artists to enter their work in the KVIE juried art competition. Entry categories include: California’s Gold, Photography and Prints, Contemporary Classics, Representational, and Sculpture. … Continue reading
Being alive allows us all to experience life’s magical little moments that are unique to our own realities. Capturing and sharing this has become easier with the development of social media and file sharing engines. However, capturing imagery from the imagination is a tale of its own. In the plains of creation, James R. Murlin is … Continue reading
Everyone remembers Pablo Picasso who painted Picador at eight years old, or Shirley Temple who received an Academy Award at the age of seven. We don’t know what it is but there is something truly amazing and inspiring about a young prodigy. Every year or decade or century there is an outstanding young soul who … Continue reading
Mark Fox has been hanging art around town for quite some time now. From the KVIE art auction to 2nd Saturday events, over the years has immersed himself as a staple of the Sacramento art scene. His paintings are portraits who seem to be thrown into some funky dream. At first glance it is possible … Continue reading
Meet Angelo Esquivel With 2nd Saturday just around the corner, and a three day weekend at our door many Artists are finishing up their work and are getting ready to play. With many 2nd Saturday events being held around downtown it can become a little overwhelming on which event to attend, so don’t worry TUBE … Continue reading
Art has a way of speaking that is as individual as each and every one of us is. The ability to reason might be the most defining human characteristic. As a result, we do not always find answers for intangible questions that lie in perception itself. With a passion for sculpting, Lin Green has used her skill … Continue reading
Art. It is one of those words like love or freedom; a word that is difficult to define in just one way. It is a word that changes for every person you ask because for every person, it holds a new meaning. Priscilla Ameneyro defines art as “a practice. It is a way of seeing … Continue reading
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