Zabulation
This blog is to let people know what is going on with my art, especially my somewhat weird, surrealistic stuff. Most of my art is pen and ink, although some pieces are variously colored.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Energy Art Salon Competition 2009
I just found out that I was a primary finalist in the international online Energy Art Salon Competition 2009! As a result of this, my entry "Zabulation" with be included in the annual Energy Art Salon Exhibition at Murphy Hill Gallery located on the third floor of the historic Sears & Roebuck Bldg. at 3333 W Arthington St. Chicago, Illinois 60624, USA (http://www.murphyhillgallery.com/ ). The exhibition will run from Jan. 15 - Feb. 25, 2010.
Zabulation
Zabulation
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Current exhibits and art news
Things have been busy this summer - both at work and at home! Although I have been busy, I have also had time to be involved with some group exhibits. I had my painting "Ossiforestation" in the 18th Annual People's Choice Art Competition at the Meridian Museum of Art (MS). The show ran from 6 June through 11 July.
Ossiforrestation
I have a watercolor painting of a zebra swallowtail butterfly on display as part of a group exhibition at Greater Starkville Development Foundation Gallery, 200 Main Street, Starkville, MS. I also have prints of some of my weird drawings at the Creative Warehouse in downtown Starkville. Anyone interested should stop by and buy a print!
I have my drawing "Echinodermatter" in a really cool group show at the Sunrise Gallery in Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA. The show, featuring international artists from the Energy Art Movement is entitled "Green Energy" runs from 11 July through 2 August, 2009. The show includes such notable artists as De Es Schwrtberger, Robert Venosa, Martina Hoffman, Giorgio Vaselli, and others. This same drawing will be included in an upcoming book including the works of 100 international artists. The book includes works of some of the members of the Surreal Arts and the International Imaginative Artist Association (IIAA), both hosted on Deviantart.com, and will be published by nEgoist publishing. This surrealist book collective will be entitled: Imagine the Imagination, New Visions of Surrealism.
Echinodermatter
Ossiforrestation
I have a watercolor painting of a zebra swallowtail butterfly on display as part of a group exhibition at Greater Starkville Development Foundation Gallery, 200 Main Street, Starkville, MS. I also have prints of some of my weird drawings at the Creative Warehouse in downtown Starkville. Anyone interested should stop by and buy a print!
I have my drawing "Echinodermatter" in a really cool group show at the Sunrise Gallery in Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA. The show, featuring international artists from the Energy Art Movement is entitled "Green Energy" runs from 11 July through 2 August, 2009. The show includes such notable artists as De Es Schwrtberger, Robert Venosa, Martina Hoffman, Giorgio Vaselli, and others. This same drawing will be included in an upcoming book including the works of 100 international artists. The book includes works of some of the members of the Surreal Arts and the International Imaginative Artist Association (IIAA), both hosted on Deviantart.com, and will be published by nEgoist publishing. This surrealist book collective will be entitled: Imagine the Imagination, New Visions of Surrealism.
EchinodermatterFriday, May 8, 2009
New work, daily art fix, and exhibit over
Features and Interviews
I was featured as the daily artist on "The Daily Art Fixx", on May 8, 2009! This web site features and writes about a different artist everyday. Very cool You can check my feature out at "Semi-Strange Art: Joe MacGown".
A couple of weeks ago I was interviewed by a new surreal collaborative group called the Collaborative Corpse. You can read the interview here: "Interview with club member Joe MacGown".
MacGown Exhibition in Eupora, MS is now Over
My one man show at the Bly Fine Arts Center in Eupora, MS is now officially over. Overall, I thought the reception went well, and we had around 150 people show up! If the consumption of the vast quantities of food we had on hand was any indication, the event was a great success. Check out my page for more pictures and info on the show at MACGOWN - EUPORA ART EXHIBIT. Thanks for everybody who was able to make it to the opening and to others who saw the show later!
New painting/drawing finished
I just finished a new mixed media picture done in watercolor and ink on illustration board. I entitled it "Organic Cosmic Lock". Man, this thing took forever! Lots of wash layers, then lots of stipple and tiny crosshatches, then some more washes, then some ink. Anyway, here it is:
I was featured as the daily artist on "The Daily Art Fixx", on May 8, 2009! This web site features and writes about a different artist everyday. Very cool You can check my feature out at "Semi-Strange Art: Joe MacGown".
A couple of weeks ago I was interviewed by a new surreal collaborative group called the Collaborative Corpse. You can read the interview here: "Interview with club member Joe MacGown".
MacGown Exhibition in Eupora, MS is now Over
My one man show at the Bly Fine Arts Center in Eupora, MS is now officially over. Overall, I thought the reception went well, and we had around 150 people show up! If the consumption of the vast quantities of food we had on hand was any indication, the event was a great success. Check out my page for more pictures and info on the show at MACGOWN - EUPORA ART EXHIBIT. Thanks for everybody who was able to make it to the opening and to others who saw the show later!
New painting/drawing finished
I just finished a new mixed media picture done in watercolor and ink on illustration board. I entitled it "Organic Cosmic Lock". Man, this thing took forever! Lots of wash layers, then lots of stipple and tiny crosshatches, then some more washes, then some ink. Anyway, here it is:
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Upcoming show and 1st place in juried show
MacGown Exhibition in Eupora, MS
Only a few more days until my one man show opens at the Bly Fine Arts Center in Eupora, MS from 25 April to 2 May 2009! The reception will be on 25 April from 6 to 8 PM. Everything is framed and hanging. A print of my drawing "Infinity" is matted and framed and will be given away in a random drawing. The frame alone is worth a good bit, so come on out and maybe you will leave with a cool print!
First Place in painting and drawing division at Cotton District Arts Festival Juried Show
The Cotton District Arts Festival was held last Saturday 18 April 2009 in the Cotton District in Starkville, MS. This festival has grown and now is considered to be one of the major festivals of its type in the Southeast. Lots of music, art, good food, a 5K race, and much more. It was highlighted by the juried arts show, which was judged by Sanders McNeal from Jackson, MS. I had my piece entitled "Zabulation" accepted, and my wife Julie had a photograph entitled "Forgotten Moments" accepted. Zabulation won first place in the drawing and painting division!!
Zabulation
Landscapes Show at Greater Starkville Development Office
The landscape show (of which I have two pieces in) at the Greater Starkville Development Office at 200 Main Street in Starkville, MS will remain up for two more weeks. If you happen to be in downtown Starkville, stop by and view the wonderful artwork. It often surprises me how many talented artists we have in our community.
Only a few more days until my one man show opens at the Bly Fine Arts Center in Eupora, MS from 25 April to 2 May 2009! The reception will be on 25 April from 6 to 8 PM. Everything is framed and hanging. A print of my drawing "Infinity" is matted and framed and will be given away in a random drawing. The frame alone is worth a good bit, so come on out and maybe you will leave with a cool print!
First Place in painting and drawing division at Cotton District Arts Festival Juried Show
The Cotton District Arts Festival was held last Saturday 18 April 2009 in the Cotton District in Starkville, MS. This festival has grown and now is considered to be one of the major festivals of its type in the Southeast. Lots of music, art, good food, a 5K race, and much more. It was highlighted by the juried arts show, which was judged by Sanders McNeal from Jackson, MS. I had my piece entitled "Zabulation" accepted, and my wife Julie had a photograph entitled "Forgotten Moments" accepted. Zabulation won first place in the drawing and painting division!!
ZabulationLandscapes Show at Greater Starkville Development Office
The landscape show (of which I have two pieces in) at the Greater Starkville Development Office at 200 Main Street in Starkville, MS will remain up for two more weeks. If you happen to be in downtown Starkville, stop by and view the wonderful artwork. It often surprises me how many talented artists we have in our community.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Two weeks to my one man show opens at the Bly Fine Arts Center in Eupora, MS from 25 April to 2 May 2009! The reception will be on 25 April from 6 to 8 PM. I have everything framed and ready to go. I also have some prints that I am planning on bringing by to sell, if anyone is interested. A print of my drawing "Infinity" is matted and framed and will be given away in a random drawing. The frame alone is worth a good bit, so come on out and maybe you will leave with a cool print!
The Cotton District Arts Festival will be held this coming Saturday 18 April 2009 in the Cotton District in Starkville, MS. This festival has grown and now is considered to be one of the major festivals of its type in the Southeast. Lots of music, art, good food, a 5K race, and much more. It is highlighted by the juried arts show, which will be judged by P. Sanders McNeal from Jackson, MS. I had my piece entitled "Zabulation" accepted, and my wife Julie had a photograph entitled "Forgotten Moments" accepted.
Zabulation
The landscape show (of which I have two pieces in) at the Greater Starkville Development Office at 200 Main Street in Starkville, MS will remain up for a few more weeks. If you happen to be in downtown Starkville, stop by and view the wonderful artwork. It often surprises me how many talented artists we have in our community.
The Cotton District Arts Festival will be held this coming Saturday 18 April 2009 in the Cotton District in Starkville, MS. This festival has grown and now is considered to be one of the major festivals of its type in the Southeast. Lots of music, art, good food, a 5K race, and much more. It is highlighted by the juried arts show, which will be judged by P. Sanders McNeal from Jackson, MS. I had my piece entitled "Zabulation" accepted, and my wife Julie had a photograph entitled "Forgotten Moments" accepted.
ZabulationThe landscape show (of which I have two pieces in) at the Greater Starkville Development Office at 200 Main Street in Starkville, MS will remain up for a few more weeks. If you happen to be in downtown Starkville, stop by and view the wonderful artwork. It often surprises me how many talented artists we have in our community.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Meridian Bi-State Art Competition
We went to the reception for the Bi-state juried competition at the Meridian Museum of Art tonight (March 21, 2009) from 6-8 PM. This is a cool regional show open to Alabama and Mississippi artists. I was glad to have had both of the pieces, "Nine Panes of Thought" and "Cooperation", that I entered accepted. I won one of the three achievement awards with Nine Panes of Thought. There were also three merit awards and three purchase awards given, including the best of show purchase award. I was not eligible to win any of the purchase awards because I did not agree to sell my pieces for the purchase award amounts (if I were to have won), because the prizes was a fraction of the price of either of my drawings. Unfortunately, I did not know this at the time, otherwise I would have entered something of a more appropriate price. That was a bummer, and apparently I was not the only person who did not agree, but if I enter another year, I will know! And, either way, I won some money and can enter the same drawing in another show.
My one man show at the Bly Fine Arts Center in Eupora, MS from 25 April to 2 May 2009 is soon approaching! The reception will be on 25 April from 6 to 8 PM. I have everything framed and ready to go. I also have some prints that I am planning on bringing by to sell, if anyone is interested. A print of my drawing "Infinity" is matted and framed and will be given away in a random drawing. The frame alone is worth a good bit, so come on out and maybe you will leave with a cool print!
The landscape show (of which I have two pieces in) at the Greater Starkville Development Office at 200 Main Street in Starkville, MS will remain up for a few more weeks. If you happen to be in downtown Starkville, stop by and view the wonderful artwork. It often surprises me how many talented artists we have in our community.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Joe MacGown Art News
Getting closer and closer to my one man show at the Bly Fine Arts Center in Eupora, MS from 25 April to 2 May 2009. The reception will be on 25 April from 6 to 8 PM. I have everything framed and ready to go. I also have some prints that I am planning on bringing by to sell, if anyone is interested. A print of my drawing "Infinity" is matted and framed and will be given away in a random drawing. The frame alone is worth a good bit, so come on out and maybe you will leave with a cool print!
The reception for the Bi-state juried competition at the Meridian Museum of Art will be next Saturday March 21 (2009) from 6-8 PM. For those in this area, this is a great show and there is always some good artwork to peruse. I highly recommend you make it to the opening, as a lot of the artists should be present. I was fortunate to have both of the pieces that I entered accepted. Maybe someone will buy one (or both), although, they are not really priced to sell!
The landscape show (of which I have two pieces in) at the Greater Starkville Development Office at 200 Main Street in Starkville, MS will remain up for a few more weeks. If you happen to be in downtown Starkville, stop by and view the wonderful artwork. It often surprises me how many talented artists we have in our community.
I started a new site where I can sell prints and offer originals for sale at Fine Art America. The site is quite professional, and I recommend it for those wanting to buy fine art prints or for artists wanting to show off their work and maybe sell some prints.
Vacation this week! We are going to spend a few days in a cabin at Oak Mountain State Park in Alabama. Plan on doing some hiking, maybe canoeing about in the lake, taking pictures, etc. Hopefully the weather will be nice.
I have been working two pieces lately that are taking some time. They are both watercolor and ink mixed media pieces. One is basically through and the other is close. I will upload them soon!
The reception for the Bi-state juried competition at the Meridian Museum of Art will be next Saturday March 21 (2009) from 6-8 PM. For those in this area, this is a great show and there is always some good artwork to peruse. I highly recommend you make it to the opening, as a lot of the artists should be present. I was fortunate to have both of the pieces that I entered accepted. Maybe someone will buy one (or both), although, they are not really priced to sell!
The landscape show (of which I have two pieces in) at the Greater Starkville Development Office at 200 Main Street in Starkville, MS will remain up for a few more weeks. If you happen to be in downtown Starkville, stop by and view the wonderful artwork. It often surprises me how many talented artists we have in our community.
I started a new site where I can sell prints and offer originals for sale at Fine Art America. The site is quite professional, and I recommend it for those wanting to buy fine art prints or for artists wanting to show off their work and maybe sell some prints.
Vacation this week! We are going to spend a few days in a cabin at Oak Mountain State Park in Alabama. Plan on doing some hiking, maybe canoeing about in the lake, taking pictures, etc. Hopefully the weather will be nice.
I have been working two pieces lately that are taking some time. They are both watercolor and ink mixed media pieces. One is basically through and the other is close. I will upload them soon!
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