Nov 14 EXPLOIT CONCEPT

Fables of the Equinox A Solo Art Exhibition – The Painting’s of Patrick Fatica

The autumn season begins with the Equinox. The new season is the perfect setting for the annual Patrick Fatica art show at the Peacock Room. For the 4th annual show, beginning November 16th, Fatica will have his latest paintings from 2009 on display along with a few works from 2008. Patrick Fatica’s evocative scenes each create their own visceral narrative. The show’s title “Fables of the Equinox” is representative in the 2009 paintings. The new images portray the evolution of the seasons depicting his haunting beauties as solitary figures in bazaar seasonal dream worlds.

Fatica attended Ringling College of Art & Design from 1990-94 and moved to Orlando the following year. He kept busy as co-creator of the music venue Back Booth East followed by Back Booth Downtown and directing several original plays and a 16mm short film. At that time painting was a limited hobby. “I would do live paintings with bands like Umoja and hang pieces in coffee houses. My painting suffered for lack of time, but I got the opportunity to be creative in so many other ways that it was okay. After I left Back Booth I needed a new creative outlet so I picked up the paint brush and started to get serious.” One year later he had his first solo show at The Peacock Room with over 30 paintings. Since then he has shown in some of the premiere galleries across the country.

The evolution of Fatica’s oil paintings has been substantial since each piece can take up to 70 hours from the first stroke to the last and because in the last 4 years he has finished just over 100 paintings. In the last couple of years Fatica has made a name for himself in the pop surreal movement being called “a sublime blend of Tim Burton and Botticelli” by the Baltimore Examiner. Although he is known across the country for his large eyed women he always comes home to the Peacock Room every fall to display the evolution of his paintings.

Featured at The Peacock Room will be original oil paintings and framed and canvas limited edition prints for sale. Fatica also has what he calls “propaganda” for sale. This includes necklace pendants, ID cases, and lunchbox purses. The propaganda evolved out of the recent economic conditions. “I want to offer affordable items so that everyone can bring home a piece of art.” Fatica explained. There is still nothing like owning an original piece with a custom frame made by the artist. Opening night is Monday November 16th at 8 pm and the show will run through December 19th.

Full sail Staff art show Dec 18th

Gods and Monsters Art Show: Pale Horse and Allen Hampton – Opening Dec. 12th

NUDE ART EVENT SEEKS ARTISTS FOR 2010 SHOWS

ORLANDO/TAMPA, FL – Nude Nite announces its 2010 call to artists for its upcoming art event season. Nude Nite, in its 11^th year is the largest nude art event in America.  Presented as a temporary gallery and entertainment venue, Nude Nite hosts hundreds of artworks celebrating the body beautiful, including installations, world class body painters, performance artists, and the best in burlesque entertainment. Each year national and international artists seek to showcase their works and to perform for a crowd of thousands. Submissions have regularly included international works as well as regional and local works and consist of all media and interpretations including photography, fine art, 3D, 2D, sculpture, metal , glass and  mixed media.    Nude Nite is a juried art show.  Submission cost is $40 for up to 2 works.  All submissions receive a free ticket to the show regardless of acceptance. Accepted artists receive an “All Niter” pass and 3 additional guest passes.  Submission form is available online at  www.nudeniteorlando.com. Deadline is January 14, 2010 for Orlando and January 28, 2010 for the Tampa event.  Show dates are: Orlando –  February 11-13, 2010; Tampa – March 4-6, 2010.  6pm-midnite each nite. Location of event to be determined.   An art tradition since 1999, Nude Nite’s mission is to change the perception of how art is presented in today’s world.  Nude Nite has found that to introduce people to art, it must transcend the reputation held by stuffy museum art show’s and presents the nude in a fresh and attractive format. Nude Nite attracts thousands each year to its unique Florida events.  Visit www.nudeniteorlando.com or www.nudenitetampa.com for more information and video.

Contact: Kelly Stevens
Phone: (321) 229-8110
Fax: (866) 708-3121
E-mail: Kelly@nudeniteorlando.com www.nudeniteorlando.com

7 DEADLY SINS ART SHOW

Inprogress was not able to make it to this show but  antiqueorange an blog on supporting the real art, music, fashion shows in Orlando attended has the full scope. Our Good Friends were in this show Palin Perez Jackson, Jacob Cordell, Brian Feldman and had new work up. For more about the show visit here.

Surrounded 2

SURROUNDED 2 will feature new work from 30 different local artists!

The opening reception is on Saturday November 14th, starting at 8pm come meet the artists and join us for an evening of music, food, drinks, and the most exciting art in town!

Doug Boehm One night Art event Nov21

One Night Art Event

When: November 21 at SAY IT LOUD

Where: 1121 N Mills Ave | Orlando, FL 32803 (map)

Doug Boehm

Say It Loud
Saturday, November 21st 7pm
Presentation + Art Party!

As a third grader, Doug Boehm drew fictitious vehicles of destruction for his classmates, who paid him in candy. Soon after, Boehm graduated with a BFA in graphic design from the Tyler School of Art, and his first published work graced the pages of HOW’s annual self-promotional issue. Join us as he shares how his talents have allowed him to flourish as an artist, illustrator, and designer. An art party featuringDoug’s work alongside prominent local and national artists will take place after the presentation. It’s going to be a fantastic night of art and inspiration, not to be missed!

Featured artists:
Doug Boehm
Hydro74
Dres13
David Hoskins
Horsebites
Brandon Mclean
Scott Donald
Daniel Williams
Brandon Dunlap
Keith Rosson
Dustin Orlando
Sean Hartman
Lucky Matthews
Ian Kobe
Jordan Buckley

Christian Martinez debuts at La Vida Healthcare

Christian Martinez debuts at La Vida Healthcare

November 3, 2009 – La Vida Health Care will host an opening reception for a solo exhibition featuring the work of artist Christian Martinez.  La Vida Health Care is located at 401 West Colonial Drive, Suite 1, in Orlando, Florida 32804.  The reception will begin at 6:00pm and end at 9:00pm, and is a free event.

Christian Martinez, with a Master’s of Fine Arts at the Miami University of Art & Design, combines her love of fine art with her love of the arts of communication.  “Everything I paint is in my heart and my thoughts,” she recently stated.  “You can definitely decipher me through my art.”

La Vida Healthcare will feature Martinez’ recent works based on her experiences living in Orlando.  Her career includes work in both modeling and communication, and she has created all new work for this show.

La Vida Healthcare will host Christian Martinez’ exhibition from November 3 through November 29.  La Vida provides the finest quality care through the use of modern chiropractic equipment, technology and alternative healing methods. For more information, contact Curator Brad Biggs of BiggsLee Artistic Services.  BiggsLee provides artist representation, custom art placement, promotion, and curatorial services to regional artists, merchants, and galleries.  You may contact Brad Biggs by telephone at 407-247-4552, or via email at: bbiggs214@aol.com