jsanders art

rainy day brush-off

2012-01-25T08:11:00.000-08:00

This is the last year for local artists to paint rain barrels in Knoxville's "The Rainy Day Brush-off." It's sad that amazing programs like this, don't have the funding to keep going. This program has educated community members, enabling them to become more environmentally active. I still have to figure out what to paint for the finale...help!

Above is last year's barrel, "Carousel."

the nifty fifties

2012-01-25T07:56:00.000-08:00

working on a new series... the "nifty fifties," women of the 1940s and 50s.

money talks

2010-03-11T06:39:00.000-08:00

artwork by scott campbell...

http://www.scottcampbelltattoo.com/

all a flutter

2010-02-09T05:49:00.000-08:00

Working on Rainy Day Brush-off...

31 artists are designing 55 gallon rain barrels that will go on auction this spring.

Fact: over 1,000 gallons of water runs off the average roof (@1700 sq ft) in a typical rain storm.

Vote and/or bid for your favorite barrel
online at http://www.drygap.com/rdbo/current/rdbo.html

Proceeds benefit ground outreach, education, and conservation efforts. All 31 barrels will be on display at the KMA this spring.

Learn more at http://www.drygap.com/rdbo/current/rdbo.html

carved in paper

2010-02-03T09:19:00.000-08:00

http://www.designswan.com/archives/2009/03/page/10 OR http://www.golberz.com/2009/12/amazing-book-carving-art.html

well-read

2010-01-29T05:57:00.001-08:00

"Los Angeles native Mike Stilkey has always been attracted to painting and drawing not only on vintage paper, record covers and book pages, but on the books themselves. Using a mix of ink, colored pencil, paint and lacquer, Stilkey depicts a melancholic and at times a whimsical cast of characters inhabiting ambiguous spaces and narratives of fantasy and fairy tales. A lingering sense of loss and longing hints at emotional depth and draws the viewer into their introspective thrall with a mixture of capricious poetry, wit, and mystery. His work is reminiscent of Weimar-era German expressionism and his style has been described by some as capturing features of artists ranging from Edward Gorey to Egon Schiele."
http://www.mikestilkey.com/

ghostly gouache

2010-01-29T05:48:00.000-08:00

Gouache paintings by Kazuki Takamatsu...
http://kazukitakamatsu.web.fc2.com/index.html

iron works

2010-01-22T12:55:00.000-08:00

the works of Cal Lane.
amazing!
http://www.callane.com/

prints available on etsy

2009-11-20T07:40:00.000-08:00

Postcards, prints and paintings all available for sale online. Happy holidays!

scratching the surface

2009-09-22T08:05:00.001-07:00

artwork by Alexandre Farto a.k.a. Vhils

art is truly all around us. everything is canvas worthy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2_tdw8lINE&feature=player_embedded

wood works

2009-09-10T06:58:00.001-07:00

One of my favorites...

Kenichi Yokono
http://insolite-s.com/english/yokono.html

sound check

2009-09-10T06:53:00.001-07:00

paintings by Ted Vasin
http://www.tedvasin.com/index.htm

different strokes

2009-09-10T06:48:00.000-07:00

”As I begin a painting the subject physically, emotionally and spiritually reveals itself to me. Each brushstroke speaks to the subsequent stroke, carrying out a dialogue, linking my subject and me as if we were meeting for the first time. I find this uncertainty exciting and embrace the indecisive nature of my work.” - Kris Lewis

http://krislewisart.com/artistbio.html

leaky faucets

2009-09-10T06:44:00.001-07:00

The artwork of Michael R. Allison...

http://fluidglassmovements.com

out of site

2009-08-25T08:16:00.000-07:00

out of mind... well, maybe not on the web. i finally took the critique the awesome group of pros at the aiga conference gave me (most work on a little site called digg.com) and put it to use. i hope their advice did not get lost in translation.

http://jsandersart.com

silhouetting feathers

2009-08-25T08:10:00.000-07:00

as i sit here on the computer, silhouetting feathers on the marching band's hats...i can't help but think i would rather be painting... or hiking... or swimming. i guess that's why it's called work.

http://jsandersart.com
©jsanders

remedy

2009-07-07T10:02:00.001-07:00

new painting...

jean not dean

2009-05-15T09:25:00.000-07:00

these are incredible.
james jean

www.jamesjean.com

byroglyphics

2009-05-15T09:20:00.000-07:00

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO ASPIRING ARTISTS/DESIGNERS ?
"Patience Perseverence Discipline Commitment."

DOMESTIC SCIENCE
Solo Show in London
May 21st - June 20th SIGNAL GALLERY, HOXTON.
http://www.byroglyphics.com/

wanderers

2009-05-07T12:39:00.001-07:00

zenvironments illustration
The work of Zach Johnsen
Portland, Oregon 2009

blaine it on the rain

2009-04-20T11:43:00.000-07:00

sorry, that was a terrible title. blame my coworkers for mentioning milli vanilli...
however, these are by far the coolest paintings ever.

visit http://www.blainefontana.com/

the great divide

2009-04-08T05:27:00.000-07:00

Illustration by Ian Dingman
Currents magazine
"The Lean Years Ahead" by Ann C. Logue
Art Director: Angela Carpenter Gildner

renaissance festival

2009-04-07T11:00:00.000-07:00

The Farragut Renaissance Festival is a free, one-day street fair celebration of renaissance culture, and cuisine featuring fine handmade arts and crafts, live music, children’s activities, and a variety of foods and beverages and entertainments. Bring the whole family and join this special one day event as we celebrate a Renaissance in Farragut! Brought to our community exclusively by the businesses of Renaissance Farragut

for the birds

2009-04-07T10:47:00.001-07:00

knox urban evolution show

2009-04-07T10:38:00.000-07:00

Local Artists, (Please pass this along)

You are invited to create a work of art for the Knox Urban Evolution gallery exhibition hosted by Tovah Greenwood and 8 Shooters Studio on First Friday, May 1.

This local project organized by Jake Livesay and Yvonne Loveday encourages people to get out and start planting. Concern for the environment and economy are causing more and more Americans to reconnect with their community by planting new Victory Gardens , joining community gardening projects, and practicing organic landscaping. We want people to see what a difference they can make in their own backyards. We want you to help us update this tried and true campaign for our times.

Art guidelines include graphic illustration to be used for project posters, or art of any media that can be photographed and used as a poster. (We will do this for you. However, original art will be displayed at the exhibit.) Model your art after vintage Victory Garden posters or do your own thing. We essentially want to capture the same spirit of the WWII propaganda posters to inspire and motivate others. Think “peace” effort instead of “war” effort.

Photography and art depicting urban sprawl also will be accepted. (Photographers--We are particularly interested in before and after shots of developed areas. We are also interested in any grassroots type photography depicting Appalachian roots or the green movement. No standard nature photography please.)

This is a local, grassroots campaign. We invite you to exhibit your piece at our First Friday art show and, of course, bring guests. We will have refreshments and urban garden exhibits.

WHAT: Knox Urban Evolution Gallery Exhibit

WHEN: May 1, 2009, 6-10pm

WHERE: 8 Shooters Studio

1202 N. Central St. 37917

COST: 20% commission on sold art and permission to use your chosen image for awareness purposes.

CONTACT: Tovah Greenwood, 8shootersstudio@gmail.com

keep our world green

2009-04-07T10:31:00.000-07:00

earth month is here!

visit http://environment.utk.edu/
Click on Earth Month 2009 for more info

darwinian drama

2009-03-04T07:53:00.001-08:00

"Cattleya Orchid and Three Hummingbirds," by Martin Johnson Heade, 1871.
Mr. Rothstein adds: In some of its examples the show is guilty of exaggeration: not everything here demonstrates a direct influence of Darwinian theory.
Photo: National Gallery of Art, Wash., D.C.

go green

2009-02-26T12:15:00.000-08:00

The new utk earth month campaign logo. t-shirts will be available at the opening event on april 1st.

you go yuko

2009-01-28T10:24:00.000-08:00

Yuko Shimizu is an illustrator and a fine artist in NY.
Check out more of her work at http://www.yukoart.com/bio/index.html/

MTV calendar October 2006
Yuko Shimizu ©2006 all rights reserved

NPR (National Public Radio) promotional calendar 2006 "NPR and me"
(Society of Illustarators 48, and SILA 44 Joseph Morgan Henninger Best of the Show (Gold) Award)

2009-01-27T07:27:00.000-08:00

flight of the conchords poster contest!! if only i had more sleep.
due 2/20/09 by 11:59am
http://conchordswiki.hbo.com/?t=anon/

new & improved

2009-01-27T07:25:00.000-08:00

check out the newly redesigned site for three flights...
http://threeflightsup.com/blog/

give a hoot

2009-01-23T14:51:00.000-08:00

the latest addition to the mini gallery in my house...

tracemyface design
Created by Traci Edwards, a graphic designer based in Birmingham, AL.

daily dose

2009-01-23T11:18:00.000-08:00

inspiring...

Vanity. Oil and Pastel on Rives BFK, 29 x 41", 2008.
http://www.jamesjean.com/

hoppy's trunk

2009-01-23T07:35:00.000-08:00

tennessee stage co. has a new play coming out march 13th. i helped design a poster for them. go see it!

Justice - D.A.N.C.E (Version Finale)

2007-08-03T05:47:00.001-07:00