What's Up ??

The art currently in the restaurant is the work of
Lynda Lou Simmons &
Emma Sullivan

You can read what they say about their work in the previous post.

Some examples :

Emma-

Lynda Lou---

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The artists who will show their art in the restaurant for May are--
Lynda Lou Simmons &
Emma Sullivan

Here is what they have to say :

Emma:

I’m a journalism student at the University of Florida, but to define myself as merely an academic doesn't quite do me justice. I am a passionate and creative individual who looks at the world a bit differently than most. On any given day, you can find me painting, building my company CollegeVox, booking flights across the country (or globe for that matter), and perhaps, most importantly, interacting with the world one moment at a time in the most positive ways I can.

Lynda Lou:

For a number of decades I have played around with art. I often like the art that happens when I'm playing , when I'm not taking myself too seriously and ( therefore) having fun.

Now let me tell you, this is not always what happens. Understatement.But it is a serious thrill when it does.

The oldest piece in this show I did in 1988-ish; the newest just the other day. Both times, I am happy to say, I was playing.

What Else Is Up ??

This month we added another artist, James Bates.
See his blog b8sy.blogspot.com

What's Up ???

The artists currently showing their work in the restaurant are:
Mike McIntyre on the east wall--
Jordan Borstelmann & Danny Lore on the west wall.

Mike's work:

 Danny & Jordan"s work:

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The artists who will be showing in the restaurant beginning April 8 are:

Mike McIntyre
Jordan Borstelman & Danny Lore


Mike's statement:

Mike McIntyre has always been an artist. Drawing and design came naturally to him as a child. He earned his degree in Architecture at UF and there honed his design sensibilities, but knew even then that his real calling was art.

Mike has made his living and reputation as a stained glass artist in Gainesville for well over 30 years. His artistic influences come from every part of his life. Most recently he has been focusing on his life-long love of music in general and guitar in particular. His architectural training (i.e. model building 101) is most evident in his new mixed media guitar sculptures.

Whatever subject or medium he focuses on at any given time, the constants in his work are a strong sense of design, attention to detail, and superb craftsmanship.

Jordan's statement:

Jordan Borstelmann has been blacksmithing for five years, beginning his training with a course at Penland School of Crafts.  He also spent a year apprenticing with noted blacksmith Yaw Owusu Shengofemi, creator of the Dreamer's Garden Gate.  Recently, Jordan has started making knives in addition to some of his more traditional smith work.  Each knife is hand-forged, meaning the metal is heated on a coal forge and beaten into shape using a hammer and anvil, producing a unique work of functional art.  These blades are meant to be used, and feature 1095 high-carbon steel.  The heat treating process, done at Jordan's own Crooked Path Forge, creates a tough and rugged blade capable of chopping through a 2x4 while still retaining an edge sharp enough to shave with.  Jordan prefers to use natural wood materials for his handles, including but not limited to Florida Cypress, Australian Pine driftwood, and Florida Long Leaf Pine "Fatwood".

Danny's statement will be in the next post.

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The March artists are Masami Koshikawa & H.R. Gertner.
Their statements are in the previous post.
Below are some examples of their work.

H.R. Gertner--

 Masami Koshikawa--

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The artists who will be showing their work in the restaurant beginning March 4th are
Masami Koshikawa & H.R. Gertner.

Here is what they say about their art:

Masami Koshikawa speaks three different languages , is currently pursuing her Master's in Fine Arts at the University of Central Florida. Her work reflects a collage of her thoughts and memories, revealing many different facets of personal identity. Having a multicultural background (China and Japan) , then moving to the United States, Masami compares and contrasts two unique perspectives that allow her work to be the bridge between Western and Eastern sensibilities.

Distinguished by it's bold lines and bright colors H.R. Gertner's paintings whimsically combine a Las Vegas sign sensibility with Mexican Day of the Dead and musical themes.

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The artists showing in the restaurant for February are from Gainesville Art lab.
You can read about their organization in the previous post.
A few samples of their very diverse work:

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The new art will be in the restaurant beginning Tuesday, February 4th--after Satchel's new work comes down.
The artists are a group of folks who are a part of Gainesville Art Lab.
Here is some information about them:

Art Lab is a local not-for-profit artist organization. We provide local artists with a creative community to work & grow in. Our biweekly meetings are free to attend & feature topics that range from hands-on technique workshops to lessons in professional practices . Our members volunteer to lead workshops on subjects they are passionate about & our meeting location varies depending on the meeting. Find out where we'll be next at GainesvilleArtLab.org & come join us. Our membership is free, our meetings are free, & we welcome new faces anytime.

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Satchel's new body of work is adorning the walls of the restaurant for December & January.
Come in & see some of what Satchel does when he's not making pizza.
He talks about his current art, as well as his friend & fellow artist, Lennie Kesl, in the previous post.

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The art in the restaurant for December & January will be the latest work of Satchel Raye.
Here is what he has to say :

I've been showing my new paintings and collage every year since about 1996.  I started showing at Leonardo's 706 when i washed dishes there.  Local artist and wild man, Lennie Kesl, would always come see my show and give me encouragement and advice.  Later when I opened Satchel's, Lennie thought it would be a good idea if we showed our art together every December and January. We had a show together every year since Satchel's opened. 

Last year Lennie had a fall and died at the age of 86.  He and I were a week away from hanging our annual show. I was able to borrow some of Lennie's works and hang that show without him.  He is sorely missed as there seems to be a spark that has gone out in this town. 

Lennie would often give me boxes of scrap material and wallpaper samples for collage.  I always seemed to have some collage material of my own to use and so those boxes collected dust. But this year I started through them and have created the bulk of my collages this year from material given to me by Lennie. In honor of him I have worked three times as hard as usual to make over 20 pieces to fill the restaurant with all new works never before displayed. 

Lennie always seemed to work 3 times as hard as anyone else and seemed to do about 3 times as much stuff as other folks. He was a sweet and funny old fellow. 

I am excited to display these 2013 works. I feel I have covered some old ground in my simple paintings, and explored deep into new territory with some of the more intricate and colorful collages.  These works eagerly express where I go when I slip out to my studio for some "unpacking."  It's as if I sort my unconscious over and over into shapes and colors, fabrics and patterns. Some days are busy and manic, others are simple and easy. I hope you find something in them. 

Satch

What's Up ???

There is a group show in the restaurant during November. You can read about this group in the previous post.

Some of their work:

What's Next ????

Beginning next week we will have new art in the restaurant.

Here's what it will be :

      November Art Exhibit at Satchel's
"Shapes & Colors: A Group Show of Abstract Paintings "

This lively collection of paintings grew out of a class taught this year by Jenna Weston.
The works on display were created by :
Beckie Dale, Lynda Lou Simmons, Jackie Davis, Mary Fukuyama, Connie Jylanki,
Pam Smith, and Randi Cameon.

What's Up???

The artists showing in the restaurant for October are
Andrew Masseo
       and
Jason Armadillo

Their statements are in the previous post.
Here are some examples of their work:

Andrew--

Jason---

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The October art that will be up in the restaurant will be the work of
Andrew Masseo & Jason Armadillo.

This is what they have to say :

Jason:
I draw and paint cartoony creatures and have been doing so for over 20 years. Influenced by animation , comics, and sci-fi movies, I try to make things that both kids and adults can enjoy. I'm excited to be back again at Satchel's this October --that's "MONSTER MONTH" for me.

Although I stick to a certain style of specific looking art , I do try to experiment with different mediums. With this new series of work , I've introduced a little more variety into the mix than I have in the past.
Creations will be in a variety of media and live on various surfaces. Additionally, some pieces can be for everyday use , not simply to hang on the wall.

Expect bat wings, pointy tails, and sharp teeth.

I hope folks like it.

And in support of Halloween creatures , I will be donating a portion of my art work sales to the Lubee Bat Conservancy.( http://www.batconservancy.org)


Andrew:
My name is Masseo. I am a proud father of two and adoring husband to the only one. Self-taught and wrought with ardency I fight the good fight . To work. To find time to work. Painting that same picture day after week after month after year. Entrenched between the lines of sanity and calamity , sweltering in a garage adrift the citronella ether. Fans all abuzz , hands filthy with enamel, honing my methods over and over and over again. One's influences are sundry and most times due to change . Subject matter, not unlike a beloved medium , come and go --but the work , the work it never ceases. And for that I am beholden.