The new art will go up on Sept. 3.
Sooooo---
you have until then to see what's up right now.
The Sept. artists are Ardee Roberson & The Rogue Lemon.
Here are their statements.
Adee Roberson is a visual artist & musician who lives in Florida & California. She believes in ART as a commemoration of the natural world & our ancestors. She creates through MAGIC, DREAMS, & INTUITION.
Some of these works are about the magic & mystery of the Trinity ( pyramids, triangles, third eyes, etc ) . Others are an ode to the cosmos, obscure historical figures, legendary black gay icons, & my friends.
The Rogue Lemon--
"Put away your toys ....It's time for dinner!"
As a kid I remember feeling absolutely devastated at the prospect of having to put away my toys to eat or go to bed. "How could they do this to me ?" I thought. " Battles were being fought ! New worlds were being discovered ! Important stuff like that shouldn't take a back seat to food or sleep!"
Of course my perspective on this has changed a bit over the years but I can still appreciate the complete immersion children experience during playtime.
As adults , we can easily forget the intense drama we felt during play. After all , it's just injection molded plastic. But to a child, these pieces of plastic embody what it is to be hunter, hunted, victor, vanquished, prisoner, hero, villain......confused, lost, afraid, or empowered.
My " Just A Game " series seeks to revisit the world of miniature toys. Through controlled depth of field and lighting I explore the rich drama and excitement of play.
Anything is possible ........and it is anything but just a game.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Friday, August 10, 2012
WHAT'S UP ??????
The artists this month are Leah Piekarski & Sarah York.
Images of Leah's work:
Images of Sarah's work :
Monday, August 6, 2012
WHAT"S NEXT ?
The new art will be up in the restaurant beginning Tuesday , August 4.
The artists are Leah Piekarski & Sarah York.
Leah---
It's been really exciting to prepare for this show & to work in different mediums ---some I've never tried before.
Collage, embroidery, wood-carving, assemblage ---& painting.
I hope you enjoy !
Sarah has been painting for only about a year . In that short amount of time she has produced a large body of work. She does acrylic paintings that are abstract & very colorful.
Images coming soon.
The artists are Leah Piekarski & Sarah York.
Leah---
It's been really exciting to prepare for this show & to work in different mediums ---some I've never tried before.
Collage, embroidery, wood-carving, assemblage ---& painting.
I hope you enjoy !
Sarah has been painting for only about a year . In that short amount of time she has produced a large body of work. She does acrylic paintings that are abstract & very colorful.
Images coming soon.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Now for the art ---
Edie Snyder ( BFA -Painting , UF ) living & working in Gainesville, Florida
My work is autobiographical , each piece represents a time in my life or an event. All works are built from personal ephemera , debris & memories. These are attempts at visual non-linear story telling.
Val Ryals ( AKA TUNA COLADA) is a local artist/ musician based out of Ft McCoy , Fl, the heart of the music & art industry in North Central Florida. his age is not quite known but he's older than the moonshine flowing from them hills & maybe younger than Keith Richards. He was raised by wolves like all good artists till he reached the age of consent & consentually resigned himself to self-unemployment due to being a musician/artist. he usually paints with toothpick twigs & pointy objects & usually paints on cast off political signs, tile, plywood & sometimes sawblades.. Some say he paints in the dark but I can't confirm that. of two things he is sure though ...."art is not a contest , & people are attracted to bright shiny objects , so carry on, carry on ."
Photos of some of their work will be posted soon. Like tonite hopefully.
Come see the new art. Come eat pizza. Come listen to music & maybe try the draft beer ( 6 kinds ) at LSE.
We're happy to be back.
Thanks for all the wonderful support !
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
What's Up ?
The new art is up in the restaurant.
You can read about the current artists in the previous post.
A few pieces of the art of Courtney Hammer :
You can read about the current artists in the previous post.
A few pieces of the art of Courtney Hammer :
Now the art of Elizabeth Wilson:
Friday, February 3, 2012
What's Next ?
You have only one more day---sat. feb. 4 to see the art of Satchel & Lennie Kesl in the restaurant.
The new art will be up beginning Tuesday february 7 through Saturday March 3.
Here is some info on the work going up.
Courtney Hammer:
I'm currently pursuing my M.A. in Museum Studies with a focus in Exhibition Design at UF. However , along with my interest in the way art is displayed, I also like to dabble in artistic endeavors myself ! I've always had an interest in the creative & that tendency manifests itself in my staunch resolve to make rather than buy things ( when possible of course ). As a result , & with the help of my lovely fiance, our home has become a product of our hard work & creative ability . The paintings this month are extensions of some hanging around the house. I wanted them to be whimsical, beautiful, & allow the viewer to get lost for a bit. Enjoy!
Liz Wilson:
Liz Wilson lived most of her life in the Northeast, moved to Gainesville in 2005, & passed away in May 2011. She was a writer & an artist. She was also a loving mother , a devoted grandmother , & a wonderful friend. She is greatly missed.
She left behind a body of work that is a testament to many of her greatest characteristics : a love for natural beauty , energetic color , & free-spiritedness. Like the subject of many of her paintings , she was in full bloom & was with us too short a time.
She loved coming to Satchel's with her family & we hope that in sharing her artwork here, others can have a little taste of her artistic spontaneity & love for life . Enjoy !
The new art will be up beginning Tuesday february 7 through Saturday March 3.
Here is some info on the work going up.
Courtney Hammer:
I'm currently pursuing my M.A. in Museum Studies with a focus in Exhibition Design at UF. However , along with my interest in the way art is displayed, I also like to dabble in artistic endeavors myself ! I've always had an interest in the creative & that tendency manifests itself in my staunch resolve to make rather than buy things ( when possible of course ). As a result , & with the help of my lovely fiance, our home has become a product of our hard work & creative ability . The paintings this month are extensions of some hanging around the house. I wanted them to be whimsical, beautiful, & allow the viewer to get lost for a bit. Enjoy!
Liz Wilson:
Liz Wilson lived most of her life in the Northeast, moved to Gainesville in 2005, & passed away in May 2011. She was a writer & an artist. She was also a loving mother , a devoted grandmother , & a wonderful friend. She is greatly missed.
She left behind a body of work that is a testament to many of her greatest characteristics : a love for natural beauty , energetic color , & free-spiritedness. Like the subject of many of her paintings , she was in full bloom & was with us too short a time.
She loved coming to Satchel's with her family & we hope that in sharing her artwork here, others can have a little taste of her artistic spontaneity & love for life . Enjoy !
Monday, December 12, 2011
WHAT'S UP?
Hey Folks --
The new art is up & it's a great show.
Satchel & Lennie Kesl---you can read more about them in previous post.
Also --don't forget about checking out the array of stocking stuffers & other holiday treasures at Lightnin' Salvage Enterprises behind the restaurant.
Some images from Satchel's latest work--
And now --here's Lennie----
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
WHAT'S NEXT...
Well, folks, it's that time of year again.
Our own Satchel Raye & his good pal & artist , Lennie Kesl , will be showing their latest work.
This is always a fun , lively , & energy-filled show.
I suggest you check it out----starting Tuesday December 6.
Here is a bit about them---
Satchel Raye:I am an artist who opened a pizza place to make a living. These days with parenting & running a restaurant I only find time for about 8 paintings a year.. I've been alternating between symmetrical & asymmetrical each year & this year they are asymmetrical. Also I often work with paper & fabric making collage that I also paint on. This year I've got 4 collages & 4 paintings. After finishing a painting it usually goes behind the door of my bedroom & so I enjoy the chance to get the years work up on the walls & look at it all together. As for the content, basically I just enjoy the interplay of shapes & colors to create a feeling.... usually somehow connected to my state of mind. While they are all purely abstract often they do resemble "something".
Lennie Kesl--
Lennie, an icon of sorts in the Gainesville art scene, studied at L'Atelier Fernand lager in Paris ( France that is )in 1949--& at the University of Colorado at Boulder from 1956-1957. He earned his MFA from Michigan State University in 1957.
"I went all over the place", Kesl said ," Alaska, Cincinnati, Montana. I was an art teacher for 35 years. I retired at 65 & became free to paint , sleep alot, read alot, & do whatever i want".
Lennie taught at UF from 1968-1972-----& at Santa Fe College from 1972-1981.
Our own Satchel Raye & his good pal & artist , Lennie Kesl , will be showing their latest work.
This is always a fun , lively , & energy-filled show.
I suggest you check it out----starting Tuesday December 6.
Here is a bit about them---
Satchel Raye:I am an artist who opened a pizza place to make a living. These days with parenting & running a restaurant I only find time for about 8 paintings a year.. I've been alternating between symmetrical & asymmetrical each year & this year they are asymmetrical. Also I often work with paper & fabric making collage that I also paint on. This year I've got 4 collages & 4 paintings. After finishing a painting it usually goes behind the door of my bedroom & so I enjoy the chance to get the years work up on the walls & look at it all together. As for the content, basically I just enjoy the interplay of shapes & colors to create a feeling.... usually somehow connected to my state of mind. While they are all purely abstract often they do resemble "something".
Lennie Kesl--
Lennie, an icon of sorts in the Gainesville art scene, studied at L'Atelier Fernand lager in Paris ( France that is )in 1949--& at the University of Colorado at Boulder from 1956-1957. He earned his MFA from Michigan State University in 1957.
"I went all over the place", Kesl said ," Alaska, Cincinnati, Montana. I was an art teacher for 35 years. I retired at 65 & became free to paint , sleep alot, read alot, & do whatever i want".
Lennie taught at UF from 1968-1972-----& at Santa Fe College from 1972-1981.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
WHAT'S UP?
New art is up. This is some of the art of Andrew Masseo--
Jason Armadillo did the following pieces---
Saturday, November 5, 2011
WHAT'S NEXT...
New art will be up beginning tuesday november 8----showing through saturday december 3.
Artists are --
Andrew Masseo &
Jason Armadillo
Artist statements below--
Jason Armadillo--
Jason Armadillo has been a resident of Gainesville on & off for over 20 years & studied at the Savannah College of Art & Design. He has created numerous pieces of art for people around town, the U.S., & overseas. He describes himself as a "cartoony" illustrator & mainly works in the realm of monsters & animals. As influences & inspirations, he sites the work of Leonardo da Vinci , the Dutch Masters for their attention to detail, the animation of Looney Tunes directors Chuck Jones & Bob Clampett & numerous comic artists from the last 100 years.
When not drawing or painting creatures, he is taking care of his 5 year old twins , Jack & Joe; practicing with his band "Half-Crocked"; or scrambling around trying to figure out what to make for dinner before his wife gets home from work.
Jason Armadillo's blog is periodically updated with new art & can be found at :
http://inkandpaindept.blogspot.com/
Andrew Masseo--
Masseo's artistic expression reflects a dismantling of the orchestrated precision & execution found in most general works of art . A reconstruction of one's ideas of beauty & sensibility into a landscape enmeshed with natural & geometrical forms. These compositions are infused with an intuitive emergence of harmonious color & composition.
Artists are --
Andrew Masseo &
Jason Armadillo
Artist statements below--
Jason Armadillo--
Jason Armadillo has been a resident of Gainesville on & off for over 20 years & studied at the Savannah College of Art & Design. He has created numerous pieces of art for people around town, the U.S., & overseas. He describes himself as a "cartoony" illustrator & mainly works in the realm of monsters & animals. As influences & inspirations, he sites the work of Leonardo da Vinci , the Dutch Masters for their attention to detail, the animation of Looney Tunes directors Chuck Jones & Bob Clampett & numerous comic artists from the last 100 years.
When not drawing or painting creatures, he is taking care of his 5 year old twins , Jack & Joe; practicing with his band "Half-Crocked"; or scrambling around trying to figure out what to make for dinner before his wife gets home from work.
Jason Armadillo's blog is periodically updated with new art & can be found at :
http://inkandpaindept.blogspot.com/
Andrew Masseo--
Masseo's artistic expression reflects a dismantling of the orchestrated precision & execution found in most general works of art . A reconstruction of one's ideas of beauty & sensibility into a landscape enmeshed with natural & geometrical forms. These compositions are infused with an intuitive emergence of harmonious color & composition.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
WHAT'S UP?
The photos of the current art are in the previous post.
You might want to check out the last few posts to follow my riveting process.
You might want to check out the last few posts to follow my riveting process.
WHAT'S UP?
OK.
I know how to take pictures & then put them into my computer.
After that it's a crap shoot.
The pictures could be anywhere---like in the middle of pictures I took 2 years ago.
Friends say I need to organizes files.
Easy for them to say.
So now that you know this , you should be impressed that any picture ever makes it's way to this blog.
But , ever the optimist , I will keep trying.
I know how to take pictures & then put them into my computer.
After that it's a crap shoot.
The pictures could be anywhere---like in the middle of pictures I took 2 years ago.
Friends say I need to organizes files.
Easy for them to say.
So now that you know this , you should be impressed that any picture ever makes it's way to this blog.
But , ever the optimist , I will keep trying.
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