A New Breed of Watercolor challenges preconceptions, focusing on artists that put their own unique twist on the medium. Always eager to break with tradition SooVAC proudly presents the watercolor work of Serena Cole, Keren Kroul, Margaret Pezalla-Granlund, Lindsay Smith and Betsy Walton. This exhibition is not demure landscapes or lovely seaside vistas; these artists use watercolor techniques to depict enigmatic narratives, architectural landscapes and eerie portraiture. Their art exploits the delicate nature of the medium, while subverting expectations and ignoring tradition in order to create uniquely beautiful work that presents compelling questions.
Features work by Jenna Colby, Jen Corace, and Sohalia.
In the tradition of the best folktales Apak, Betsy Walton and Aya Kakeda have the ability to manifest familiar experiences and truths in an updated adaptation that include elements of pop culture, illustration, Asian and European folktales presented with well developed personal vocabularies. The results vary based on each artists own agenda but the commonality is contemporary illustration that is well conceived and visually arresting.
An exciting one-night sale of paintings, works on paper, and photography to benefit therapeutic art programs for at-risk youth.
Collaborative works with artists from Grass Hut and Islands Fold.
These paintings explore the idea/destination/ideal of Paradise. Imaginary dream state environments join stylized elements from the natural world and everyday life. Themes of transformation, duality, searching, and abundance are rendered with an aesthetic rooted in Byzantine iconography, American folk art, contemporary figurative illustration, and geometric ornamentation.
For this show, I worked with swimming as a metaphor for contemplation and mindfulness. Stylized characters interact in scenes depicting a narrative of developing self awareness.
A group show featuring artwork curated by eight innovative design world bloggers. Artists include: Tanya Aguiñiga, Mike Perry, Bailey Saliwanchik, Rachel Papo, Kime Buzzelli, Martha Rich, Yu-I Chan, Betsy Walton, Marcie Paper, Ivy Jacobsen, Amy Huddleston, Souther Salazar, Anne Hall, and Henrike Stahl.
These paintings for Rare Device depict iconic characters experiencing quiet moments of transcendence in settings inspired by forests, backyard swimming pools and grassy riverbanks. I use an experimental approach to rendering the narratives, loosely incorporating diverse formal elements such as collage, hand drawn patterns, pencil drawings, and layered brushwork.
A touring exhibition celebrating the release of Curvy 5, a book featuring 100 female graphic designers and illustrators from around the world. Produced by Yen Magazine of Australia.
Survey of paintings from 2006 - 2008.
Servicio Ejecutivo showed a selection of images and an interview.
Fun show with APAK and Peter Hamlin.
Group show benefitting the Audubon Society.
Group show, a benefit for Dove Lewis Animal Hospital.
