Motor City Pride
Heather Hansma
I was asked by Between the Lines to illustrate the cover of their special Motor City Pride issue, which came out yesterday (May 31, 2012). I had a lot of fun painting this despite the fact that the deadline was the same weekend as my wedding. Holy multitasking, Batman.
There is a dark storm on the horizon…
Purveyors of Firewater & Opiates w/ Matthew Ryan Sharp opens June 16th @ LIFT
I’m so crazy excited about this show!
black keys
If only I didn’t have work.
I will be at this show tonight! I’m so excited! Plus, the Arctic Monkeys are playing as well and I friggin’ LOVE them! So many exclamation points!
POUR: Metal and Clay Vessels
Curated By Chrys Bonnay Lewis
This exhibition, curated by Chrys Bonnay-Lewis of Pewabic Pottery, will showcase works by 14 artists in metals and clay. Participating artists include: Steve McShane, Jonathan Meyer, Alexander Tullen, Jamie Kay Hickey, Kara Thomas, Rachelle Gervarias, Michelle Perry, Audrey Long, Adrienne Heinbaugh, Tom Phardel, Thomas Scott Madden, Ben Warner, and Virginia Rose Torrance.
POUR: Metal and Clay Vessels
Opens March 9th
7-9pm
Starkweather Arts Center
219 N. Main Street
Romeo, MI 48065
586.752.5700
On a personal note: Jon Meyer, Audrey Long, and Steve McShane all are not only incredible artists, but amazing people. I feel honored to know such talented folks. I will definitely be at this opening.
LOVESICK ARTIST PROFILE: JOSH BUCKENBERGER
Josh Buckenberger is a Detroit artist with a dream, a mustache and a drawing implement in his hand. He studied Illustration at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit and has since put his talents to use in a diverse range of fields from web design to parade float construction to art restoration. He has shown at C Pop Gallery, Northville Art House, Russell Industrial and other area galleries.
You can view Josh’s work online at: http://www.coroflot.com/jbuckenberger/
Tomorrow we’ll preview the works of the third member of the LOVESICK trio - Cody Schibi.
Mike Kelley - Frankenstein
I actually sent a text to my friend and fellow Detroit lowbrow artist, Kill Taupe, as soon as I heard the news. Sad day in the art world. Mike Kelley was an amazing artist. I was just admiring his work at the Detroit Institute of Art the other week.
All set up and ready for Noel Night shoppers! Come celebrate the start of the holiday season in Midtown Detroit tonight ^_^
This Saturday Midtown Detroit will transform into a holiday open house during the 39th annual Noel Night. Over 60 Midtown venues, including the DIA, will open their doors to the public free of charge! Activities include holiday shopping, family craft activities, and performances by over 120 music, theatre, and dance groups. Festivities will take place between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. in and around Midtown Detroit’s Cultural Center institutions. Free shuttle service will be offered between participating venues.
Special performances byThe Blind Boys of Alabama, The Tartan Terrors, Melvin Davis and The United Sound, and Breathe Owl Breathe. The evening’s festivities culminate with a community sing-along on Woodward Avenue led by the Salvation Army Band—a long-standing Noel Night tradition.
Noel Night activities take place in and around Midtown Detroit’s Cultural Center institutions, primarily between Cass and John R and Kirby and Willis. Free shuttle service is offered between participating venues. Convenient parking is available in area lots. Noel Night is produced by Midtown Detroit, Inc., a nonprofit community development organization that supports economic growth in Detroit’s Midtown district.
For more information, contact Midtown Detroit, Inc. at 313.420.6000.List of participating venues and schedule of events can be found here!
I’ll be a vendor at the Alumni and Student Art Sale on the campus of CCS on Noel Night, so if you are there enjoying the festivities I hope you’ll stop by and visit me and the bunnies ^_^
It is that time of year once again! Time for Midtown Detroit’s annual Noel Night!
I will once again be a vendor at the College for Creative Studies Alumni and Student Art Sale. This event is always one of my favorites of the year. If you are headed to DUCF, make sure to stop over at CCS’s campus for a visit. There is also a blacksmithing demonstration and live carolers.
Oh, and I’ll be doing a sale on original paintings for that night only.
39th Annual Noel Night
CCS Alumni and Student Art Sale
Walter B. Ford II building (the big glass one)
December 3, 2011
5 to 9pm
Website for Noel Night events :: Info on CCS’s website
