beautyland

'bonnie lies over the sea' is moving to beautyland.  Thanks to all who have visited and kept up with my posts.  If you would like to continue following my new posts from here on out, you can do so at my new site; beautyland.  It will continue to be news and progress of the art i make, as well as photos i take..

Take it easy,

bonnie

a moth i was stalking recently.

Jest in Time: The Phylogenesis of Clowns

My Pierrot clown painting, "nocturnal bliss" is now available for the highest bidder!
You can bid on it through September 4th, or purchase it for the, 'buy it now' price until 9pm, August 14th.


If you live in the San Diego area, hopefully you can make it to the Opening on August 14th and see it in person..along with works by 35 talented artists..now that is a lot of clowns! oh i wish i could attend!

Here is the direct link to bid on my piece:
http://www.distinctionart.com/shows/0810_jest/auctionbid.php?product=1403

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good luck!!  

coming soon..

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and would you believe that we're cousins too?!

Nocturnal Bliss

For a show with a clown theme, I decided to choose a Pierrot as my subject..

"nocturnal bliss", oil on wood, 12x12", 2010

"nocturnal bliss" (detail)

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Jest in Time: The Phylogenesis of Clowns

Opening Reception:  August 14th, 6-11pm.

http://www.distinctionart.com/upcoming.html

This show is going to be good.. I wish I could attend!

Here is the bid/buy it now link:
http://www.distinctionart.com/current.php?show=51&set=1

Mail Me Art: Medium Without a Message

The Medium Without a Message exhibition will be an amazing collection of envelopes and boxes from around the world decorated by some of today’s most talented illustrators and artists. What makes the work special is that every single piece of art was sent through the postal system, exposed and on view as regular mail. We will be displaying the art at the exhibition in its delivered state, as handled by the postal workers during transit! This will be your last chance to see the collection as a whole before the work is sold to private collectors. For a limited time during the exhibition advance and signed copies of the book – Mail Me Art: Medium Without a Message – along with – Mail Me Art: Going Postal – will be available to purchase from the Red Gate Gallery.

Red Gate Gallery

209a Coldharbour Lane,

London. SW98RU. UK

www.redgategallerylondon.co.uk

Exhibition Opens: Friday 30th of July, 6-11pm.

Exhibition runs: Friday 30th of July - Thursday 5th of August, 2010

More info can be found on Mail Me Art's website:

www.mailmeart.com

An image of my piece can be found here:
http://mailmeart.com/going-postal/gallery/mail-me-art-two/?album=1&gallery=13

Jest in Time: The Phylogenesis of Clowns

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I'm super excited to be a part of this show with this amazing line-up of artists!  I'll post an image of my clown painting very very soon..

Lunch Bunch Art Auction

Feeding L.A.'s Homeless..

Lunch Bunch consists of two friends that get together once a week to create home-made meal packages to pass out to the homeless of Los Angeles, CA. 

My painting, "siblings" is in the Lunch Bunch art auction. Money made from the auction will go directly to the Lunch Bunch to feed the homeless! Bid now on Ebay!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Bonnie-Durham-Original-Painting-Lunch-Bunch-/280527999757?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Art_Drawings&hash=item4150c5930d#ht_500wt_1154

A better image of my painting, "siblings" can be found here on my website:

http://bonniedurham.com/artwork/680666_siblings.html

More info on Lunch Bunch here:

http://lunchbunchco.blogspot.com

My first curation!

bird

beachures

I am a very lucky girl.

R.I.P. Frank Frazetta

Frank Frazetta was a true master of art! He inspired and influenced so many, and will be missed. Here is the trailer for a documentary made about him and his art called, Frazetta: Painting With Fire

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mm65Opc74Y

charcoal cocoon

This charcoal drawing of a butterfly cocoon is about to get transformed into a painting..

painting poppies on a new piece..

Paul Frank Art Attack

Hello friends, I've entered my painting, "pylon poise" in the Paul Frank Art Attack contest..and I would LOVE it if you'd take a moment to VOTE for my entry!!

Thanks, Bonnie

http://www.paulfrank.com/art_attack/rate/entry/569

a retro sketch

I sketched a retro pattern in to the background of this piece last night..and thought I'd share a shot of it before I paint on top of it. I'll repost the finished painting soon. Trippy patterns make me dizzy..in a good way. :)

Art and Politics Collide at G40:The Summit..

I will have some work in this show..check it out!!

http://www.crystalcity.org

/artful/g40artists

http://artwhino.com/g40

ART AND POLITICS COLLIDE AT G-40:THE SUMMIT

A FULL MONTH OF ART EXHIBITION AND EVENTS

FREE EVENT - MARCH 2010

CRYSTAL CITY (ARLINGTON), VA - An office building will get a radical makeover into a progressive, contemporary exhibition space as G-40: The Summit rolls into Crystal City this March 2010. An artistic interpretation of the G-20 political summit, the G-40 will occupy 75,000 square feet of exhibit space with four floors. Each floor will have 10-30 featured artists who will activate the space with murals and installations, setting the mood for their state.

Sponsored by The Crystal City BID and Vornado, and curated by Art Whino the mission of G-40: The Summit is to bring the leaders of the New Brow genre of contemporary underground art together in an effort to explore, discuss and grow this movement, which has influences ranging from contemporary urban, to street art, stencil and graffiti. Different hubs of the New Brow movement will be showcased at G-40 including DC, New York, and California, in addition to international work.

Throughout the month of the exhibit, G-40 will host musical and visual performances, lectures, and more. From live mural painting to resident DJ’s, G-40:The Summit presents a dynamic new gallery experience bringing visionary artists from across the world to Crystal City.

What:

G-40: The Summit – a dynamic contemporary art exhibit featuring curated works from artists around the world. There will also be visual and musical performances.

Five floors of exhibition space, including a lobby lounge, New York gallery, Washington, DC gallery, California gallery and an international gallery.

Who:

Over 400 contemporary artists from across the country and around the world.

Where:

223 23rd St. Arlington, VA 22202

When:

March 3 – 27, 2010

Wednesdays & Thursdays: 5-10 p.m.

Fridays: 5 p.m.-12 a.m.

Saturdays: 12 p.m. -12 a.m.

Sundays: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Mondays & Tuesdays: Closed

Private Press Preview: Monday, March 1st 5:30-8 p.m.

Public Preview with Live Painting: Wednesday, March 3rd 5-10 p.m.

First Friday: Friday, March 5th 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Grand Opening Party: Saturday 8 p.m. -12 a.m.

pylon poise

pylon poise, gouache and oil on canvas, 16x20", 2010

BIG group show soon..

"We must use time creatively." - Martin Luther King, Jr.

vanity

Vanity, graphite on paper, 11x14", 2010

beluga in progress..