Master's of the American West 2011

Hey all,

Just a quick notice and reminder, The Masters of the American West exhibit is coming next month to The Autry Museum in Burbank, CA. Also, they recently posted much of the artwork on the official site. Even if you have little interest in "cowboy art" I cannot recommend this show enough, many of the best contemporary realist artists can be seen in this show.

Morgan Weistling

Greatest Show on Earth (July 2010)

I have not done this feature in awhile, so I have a double feature for you this month.

First, is the Jean-Léon Gérôme exhibit at the Getty Museum in L.A.. All I will say is in my opinion this is one of the top 5 art exhibits I have ever seen. Beyond that this exhibit has been discussed to no end elsewhere on the web by persons better qualified than I.

The Gurney Journey

Second we have the San Diego Comic-Con. I am not exhibiting this year, but I will be around as a fan and helping some friends for a couple of the days. One of the main draws for me at SDCC are the books. In the age of the internet this is not as big of a deal, but it is still one of the best places to go and actually be able to flip through just about any art book you have ever thought about buying. What follows is my list of interest for this year so far. Please feel free to comment if you know of others I should keep a lookout for.

James Bama Sketchbook

Harvey Dunn: Illustrator and Painter of the Pioneer West

Dave Stevens’ The Rocketeer: Artist’s Edition COMIC CON PICK UP

A rumored new Phil Hale book

Tags: art exhibition, art books, convention

Greatest Show on Earth (July 09) Addendum

I have just been made aware, by Jeff Watts and his lovely wife Krista that on there recent trip to Spain they had the pleasure of viewing an immense showing of Joaquín Sorolla's work at the Museo Nacional del Prado. I have had the pleasure twice in my life to see his murals at the Hispanic Society of America in New York. Jeff tells me these are in the show and they make up only a few of the 200+ pieces on exhibit.

So by hook or by crook, board a bus, board a plane, board a train. Go and see this show(now if I could just figure out a way to take my own advice).

Joaquín Sorolla (1863-1923)

The Museo del Prado is presenting the largest and most important retrospective ever to be devoted to the work of Joaquín Sorolla, the most internationally celebrated Spanish painter of the XIX century. The exhibition includes more than 100 paintings by the artist and will offer a comprehensive overview of his finest works, among them all of his great masterpieces. They include the group of panels entitled Visions of Spain, painted for the Hispanic Society of America and brought to Spain by Bancaja in 2007. This exceptional exhibition has benefited from the sponsorship of Bancaja, who in addition to their significant undertaking as organising body of the exhibition “Sorolla. Vision of Spain” that was shown to great acclaim in various Spanish cities, has now made a further contribution in the form of their collaboration with this major exhibition project at the Prado.

Greatest Show on Earth (July 09)

Norman Rockwell: American Imagist
June 6 - August 30, 2009
National Museum of American Illustration
Norman Rockwell: American Imagist exhibits a remarkable collection of selected original art spanning six decades, providing us with a comprehensive look at his career.

I am of course a huge fan of Norman Rockwell, and truly wish I could make it out to see this show

Greatest Show on Earth (June 09)

Bob Peak: Father of The Modern Hollywood Poster (World Premiere Exhibition)
June 6, 2009 - June 25, 2009
Opening Reception / Jun 6, 7:00PM - 11:00PM

"Gallery Nucleus brings you the work of late illustrator Robert (Bob) Peak, a most prolific American illustrator whose extensive catalog of work delved into advertising, fashion, sports, fine art, and film - forever revolutionizing the look of the modern movie poster."

Greatest Show on Earth (January 09)

Wendt Gallery Annual Winter Exhibition 2009
January 15th - February 15th
Featuring work by Donato Giancola
An excerpt from Donato's website
"This year I have been graciously invited by Serina and Joseph Manqueros to participate in the 2009 Annual Winter Exhibition at the Wendt Gallery in Laguna Beach, California. I have spent the last few months of 2008 creating five new paintings to premiere at the show: "Progeny", "Autumn", "Perseverance", "Sandstorm" and "Venus Awakening". In addition to these new paintings, I will also be showing part of my "Water" triptych."

Greatest Show on Earth (December)

Scenes of the Season: Paintings and Illustrations from the Collection
November 28, 2008 - January 11, 2009
Winslow Homer, Maxfield Parrish, Jessie Willcox Smith, and N.C. Wyeth (plus the obligitory "and more") at the Brandywine River Museum... "hrmm"... could be okay, if you're into that sort of thing.

Greatest Show On Earth (November)

The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons November 14 – January 18, 2009

Opening tomorrow at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento is an exhibition of the art work and the creative process of one of the greatest influences on my young artistic mind. The denizens of "Termite Terrace" and more specifically Chuck Jones and Bob McKimson fed my early artistic tendencies with a candy most bizarre.

Greatest Show on Earth (October)

James Gurney is the consummate "fine illustrator", one of the artist's that I hold up as a role model in all aspects of execution and professionalism. I had the pleasure to hear him speak and watch him paint at World Con in Anaheim in 2007 I believe. To say I was impressed is to put it lightly. Why does Switzerland have to be so far away

Maison d'Ailleurs Museum of Science Fiction presents
Return to Dinotopia

Greatest Show on Earth (September)

Jeffrey R. Watts "Kindred Spirits"
Opening reception for "Kindred Spirits": September 25, 2008 4-7pm

Jeff Watts has been a long time friend and mentor to me.
This is a showing of his work at the prestigious Fechin House in Taos . If You are in the area and have the time I encourage you to stop by and meet Jeff and his lovely wife Krista




Honorable Mention
Michael Whelan and Scott Fischer exhibit, including quote from Scott Fischer.

Greatest Show on Earth (August)

Steampunk gallery show in the Hamptons

I saw this on Irene Gallo's blog and thought it looked really cool

Greatest Show on Earth (July)

Okay not technically an art show perhaps, but there is a lot of art there and it is definitely a "great" show

I will be exhibiting at the Watts Atelier booth # 5361
San Diego Comic-Con

Greatest Show on Earth (June)

There are two shows opening this month that I would like to go see. Luckily they are both in the LA area

Jeremy Lipking at Arcadia Gallery


Sabastian Kruger at Gallery 319

Greatest Show on Earth (for May)

I plan on making this a regular feature. I will call out an art show I plan to see or would like to see, but can't. I am proud to start it off with a show of my very own wife's work.
click here to check it out or here to check out here for her website