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Baby Tattooville ’09: Curious Art Sale

Posted by Khoi, October 4, 2009

During each annual Baby Tattooville, artists produce exclusive artwork for an all-one-print that includes each and every piece.Â The original artwork that is used for that print is available first to attendees of the event, then if any pieces are still available, the public will have a chance to buy.Â The order in which those lucky BT-goers receive the opportunity to purchase is based on their ticket number (those who were the first to register get lower numbers).Â It is a wonderful opportunity to skip […]

Teaser: C215 & Logan Hicks – “Parallel Universe” @ Show & Tell Gallery

Posted by sleepboy, October 4, 2009

Just coming off the opening of his solo show in Paris, C215 is already getting ready to conquer another country. This time, he is collaborating with another stencil master, Logan Hicks (interviewed), for a show in Canada at Show & Tell Gallery.Â Opening November 6th, “Parallel Universe” will no doubt showcase the strengths of both artists, their complex stencils. A closer look after the jump.

Baby Tattooville ’09: Curious Store

Posted by Khoi, October 3, 2009

One of the favorite activities Baby Tattooville-goers look forward to the most during Baby Tattooville is shopping at the Curious Store.Â Loads of exclusive goodies were available for purchase from the popular shop, including prints, toys, books, and originals from artists Audrey Kawasaki, Jeff Soto, Tim Biskup, Tara McPherson, Yoskay Yamamoto, and Luke Chueh.Â If you have ever tried to purchase any limited edition items from any of these artists, you will know how much of a battle it usually is to try to be […]

Baby Tattooville ’09: KMNDZ and his giveaway

Posted by sleepboy, October 3, 2009

Baby Tattooville attendees were surprised to see a large Johnny Rodriguez aka KMNDZ painting in the corner of the room when they walked in for their opening reception yesterday.Â Imagine the reaction when we learned that one lucky collector was going to be able to take this beautiful painting home with them via a raffle.Â Johnny definitely went beyond the call of duty to make sure BT attendees got their money’s worth this year.Â Also, there is a mysterious scavenger hunt or game (KMNDZ was […]

Baby Tattooville ’09: Dr. Sketchy’s @ Riverside Art Museum

Posted by juggernut3, October 3, 2009

One of the cornerstones of last year’sÂ Baby Tattooville was the fabulous “Life Drawing”Â partyÂ (here), where a model is featured in varying poses for participants to sketch alongside their favorite BT artists. Think playing catch with your favorite quarterback or jamming with your favorite band. Well this year, BT decided to shake things up a bit and invite Molly Crabapple’s Dr. Sketchy’s to host the event and to up the ante by bringing a professional model to be the muse.Â The drawing session was held at […]

Highlights: Recommended Openings For October 3

Posted by Andrew Hosner, October 3, 2009

The art season is in full swing as we head into the Fall, with Halloween just around the corner. AM is entrenched in the thick of Baby Tattooville this weekend, but know that weâ€™ll still be keeping up with the art world at large while hanging out in Riverside with some of the movementâ€™s hottest artists and biggest collectors. Thereâ€™s still much ahead this season and you can rest easy knowing we will be there covering it all so you donâ€™t miss a beat. Check […]

Baby Tattooville â€˜09: “Son Of Baby Tattooville” Museum Reception

Posted by Khoi, October 3, 2009

After a successful exhibition last year (“Beyond Baby Tattooville”), the Riverside Art Museum brings back Baby Tattooville with this year’s roster of artists, with a show called “Son of Baby Tattooville”.Â It was a unique museum group show in that almost all the artists who had works in the show made it in person to the opening.Â Museum-goers were greeted with highly-representational pieces by each artists, such as Audrey Kawasaki‘s classic Two Sisters. More images after the jump…

Baby Tattooville ’09: Opening Reception

Posted by Ken, October 2, 2009

Following last night’s late sketch, swap and sketch again session, AM and the participating artists reconvened for the official commencement of Baby Tattooville 2009.Â Much like last year’s Shag badge (covered), this years attendees were greeted with a special name tag/art print by none other Greg “Craola” Simkins.Â In addition to this signed and numbered mini print, Baby Tattooville debuted this year’s “X in one” print, a complimentary, limited edition giclee featuring the art of all participating BT artists.Â Check out the goody, print and […]

Baby Tattooville 09: Orientation Dinner and “Duets”

Posted by juggernut3, October 2, 2009

Today will mark the official start of Baby Tattooville (BT), but the artists all arrived last night at the resort. All meticulously planned events of this scale requires an orientation and AM was honored have the opportunity to treat the artist team to dinner as they prepped for their big weekend at BT. After a hearty meal, the the artists took out the tools of their trade and teamed up to create what we would like to call “Duets.” “Duets” are the exclusive original artwork […]

Countdown to Baby Tattooville: Yoskay Yamamoto & Liz McGrath

Posted by juggernut3, October 1, 2009

T-Minus 2 days til the doors open on Baby Tattooville 2009 and we were able to get you sneak peeks from two more artists which are going to be a part of this weekend extravaganza. First up is Liz McGrath, a lady with a talent for finding the beauty in the “grotesqueness” of life. Where we see a dark street corner with unsavory creatures of the night, she sees an alternate perspective where imagination and craftsmanship brings to light artistic gems. Above is her work […]