with a bow from Anam and a ship with a flag on it from John...
is this fantastic card...
by Ryan Solski!
Thanks!
Friday, January 7, 2011
Christmas Surprise!
Along with my awesome wrapped present..
with a bow from Anam and a ship with a flag on it from John...
is this fantastic card...
by Ryan Solski!
Thanks!
with a bow from Anam and a ship with a flag on it from John...
is this fantastic card...
by Ryan Solski!
Thanks!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
ART HISTORY LESSON #3
................Keith Haring
..............May 4, 1958 - February 16, 1990
Received a terrific book awhile back, the journal of Keith Haring.
I throughly enjoyed it, it documents life and art through the eyes of Keith Haring, it also includes some very interesting tidbits about the people who took to him. Lots of stuff has been written about him already, so I am not going to bore you by doing a less than perfect job here. Anyway, here are some of my favorite parts:
In the words of Keith Haring, taken from his journal:
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April 29, 1977: PITTSBURGH
This is a blue moment... it's blue because I'm confused, again; or should I say "still"? I don't know what I want or how to get it. I act like I know what I want, and I appear to be going after it-fast, but I don't when it comes down to it, even know. I guess it's because I'm afraid. Afraid I'm wrong. And I guess I'm afraid I'm wrong, because I constantly relate myself to other people, other experiences, other ideas, I should be looking at both in perspective, not comparing. I relate my life to an idea or an example that is some entirely different life. I should be relating it to my life only in the sense that each has good and bad facets. Each is separate. The only way the other attained enough merit, making it worthy of my admiration or long to copy it is by taking chances, taking it in its own way. It has grown with different situations and has discovered different heights of happiness and equal sorrows. If I always seek to pattern my life after another, mine is being wasted re-doing things for my own empty acceptance. But, if I live my life my way and only let the other [artists] influence me as a reference, a starting point I can build an even highter awareness instead of staying dormant. If I can take this and apply it, it will help, but again I am afraid. Afraid I'll just igrnore this whole revelation and remain in the rut and rationalize and call it human nature or some shit. But, I've been living like this for so long that it seems I'm doomed to continue. Although I realize it now, so that is encouraging. If I can do this, then it should not be hard to answer my questions and doubts about my forthcoming adventure. If I am all that is in question, then I should be able to answer all. Like past experience, there is always a certain magic that some call "Fate." Lately it hasn't been as evident, or perhaps I am just more ignorant of it, but I know that I'll end up somewhere for some reason or no reason, but with some answers or at least be a little clearer on why I am and what I am aiming to do or what I am gonna do or just "do." If this fate is negative, that isn't negative because that is what happend and that then was the fate. I only wish that I could have more confidence and try to forget all my silly preconceptions, misconceptions, and just live. Just live. Just. Live. Just live till I die.
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Ocober 13, 1987: TOKYO
I was greeted at the door of the plane by a woman who was there to escort me through customs and make sure I was O.K. I was impressed. Someone on the plane must have alerted her that I was arriving and they considered me important enough to escort. That's Japan for you... I asked her if she was also the one who got to greet Michael Jackson a few weeks ago and she said she was. Now I'm really impressed.
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February 1987
I was continually getting compared to Andy, but I don't know if it was for the right reasons. For me, it was an honor to be compared to him even though I feel we are very different and our contributions are different.
But I will always acknowledge my debt to him. The biggest honor was the support and endorsement he bestowed upon me. By mere association he showed his support. When we began to trade works we traded value for value, but quickly as we became friends we began to trade work for work (one for one instead of disproportionate amounts). I learned a lot of things from Andy in the five years we were friends. He prepared me for the "success" that happened to me while I knew him, and taught me the "responsiblity" of that success. He taught mostly by example, but would often offer ideas and suggestions, sometimes humorous and sometimes serious... Also, he was one of the only artists whose studio would inspire me to work more and work harder. Ironically, he was the one who convinced me to be more health-conscious and aware of my body. When I was at the Factory and he could do more push-ups than me, I knew it was time to start working out. He was always interested in everything I was doing and was totally plugged in to everything that was happening around him. He didn't however only, take; he gave as much as or more than he took...
He always added his support to a new idea or venture... He got jobs for me, he directed collectors to me and continually traded works...
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March 28, 1987: On a plane from Dusseldorf to New York City
Spirits travel without limits. Andy is in me now. I knew before he died that he would never really die. He lives inside many people. He understood all of these things.
Most people never give him credit for this. He has an outward image of a manipulator, a "user" of people. In fact, the opposite is true-people used him and he let himself be used. He wanted to make things better for everyone else. He helped a lot of people to see themselves. He was not transparent, but maybe a mirror. Nobody can be responsible for other people's lives. Everyone ultmately charts their own course.
Friday, December 31, 2010
HIT PAINTINGS 2010
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=304361&id=703913155&fbid=10150102644788156&ref=mf
Will update website later.
Will update website later.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Happy Holidays! From LISANGART.COM
It's bin a puzzling year filled with excitement, disappointment, success, challenge and promise.
I completed my 100th painting this year. It took me three weeks and twenty six years. So that's 9,511 days x 24 hours(per day) @ $10(an hour)= $2,282,640. It depicts a minature version of my 1st 100 paintings except for one that's gone missing. It also includes one Jackson Pollock knock off that got thrown out.
Through going some old stuff, I found some titles pages I did when I was 9. I thought they were interesting as they document my very early process and development, like my first depiction of plaid. I had a few more, but I think my teacher kept them :(
You can make a title page about anything:
I didn't even think to include the recreational ones!
I was super proud of this one:
I also joined a drawing club this year. See below for my Spooky Astronauts Drawing Club Performance Appraisal, 2010.
I also started writing a book. Despite the title, it actually has very little to do with me, but more about everyone else.
Next on the list are this years rejection letters, bummer:
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Dear Lisa Ng,
Thank you for submitting your artwork to Colart Collection for consideration. The number of artists and galleries that answered the Fall 2010 call for submissions exceeded all our hopes yet again; we received submissions from over 400 artists representing the diversity of styles and artistic expression across Canada.
Regrettably, your artworks were not selected for purchase by our selection committee. As with all juried processes, this is not a commentary on the quality of the artwork, but an indication of current selection committee formation and curatorial direction.
We strongly encourage you to submit your works to Colart Collection for our next round and wish you well in your future artistic endeavours.
We look forward to hearing from you again and we would like to wish you a Happy Holidays!
Sincerely,
Alexsandra Meloul
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Administrative Director/Directrice Administrative
COLART COLLECTION COLLECTION COLART
www.colartcollection.com
514.652.5628
Dear Lisa,
Thank you for submitting your application to the 2011 Toronto Timeraiser. This year we will be distributing approximately $19,000 to emerging artists, which now brings our total investment to be over $430,000. Timeraiser received 130 applications for only 27 spots and given the excellence of applications, the final selections were made with difficulty.
Despite the overall quality of your application, it was not selected to be included in the 2011 Toronto Timeraiser appreciates the time and effort you put into your submission and our decision in no way reflects your artistic merit. We strongly encourage you to submit your work again next year. If you would like further details on the selection process please do not hesitate to contact us as we are pleased to speak with you individually.
Your application was thoroughly reviewed and rated by our volunteer Art Jury. This Jury operates at arms-length from the staff at Timeraiser and its members are recruited for specific expertise regarding local, emerging and mid-career artists.
The Jury considered several factors in making the final selections. A key factor was ensuring fair representation of all mediums with preference given to local, emerging artists. As well, that the piece would appeal to the Timeraiser demographic of young professionals in their 20s and 30s. Finally, in some cases, the work had already been selected in previous years, and we wanted to give other artists an opportunity to participate.
A final note regarding future submissions, our Jury strongly recommends artists submit their work as a collection opposed to an assortment of various independent pieces. This helps the Jury assess each artist in a more affluent manner which is certainly beneficial in the selection process.
Once again, thank you for your interest in the 2011 Toronto Timeraiser. We wish you every success with your artistic career.
Sincerely,
Nicole McPhail
Project Coordinator
nmcphail@timeraiser.ca
I'm positive I'm missing one more, I must have lost it. There's also another one that I ripped up because it was just bunk. I wish I had kept it now to post on here.
But it wasn't all bad, stay tuned to see some good paintings people bought this year in the HIT PAINTINGS OF 2010 photo album -coming soon.
I completed my 100th painting this year. It took me three weeks and twenty six years. So that's 9,511 days x 24 hours(per day) @ $10(an hour)= $2,282,640. It depicts a minature version of my 1st 100 paintings except for one that's gone missing. It also includes one Jackson Pollock knock off that got thrown out.
Through going some old stuff, I found some titles pages I did when I was 9. I thought they were interesting as they document my very early process and development, like my first depiction of plaid. I had a few more, but I think my teacher kept them :(
You can make a title page about anything:
I didn't even think to include the recreational ones!
I was super proud of this one:
I also joined a drawing club this year. See below for my Spooky Astronauts Drawing Club Performance Appraisal, 2010.
I also started writing a book. Despite the title, it actually has very little to do with me, but more about everyone else.
Next on the list are this years rejection letters, bummer:
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dear Lisa Ng,
Thank you for submitting your artwork to Colart Collection for consideration. The number of artists and galleries that answered the Fall 2010 call for submissions exceeded all our hopes yet again; we received submissions from over 400 artists representing the diversity of styles and artistic expression across Canada.
Regrettably, your artworks were not selected for purchase by our selection committee. As with all juried processes, this is not a commentary on the quality of the artwork, but an indication of current selection committee formation and curatorial direction.
We strongly encourage you to submit your works to Colart Collection for our next round and wish you well in your future artistic endeavours.
We look forward to hearing from you again and we would like to wish you a Happy Holidays!
Sincerely,
Alexsandra Meloul
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Administrative Director/Directrice Administrative
COLART COLLECTION COLLECTION COLART
www.colartcollection.com
514.652.5628
Dear Lisa,
Thank you for submitting your application to the 2011 Toronto Timeraiser. This year we will be distributing approximately $19,000 to emerging artists, which now brings our total investment to be over $430,000. Timeraiser received 130 applications for only 27 spots and given the excellence of applications, the final selections were made with difficulty.
Despite the overall quality of your application, it was not selected to be included in the 2011 Toronto Timeraiser appreciates the time and effort you put into your submission and our decision in no way reflects your artistic merit. We strongly encourage you to submit your work again next year. If you would like further details on the selection process please do not hesitate to contact us as we are pleased to speak with you individually.
Your application was thoroughly reviewed and rated by our volunteer Art Jury. This Jury operates at arms-length from the staff at Timeraiser and its members are recruited for specific expertise regarding local, emerging and mid-career artists.
The Jury considered several factors in making the final selections. A key factor was ensuring fair representation of all mediums with preference given to local, emerging artists. As well, that the piece would appeal to the Timeraiser demographic of young professionals in their 20s and 30s. Finally, in some cases, the work had already been selected in previous years, and we wanted to give other artists an opportunity to participate.
A final note regarding future submissions, our Jury strongly recommends artists submit their work as a collection opposed to an assortment of various independent pieces. This helps the Jury assess each artist in a more affluent manner which is certainly beneficial in the selection process.
Once again, thank you for your interest in the 2011 Toronto Timeraiser. We wish you every success with your artistic career.
Sincerely,
Nicole McPhail
Project Coordinator
nmcphail@timeraiser.ca
I'm positive I'm missing one more, I must have lost it. There's also another one that I ripped up because it was just bunk. I wish I had kept it now to post on here.
But it wasn't all bad, stay tuned to see some good paintings people bought this year in the HIT PAINTINGS OF 2010 photo album -coming soon.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Spooky Astronaut Performance Appraisal 2010
Rogue Leader Toronto Chapter: Lisa Ng
Accountability:
Arrived to meetings more or less on time, except for that one time when I messed up the co-ordinates and got lost in space.
Continuing Competence:
Did astronaut work daily in at least some small form or other.
Ethics:
Refrained from stealing space bux from astronaut fund to get flyers and posters printed and astronaut ice cream instead.
Professional Knowledge:
Learned how to use a new coloring tool in Photoshop, the Gradient Tool. Select an area using the wand tool (W), select the gradient tool (G), select a point, hold it down and drag, let go.
Knowledge Application:
Used the gradient tool to color in backgrounds, animals, plants, weaponry, limbs, cigarettes and instruments a bunch of times.
Leadership:
Recruited over ten astronauts in the Toronto area.
Relationships:
Spoke on behalf of the club to inquiring art dealers, journalists, gallery owners, and fans.
Professional Relationships:
Thanked all astronauts for their hard work and kept my door open to answer any astronaut comments, questions, and concerns.
Strengths, Limitations, And How To Fix: Astronaut recruitment is at an all time high, but astronaut coloring is at an all time low. I could probably fix this by getting things inked sooner so more astronauts could have the option of coloring.
Accountability:
Arrived to meetings more or less on time, except for that one time when I messed up the co-ordinates and got lost in space.
Continuing Competence:
Did astronaut work daily in at least some small form or other.
Ethics:
Refrained from stealing space bux from astronaut fund to get flyers and posters printed and astronaut ice cream instead.
Professional Knowledge:
Learned how to use a new coloring tool in Photoshop, the Gradient Tool. Select an area using the wand tool (W), select the gradient tool (G), select a point, hold it down and drag, let go.
Knowledge Application:
Used the gradient tool to color in backgrounds, animals, plants, weaponry, limbs, cigarettes and instruments a bunch of times.
Leadership:
Recruited over ten astronauts in the Toronto area.
Relationships:
Spoke on behalf of the club to inquiring art dealers, journalists, gallery owners, and fans.
Professional Relationships:
Thanked all astronauts for their hard work and kept my door open to answer any astronaut comments, questions, and concerns.
Strengths, Limitations, And How To Fix: Astronaut recruitment is at an all time high, but astronaut coloring is at an all time low. I could probably fix this by getting things inked sooner so more astronauts could have the option of coloring.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
Spooky Astronauts make way to Hamilton, ON.
The Picture Frame (In Westdale)
1045 King St. W.
Hamilton, ON L8S 1L6
905-523-5440
Hours
Tues-Fri; 10:00am-6:00pm, Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm; Closed Sundays
http://www.westdalevillage.ca/merchants/pictureframe/index.htm
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