http://curatorofoddities.com Paintings, Illustrations, and Posters about the strange, anomolous, early American Amusements Wed, 07 May 2008 05:13:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Well, things are moving quite fast and we decided to expand The Compound Gallery & Studios! We have taken over the church that is next door to the gallery. Our goal is to have everything up and running by June 1, 2008! We are so excited about creating an ... http://curatorofoddities.com/2008/05/06/new-expansion/ Our first show at The COMPOUND Studios & Gallery was much fun! Evidence to follow....[myflash=introductions] http://curatorofoddities.com/2008/04/06/the-introductions-show/ We just finished most of the work at The Compound Studios & Gallery and we are having a group show featuring the resident artists of The Compound during the Oakland Art Murmur this Friday. The first show is titled "Introductions" and features: Garret Bock, Jason Byers, Sarah Edwards, Kerri ... http://curatorofoddities.com/2008/04/02/the-introduction-show-at-the-compound-studios-gallery/ Matt and I have acquired a new space and are opening a gallery with artist studios. This is very exciting news! The Compound Studios & Gallery is at 6604 San Pablo Ave (next door to the fabulous Blank Space Gallery!) and will be the home of many exciting ... http://curatorofoddities.com/2008/03/08/the-compound-studios-gallery/ I just finished printing a card collection of 7 Fabulous Performers! Each 3"x4.5" card is handprinted (silkscreened) onto various shades of paper and are a limited edition run of only 40. The images are taken from my illustrations, and each bundle comes with: Cheng and Eng, Charles Tripp, Eli Bowen, ... http://curatorofoddities.com/2008/02/25/7-fabulous-performers/ The first mini tale-type mini posters are ready to go. I started with ATU 333, Little Red Riding Hood because it was the first tale-type I memorized from my late advisor Professor Dundes. Every folklore enthusiast should collect them all! If you have suggestions for future posters, please ... http://curatorofoddities.com/2008/02/19/new-mini-tale-type-collectible-cards/ I'm working on a new series of Tale-Type mini posters. Each one will be a run of 40-100 limited edition prints (5"x7") and the series will continue indefinitely. I'm starting with the favorite ATU 333 otherwise known as Little Red Riding Hood, and ATU 283 also known as ... http://curatorofoddities.com/2008/02/16/tale-type-mini-posters-coming-soon/ Thanks to fellow artist YaChin Bonny You (you can really see her "Buy This Entire Art Show Here" banner in this photo) for this image. Overhead shot of the RPS show opening on February 1, 2008. http://curatorofoddities.com/2008/02/10/another-photo-of-the-rps-show/ Thank you RPS, Lucky Ju Ju, and to everyone who came out to see my new work! I had one amazing evening and met so many wonderful people. We managed to snap a few photos of the RPS show, but unfortunately, we forgot to take pictures at ... http://curatorofoddities.com/2008/02/03/thank-you-for-2-wonderful-shows/ http://curatorofoddities.com/2008/01/19/neptune-beach-amusement-museum-show/ This painting is for the NBAM show and features the wonderful Neptune Beach. Go to the painting section to see close ups and the original photograph which inspired this painting. http://curatorofoddities.com/2008/01/18/the-busiest-men-have-the-most-leisure/ The postcards for the RPS show are done (thanks to Bonny You)! FRONT BACK http://curatorofoddities.com/2008/01/18/adconvert-postcards/ I'm very happy that my show at the Neptune Beach Amusement Museum is featured in Alameda Magazine. Unfortunately, my name is spelled incorrectly! But I suppose "Reynosa" is not too far off from "Reynoso"....I think The write-up features the painting titled "Every Family Has a Skeleton In Their Closet" ... http://curatorofoddities.com/2008/01/17/my-art-featured-in-alameda-magazine/ This painting is for the Feb. 1st show at Lucky Ju Ju Pinball/ Neptune Beach Amusement Museum. I'm intrigued by the once forgotten Neptune Beach of Alameda, Ca. Go the the Painting Section to see close ups and the photograph which inspired this painting. http://curatorofoddities.com/2008/01/16/dont-go-near-the-beach-until-you-learn-how-to-swim/ Dr. Sanden's electric belt makes an appearance in this painting inspired by advertisements for electric 'curatives' in the 19th century. This painting will be up at the RPS show in February. See the Painting Section for close ups. http://curatorofoddities.com/2008/01/14/truth-is-stranger-than-fiction/ A new painting of Old. Dr. Jacob Townsend for the RPS show. Click Here (or the image below) to see more. http://curatorofoddities.com/2008/01/14/it-is-easier-to-prevent-than-cure-disease/ Two small paintings of Hostetter's famous stomach bitters for the RPS show. Click on each one to see them up close. http://curatorofoddities.com/2008/01/13/experience-is-the-safest-guide-1-2/ Another painting for the RPS show. Click Here for close ups. http://curatorofoddities.com/2008/01/13/you-cant-teach-an-old-dog-new-tricks/ Just finished another painting for the RPS show. See/read more in the Painting Section, or click on the painting below. http://curatorofoddities.com/2008/01/08/be-strong-that-you-may-not-suffer/ I just finished the "clown painting" for the RPS show. Here is a glimpse.....See the rest of the painting in the Painting Section. 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