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Inspired Interview: Karen Kurycki

I’m incredibly stoked to have this interview to post. Karen Kurycki is one of my favorite local artists. Her use of watercolor and design constantly blow me away. So without further ado, here it is!

How did you get involved in art in general? When you were growing up, what did you want to be?
I [...]

Art Show? Yes plz.

I woke up this morning with the best idea EVER. well, maybe not the best ever, but it’s a pretty sweet idea that I really want to impliment.
Who wants to be involved in a Toy Camera Photo Show?
I’m thinking anything Holga, Diana, Lomo, anything in the toy camera genre. I’d even open it up [...]

Inspired Interview: Clay Doran

This weeks interview is with the ever talented Clay Doran. Some of you may know him as Squid Dust. I have had the pleasure of checking out his work at various Art Walk’s in the Old Library Basement as well as some of the various shows he’s been in lately. I love his work as [...]

The Excavation of Mushroom Island

I just received word that Logan Zawacki’s upcoming book, The Excavation of Mushroom Island, will be unveiled Friday June 5th from 6-9pm at Flux Gallery in Five Points. I know I’ll be there, and so should you! Logan is an amazing artist and having grown up on nintendo and Super Mario, I cannot wait to [...]

Art in the Heart!

I forgot to mention the Art in the Heart Show and Sale this weekend!
May 22nd-24th at Hemming Plaza. The City of Jax site for it says they’re still accepting submissions, but doesn’t say until when.
for more info check it out.

updates, thoughts, and artists I enjoy

It’s been a while and I apologize. I’ve been caught up with work, testing out shirts for Crown Skateboards, making jams, and turning 24. First and foremost, was a blog post from the great Neil Gaiman about stem cell research. This is a topic I’m all for expanding, researching, and turning around the Bush administration [...]

Inspired Interview: Shea Slemmer

This week I have the pleasure of posting an interview with Shea Slemmer, who part owner and operator of Flux Gallery in 5 Points. I really enjoyed this one and her view on the Jacksonville art scene as a blank slate. As someone who is actively considering moving away to a better scene and city, [...]

link: the outerbox interview

Head on over to the outerbox for a great interview with Rob Jones and David King. They are two of the 6 participants in this year’s Drawing for Life Marathon. Logan Zawacki (interview below) is also one of the participants!