It's Just a Pigment of Your Imagination

Last Night on MAXFM's Local's Lounge we announced the name of MC7C's next art show for Feb 21, 2009....now here's the rest of the details.

PIGMENT OF YOUR IMAGINATION

(Circus, Sideshow, Alice in Wonderland, Storybook Theme)

FEB 21 2009
7pm-11pm
Walls Fine Art Gallery:
Date: February 21 2009

Venue: Walls Fine Art Gallery, Monticello Arcade Norfolk, Virginia
The gallery, as well as the promenade, will be open and used for the art show.

Artists: Christine Harris, Devon Lawrence, Howard Tarpey, Robert Kurtz, Frank “Grandpa” Marsh, Derek Eley, Jade Bengco, Toxic Shock Clothing, Last Deviant, Fotog Ink, Holly Williams, Chad VanPelt, & k@t Marsh.

Music: DJ Lord Thomas, DJ k@t, & DJ Who?

Charity:

Edmarc Hospice for Children

What is EDMARC?
About EDMARC: Established in 1978, Edmarc Hospice for Children was the first hospice in the nation designed specifically for children. They are a United Way agency, serving children with life-limiting illness and their families, without regard to their ability to pay for services. Edmarc believes that remaining at home helps alleviate some of the child’s stress. They offer a broad range of services to address not only the physical and emotional needs of the child, but the many needs of their families. Their home health, hospice, and bereavement support services are available to children and families 24/7.

How YOU can help:
We are looking for sponsors, as well as, organizations to help raise money or much needed donations for the event. There's a long list of needs for Edmarc and despite the economy, we believe that people are still able to donate services or their free time to help others, when their money is tight. We are doing this without any funding. We are using our own money to put together this show and are not getting paid for organizing this event. All proceeds are going to the charity. We have an army of local volunteers who are donating their free time to help paint, set up, build, and organize the show along side us. It is not just our show, it's the communities show. Edmarc is there for the 7 Cities families that need the help and assistance for their sick child and bereavement, despite their lack of income or money.

WE NEED FOOD DONATIONS FOR THE EVENT NIGHT. Work at a restaurant? Know someone who can cook? You can have it all written off on your taxes because you're helping a charity and helping us! We need finger foods (sandwiches, dips, deserts, simple and easy things), & drinks (bottled water, canned soda).

EDMARC NEEDS DONATIONS. Money or gift certificates for services. Wanna help? Send us your email and we'll send you the list of items Edmarc needs. Some examples are: haircuts, manicures, pedicures, gas cards, grocery store cards, free movie rentals, gift cards to restaurants for the parents, passes to local museums and entertainment spots)

THE LINKS
ARTISTS, VENUE, DJ:

Walls Fine Art Gallery

DJ Lord Thomas

Last Deviant

Brian Banks

Toxic Shock Apparel

Holly Williams

Devon Lawrence

Derek Eley

Christine Harris

Howard Tarpey

Kurtz

Chad VanPelt

Jade Bengco

k@t Marsh

Gabriel Perry

Participating Sponsors & Organizations: (so far)

A BIG THANKS AND SHOUTOUT TO: MCT Creative Culture
Andra
Alfredo Torres at MAXFM 100.5FM
The Nightmare Mansion, Pirate Adventure, 3D Fun House, Mirror Maze at the VB Oceanfront

Video and Photo Services Provided for FREE by the talented:

Crysdan Productions

Many Thanks to the volunteers (list will grow so watch for it):

Nicky
ScareyPete
Amanda Page Stephens
Fred and Paula Marsh

Flier to be made and distributed everywhere soon!!!!! Stay tuned.
For those who want to help, please message us with contact info and email address.

Thanks for your support. We can't wait to rock the 7Cities with the new MC7C art show!

k@t and -Gabe-

Artist: sarah askew / robotheartart

Featured Artist of the Week
Sarah Askew / RobotHeartArt

Background
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Chesapeake artist Sarah Askew also known as RobotHeartArt is as talented as you get for someone at the ripe old age of twenty years old. Her work is primarily paint on canvas or various materials. Her subject matter ranges from animals to rock stars. When she's not doing art, her day job is working in the fish, bird, reptile, and small animal area in PetSmart. Sarah's other hobbies include hanging out with her boyfriend, playing with her two ferrets, and enjoying her new female leopard geckos.

Interview
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How long have you been creating?

Oh man, I don't even know! Ever since I was very young I've always been into art. Finger Painting 101. In about the second grade I was voted most likely to be an art teacher when I grew up. It's funny because that's what I'm in college for right now!

How would you describe your work?

That's a hard one. Perhaps, funky paint-by-numbers? I've always been inspired by bold line and color..a mechanical feel. Roy Lichtenstein is one of my heros.

What are you motivations for creating?

A desire for beauty. And, of course, to express myself.

What do you find visually stimulating right now? Any local artists that we need to keep an eye on?

I love Michael Scott Younger III! His style inspires me.

What other artists or movements inform your work/ aesthetics/ sensibilities?

Well, Roy Lichtenstien. That whole comic book "machine-made" look. I love it.

Do you think that the notion of an artist's "style" is fabricated to boost sales and marketability? Are artists then forced to limit their body of work to specific content or media in an effort to facilitate easy recognization?

I'm not sure about this. I can see sometimes how maybe some artists would feel like they have to keep using what sold in the past. But, I am always seeing how artists are evolving in their styles!

What were your favorite cartoons as a kid??

As a kid?? I STILL have favorite cartoons! I suppose as a kid my favorites would have to be shows like "Ren and Stimpy", "Cow and Chicken"..Hah, I guess shows that had lots of cartoon butts in them? My favorite cartoon at the moment is "The Venture Brothers". Amazing.

What do you imagine is the role of your work in the lives of those who see it? What evidence do you see of your work achieving the goals you have for it?

I guess I've never thought about this! I think my goal is simple..the most basic goal of art..for someone to see my work and go "Wow! Awesome!". You know? It's not until recently that I've been putting my artwork out there for the world to see.

If there were no financial limits whatsoever for you, what constraints would you most like to overstep? Are there other mediums you would explore?

I would love to get a bit into photography! A nice Canon SLR. Also, I would love to have tons of nice oil paint.

Did you grow up in Virginia? (If not, when / why did you move here?)

I was born in Virginia Beach and lived there my first year of life. I've lived the other 19 years in Chesapeake.

Do you do gallery shows?

Not yet! I would love to though. It wasn't until recently that I've been putting my work out in the open.

What materials do you use to make a piece? Any particular brands in paints or brushes?

Recently, I've been really into painting on wood. As far as paints and supplies, it usually ends up being whatever is the most cost effective. (College student and all...)

Tell us how you start a piece. Do you sketch? Do you wing it? Then what? How do you make a piece?

Usually I'll use a reference photo for my work. I'm a big math person, so I end up making really detailed graphs for everything. I sketch after that. Then paint, with about the tiniest brushes you can buy.

The business side of being an artist: how do you market/promote yourself, and does it work? How do you cope?

I've been way to shy in the past! It wasn't until this year that I've really had a passion to get out there and start selling! I never even publicly sold a piece of my art until about 3 months ago!

Links
Deviant Art Page
Myspace Page