Sunday, August 30, 2009

People Eating People



Today, I emailed off the album art for the infinitely talented Nouela Johnston's solo project, People Eating People. The album comes out November 3rd. You can check out some of the tunes on myspace.
This is the cover, the image and name were created using Corel Painter X. The texture was added in Photoshop.

Enjoy!

Thursday, August 13, 2009

A review from the Fremont exhibit!

While at the opening for my exhibit at Fremont coffee I met Anthony, a local art blogger, and his daughter, Natalie. He wrote up an excellent review of the show. I am reposting a snippet below.

"Do you remember horror movies before the in-your-face death and destruction and bloodletting that began with Alien, perhaps, or maybe Halloween? The horror then was psychological, and always perceived, than shoved in your face.

That is the type of art Christen brings us. There is no way to label her work other than dark. Dark, is a given. But the questions that her work poses - what is going on here? - are much more potent and thought provoking than what lies on the surface...."

You can visit his blog by clicking the title of this post to read the whole review. If you are a fan of local art, enjoy Seattle's frequent artwalks and/or just want to know what's happening in the art world, I recommend his blog. It's both informative and all encompassing.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Artwork is Going Up!

So the crazy heatwave that hit Seattle has passed. I survived, barely, and it is mercifully cool and overcast. Perfect weather for hanging some art!

I will be at Fremont coffee this evening hanging a selection of paintings - some from the Fear & Phobia and the Age of Innocence series, a few of my older works and a brand new painting, not yet posted to my online gallery!!

The art opening happens Friday, August 7th from 6-9pm in conjunction with the Fremont First Friday Artwalk (follow this link for a map of participating galleries: http://directionsfff.blogspot.com/ ).

Please come on out, say hello and enjoy booze, coffee, snacks and art!!