Now As In Right NOW!

If you’re anywhere in the SF Bay Area you might wanna swing over to the East Bay (or the “Beast Aye” as they say in fashionable Pig Latin) to check out the “Oakland NOW” exhibition opening tonight, curated by Ken Harmon of Spoke Art. This weekend things should be particularly frisky as it’s tied in with the 12th Annual Art and Soul festival. This guy will be looking for you –

“Wize” oil on wood panel

“Oakland NOW will feature some of our favorite East Bay emerging and established artists. With mediums ranging from illustration to sculpture to painting, this show is intended to serve as a cross section of the diverse art community living and working in Oakland and beyond. Some of the prominent lineup of artists include: Aaron Nagel, Andy Witrak, Brendan Monroe, Brett Amory. Deth P Sun, GATS, Gina Tuzzi, Isabel Samaras, Jason Munn, Jeremiah Jenkins, Jesse Hernandez, John Casey, Justin Lovato, Kelly Allen, Ken Davis, Lucien Shapiro, Marcos LaFarga, Monica Canilao, Nicomi Nix Turner, Rich Jacobs and Scott Hove.”

Opening weekend:
Friday August 3rd (First Friday) 6pm-10pm
Saturday August 4th (Art & Soul) 2pm-midnight
Sunday August 5th (Art & Soul) noon-6pm

Show on view through Saturday August 25, 2012

What: Oakland NOW
Where: lOAKal art gallery and boutique – 1423 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Website: http://www.spoke-art.com/

“Wize” Owl, Now With Bigger Balls!

Woot! I mean HOOT!

‘Tis the season to give handcrafted and in our merry woodland workshop my friend Bea and I have been tinkering to make you a little friend. Based on the painting “Wize” from the “Into the Woodz” series, this little guy is ready to gaze fiercely from your couch, knick knack shelf, or pocket, imparting his woodsy wisdom.

From this...

... to THIS!

Another fine “Woodland Fabulous” collectible, each “Wize” owl is completely handmade, 100 cotton, with a cozy dark chocolate corduroy back and your choice of two colors of ball fringe. (Ignore the puny balls, we tried them out and found them to be lacking in fun and frolic.)

Your choice as long as they last: Chocolate Brown or Golden Rod balls!

“Wize” is 9 x 4 1/2 inches (not including festive balls), $45 (+S&H) and comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by both makers. Yours to squeeze, display and treasure forever — but we will only be able to make a handful to ship before the holidaze, so please contact me ASAP if you want one and we’ll do our best!

Small but intriguing, ready to party with you at Hooters or settle in for a nice bottle of champers...