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Charles Cushing, Painting Buenos Aires 2013

Charles Cushing, Painting Buenos Aires 2013 Kickstarter Campaign

Charles Cushing is returning to Buenos Aires to continue his project of painting and drawing in the birthplace of Argentine tango! After the success of his 2012 trip, he is eager to return, this time with a greater knowledge of the city (and Spanish!) and its characteristic “haunts” and treasures. The Painting Buenos Aires 2012 trip was partially financed by 40 “backers” many of whom chose as their pledge reward original drawings, oil paintings or “fileteado” panels. Charles had a great art exhibition/milonga upon his return at Buttonwood Dance Studio and all of the patrons appear to be pleased with their purchases!

Listed below are the rewards for pledging to Charles Cushing, Painting Buenos Aires 2013 Kickstarter Campaign:

  • Pledge $10 or more

    Reward #1 Invitation to exhibition preview of the work produced on the trip. backers at this level will be personally invited to the exhibition (in early 2014, upon my return) of my artwork and will have the opportunity to view/purchase artwork which has not been reserved for “backers.” Estimated delivery: Mar 2014

  • Pledge $30 or more

    Reward # 2: NOTE-CARDS: boxed set (16 cards with envelopes) of 5×7″ folding note-cards. These are non-religious winter scenes of Philadelphia, ideal for Christmas/ Hanukkah greetings. The cards can be shipped to you, shipping is included. Estimated delivery: Oct 2013. Ships within the US only

  • Pledge $50 or more

    Reward # 3: PRINT: Signed print from one of the “offset lithographs” on my website, www.charlescushing.com. These are the prints listed as retail $50 on my website. Shipping in a tube (if needed) is included. These are Phialdalphia scenes. Estimated delivery: Dec 2013. Ships within the US only

  • Pledge $60 or more

    NEW REWARD CATEGORY! I am offering my recently completed painting “Angels in ‘El Cementerio de la Recoleta” as a small matted print roughly 12×8″ (image size) with a single mat which will bring the overall piece to roughly 18×14.” The print is signed, matted, and back, ready for framing. Shipping available for additional fee. Estimated delivery: Jan 2014. Ships within the US only

  • Pledge $100 or more

    Reward # 4: SMALL DRAWING of a Buenos Aires scene! A small drawing (roughly 7×9″) in ink on heavy paper, matted and backed, wrapped in mylar for protection. Framing NOT included. Drawings are original, signed, archival quality, and suitable for framing. These are small, spontaneous ink sketches, typically done “from life” in an hour or two. Estimated delivery: Dec 2014. Ships within the US only

  • Pledge $135 or more

    Reward # 5: LIMITED EDITION PRINT from Buenos Aires painting! This is a high-quality “giclee” print from one of the Buenos Aires paintings, size roughly 18×24.” Price is for print only (framing not included). Many of the paintings are available in this format. Estimated delivery: Jan 2014. Ships within the US only

  • Pledge $200 or more

    Reward # 6: “FILETEADO” PANEL: 12×16″ wood panel painted with your name or brief message in the distinctive “fileteado” style unique to Buenos Aires. Hand-painted by myself with decorative vignettes of your choice. Google “fileteado” to view samples of this unique calligraphic style, associated with Buneos Aires and Argentine Tango. I took private lessons with master “fileatador” Alfredo Genovese in Buenos Aires in 2012 to familiarize myself with this art form. Estimated delivery: Mar 2014. Ships within the US only

  • Pledge $300 or more

    reward # 7: INK DRAWING: (see the framed drawing in the video that Peter Kress is describing). Roughly 12×16″ highly articulated original ink drawing on archival paper executed in Buenos Aires. Drawings this size involve considerable contemplation and design work as well as multiple sittings or studio completion. Price INCLUDES museum-quality archival matting and framing (framing brings overall size to roughly 18×24″). The drawings will be displayed in the exhibition and can be pick up after the opening. Shipping available but not included in original price. Estimated delivery: Mar 2014

  • Pledge $500 or more

    Rewards # 8: SMALL OIL PAINTING: original oil painting on canvas, painted in Buenos Aires, roughly 8×12″ mounted and framed by the artist. These are “plein-air” oil “sketches” painted on site in a spontaneous style. The paintings will be displayed in the exhibition upon my return, and delivered AFTER the exhibition. Estimated delivery: Mar 2014. Ships within the US only

  • Pledge $1,500 or more

    rewards #9: LARGER OIL PAINTING: original oil painting on canvas, painted in Buenos Aires, roughly 18×24″ or slightly larger, mounted and framed by the artist. These larger, more developed paintings require multiple sittings and/or considerable studio work. They will be displayed in the exhibition and delivered afterwards. Shipping available but not included in original price. Estimated delivery: Mar 2014. Ships within the US only

  • Pledge $3,500 or more

    Reward # 10: COMMISSIONED OIL PAINTING: This level is for backers who desire to “commission” a highly developed oil painting, roughly 24 X 36″ (or slightly larger, different dimensions, etc.) of a Buenos Aires scene of their choice. This painting involves client input and could include portraits, figures, etc. (you dancing in Buenos Aires? a favorite location, etc?) preliminary studies may be executed in Buenos Aires, but the canvas itself would be completed in my Philadelphia studio in the spring of 2014.Shipping and framing options available but NOT included. Estimated delivery: May 2014

  • Pledge $5,000 or more

    Reward # 11: LARGE OIL PAINTING: same as above, but for a considerably larger canvas. This is for an original oil painting in a size roughly 36 X 60.” Similar in scope and execution to the large painting I am working on in the video, this requires client input and several months to complete. Approximate delivery time would be fall of 2014. Shipping/framing available but NOT included in the original price. Estimated delivery: Oct 2014

  • Pledge $7,500 or more

    Reward # 12: VERY LARGE PAINTING OR MURAL: this category would include commissioned work in excess of 48 X 72″ or special projects such as murals, multi-canvas installations (diptychs, triptychs), etc. paintings this size or larger typical involve considerable design work, multiple preliminary drawings, etc. Contact me for consultation and details. Estimated delivery: Oct 2014

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Coalition Ingenu

Coalition Ingenu Self Taught Artist's Collection Dispersal Sale, Robert Bullock, DoNArTNeWs Philadelphia Art News Blog

Coalition Ingenu Self Taught Artist’s Collection Dispersal Sale.

A comprehensive collection of outsider, visionary, folk and naive art accumulated over the 18 year history of the Coalition Ingenu Self-Taught Artists’ Collective of Philadelphia.

Coalition Ingenu is a nonprofit organization promoting artwork by self-taught creative individuals with histories of homelessness,unique mental conditions, or other extraordinary circumstances precluding them from equal opportunity or ability to promote themselves.

Founded in 1995, Coalition Ingenu has presented over 100 exhibits, displayed over 6000 works of art representing well over 200 self-taught artists, and worked with more than 45 hospitals and nonprofits from West Chester, PA to Haddonfield, NJ. Many of the artists have sold artwork to private and corporate collectors, and selected work and/or articles about the collective have appeared on calendars, greeting cards, catalogs, murals, CD covers, newspapers, magazines, numerous web sites, and books.

It has long been recognized that art making is a valuable therapeutic activity, allowing the artists opportunities to heal emotional wounds through self-expression, develop social skills and self-confidence, and build positive work habits. At the very least, negative thoughts and feelings are often suspended during the creative process. But genuine self-esteem seems to involve finding places to “belong” and ways to contribute to others.

October 4th – 25th, 2013, Reception: Friday, October 4th, 5:00 – 8:00pm at Oxford Art Alliance, 38 South Third Street, Oxford, PA 19363, telephone 610-467-0301

“To anyone who doesn’t know this yet, Susan and I (and our dog) will be moving to Florida in December of 2013. Our non-profit, the Coalition Ingenu (Self-taught Artists’ Collective) will be relocating as well. Our final Philadelphia exhibit will be at Isaiah Zagar’s Magic Gardens from Oct. 4 – Nov. 17, 2013.

Over the past 18 years, Coalition Ingenu has hosted or presented over 180 exhibits of art by self-taught artists in and around the Philadelphia area — and as far away as upstate NY, Pittsburgh PA, Washington DC and Durham NC. We are deeply grateful to all of our supporters and patrons, and could not have achieved nearly as much without your generosity. It is sad to leave a City that has meant so much to us, and to say good-bye to all of those wonderful people with whom we have connected through our mission — but, as we feel the need to be closer to my parents (Joseph and Dorine Bullock) as they approach the ninth decade of their lives, we also hope that central Florida’s more rural environment will provide us many opportunities to help self-taught artists with histories of extraordinary life circumstances and limited resources with which to promote themselves.” – Robert Bullock

DoNArTNeWs Philadelphia Art News Blog Posts about Coalition Ingenu Artists from 2009 to 2013.

Living in Light, Coalition Ingenu memorialized self taught artists of Philadelphia blog post on www.DoNArTNeWs.com

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From Paradise to Pavement

From Paradise to Pavement, Frameworks Studio and Gallery

From Paradise to PavementFrameworks Studio and Gallery

From Paradise to Pavement, Frameworks Studio and Gallery

From Paradise to Pavement, Frameworks Studio and Gallery, September through October 27th, 2013, Opening Reception: Friday, September 13th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm, 2103 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, 215-567-6800

Caroline Adams, Susan Barnes, Kathy Deaville, Katya Held, Randall Lake, Steven Martin, Rebecca Miller, Patrick Neilson, Ann Northrup, Carol Oldenberg, Sharon Strasburg, Steve Wetzel and Ella Yang

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Music, Sex & Religion

Larry West, Music, Sex & ReligionTHE ART SHOW TOO FRINGEY FOR A FESTIVAL!

Philadelphia artist Larry West is pleased to announce his latest show, “Music, Sex, & Religion” at the intimate InFusion Cafe in the Mt. Airy neighborhood featuring Heavy Metal-inspired Pop-Art. Larry West is a locally-known artist and illustrator who has worked with horror rock band Wednesday 13 and did design work for the Ron Paul for President campaign. InFusion Cafe has chosen to show his work for the month of September 2013.

Larry West‘s show consists of his gig poster designers, concert photos, and other pieces related to music, sexuality, and religion. The show focuses of showing how all three are interconnected in ways that enrich the human experience, and inspires some of the greatest achievements possible. The show runs from September 3rd to September 30th, with an opening reception on September 13th, 2013, from 5pm to 7pm.

Living in Philadelphia his entire art, Larry West has enjoyed doing First Friday events in Old City and creating work for various bands and political figures. “I’ve always enjoyed metal music, and for this show I wanted to focus on what it means to me as both an artist and fan.

InFusion Cafe has hosted various art show over the years, but nothing like the pop-art and politically-charged artwork created by Larry West. Located at 7133 Germantown Avenue in the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia, InFusion Cafe is a coffee shop and cafe that allows for artists to put on display some of the best contemporary art around while guests enjoy Fair Trade and local coffee’s. The shop is open from 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm on Saturday, and 8am to 4pm on Sunday’s.

For more information on Larry West and his work, as well as how to contact him, visit his website at larrywestproductions.com or email larrywest@morisecomics.com

You can see the Facebook Event Page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/122365171267266/

CONTACT INFORMATION: Larry Westlarrywestproductions.com,

Email: larrywest@morisecomics.com

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Marshes, Meadows and Reflections

Sheldon Strober, Marshes, Meadows and Reflections

Sheldon Strober, Marshes, Meadows and Reflections, The Stewart Room Gallery, Acrylic Paintings and Digital Photos. October 1st – 30th, 2013. Opening reception Sunday October 6th, 2:00 – 4:00pm. Gallery hours Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 1:00 – 5:00pm. New works by Sheldon Strober.

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