Wednesday, January 5, 2011

NEW SHOW -- PREVIEW work here!

"A Murder of Crows and Other Avian Stories"
Show runs January 8 - March 6, 2011


Reception -- Saturday, February 12th from 7-10p.m.

For our 4th annual BIRD themed exhibit the featured artists are:

Nicole Bruckman http://nicole-bruckman.com/

Christopher Umana http://www.facebook.com/pages/Christopher-Umana/56218653410

Matt Adrian http://www.themincingmeerkat.blogspot.com/

Walt Hall http://www.thesappystudio.com/

Over 40 artists have also created new works for this show. Come celebrate the flight and freedom of our feathered friends!

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2011 Schedule
January 8 - March 6: "A Murder of Crows and Other Avian Stories" - group show
March 12 - April 3: "Dollmakers" - Doll themed group show
April 9 - May 8: Tree themed group show
May 14 - June 7: Solo exhibit - Patricia Krebs
June 11 - July 5: Solo exhibit - Walt Hall

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SECOND SATURDAY ART WALK
Join over 20 galleries and art spaces throughout Northeast L.A. -- ALL FREE! Start out the new year with new art; immerse yourself in the Northeast L.A. art scene!
The event is FREE to the public. Art Walk maps and schedules of all the evening's special events are available at http://www.nelaart.com

The Second Saturday of every month is your opportunity to explore the gallery openings, receptions, live music, artist demonstrations, restaurants and nightlife in the neighborhoods of Northeast L.A.

Save these dates!
Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 12, Apr 9
7p-10p
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Cactus Gallery
4534 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock (Los Angeles), CA 90041
323.256.6117
HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday 11a-6p or by appointment only



When I Am Rowing You Across A Dark And Bottomless Lake, We Shall Both Look Back On The Next Few Moments And Laugh - Matt Adrian - acrylic on panel, antique wood frame - AVAILABLE



You Wouldn’t Believe Me, But Sometimes, When They Look Up, Their Faces Go Slack With Gratitude - Matt Adrian - acrylic on panel
- AVAILABLE



The Undefeated Hopelessness Of Fate Has Yet To Be Introduced To The Fire In My Breast - Matt Adrian - acrylic on board, antique wood frame - AVAILABLE



The Strange And Dreamy Silent Beauty Of Mystic Treeless Solitudes, Broken Only By A Poorly Chosen Ring Tone - Matt Adrian - acrylic on panel - SOLD


Unexplained Events Wiped Clean From The Collective Conscious Using Only A ShamWow And A 24-Hour News Cycle - Matt Adrian- acrylic on canvas - AVAILABLE



Always Looking To Avert Further Embarrassment- Matt Adrian - acrylic on panel - SOLD



Ignorant Of The Science Of Sunrises, I Regard Myself Simply As The Physical Instrument Necessary For The Daily Creation Of All The World - Matt Adrian - acrylic on panel - SOLD



You’ve Gone And Made Me Put On The Grinning Mask Of Fury - Matt Adrian - acrylic on panel - AVAILABLE



"A Wedge of Cranes" - Christopher Umana - Acrylic, collage and spray paint on wood - AVAILABLE



"Prince and Princess Tanger (diptych)" - Michelle Waters - Acrylic on canvas - AVAILABLE


"Miss Antarctica" - Michelle Waters - Acrylic on board - AVAILABLE



"The Eagle and the Mouse" - Michelle Waters - Acrylic on board - AVAILABLE



"The World" - Christopher Umana - Graphite on acrylic-toned bristol board - SOLD




"Oblivious" - Christopher Umana - Acrylic, spray paint, Indian ink on wood - AVAILABLE


"Coraline Corset Girl #EEE" - Christopher Umana - Acrylic, spray paint, ink and collage on wood - SOLD


"UP!" - Ulla Anobile - Paper mache, wood, acrylics, felt and embroidery floss - SOLD



"Baby Bird" - Ulla Anobile - Paper mache, wood, acrylics, felt and embroidery floss - SOLD


"Big Bird of Paradise" - Ulla Anobile - Paper mache, wood, acrylics, felt and embroidery floss - SOLD


"Bird Home" - Ulla Anobile - Paper mache, wood, acrylics, felt and embroidery floss - AVAILABLE


"Nevermore" - Sherry DeLorme - Graphite on illustration board - AVAILABLE


"A Scathing Scowl" - Nicole Bruckman - Acrylic on board - SOLD


"Archaeopteryx: Evolutionary Bird Development" - Bobby Rojas - Acrylic on canvas panel - AVAILABLE




"Woman with Swan" - Rasa Jadzaviciene - Mixed media - AVAILABLE


"Woman with Crows" - Rasa Jadzaviciene - Mixed media - AVAILABLE



"In My Heart I See Myself as More Than a Tasty Morsel" - Matt Adrian - Acrylic on panel - SOLD



"To Mice of the Meadow, I Am a God Sent to Punish Their Fumbling, Furry Sins" - Matt Adrian - Acrylic on panel - SOLD


"The Hummingbird Hovered Delicately to Partake of Flora" - Nicole Bruckman - Acrylic on board with resin topcoat - SOLD



"The Lookout" - Nicole Bruckman - Graphite on paper - AVAILABLE


"The Last Honeybee" - Nicole Bruckman - Acrylic and collage on board with resin - AVAILABLE


"A Scornful Owl" - Nicole Bruckman - Acrylic on board - AVAILABLE


"A Puffin of Puffinry" - Nicole Bruckman - Oil on board - AVAILABLE



"Untitled" - Max Kauffman- Watercolor, gouache on paper - AVAILABLE

"Untitled" - Max Kauffman - Ink on watercolor paper - AVAILABLE



"I'm Your Lap Dog" - Christopher Umana - Acrylic, indian ink and collage on wood - SOLD


"Al" - Julie B - ink and watercolor on paper - SOLD


"Fly" - Jon Measures - Mixed media - AVAILABLE


"Flock" - Jon Measures - Mixed media - AVAILABLE



"Hoatzin Bird" - Joe Alvarez - Acrylic on wood - AVAILABLE

"California Condor" - Daisy Church - Mixed media - AVAILABLE



"The Secret" - David Brady - Mixed media - AVAILABLE


"Keen Brained and Patient" - Matt Adrian - Acrylic on panel - AVAILABLE


"Chook" - Kim Bagwill - Acrylic on canvas - SOLD


"Please Ignore the Undercurrents" - Matt Adrian - Acrylic on panel - SOLD




Duke Mallard - Michelle Waters - available; sold as a set with Duchess Mallard (not shown - inquire for image)





Bird Dream - Ulla Anobile - Mixed media - SOLD




Proud Bird - Ulla Anobile - Mixed media - SOLD



Woman with Bluebird - Rasa J - Mixed media - SOLD


"A Shock of Moonlighters" - Nicole Bruckman - Acrylic on board with resin topcoat - AVAILABLE




Fowl Love - Murphy Adams - Acrylic and ink on paper - AVAILABLE


Owlet - Max Kauffman - Gouache, ink, and acrylic on paper with resin - SOLD


When Being Disdainful And Passionless Gets Boring, Im Always Game For A Bit OF Rude Violence - Matt Adrian - AVAILABLE


The Dodo - Daisy Church - Mixed media - AVAILABLE




Kind of Blue - David Brady - Mixed media - AVAILABLE


Baltimore Oriole Female - Joanna Barnum - Pen and ink - AVAILABLE


Mourning Doves - Sherry DeLorme -Mixed media on birch - AVAILABLE


Thursday, December 9, 2010



Cactus Gallery presents:

"Tiny Treasures 4" -- a cash and carry holiday group show -- buyers settle the sale
on the spot and carry the art away themselves. Give the gift of art!

Saturday, December 11th from 7-10PM | | In conjunction with NELA art Second Saturday
Gallery Night
For map and info: http://www.nelaart.com


ARTWALK IS CELEBRATING ITS 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY THIS WEEKEND -- Viva el arte! Viva Cactus Gallery!


- View original miniatures by more than 45 artists
- Check out the latest in handcrafted jewelry and art objects from Argentina
- "The Grill Cheese Truck" and "The Sweets Truck" in attendance for artwalk, Dec 11th
- Be part of our raffle to win an original Walt Hall and other goodies!


December hours:
Th 9 -- 12p-6p
Fri 10 -- 12p-8p
Sat 11 -- 12p-10p
Sun 12 -- 12p-8p
Mon 13, Tues 14, Wed 15, Thurs 16, Fri 17 -- 12p-8p
Sat 18, Sun 19, Mon 20, Tues 21, Wed 22, Th 23 -- 10a-10p
Fri 24 -- 10a-8p
CLOSED || Dec 25, 2010 - Jan 4, 2011


Have a wonderful holiday season! Thank you for your continued support, your kind
words and your interest in helping to continue our mission to bring you ART FOR
THE PEOPLE!
Sandra Mastroianni
Cactus Gallery