Featured on Ism and don't forget my 3 Dec shows : )!

Hope everyone's December is going well! Don't forget the 3 shows this December (previous blog entry)!!! I've been SUPER busy doing pieces for upcoming shows, a little illustrating for a children's book is starting, and getting ready to doing some (art)work for a gaming job. Wish I could share what I've been doing, but due to contracts or timing, it's better to show you after things are released or closer to the show dates.

Meanwhile... I'm one of the artists featured on Ism community right now : ). Oh yea, I edited the piece to work with their background!

Hm I feel terrible 'cause there's gotta be something to show besides all the NDA stuff. I try to sketch for fun whenever I can, but don't always have time to scan. But here's one! I turned 1 year older about 2 weeks ago...though, this drawing is done a few months ago haha.

3 December Shows!!

"A Parliament of Owls"

oil on illustration board
12"x12" 2009
framed

is part of a fantastic animal themed show, "An Aurora of Polar Bears: A Children's Primer" at Melt Gallery inLA,CA Dec 5-20. Opening Reception: Dec 5 6-9pm. If interested in this piece, contact Linda Pine at hopeyglass@earthlink.net

"From Beginning to End" (see previous blog entry for more accurate color/value/image)

oil on illustration board

9"x12" 2009
framed

is at C.A.V.E. Gallery in Venice, CA Dec 4-Jan 3. Opening Reception: Dec 4 7-11pm. If interested purchasing, contact cavegallery@gmail.com
"Sweet Migration"

Oil on wood.
5"x3.75" 2009

as well as the other "Cute Paint" works (can be seen on my site) that have yet to find homes will be avaliable at Eclectix Gallery in El Cerrito, CA Dec 11- Jan10. Opening Reception: Dec 11 7-10pm. If interested in purchasing any of the pieces, contact eclectixp@yahoo.com

Click on the images for less grainy images.

A Piece for Gallery & A Mailing List!

From Beginning to End

oil on illustration board

9"x12"

(will be available at C.A.V.E. Gallery, LA in December)

This is my most recent piece. I've been using different kinds of lighting to continually challenge myself and convey moods that I feel fits the piece. I noticed I haven't had many paintings with strong lighting, but here I had the opportunity to. This piece is based on love from youth till death. (2 more new paintings in the "painting" section of my website if you're curious)

I just started a mailing list! To be a part of it, please go to my website's front pg, www.chrystalchan.com and submit your email in the submission box. You'll receive updates when I have show(s) or important things coming up.

October Show! A change of pace, 2 Collaborated Paintings!

(show flyer)

(Collaborated with Jehan Choo)

Stick Together

oil on illustration board

8"x8" 2009.

Framed

(Collaborated with Jehan Choo)

Coffee Keep me Company

oil on illustration board

5.5"x5.5" 2009.

Framed.

Oh yea, and these are the wonderful frames they come in : )

Hi everybody! A slight change of pace this month, some cute stylized stuff. I was asked to be part of a show that the pieces are to be collaborated with one other person. I chose Jehan Choo, a wonderful artist : ). You can find his work here http://jehanchoo.com/ and here http://jehanart.blogspot.com/ We both drew and painted on each of these pieces. This frog character is one of our characters for an upcoming secret project : ).

These 2 pieces will be shown at Shojin 333 S. Alameda St. Los Angeles. Reception is on Oct 6 from 8pm-11pm.

On a side note, I was featured on Lost at E Minor on Sept10th!

Setup & Reception!

Jehan and I headed down to LA & set up the show on Friday. It was sooo hot in LA! I felt like I constantly looked like a tomato head!

and done!

The reception was great! I met a lot of friendly people and sold quite a few pieces that night : ). Thanks to all those who came : )!!

I'm with Cassandra & Jono, some friends in the area! You probably can't tell, but we're all sweating bullets from the heat.

There are still some pieces available, so if you are interested in something, please give Nathan (owner/curator) an email at nathan@thehivegallery.com to check for availability. To check out what pieces are at the show, please go to thehivegallery.com or my website, chrystalchan.com Once again, the show lasts until 9/26, check it out if you can : )!

September featured spot show!

Alright guys! Here's the info for the Sept show! Show runs from Sept5-26 at The Hive Gallery, 729 S. Spring St. LA, CA 90014. Opening reception is Sept 5, 8pm-12:30am. I will be in attendance this time : ), so feel free to drop by and say hello! If you'd like to purchase something, please give Nathan (curator) an email at nathan@thehivegallery.com or a call at 213.955.9051 You can check out the avaliable pieces on my website, www.chrystalchan.com It's the first 9 paintings in "painting" (top down), and the first 3 drawings in "sketch" (top down). It's my first featured spot! Hope to see you there!

Featured on 3 sites!

on Fecalface

portfolio featured on Coroflot

on Booooooom

Hello!! Just thought I'd share a little of the happenings. I've been featured on 3 websites within the last few days! Fecalface.com (8/6), Coroflot.com (8/6), and Booooooom.com (8/11). I'm feeling really grateful that people are enjoying the work. Please check back soon for more updates/info of the Sept. Show at the Hive Gallery : ).