Sunday, November 1, 2009

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.

Monday, September 28, 2009

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!

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

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 : )!

Monday, August 17, 2009

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!

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

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 : ).

Monday, August 3, 2009

Coming soon to a gallery near you! Well, maybe near you.

Soul
oil on illustration board
8"x10". 2009.
framed.
Complete
oil on illustration board.
9"x12". 2009.
framed.

Hello! Here is a small preview of what is going to be avaliable from my featured spot in the Hive Gallery's (Los Angeles, CA) Sept. show! My first featured spot! I will have about 10 pieces (8 paintings and 2 drawings) in the show. Please check back later for further information on the opening reception & who to contact for purchasing, etc. : )!!

Friday, July 10, 2009

july-august show

The Surrounding Sound of Angels (painting at actual size)
Hello all! I'm going to be a part of a group show at Gallery 1988 in SF July 24th-August 15th. I'll have 3 pieces avaliable. It's going to be a group show of Bay Area only artists! pretty neat huh? Reception is July 24th from 7-10pm. Unfortunately, I will not be able to make it because I'll be at Comiccon. Visit if you can : ) there's free beer as always!