Third Annual Open House is Brewing at Imagine Art Studios
Justin’s Tee Shirt Designs
Justin began adding t-shirt art to the many things he does. He has a collection of shirts for any occasion, that often include super heroes. He uses fabric markers so the images don’t fade easily.
Besides Christmas, there is probably no other day that inspires Imagine Art artists more than Halloween. This time of year kicks off a flurry of artist activities as they get themselves ready for the Third Annual Octoberfest Open House at 1611 West 14th St. It happens October 15th from 10-2pm at the Imagine Art Studios. There will be fun and games for folks of all ages. The art features paintings, pastels, mixed media and ceramics, with the vibrant orange and black shadows reminding us all of the spookiness of the season.
Take for instance, Richmond Freeman’s dancing skeletons and jack-o'-lantern paintings (above), and some other freakish creature. Richmond is very good at blending colors and using light, in this case candlelight and moonlight. Another artist, Rodney Morgan, likes to use bold colorful lines and well-defined images to fill his canvases.
The last photo is the Halloween rack, started with submissions by Evan, Richmond and John. Art needs to be inventoried along with a completed W-9 at Imagine Art before artists can get paid.
Angela Huston started a pumpkin themed night scene (above) that she has since completed. Come to the Open House to see how it tuned out.
AmeriCorps member and professional Austin artist, Fidencio Durán, examines Courtney’s pumpkin painting with a discerning eye. (Many painted pumpkins will also be for sale.) Courtney adds finishing touches to an autumn flower array. More paintings fill the rack as they are being inventoried.
Yoab Cabrera is hard at work finishing up Bear with Skull and Candles. Ryan Nunn paints on one of his very intricate abstract mosaics.
Mason Day studies his craft, always on the lookout for a nice dose of inspiration. Here is the result of his latest Disney inspired dragon project, awaiting inventory.
The flamboyant and alluring horse figure on the right is surrounded by Halloween symbols. Bell is the creation of Steven Fisher known by all as the Horse Man.
Ceramics is always a hot draw for art lovers who come to IA events. Not yet fired at the time of this blog, are dozens more pieces by well known ceramic artists like Larin Harp, Natalie Schneider, Eli Davis, Anna Maxwell, Margo Atkins and their talented AmeriCorps instructors: Tiara Kennebrew, James Anderson and Kelsey Haase. Their pieces will, however, be ready in time for Saturday’s Open House. Hope to see y’all there!
