Heart On 3rd Year Anniversary

Heads Up! "Heart On" Art Show 3rd year Anniversary is happening this weekend on Sunday! Come out and dance it up, tons of bands, art, djs and more! Plus I'll be selling this lovely signed 11x18 prints for $20 bucks! http://www.facebook.com/events/254049667991355/

The Invasion Continues...

Finally after much editing and choice making, the Invasion series continues! Special thanks to Michael Soares for his home, Matt Chaney, Laurel Stovall, Blake Edward Frahm for their faces and bodies, Odibio Martinez and Abraham Ramos for Hair and Makeup, Adeel Khan for jewelry and Alan Godshaw for his hands and eyes!

You should probably Find Yourself Here tonight!

One of my favorite artists, Ron English!


“Seasons In Supurbia,” the highly anticipated solo exhibition of original new works by Ron English, renowned street artist and master pop surrealist painter.

Opening Reception Saturday, November 19, 2011 from 7‐10pm. Corey Helford Gallery

8522 Washington Boulevard Culver City, CA 90232 T: 310-287-2340

http://www.coreyhelfordgallery.com/#/future/

Magic Garage 7 THIS WEEKEND!

If You are in the Los Angeles area, I am showing 6 pieces of work on metal this SATURDAY NOV. 5. SO YOU SHOULD PROBABLY BE THERE! The work I chose for this exhibit deals with the beauty you can find when industry and nature mingle. Transforming a 2 story house into an art gallery! Featuring 50+ artists exhibiting and doing live art, a blacklight room, interactive installations and more!! Performers include Xololanxinxo, 2Mex, and Icy Lytes.. this is going to be a memorable night and the last one at this space.. DON'T MISS OUT!!!


http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=102306586547746

New photos with performer/gymnast Arno.

Some new photos I did a few week ago. I had this idea to build a shallow pool for a futuristic shoot and it finally came to fruitation. I built that pool and made it happen! The model is a gymnast and past Cirque du Soleil performer. Amazing physical skills!

Heart On

I have work in this show on Sunday. You probably don't work on MONDAY so come out! Lots of bands, lots of djs, lots of art, LOTS OF FUN!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=236832299686688

Cars Cars Cars

A short doc about a kinetic sculpture that took four years to build. We had the honor of spending three days in Chris Burden's studio filming this sculpture before it was moved to the Los Angeles Country Museum of Art (LACMA) where it is being reinstalled.
The installation opens fall 2011.
Chris Burden is one of our favorite artists of all time. For more about him and his work http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Burden
http://www.gagosian.com/artists/chris-burden/

Show this Weekend!

I have art in this show! COME ALREADY! You get great art at a super price for a super great cause!

This Saturday, June 18th @ The Arts Continuum
THE BAGAVAGABONDS "CALIFORNIA" ART EXPLOSION!
1947 S. Sante Fe Ave, Downtown LA 90021
entrance in alley off 15th, west of Sante Fe.
7pm - 1am. 21+. Bring Cash!
$10 w/RSVP to sirfrancisdrake@bagavagabonds.com, $12 @ the door
tons of street parking on 11th and 15th. no parking in alley
-Oodles of original Art for sale for $100 or less, with proceeds benefiting Room 13 LA!
-"5 for 50" Film Tent
-Live music from Crooners, RISERS, and The Drakes!
-Hosted bar compliments of 'The Falls'
with featured cocktails from Makers Mark, Metl Tequila, PBR, Hansens Soda and Prometheus Springs
-K-Swiss Mini-Golf Hole
-Live Art Installations, Letter Pressing, Screen Printing, and Photo Boothing
Mad love to K-Swiss, Scion, Red Bull, Stage Labs Production and all the Sponsors and Artists for the support!

Heart On Promotional Video

Here is a promotional video for the once a month art show Heart On. I wanted to capture the carefree spirit of the event while also filming all the different things that happen. From bands, live painting, djs and a fashion show... there was a lot of running around to do! But it was all worth it.



Heart On is a community Art/Music movement. Everyone is welcome to join the family, we are always looking for artists & musicians for our monthly event held at the Airliner (every1st sunday) email yourhearton@gmail.com to take part in our next show!

http://www.heartonarts.tumbler.com

New Portraits - Jeff Roy

Here are the pics of the litter from a photo shoot with LA musician Jeff Roy.

Artwork in an upcoming show

I have work in this show! # lovely photos printed on metal. SUPER NICE and I'll be selling them dirt cheap! Heart On is a once a month art show featuring live music, art, djs, live screen printing and more!!!

Heart On
Art Show & Dance Party
5/1/11 (& every first Sunday)
@ The Airliner
2419 N. Broadway L.A. Ca. 90031
8:30 pm- 2 am
18 + $5

Go here for more info!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138664596206359

The Bagavagabonds TIME Art Explosion

I will be premiering some brand new work in this upcoming show. These photo collages are like nothing I have ever done. It is something you would find in your grandparents attic. A memory of a place that maybe never existed but here is proof that it once did.

It is a benefit show so all the proceeds will be auctioned off to benefit the kids of Room 13 LA/The Foshay Learning Center: http://www.foshaylc.org/
RSVP here: sirfrancisdrake@bagavagabonds.com


So come by you will be glad you did!

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The Bagavagabonds TIME Art Explosion
Saturday, February 12th. 7pm - 1am.
@ Dietch Arts Continuum
1947 S. Sante Fe Ave, LA 90021
Parking on 15th and 11th. Enter through the alley off of 15th, west of Sante Fe. No parking in alley.
21+. $12 (Donation)
-Hosted Bar featuring beverages from PBR, Primo, Makers Mark, Tito's Vodka and Prometheus Springs
-Catering and Food provided by The Blue Star Restaurant!
Tons of original TIME-themed Art sold for $100 OR LESS, with proceeds of ALL art sales going to: the kids of Room 13 LA/The Foshay Learning Center: http://www.foshaylc.org/
RSVP here: sirfrancisdrake@bagavagabonds.com

CHECK OUT ALL OF THIS MADNESS!
-Enjoy original films in our "5 for 50" film tent, featuring original TIME shorts
-Live music from some of LA's best, DJ set: JUST a MATTER of time!
-Come see our old-fashioned Letter Press, live in action, and live Screen Printing from the BV Crew
-Photo Booth, live art installations, spray demos and a K-Swiss Ping Pong Lounge
-Time Out Dunce Corner featuring original songs by Little Wings, Hi Ho Silver Oh and plenty more
-Video installations from Matt Sharpe and The Rentals' ambitious art piece: "Songs About Time"
-Take a sec to peep the style of the BV boys, perfectly adorned in hats and threads from The Brooklyn Circus
**We are so gracious to our friends at K-Swiss, Scion, Dietch Arts Continuum, The Hive Gallery, The BKc and Pabst Blue Ribbon for their continuing support!

Naked and the Famous at Bardot

See you tonight at Bardot as this band makes it's LA debut! It's FREE! Just RSVP here! Plus Jason Bentley will be DJing so bring your dancing shoes!! WHADDA DEAL!

Artist Interview: Julie Klein

Living in Los Angeles, you end up meeting A LOT of people. Sometimes you are lucky enough to meet some REALLY talented folks. The stars must have been aligned when I met Julie Klein. We met at an art show and chit chatted about usual things. I discovered Julie was a new transplant to LA and that she made pottery. We talked a bit more and then she was gone and I was left with a card. To be honest, I have never been crazy about pottery. I have seen some nice looking pieces here and there but never anything where I was "WOWED" (I may have been ignorant to the world of pottery) .... that is until I saw Julie's masterpieces! Her work, particularly teapots, is outstanding.... don't take my word for it see yourself below!

My main purpose of this blog was to share things that I find inspiring and wonderful. Julie Klein's work certainly fulfills that goal. The following is an interview I did with her for this blog......

Your teapots are what first caught my attention. It's refreshing to see such original designs. What's your process? Do you tend to draw out your ideas at first or do you just grab some clay and go with it! And does the piece take on an organic life of it's own usually or do you find yourself sticking with the original idea?

I’m a pretty analytical person, so every piece I approach with a plan which helps keep me focused all the way to the end (I have a really big problem with “writer’s block”). I carry around a really (now) ragged 3”x5” spiral notebook in my bag everywhere I go which contain tons of sketches of potential projects. I have probably about 200+ drawings in this little thing. I pretty much start cranking them out when I’m inspired to do so. Some drawings are so old that they no longer fit with the direction of the work I’m moving in but it’s still fun to revisit where I was when I sketched them out. As far as creating from start to finish, I try and stick with the original sketch but when you translate from an inspired piece or texture or idea onto paper and then many moons later translate again to clay while problem solving the construction of the working pieces, it does organically take on a life of its own unintentionally.
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How long do you find yourself spending on the each teapot?
Curse my day job! Yes, I’m a weekend potter, unfortunately, so time is very limiting. I usually work on 3 pieces at once though so while a handle is setting up, I can maximize work flow by finishing a lid on another. But all in all it takes about 3-4 weeks to complete the construction, another 1-2 weeks to let slow dry to bone dry consistency, put it in to be 1st fired, glaze it the next week and get the finished piece the following week. Somewhere in this lengthy time, I get so tired of working on the same piece for so long I start to let go of it emotionally….
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Do you find it hard to part with a piece when you sell one?
So I have no problem letting go of a piece because I’m working on the next one at that time which I inevitably like better and is probably a cooler challenge. Even though the work I make is very one of a kind, nope, no issues parting. I mean you have to if you want to be a professional artist or else you’d just be your own home decorator. But I do make sure I photograph all the pieces before I put them up for sale. It’s important that I document everything not only to have a copy of it but to also visually see where my work is progressing. Like I can see that a lot of my forms are becoming more gestural and open lately…
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What is your inspiration for your work?
I believe there are no more original ideas. They all come from somewhere. So most of my work is inspired by other artists but more so from their media. I’m really interested in pushing the ability of clay. So I’ll see a handle from a 16th century Greek metal pitcher that’s extremely ornate and I’ll think, “how can I make that work with clay?” Every piece is a bigger challenge than the last. You know the War of the Worlds tentacle legs robots? I’m trying to make a teapot right now in which the body will be suspended off the ground and only supported by tripod legs. I have to think about how to deal with all the weight on the legs, warping in the kiln, how it will stand for glazing, etc. Gravity has been my biggest challenge, so I’m inspired by problem solving. Oh, that and Yixing Pottery. You should google it.
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Why Teapots? Huge fan of tea?
I’m a coffee drinker and IF on the off chance I’m cold or have a cold, I’ll drink tea with a teabag. I’m my own market competition. When I was making 2” tall mud pies on the wheel I loved the idea of making teapots. It’s like a girl who buys her first pair of running shoes who dreams of winning the Olympic Gold Medal at the 100 meter dash. Ok, maybe not, but for me, the teapot is one of, if not the most complicated functional vessel. I’m drawn to the infinite amount of design possibilities. Just as an example, imagine all the different ways a hat can be designed. I feel the same way about a teapot. Actually, before I started to play with clay I bought Larkin Publications 500 Teapots and drooled over all of the amazing designs. My work is moving in the direction of sculpture but I’m still making teapots, just more non-functional ones.
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Would you like to see your work manufactured on a big scale? or do you prefer the one-of-a-kind business?
Dude! I’d totally sell out! If Crate and Barrel approached me and wanted to mass produce a design of mine, I’d race to sign on the dotted line. What I’m not interested in is production pottery, the cranking out of the same thing myself over and over ala plates, bowls and cups etc. It doesn’t work with my brain. When it’s the same thing over and over again it becomes mundane and it’s no longer fun anymore. I also have little desire to do custom work. Yeah, also means I have no choice but to stay at my day job in order to continue doing what I’m doing. Even though I’d like to devote 60hrs a week to clay, I’d need to become an assembly line in order to make a living. I’m not ready to do that quite yet. So for now, OOAK is where it’s at.
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What music do you listen to while you work?
I actually rarely listen to music while I work. The low hum of the wheel as it spins is what I love. It’s like my own version of The Rain Forest Frog soothing CD.
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Which do you like better?

The designing of the pieces? The production/sculpting/ of the work? Or the firing, finishing of the work?
I definitely like the construction, production of a piece. I’m a very tactile, DIY hands on kind of person. I also love the look of leather hard clay and If I could capture that color and texture permanently, I wouldn’t fire a single piece. Glazing is definitely my weakness, however. I feel I’m not very good at it. Perhaps it’s because I lose patience with a piece by week 6 that I just want it to be finished. That’s not smart on my part. Most consumers buy art or objects for the colors first then form second. I’d like to start using non-clay related materials and add it to the piece post high firing, but I find myself moved on already and focused on construction of another piece all together.
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I read a quote the other day and it said something similar to this ... "Find something you love to do and never work another day in your life."
Do you think this is where you are headed or at now?
I like that quote. I’d like to say I’m heading that way. I’d certainly like to get there. Just keep on moving forward. But I definitely don’t see clay as work. Friends will tell me that they wish they had passion for something like I have for clay and I don’t really understand their statement all too well. For me, clay just is. It’s something I have to do. Don’t get me wrong, like any relationship, you get sick of ‘em and pull back for a while, question if this is who you want to spend the rest of your life with; that kind of stuff. But that’s just normal insecurities you work through. But ultimately I’m married to it. I found what I want to be when I grow up.

Okay no more questions detective! Big thanks to Julie Klein for taking the time for this interview and now go to her site and drool over her work! Christmas is right around the corner and her Etsy site is calling your name!!!!

A few things you should know about!

The Naked and the Famous - Young Blood
These kids will be playing a FREE show in Los Angeles at Bardot on November 22. Looks like Jason Bentley will be Djing as well. Not to be missed! You have to RSVP here.



Junip - Always
This band comes over from dear Sweden. I'm not sure why but Sweden seems be pumping out a lot of great music right now! (Little Dragon, Robyn, Lykke Li) Maybe it's the painfully dark winters. This song is great and the whole album , Fields, from which this song comes is "melt in your mouth" good! They are playing a show in Los Angeles on November 14th. You should probably go see them. Get tickets Here

Find Yourself Here tonight!

TONIGHT! SCARY MARY
IT'S TIME TO GET ALL SPOOKY ON YOUR ASS.

$1000 in costume prizes!!!

The promoters are:
Eric Adams (Rooftop Love & Sausagefest), Cody Bayne (Trannyshack LA, Duke, Fuzzy & SML), Mario Diaz (Full Frontal Disco ,Fuzzy, Brutus & Big Fat Dick), Victor Rodriguez (Shits & Giggles & Cub Scout), Mike Uljanic (Otter Magic)

The performers are:
Kelly Mantle, Miss Barbie Q & Nina McNeely & Co.

The DJs are:
DJ Chris Bowen (Shits & Giggles, Bears in Space), DJ Matt Cornwall (Drai's @ The W, Fubar), DJ Pandamonium (Par Avion and Outré), DJ Victor Rodriguez (Children of the Sun, Cub Scout), DJ Susan in Accounting (Otter Magic)

Other things we have in store:
* Marky Make Up (Amer. Next Top Model, RuPauls Drag Race) will be there to do airbrush body painting AND will be assisting folks with their make up needs including Beauty, Gore & More! * Two photo booths to document your fabulous costume! * Roaming photographers * Fortune Tellers * Palm Readers * Aerialists

If you've never been to The 740:
It's huge! There's three rooms for dancing, including a very dark basement...
It's in Downtown L.A. near the corner of 8th & Spring. Venue is 21+. Parking is available adjacent to the club for $10 or nearby for $5. Sometimes you can find street parking, but watch signs for "No parking after 2am" etc.
We want you to beat the lines and get there early and will have early drink specials to encourage you!

Tickets are $10 advance, $15 at the door. Arrive early to avoid the lines!
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/133224

Morphing into me!

A video that chronicles my 30 years of life. Watching this video reminds me of how lucky I am. I am grateful for my friends and family. I am baffled by how quick time passes these days....but am completely aware and thankful for the company that I have kept along the way.

I made a similar video like this about 6 years ago. It was time for some additions and new technology to spruce it up. This video was made with Morph Age.

Video from Magic Garage 6 and Dream Explosion

LA Art Shows August 21 2010 from Patrick McPheron on Vimeo.

A video showcasing 2 art shows that I had work in. Bagavagabonds Dream Art Explosion in Culver City. These guys know how to throw a party! A great show where the art sold for $50 bucks or less and went to this charity makesomethingschool.com/news/

The second show of the night was a "Choose your own Adventure" by Magic Garage Productions & the Catalyst Artist Collective LA. Tons of bands and acts plus over 60 artists! An awesome show with outstanding work!

Magic Garage 6

If you are looking for something to do this Saturday.... You should probably find yourself here at Magic Garage 6. It is an annual group art show going down in a great space in the warehouse district in Los Angeles. I have been to couple of other events here and they are always awesome! PLUS it is "Choose your own adventure" theme...AND I HAVE WORK IN THE SHOW!... which is pretty darn fantastic.

Click here for more info and directions!
http://www.artslant.com/la/events/show/119627-magic-garage-6-choose-your-own-adventure

KCRW Presents SOUNDSUITS

For one night only, KCRW and the Fowler Museum at UCLA team up to present a free, all-ages night of music, art and dancing on the UCLA campus. The event will include pop-up performances by dancers clad in “Soundsuits,” which are fantastic, costume-like works of art by visionary Chicago-based artist Nick Cave.

Dance to live DJ sets by KCRW DJs Jason Bentley and Garth Trinidad outdoors on Wilson Plaza; enjoy special after-hours museum access, pop-up poetry readings, art workshops where you can create your own Soundsuit-inspired apparel, cocktails from the Fowler’s amphitheatre and terrace bars, as well as some of L.A.’s most popular food trucks!

For more info

Could be fun!!!