Lurkers-
It feels like I don't have enough time to tell you about all the stuffs going on, and that have gone on. Hang on to your hats, if you are wearing one. If you're not, go get a hat, put it on, and hang on to it.
July was fun: Electric Popsicle was a big hit, we sold about 10 paintings and made Brick House Goods a cooler place to hang out in. I sold my Obstacle 1 painting to good pals Dan & Louise. Many thanks, guys!
August was crazy: Good buddy Jeff Claassen and I opened a working studio/gallery aptly named Fiasco Gallery, within the hallowed halls of Studios on the Park in Paso Robles. So far, we been lucky enough to get good press, and a lot of positive reinforcement. Spending time with JC in the studio is like some kind of painting summer camp.
The Skulk series continues to be a topic of conversation with people of all ages and types. At this point, it's like 60/40 shocked/awkward/rude to positive reaction, but that 40% makes a big difference when you're sitting in a studio painting your ass off.
September promises to be interesting, I am part of a 4 person group show at Steynberg Gallery. I'm pretty honored to sneak in with those ladies, and it promises to be a good show. The opening is Friday, September 6th from 6-9pm.
Saturday, September 7th is Fiasco Gallery's Super Grand Opening 7000! It just so happens that Rebel Empire (Zac & Ethan from The Ragged Jubilee) are playing some cool tunes, and Leff Street Brewhouse and Soda Works will be pouring some awesome Fiasco Ginger Brew.
It will be then that we will be promoting our upcoming, super-important Kickstarter throwdown. Your support will not only help keep the burgeoning art (counter)culture in Paso alive, but with our funds we hope to help the SOTP teen group and open a small art supply kiosk. Funds will also help promotion of the emerging artists program at Fiasco, where one artist gets to show off their best work for a two month period. As with all Kickstarter programs, you even get something cool if you donate. Everyone wins!
October I will unveil my latest batch of craziness on Linnaea's. I previously thought I was going to show the Skulk series, but I have changed my mind. You'll just have to wait for the pictures. Which reminds me, check out the Flickrs, it's exploding with new stuff...if you have a Flickr account, be sure to add me to see everything you're missing. I've also been dragged into the world of Twitter (@nealbreton) and Instagram (@nealbretonart) Look at all the new opportunities to lurk interetically at yours truly. Until next time...
