Saturday, April 30, 2011
Nuttall Art Swag
Would you buy this swag? Or swag similar to this, but with different artwork on it? Lemme know. Ask me about prices. Get stuff.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
New Art
Here are a few new pieces I've done recently. The BB King painting is only 8"x10" oil and I originally painted it for the "Blast The Blues", but it didn't sell. The Sammy Hagar is also 8x10. I just wanted to do a quickie Sammy painting. Tom Petty charcoal was going to be raffled off for the studio's anniversary, but I decided to keep it for sale instead. The charcoal of Sammy Hagar was just for fun. All can be seen in the studio!
Monday, April 18, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
ONE YEAR DOWN
CONGRATULATIONS go out to the winners of the NUTTALL ART STUDIO 1 Year Anniversary $2 Raffle:
Steve Foster- Jack Nicholson drawing
Laurie Ranney- Popeye painting
Dan Buckingham- Alice Cooper drawing
The night was busy (over 100 people, which is good for 2 studios on a second level) and productive,and I want to thank all who came in to share with this very special occasion (and I'm sorry if I didn't get to stop and talk. I tried to find you after I was done schmoozing...)
Steve Foster- Jack Nicholson drawing
Laurie Ranney- Popeye painting
Dan Buckingham- Alice Cooper drawing
The night was busy (over 100 people, which is good for 2 studios on a second level) and productive,and I want to thank all who came in to share with this very special occasion (and I'm sorry if I didn't get to stop and talk. I tried to find you after I was done schmoozing...)
Friday, April 8, 2011
VERY limited time only
SPECIAL!! $216 18x24 drawing for only $100! Deal ends Monday! Up to 3 subjects, every subject thereafter is $15 each. Any takers? Contact me ASAP here or call me or stop by the studio
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Another drawing
This is the drawing I did for the "Art Clash" in Bay City. 18x24 charcoal.
Oh, and I didn't win. And it sold for less than it costs to fill half a tank of gas.
Oh, and I didn't win. And it sold for less than it costs to fill half a tank of gas.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
April Comes in and Goes Out ROUGH!!!!
April's packed with energy, stress and ALOTTA art for Ol' Nuttall Art!!
TODAY, Saturday, April 2nd I'm competing in an art battle in Bay City called
"Art Clash 2011". I've become very disillusioned with art battles. I think they're great, don't get me wrong. If you're a fan of the arts, you should definitely hit up a few. What bothers me, however, is the judging aspect. I like the idea of the general public voting for their favorite artwork, but after the second battle I did, I noticed that some artists were bringing in their own numbers to vote for them. I usually have 3 people at the most show to the battles I compete in, but some of the artists bring in friends and family that could start a baseball team! I don't mind losing, as long as the artwork that wins is good! (DISCLAIMER: this is a general opinion of the entirety of battles I've done, not just one venue. I've done some battles in 3 or 4 venues altogether). I've seen some nice work get nothing while lesser-quality work gets placed. BUT, and this is what my rant leads to, BUT, this Art Clash is being judged by local artists and instructors from the venue, so quality should overcome quantity. And let's face it, Daddy needs the money!!
This coming Thursday Nuttall Art will be participating in the Ogemaw County Community and Business Expo at Ogemaw Heights High School from 4-9. I'm going to be giving stuff out, sell some raffle tickets (maybe) for the anniversary party, and exhibit some examples of my work and maybe sell some swag.
THEN, Saturday, April 16th will be the Downtown West Branch Art & Wine Walk from 5-9, and the NUTTALL ART STUDIO's 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY is a part of the Walk! The anniversary starts at 4 and MOMENTS BY M is hosting Nuttall Art Studio for the Art and Wine Walk. There'll be food, drinks, free wine tasting, a $2 art raffle (FYI if you buy a ticket or tickets, you get a sketch, so even if you don't win, you walk away with something!), free stuff, new stuff for sale, and music on the cd player. Stop in. You won't regret it.
OK, I think this is the last thing: April 30th (I think? I have to double check the date) is "Blast The Blues" at Dean Arbour Ford in West Branch, where I'll be on display. This is the third B the B, and the 3rd time I've been a part of it. I try to display blues or rock related artwork and donate blues-related artwork to the auction.
WHEW!!!
I think that's all! I'll update if I remember anything! Wish me luck.
TODAY, Saturday, April 2nd I'm competing in an art battle in Bay City called
"Art Clash 2011". I've become very disillusioned with art battles. I think they're great, don't get me wrong. If you're a fan of the arts, you should definitely hit up a few. What bothers me, however, is the judging aspect. I like the idea of the general public voting for their favorite artwork, but after the second battle I did, I noticed that some artists were bringing in their own numbers to vote for them. I usually have 3 people at the most show to the battles I compete in, but some of the artists bring in friends and family that could start a baseball team! I don't mind losing, as long as the artwork that wins is good! (DISCLAIMER: this is a general opinion of the entirety of battles I've done, not just one venue. I've done some battles in 3 or 4 venues altogether). I've seen some nice work get nothing while lesser-quality work gets placed. BUT, and this is what my rant leads to, BUT, this Art Clash is being judged by local artists and instructors from the venue, so quality should overcome quantity. And let's face it, Daddy needs the money!!
This coming Thursday Nuttall Art will be participating in the Ogemaw County Community and Business Expo at Ogemaw Heights High School from 4-9. I'm going to be giving stuff out, sell some raffle tickets (maybe) for the anniversary party, and exhibit some examples of my work and maybe sell some swag.
THEN, Saturday, April 16th will be the Downtown West Branch Art & Wine Walk from 5-9, and the NUTTALL ART STUDIO's 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY is a part of the Walk! The anniversary starts at 4 and MOMENTS BY M is hosting Nuttall Art Studio for the Art and Wine Walk. There'll be food, drinks, free wine tasting, a $2 art raffle (FYI if you buy a ticket or tickets, you get a sketch, so even if you don't win, you walk away with something!), free stuff, new stuff for sale, and music on the cd player. Stop in. You won't regret it.
OK, I think this is the last thing: April 30th (I think? I have to double check the date) is "Blast The Blues" at Dean Arbour Ford in West Branch, where I'll be on display. This is the third B the B, and the 3rd time I've been a part of it. I try to display blues or rock related artwork and donate blues-related artwork to the auction.
WHEW!!!
I think that's all! I'll update if I remember anything! Wish me luck.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Art de Combat II - Enchante Gallery, West Branch, MI 5-30-09
For those of you unaware of what an art battle is, A little blast from the past:
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Try (try to fall in love) by Sammy Hagar
This song is one of my favorites. I've been singing this to my kids since my 8 1/2 year old daughter was first born.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
April is full of action!
Although I'm stoked about the 1 year anniversary, I'm also a little stressed, because the week before NUTTALL ART is going to be at the OGEMAW COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS EXPO at Ogemaw Heights High School and I'm trying to get stuff around to give away there, as well as at the anniversary party. The anniversary has been integrated into the Downtown West Branch Art & Wine Walk April 16th. I'm the artist and the business is Moments By M Photography, so there will be wine and food served during the anniversary shindig.
At the 1 year anniversary, I'm going to try to give away stuff, have a $2 raffle and have things for sale, so I'm trying to do artwork specifically for the raffle, plus my own projects and commissioned artwork. AND I'm doing lessons still. Right now, this is what I'm looking at to raffle or sell-
At the 1 year anniversary, I'm going to try to give away stuff, have a $2 raffle and have things for sale, so I'm trying to do artwork specifically for the raffle, plus my own projects and commissioned artwork. AND I'm doing lessons still. Right now, this is what I'm looking at to raffle or sell-
Friday, March 11, 2011
Giving away SWAG!!!!! And selling swag, too!
Available at the Studio's Anniversary shin-dig, for example, for sale or raffle-
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
About to throw a party, and everyone's invited (except THAT guy!)
Alright, cats 'n' kittens!
April 3rd marks the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of NUTTALL ART STUDIO!!! TO celebrate, I'm hosting a "party" on Saturday, April 16th, 2011 from 4pm-8pm at the studio. There'll be free food, drinks (no alcohol), $2 raffle of specially made artwork and other stuff!
Now, this event DOES take place the same night as Downtown West Branch's Art & Wine Walk (from 5-9), where local artists display their work in downtown businesses (the businesses actually stay open PAST 5 that day!), and those businesses have free wine tasting and food. So, there's plenty to do in the area in those 5 hours! Parking for the studio is down N. 3rd St. across from Morse Clark Furniture. Hope to see you there!
April 3rd marks the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of NUTTALL ART STUDIO!!! TO celebrate, I'm hosting a "party" on Saturday, April 16th, 2011 from 4pm-8pm at the studio. There'll be free food, drinks (no alcohol), $2 raffle of specially made artwork and other stuff!
Now, this event DOES take place the same night as Downtown West Branch's Art & Wine Walk (from 5-9), where local artists display their work in downtown businesses (the businesses actually stay open PAST 5 that day!), and those businesses have free wine tasting and food. So, there's plenty to do in the area in those 5 hours! Parking for the studio is down N. 3rd St. across from Morse Clark Furniture. Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
REJECTED!!!!!
An undisclosed gallery just wrote me back-
"After reviewing your work on your blog we do not feel it would be a good fit for you or us in our gallery. We sincerely appreciate your interest in our gallery."
"After reviewing your work on your blog we do not feel it would be a good fit for you or us in our gallery. We sincerely appreciate your interest in our gallery."
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Studio Birthday coming soon!!
I've gone through my old posts here on the ol' blog, and apparently I paid my first month's rent on NUTTALL ART STUDIO around April 3rd, meaning the 1 year anniversary is coming up!! I want to celebrate! I want to share (as I have since I opened)! So, On Saturday, April 16th, 2011 I will be having a ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of NUTTALL ART STUDIO at 105 N.3rd St. Suite 1, located in Downtown West Branch, Michigan! I'll probably have some giveaways, some free food and what-not.
DON'T FORGET THE MAMAS!!!!
I know it's early, but I'm offering a Mothers' Day Special: 11x14 drawing or painting, up to 4 subjects, for only $60!!!! The regular price for a 4 subject 11x14 is $92. Offer expires ONE WEEK before Mothers' Day! If you want a larger portrait, we can work out a special.
Monday, February 21, 2011
I can't stop!
I've taken a break from my Popeye series, but I'm going to get back to work on it. I just finished up the Wimpy charcoal drawing (seen here) and you can see the rest of the series HERE .
Saturday, February 19, 2011
My take on Americana
After working on it for over a year, I think it's finally done!
What? Did you think I was gonna just SHOW you the finished piece here??
What? Did you think I was gonna just SHOW you the finished piece here??
What's a guy gotta do?
SOOOOO..... know of any art galleries who'd be interested in displaying my work and NOT just want to take my money?
I've found that most galleries I've contacted either (A)want money to exhibit in their gallery (B) aren't looking for artists at the moment(C) they don't reply back or (D) don't feel my work would fit into their gallery.
These are the reasons I haven't pursued gallery shows in awhile. It becomes very discouraging. I've contacted galleries in Michigan and across the country, with no interested parties.
I've found that most galleries I've contacted either (A)want money to exhibit in their gallery (B) aren't looking for artists at the moment(C) they don't reply back or (D) don't feel my work would fit into their gallery.
These are the reasons I haven't pursued gallery shows in awhile. It becomes very discouraging. I've contacted galleries in Michigan and across the country, with no interested parties.
Monday, February 14, 2011
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