Lowbrow, Graffiti,Urban, artist…er something like that.
Just posted up a few sketches that I’m working on. Check out the “Recent Works” tab for all the latest. I’m hell-bent on these owl characters right now. There so much you can do with these guys. I think I found a new character to work with. I’m also working on a monkey and a fox design. Keep them eyes peeled…much more to come-BG
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New work posted up! All my latest work is inspired by the horrible plight that sea life is having to endure because of the BP oil spill. These new pieces will be on display at Avondale Artworks(Jax,FL) for the month of July. Opening reception(drinks, snacks, good times) is Friday night, 7/2, from 6-9pm. I did these paintings to help raise fund for a bird and sea life rescue out in the FL panhandle. These folk have been working around the clock cleaning oil soaked birds and sea life since day one of the spill. I figured I would use my skill to help raise some much-needed funds! All proceeds will be donated to help buy supplies and cleaning products to help these poor animals out. Prints will be coming soon too!!! Thanks for the support and check out this months showing at Avondale Artworks! If interestd in a pre-show purchase just email me at bgrayart@bellsouth.net – All pieces are priced from 75.00-120.00- For details on each piece(dimesions, medium,etc) visit my “recent works” tab on the site here.Thanks
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Here is a pic of one of the pieces I submitted to the Haiti Benefit show and Concert that’s taking place tonight at Suite 106 Gallery at the Jacksonville Landing from 5-9pm. Theres gonna be some killer bands, free Moonriver pizza, and a silent auction with some killer local artists involved to help raise funds for Haiti relief. So come out the Suite 106 tonight and have a damn good time. For details on the show and the bands check out www.theouterbox.com for details. This is gonna rock!!!-
UPDATE- Thanks to everyone who came out to the show! Sorry I was not there to hang out, I had other obligations that night. I had several emails about this piece. The silent auction was a one time deal and this little painting went to the highest bidder that night for 50.00. Thanks for all the support and supporting a good cause!
Just finished up an interview with the Florida Times Union recently. The article focused on Riverside artists and what we do. The interview covered me, and my friends Logan Zawacki, and Darlene Muto. It was a lot of fun and I think its great that the Times Union was interested in all of us. Check out the story here- Ill have another really cool interview coming out at theouterbox.com some time this week as well. Good times!-b.
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Just finished an interview with the folks at BeDynamik. There website features a section called “Duval Talent” that features artists, musicians, poets, and local talents from all over Duval county. I had a lot of fun doing the interview and appreciate them taking interest in what I do. They didn’t quite get the spelling of my last name correct(Gray not Grey) but, it’s all good. Check out the entire interview here…http://bedynamik.com/?p=833 .-
Just sold another painting late yesterday! Thats two paintings sold in the same day and the third painting sold in just a week. I’m doing pretty darn good this month! Thanks to the person who gave this painting a new home. I really enjoyed doing this painting and I’ve had the concept down on paper for weeks. It was actually inspired from the “Designers in Toyland” show I wrapped up with the AIGA earlier this month. I was considering making a 3d sculpture of sorts of humpty dumpty and this painting was more of a sketch of what the final creation was going to look like. I decided to just go with the hand sewn skull bunny(s) instead, which were a hit anyhow. Thanks again for bringing a little bit of my style into your home. Hope ya dig it as much as I enjoyed making this character.
Just sold another one of my “bigger” pieces up at Avondale Artworks here in Jacksonville. This painting is titled “Fill this Emptiness”. I originally did the painting for the Cummer Art Museum during the Folio Weekly artist invitational. I have to admit that I’m happy and sad to see this one go. This piece is one of my favorites to date and it is also one of my larger pieces. Thanks to Ken @ Avondale Artworks and a big thanks to the person who took this baby home. Happy Holidays!!-B.G.
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Its that time of the month for the First Friday artist reception at Avondale Artworks! Stop in and see what all the buzz is about! I have several new pieces for the show and prices are marked to sell for holiday shoppers out there. I will be at the gallery on 12/4 from 6-8 and also on 12/5 for Christmas in Avondale! Ill be painting a 16×20 piece that will probably be sold that night to the highest bidder. Not sure if Im really gonna go that route but, either way it will be a blast! Come out, show some love, and have a glass of wine with me. For details about Avondale Artworks or if ya need more info visit www.avondaleartworks.com – See you there!
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Studio Sale! All work under $100! Art from loads of local artists! I’m gonna have a few pieces in the show! Support local art and show Bogda some loving this weekend!
When: Saturday, November 7, 2009
Time: 8:00pm – 11:00pm
Location: Bogda Gallery
Street: 1253 McDuff Avenue South
www.myspace.com/shopbogda for more details and info!
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Thats right folks! It’s that time again for another damn fine time at Avondale Artworks. Ill have a few new pieces in the gallery this Friday(and the rest of Nov) as well as some of my fellow artists. Ill be hanging out at the gallery from 6-9pm doing some meeting and greeting. Dont be shy, say hi. Come out to the gallery and enjoy some light snacks, a glass of wine, and meet the artists! For more info and directions to the gallery visit www.avondaleartworks.com. See you there!-B.
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