Abel Arts Newsletter :: Jan 28, 2008 :: Winter Shows!

A happy 2008 to everybody!

Winter in the NW is in full swing. The new year started off dumping day after day on Mt. Hood and the waves in the last few weeks have been pretty unbelievable. Portland is in the perfect spot between the two. Surfing in the winter up here requires some dedication... or some insanity. Last week I suited up in 34 degree air temp and couldn't wait to warm up in the 48 degree water. I almost slipped and broke my neck on the sheet of ice on the beach. Buuurrrrrrrrrrrrr! But the rewards were far more than worth it.

I am involved in a few group shows coming up in the first week of February. One in Portland and one in Seattle. I'll be attending both so come say HI! Get all the details below.

My Holiday Sale is still going on and I have a few screen prints left so pick one up if you haven't and thanks again to those who already have!

If you haven't already, check out the short timelapse video of a commissioned piece I did HERE.

Alright, hope your 2008 is off to a great start! Look forward to some big things happening this summer!

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Feb. 8th: "Trade Bloc" Group show at BLVD Gallery in Seattle

Four brand spank'n new pieces for this show. All are heavily influenced by life in the Pacific North West; Cold water, giant Doug Fir and Cypress right along the coast, mystical sky's and of course, the rain. Join me up in Seattle for the opening... and then it's party time downtown!!!

BLVD Gallery Website

UPDATE>>> Thanks to all who came out to the show and thanks to all you who took ALL of my pieces home! Enjoy! Those were some of my favorite so far!

3rd Annual LOVE Show @ Launchpad Gallery PDX

Should be a good time, over 100 artists involved.

www.launchpadgallery.org

R.I.P. - 6'8"

It's almost like losing a good friend sometimes. Remembering back to the quality time spent together, the world travels, laying on the beach baking in the sun together, the times of pure joy, the disappointments, the long miles driven in search of something we both love.

R.I.P 6'8", we had some amazing times together. Sorry I dropped in a little too late on that one. And don't believe for a minute that I will ever stop looking for your other half.

New Art

I just added a bunch of new work on the ART page at abelarts.com

Here's one that will be in the February group show "Trade Bloc" at BLVD Gallery in Seattle...

Some Holiday Gifts

Here are 2 pieces I did for a very special New Mexican...

Jada Toy Kulture Klash Car Art Show - LA

Got asked to paint a car for the Jada Toys Kulture Klash Art Show in LA that coincides with the LA car show. It was back in November.

Here is my car...

"Pacifico" Video

Here's a short little time lapse video of a recently commissioned piece titled "Pacifico".
NOTE: I had "Paint it Black" from The Rolling Stones for the soundtrack but apparently it was copyright infringement and You Tube made me select one of their shitty copyright-free tracks. Lame.