New Works

Here are some dribs and drabs of newer pieces...record art,canvas work etc. Be sure to drop by here for the rest...http://www.flickr.com/photos/gnarledbranch/

NOW magazine

A few weeks ago I installed my art and painted records at Mad Factory Boutique Salon
www.madfactory.ca


They were recently featured on NOW Toronto and a few pics and a quick plug about my work was mentioned.


http://www.nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/stores-story.cfm?content=168831

Baby Food Jar Lid Pins

Hello all, and happy Spring- so refreshing to be able to step outside and get a little spring air in the ole windbags...

This post will document the steps involved to make jar lid pins - baby food jar lids (to give you a sense of scale) and each piece has an original painting inside protected by resin and a pin mount attached to the back.
I really don't know if there's anything like this out there, I've googled and checked Etsy , so this might be kinda new and fresh!
They will be available for sale on my website www.gnarledbranch.com as well as Etsy when I get pics posted there...

This is pretty much a sneak peek for you Gnarled Blog readers...



The above is the sheet of relatively finished mini paintings ... drawn and painted
to within requirements of the diameter.



The image is now placed in the cap with resin coating cured.




Pin mount is attached to the back using a high quality adhesive that bonds metal to metal.



Ready for market!

Thanks and don't forget to see me on Youtube and Flickr... look up The Gnarled Branch!

Made it to Juxtapoz!

A few samples of my art is now up in the 'readers art' section of Juxtapoz Art and Culture...

www.juxtapoz.com


www.flickr.com/photos/gnarledbranch






http://www.juxtapoz.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5723&Itemid=59

"Brush Out Breast Cancer"

Well here I go again!

I've registered with The Weekend to End Breast Cancer which is a two-day, 60-kilometre walk through the neighbourhoods of Toronto.

Breast Cancer has affected me both through family and a close friend -so I have that desire to do 'my part'.

So...now it's all about fundraising,training walks, more fundraising....did I mention fundraising?

To participate in the Walk, the minimum that needs to be raised is $2000, but I hope to surpass that through my art!

Times are tough that's for sure, but I think
my fundraiser called "Brush Out Breast Cancer" will enable me to reach my goal and surpass it.

I'll be asking boutiques,galleries,restaurants and whomever else that will listen, that I'll do a painting 'live' on the premises - and while I work,people can donate and watch as I bring a canvas to life.
The finished piece then may be bought by the
business, auctioned off, leased or bought by a customer with all the proceeds going to my fundraiser.

Tax receipts for donations of $20 or more are issued.

Art and raising money to conquer Breast Cancer- how can you go wrong----well, you can't!

If you have any suggestions,ideas or thoughts as to businesses that may be up for this -let me know, there's alot of work to do between now and the end of August -so any help is greatly appreciated!

If you would like to donate here's the link or you can send me an email...

http://www.endcancer.ca/site/TR/Events/Toronto2009?px=2888579&pg=personal&fr_id=1323


here's the Facebook link
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=76635790015&ref=nf

Green Monkey

Green Monkey, originally uploaded by gnarledbranch.

Make sure to see all my recent fine art over here...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gnarledbranch/

Rosco

Rosco, originally uploaded by gnarledbranch.

This is an actual sign that had been blown off its post during a windstorm. I can't remember if I emailed the agent or called but at any rate they didn't bother returning my message and I've had this in storage for a little while.
The I decided to paint a rooster. I know-it makes complete sense.

Jarlid Pins

Dave, originally uploaded by gnarledbranch.

I love to think of ways to recycle or reuse-- so I have tried this idea of using a jar lid placing a small painting inside,epoxy and a pin on the back. Monster pins.

View more please visit...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gnarledbranch/

Sweet Dreams

100_1584, originally uploaded by gnarledbranch.

Wonkie
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gnarledbranch/

Sweet Dreams

100_1572, originally uploaded by gnarledbranch.

This is another Wonkie that I painted--depicting a young lad(perhaps me ?) blissfully sleeping while the monsters lurk about under the bed.
To view more of my recent work visit ~
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gnarledbranch/

Wooden Wonkies

detail, originally uploaded by gnarledbranch.

detail of side panel

Gnarled Tunes

A smattering of music I play to entertain my ears and mind whilst I throw
some paint around...
enjoy.
A bit of darkwave,industrial,eclectic and a surprise or two.

Hey gang,

Well its been a great past few days-- still enjoying the high of a fantastic
Hallowe'en party, enjoyed givin' scares and candies to the kiddies on Hallowe'en night and another 5 shops and gallery are on board to sell my work!

I made yet another batch of beer cap pins- around 350 .... and made a few
that were hmmm, shall we say - a wee bit raunchy.

I'd like to share a few...

I apologize in advance and don't look directly at your monitor screen.

Make sure to check out "The Gnarled Branch" on Facebook... I'm there more often and
there's a few tricks and treats to see...

take care and hope you all are well!

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octskull1

octskull1, originally uploaded by gnarledbranch.

mixed media on reclaimed vinyl record...

all my records that I paint on were far too damaged to play anymore and were destined for landfill...

a pushpin through the middle is all that is needed to mount.

no$$$ framing required!

octskull2

octskull2, originally uploaded by gnarledbranch.

October.... I'll miss the warmer weather..but Hallowe'en is around the corner--and I get GIDDY!

Here's a sampling of a number of record paintings that could haunt your walls...

Update:

This piece is now SOLD!

Monster!!

Monster!!, originally uploaded by gnarledbranch.

Even though I love painting horror or creepy themes...I can't
abandon the fun of colours and humour...

MONSTER!!!

Sparrow

Sparrow, originally uploaded by gnarledbranch.

The first in a series of 'Sliced' works.

Trick or Treat 2

Trick or Treat 2, originally uploaded by gnarledbranch.

Hallowe'en is by far my favourite time of year...so I've been fooling around with some techniques and medium to provide a spooky
look...hope you like it!

APW arts

APW arts, originally uploaded by shimmerstolz.

APW Gallery in New York...

Three of my records are shown here in the middle...
roadkill bird
teen on bike
and the pink weirdos at the top...

photo credit shimmerstolz--who by the way had some pieces in the show that blew my mind...very inventive--wish I could've been there to see in person.

APW arts gallery opening

APW arts gallery opening, originally uploaded by shimmerstolz.

Opening night at APW Gallery featuring vinyl record artists from around the world.
I submitted 4 pieces.

photo credit- shimmerstolz