Anderson Lewis

One More Drink

2011-12-30T19:48:00.000-08:00

Finally got around to finishing some projects, hehe.
But yeah I learned much last semester as far as fine art drawing and again with painting. But by far this is just the beginning! It's exciting to see what next though...
So more work to come But I wanted to go ahead and put this up:

Post Tiny

2011-11-15T21:24:00.000-08:00

Hello!
So for those who could not make it out to the Tiny show I thought I'd preview the work I put in. Seeing as I did not post the finish product.

And if you still wanna see them in person, along many other good work the show is still up for another month and there is another opening for Studio gallery's anniversary show.

Till next time...

Tiny

2011-11-05T11:05:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow, November 6th Studio Gallery is having a Tiny show of large proportions!
Over 170 local artists (including yours truly) are participating in this years Tiny shows.
All work presented is under 7x7x7 and under $400.
This is actually the biggest Tiny show yet, so I hope to see you there!

So Come check it out and pick out a piece for yourself or as a gift for the holidays or both!

Also if you do miss the first opening there is a second on December 4th for their Anniversary show.

Urbanscape

2011-10-15T13:23:00.000-07:00

So coming from mostly sculpture I found a growing curiosity to do cityscapes. the thinking behind this was that landscapes are about at far from sculpture as you can get, because it is themed around an environment and not the object.I figured it would be a clash in thinking as far as my approach. What I found is that both object and environment are a matter of perspective, one can affect the other or control it's meaning also both rely heavily on composition which is meaning more and more to me every day.
So here is the beginning of my Urbanscapes. With every new painting i learn more and more.

2011-10-09T11:36:00.000-07:00

It's funny how one idea leads to another which leads to another, before you know it you're drawing odd things on the bus that freak out the lady next to you....

....but it's fun.

And what better way to finish it off then to make something of it? Especially if it invokes such a reaction from others.

So lately I've been doing much more painting and drawing that I decided to take a little time to sculpt this little guy.

Right now it's still drying but I've decided to oil paint him before I give him a good home.
So till the next stage...

Oops I slipped

2011-08-12T22:57:00.000-07:00

So I guess I forgot to do a post for a little bit.
I've been trying out many new things, and still trying to make since of it all but needless to say there is more work to come.
It's funny how you can be all over the place just to figure out what's right in front of you, but oh well...

The Order

2011-06-29T22:18:00.000-07:00

New Show coming up that should be a lota fun!

Modern Eden is located on the corner of Francisco and Powell, but for more info go to Moderneden.com

There's gonna be some really good work there all with a surrealism theme and I'll even have a painting in this time. So so check it out!

While I Was There

2011-06-23T08:45:00.000-07:00

There is something to be said about visually describing the places you are at. There are so many variables to work with that you end up inherently describing more then the places you are at.

Unicorns Are Naturally Born

2011-06-15T07:02:00.000-07:00

More and more I'm discovering that I pull much inspiration from the people I meet. Whether a chance encounter or a long time friend, moments shared creates a context for something greater.
The following painting is an example of this; at one point I had asked a friend how she came up with her almost fantastical way of describing the world around her, to which she responded, "Unicorns are naturally born." From then on that phrase became a way to describe what previously could not be. Unicorns are naturally born was our way to describe the magic of a moment when there was no particular reason behind an action.

Has this happened to you? Was there words said or things done that seem to have no reason at all?

Also I forgot to mention,
I have a painting in the "Salon Show De Refuse" at the 410 Bush Street Gallery, info below.
Check it out there are really great artist in there as well!

410 Bush Street Gallery
410 Bush St (Stockton Street.)
San Francisco, CA 94108
Mon-Sat 8am-10pm

If I Had To Go

2011-06-06T16:59:00.000-07:00

So I finished painting my most recent architecture piece. I tried something a little different this time...

Instead of glazing the ceramic piece like I usually do I wanted to try using oil paints on the surface hoping that it would give me more control of the overall look.

The result definitely has potential that gives me much to think about in surface and application, which is exciting at the same time!
But till next time...

A bit of Paint

2011-06-01T21:57:00.000-07:00

So Someone made the comment that I haven't posted much of my painting work so, I give you a bit of my class work from the past semester till I post more finished works.

So yeah, I'll be posting more of my paintings soon for sure :)

Pieces of Eden

2011-05-28T22:26:00.000-07:00

Not this Saturday but the next I will be having a few of my sculptures in Modern Eden's anniversary show.
It's s great spot in North beach, So go check it out! Promise you will not be disappointed.

See you there!

And Another One Hits The Kiln

2011-05-22T00:51:00.000-07:00

So I just finished sculpting another architecture piece but before I put it in the kiln I wanted to share.
This may be the last architecture piece for a bit....
I'm starting to get anxious to try new things, but we'll see what happens.

Back to work...

View From Davis

2011-05-02T20:19:00.000-07:00

This past weekend I went to the CCACA in Davis and saw so much amazing work and got talk to many great artist!
This is gonna be a long post but there is many works I wanted to show and even this is not all of it, I wish I could put it all up more...

These guys look familiar...

I got to meet the amazing Tip Toland, everything about this woman I found inspiring!

Here is some of her work in the Natsoulas Gallery:

Enjoy the work I know I did!

Reason to Smile

2011-04-27T23:16:00.000-07:00

So I'm about to take my trip to Davis to join in the CCACA, for info on the event check it out.

I've participated for the last two years. Last year I introduced the first piece of my "Land Unearthed" series:

This years I be attending the lectures and demos as well as show two more pieces to the series.
Here's a Preview:

If your a fan of ceramic work or curious, or wanna see some amazing work from the greater Bay area, I highly recommend Checking out CCACA in Davis. It's this weekend (29/4-1/5)!
But for those who can't make it I'll post up pictures of the event.

2011-04-14T07:45:00.000-07:00

Here's the pictures from the show!
I had so much fun! If any anyone ever plans on having a show near tracy I highly recommend this place!

Idioglossia

2011-04-13T07:04:00.000-07:00

So while I'm waiting for the pictures for the show, here is a look into the new works that went there.This is part of a new series titled "idioglossia" after the phenomenon that happens with people that are in close proximity over a long period of time. This work is a theory, one that suggest that this phenomenon can act socially but since it is so fluent it's hardly recognizable.

I'll be posting up pictures from the show as soon as I get them!

And Another Thing

2011-04-07T01:13:00.000-07:00

So, Much is in the works and all is going well!

But here is a sculpted piece soon to be glazed

This guy is a series of three, coming soon...

Oh, And I'll put up pictures of the work in the show after it happens this Saturday so if your not going you can at least check it out!

I leave you now with these guys...

Something New

2011-03-08T00:18:00.000-08:00

That's right, a show coming up so come out if you can, it should be apocalyptic in magnificence!

The show will Feature:

Brian Pollett

Alexandra Welch

Trever Strand

Mariangela Le Thanh

And your's truly

Surely a talented bunch! The show is on April 9th @ 6pm

Secret Sidewalk The Gallery

49 W. 10th Street
Tracy, CA
(209) 879-9411
or go to Their Website for More information

See you there!

Something to Put Your Paint on

2011-02-27T02:29:00.000-08:00

So while things are drying and firing I'm gonna show you guys how to make this...

Into this...

First grab your tools.

I use a pneumatic staple gun but you could use nails.

You'll need at least four Miter clamps and as many spring clamps you can get

Also you'll need wood glue.

So first, cut out your wood board, whatever size you may need.

Then cut what will be the framing.

And for that we will use the Miter saw which can conveniently cut at 45 degree angles so we can achieve our 90 degree corners on our frame.

Make sure both sides are in opposite angles or it will not work out so well

So next, place the framing in the miter clamp and push together to get a 45 degree angle making sure to keep one side loose while tightening the other.

Now apply wood glue and push together while tightening the loose piece.

After the clamp is tight, staple both sides of the corner making sure to offset them so one doesn't kick the other outside the frame.

And after you have done that to all sides, time to put it on the panel...

Put a thin line of wood glue on the edge, then...

Slap it on there making sure to align it with the board.

Now put as many clamps as you can on it, reason being, you don't want any parts of the board rising up from the frame. You want it flush.

Some glue might come out the sides, its easier to clean off when it's still wet with a towel then sand it off later.
And thats basically it. Do make sure you sand the edges so no one handling your work gets splinters because they will hate you.
And as far as preparation before you paint you have choices:
you can use gesso, matte medium or oil primer to name a few.
I usually us matte medium because it lets me start from a toned surface.
Well I hope that's been helpful and let me know if there are questions or comments.

I Realized the Dreamscape was Real

2011-02-16T20:41:00.000-08:00

There's nothing like a fresh cup of coffee and a sculpted piece...

I'll post up how he turns out after he is fired, hopefully the kiln deities won't smite my piece...

But first...

...we got to put him to bed.

Then...

...rip-out his insides!

done, for now.

It's been a bit since my last post

2011-01-29T23:55:00.000-08:00

So it has been a while but not unproductive,

And after a couple moves and alot of work, I'm back.

So expect to see more soon...

Sculpture:

2010-06-16T03:06:00.000-07:00

Make up:

2010-06-16T02:15:00.000-07:00

The Following Message:

2010-06-16T00:40:00.000-07:00

Much of the work I've done varies with different mediums and intentions, but the following will give you a good idea of where it is going...