Thanks to Ferg’s trusty Instagram feed, we get a new work in progress shot for Trigger II.
Looks like there will be more Ooze Terror boys for the show! The green paint application is looking brilliant here, and hopefully we get to see more of this piece develop soon.
Trigger II runs January 10th – February 2nd, with an opening reception on Friday, January 10th from 6 – 9 PM. Both artists will be in attendance.
Calling all people…who like cookies!
Amanda Spayd is hosting a contest over at the Circus Posterus forums, and this time, you’re going to have to flex your decorating skills!
Amanda says –
Here are the rules:
1) Create a profile on the Circus Posterus forum, if you don’t have one already.
2) Decorate as many cookies as you want – just keep to a Circus Posterus theme (derive your inspiration from my artwork, or the art stylings of any of our artists, like Chris Ryniak, Kathie Olivas, etc. See the “Artists” section for more ideas!).
***The only limitation is that all your cookies must be edible – no cheating using paints or clays, they must be food!
3) Take a picture of your masterpiece(s) and post them on the forum, in the “December Cookie Contest” thread here. If you have trouble posting, the boardies are always super helpful, but you can always just post a link to where we can all admire it.
4) Have a beverage of your choice and toast to yourself for your hard work.
5) At the end of the month, I’ll choose a winner! Remember, this isn’t about how “accurate” or “realistic” the cookie looks – you can score points with me by being really creative in what you decorate with, how you take your photo, what kind of cookie, etc. Just be creative and have fun!
I’m BAD at decorating cookies, so I look forward to being impressed by everyone else’s skills :)
The prize is a holiday goodie bag from Amanda, including this original drawing!
What are you waiting for? Get baking*!
*baking not actually required, but decorating is.
The Circus Posterus Store has more of your holiday shopping needs with Chris Ryniak and Amanda Louise Spayd originals ready for your wall.
We’ve just added gorgeous metallic wall hangings – Dreamkeepers by Amanda and Tunkerbiskits by Chris! Check them out!
Do you know someone who loves art but is lacking wall space?
Well, we’ve got you covered at the Circus Posterus store with our wonderful stock of art books!
Totally affordable and super easy to wrap, art books are an easy way to satisfy all the art lovers out there.
In store (Stranger Factory) we have a small library of art books and comic books gracing the shelves.
Online at the Circus Posterus store, we have stocked some favorites like Skinner’s “Every Man is My Enemy”, Camilla d’Errico’s “Femina & Fauna”, Tara McPherson’s “Bunny in the Moon”, and Brandt Peters’ brand new “Muse #1”.
This is just a small sampling of what we have, so go check out the store and grab some holiday gifts for you or any art lover out there.
You have waited almost two years, and it is about to go down in a blaze of glory (not with Bon Jovi and Emilio Estevez). Guns up, full of trouble, and fueled by pure unhinged terror, it is time for our first look at Trigger II!
We don’t know much from this preview image from Ferg, but we can make out a few things like the chrome dome, all black attire, and tommy gun. We will have to wait a few weeks for detailed shots, but for now, this should get your blood spilling all over the place.
Keep your gas mask off for a bit because we will keep posting updates here on Trigger II as we get them. Remember, Brandt Peters x Ferg’s Trigger II runs January 10th – February 2nd, with an opening reception on Friday, January 10th from 6 – 9 PM. Both artists will be in attendance.
THE FINE ART OF CHARACTER DESIGN is a beginner to moderate level class based on ideas and tips for building and designing effective and memorable character designs. We will focus on fundamental processes such as R&D, visual impact, shape breakdowns, defining styles, character story, color theory, space and volume, and caricature. We will also discuss creating character turnarounds, conveying personality, and polish and presentation.
The class will be two hours long with an additional hour critique of your in-class drawings and designs.
This class will be held at Stranger Factory, and only limited spots are available for this unique workshop.
This class will be taught by internationally recognized fine artists and award winning toy designers Brandt Peters and Clay “FERG” Ferguson.
Sunday, January 12th / 2 – 5 PM
WORKSHOP FEE: $75
SUPPLIES: Students should bring their own sketchbooks and/or notepads, and personal drawing tools. Stranger Factory will also have newsprint sketchbooks and drawing supply sets on hand. Please let the staff know in advance if you will need supplies.
To reserve your spot, please contact strangerfactorysales@gmail.com as soon as possible.
Stranger Factory
109 Carlisle Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
505-508-3049
Stranger Factory is excited to ring in the new year with the highly anticipated collaboration exhibit, “Trigger II”. Featuring a group of collaborative pieces created by Brandt Peters and Clay “FERG” Ferguson, the first Trigger exhibit sold out almost immediately and fans haven’t stopped clamoring for more.
Press images and additional artist information are available upon request from our Press Manager.
This exhibit runs January 10th – February 2nd, with an opening reception on Friday, January 10th from 6 – 9 PM. Both artists will be in attendance.
Time to splurge on a gift for the art lover in your family (or yourself)! We have two new prints by Kathie Olivas in the Circus Posterus online store!
Sylvie and Ollie
Ed. of 30
13×19 paper size/ image size 10.5 x15
$75
Fair Weather Friend
edition of 50
Paper size 13×19/image size 11×17
$75
Time for an update on Winter Salon III from two fabulous ladies we’ve covered earlier this month.
We showed the early stages of a jackalope sculpt by Carisa Swenson, and it seems like we have been waiting for the finished pieces as long as we have been waiting for Santa to come down ye ol’ chimney. Wait no longer, because Alfie is here! Totally dressed for a Christmas sweater party or for a shindig at the Griswolds, Alfie the Jackalope has his holiday game face on, and is all about snatching the gingerbread cookies. Santa better watch his back because there may be no cookies left come Christmas Eve! Fabulous job, Carisa.
Next up is a quadruple showing from Megan Baehr aka Nonesuch Garden. We showcased Megan hard at work in a felt wonderland creating centaurs for the show, but little did we know she threw us a curveball with her creative mind. Megan went outside the box for holiday centaurs.
Megan didn’t just create holiday plush centaurs we know from classic mythology and Harry Potter, but she also made a Deertaur and Unicenta with deer antlers and a unicorn horn. This string of ponies consist of Nightmare and Ginger the centaurs, Lolly the Unicenta, and Elwood the Deertaur. We can tell that Megan had a blast making these, and now everyone else can see when the show opens this Friday at Stranger Factory.
The Winter Salon III runs December 6th – 29th, with an opening reception on Friday, December 6th from 6 – 9 PM.
Have you been wondering what Amanda Louise Spayd will have at Winter Salon III…well BEE still and look at the gallery to see what all the buzz is about.
Amanda’s creations swarm to Winter Salon III December 6th – 29th, with an opening reception on Friday, December 6th from 6 – 9 PM.
