The OC Art Blog was created in 2004 as a way to build community and promote the marginalized but dynamic Orange County art scene.

Sorry for the lack of posts around here lately but I've had some other stuff going on. I will be getting back on it soon. Part of that other stuff is a good friend of mine is battling brain cancer. She has had a couple of surgeries these last few weeks . Anyway I'm going to be participating in a 5K to help raise funds for brain cancer research and was wondering if any of you fine people would like to donate to the cause,...

24 April, 2007 /

OC Register illustrator Lisa Mertins is throwing out Concept Challenge to all artists that need a little push. She also has writes a regular blog called Sketch Life. Enjoy. ...

18 April, 2007 /

Episode two pays a visit to The Office to chat with Adrian de la Pena and Ana Rodriquez during their show. Enjoy. ...

17 April, 2007 /

Are you a frustrated cultural writer living in LA? Gridskipper wants you! ...

09 April, 2007 /

Well here it is. Episode #1 is a visit to the Harold Chapman show at OMC Gallery and a brief interview with Gallery Director Rolf Goellnitz, it's 5 minutes in length. OCAB TV is a work in progress. If anybody would like to help with this project please let me know. Enjoy...

05 April, 2007 /

It's first Saturday so that means there will be a lot of art to see so get out there and enjoy! First off is Adrian de la Pena & Ana Rodriquez @ The Office. Myron Conan Dyal @ GCAC Echoes: Women Inspired by Nature at OCCCA Nami Ito @ Scribble Theory Manifestations of Eros @ Proof hosted by Project215 Perfect Storm @ spaceonspurgeon ...

05 April, 2007 /

I'm off to Vegas for the weekend. Back next week. If I ever get some software glitches taken care of I'll have the first episode of OC Art Blog TV for you. Keep your fingers crossed. The computer almost went out the window yesterday.. ...

29 March, 2007 /

We all know that the art market is the least regulated commercial market out there. There are many corporate executives doing time for stuff (insider trading) that happens everyday in the art world. But it seems there are some voices out there lately that are starting to pull some covers and it's nice to see. This morning Tyler Green over at MAN calls into question local critic Edward Goldman's motives and recently Jen Graves in Seattle Called out a local critic for trading art...

28 March, 2007 /

First off I had the pleasure of attending the wedding of friend and curator Jacqueline Bunge this weekend. It was a beautiful event and she was a beautiful bride. Congrats Jackie & Nathan! OC Art Blog TV: As you can see by the video below there's going to be some exciting changes here at the OC Art Blog. We are going to be moving from all blog to part Vlog. That's right, we're going video. Very exciting to try something new and hopefully provide you...

26 March, 2007 /

Here's some OC art history for you. This is video of Chris Burden's shoot piece. The year was 1971 and the location was F Space in Santa Ana. Narration is by Burden. Looks like it hurts...

24 March, 2007 /

For all the SRL fans out there. Here's a great piece of web priestess and 11 year SRL member Violet Blue giving a tour of where it all gets done.Click To Play ...

23 March, 2007 /