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

Since I don't have much to say at the moment I thought I'd direct you all to some sites I really have been enjoying. My Two Favorite Photo Blogs can be found here and here. Another site where I make regular visits can be found here. I need to remember to add her to the blogroll. And finally another art/film related blog located in OC. Welcome to the blogroll! I'm not going to want to do this forever you know so you readers out there should get...

29 March, 2006 /

Ran over to the Torrance Art Museum for the first time tonight to say hi to Mark Dutcher and David Ross and catch the Telling show. Nice space with some progressive programming so I'm sure you'll be hearing more about them soon. After that we jammed across town to catch the Impression/Ism show at the Brea Gallery. Great show with lots of painting talent on view. Don't miss it. Some bad photos follow: Mark Dutcher w/installation Enjoying Kelly McLane's work Brad Spence Crowd shot ...

25 March, 2006 /

This Saturday night the Brea Gallery will open Impression/Ism. The opening will run from 7-9pm and there's going to be a bunch of great artists involved. Contributing artists include: Tony Berlant, Jane Callister, Sherie' Franssen, Jeff Koegel, Laura Owens, Monique Prieto & others.This exhibition examines contemporary Impressionism and its emphasis on the urban experience. Focus will be given to contemporary artists, working in various mediums, who are creating a new focus on Impressionism. The collection exemplifies the progression and changes of an iconic art...

22 March, 2006 /

On Saturday Mrs. OCArtBlog and myself ran down to Laguna to catch the Godfather of appropration art Richard Pettibone's show at LAM. We then headed over to the Godfather of the local scene's gallery and also attempted to say hi to  Sue Greenwood but neither Sue or Peter were working on this sunny Saturday. Then we headed over to OCMA to catch Landscape Confection without the opening night crowds. There is one painting there by Michael Raedecker that's worth the trip alone. But the rest...

19 March, 2006 /

Ran down to the HB Art Center tonight to catch the Talking Heads show. Great show. If you are in the area get on down and take a look. As usual here's some photos: Rebecca Hamm Rebecca Hamm Linda Day   Linda Day Joe Biel Joe Biel detail Beautiful floor piece by Connie Zehr. The photo doesn't do it justice. Go see it. HB Art Center Curator Darlene DeAngelo Robbie Miller & Emily Artist Courtney Oquist Noah Thomas, Ali Smith & Travis Collinson Joe Biel Talking Heads...

18 March, 2006 /

Ran over to Boxed 2.1 at The Beall to catch KnifeandFork's 5 'til 12 exhibit before it came down. It had something to do with evolutionary algorithms & game theory but that stuff makes me think of math, and even though I'm officially in the tech industry, math sucks. Although there was one dude who talked about his sweet Honda Civic with flames that was pretty funny. Some bad photos follow: Mrs. OCArtBlog listening in. The Beall has great snacks...

17 March, 2006 /

Before I forget, next Thursday Greenleaf Gallery opens up Sacriluscious featuring an installation by Vandallister, the collaborative team comprised of the artists Jennifer Vandelpool and Jane Callister. The opening will run from 7-9pm and I'm sure it will be rocking. ...

15 March, 2006 /

Jocelyn Foye will be at it again this Sunday night. Starting at 7pm, Two grecco-roman style wrestlers will match for 6 minutes on a 12' diametered circular clay mat. Shown with the performance will be the mat that was created from the first match, made of latex and foam. The opening will run from 5-8pm and the match will start at 7pm. It will be held at the Gatov Gallery and the directions can be found here. ...

15 March, 2006 /

I spaced and forgot to let you all know that the Richard Pettibone retrospective opened at the Laguna Art Museum this weekend. The show will run to May 28th and it's not to be missed. Richard Pettibone: A Retrospective will present the full range of the artist’s career from the early assemblages and small-scale “replicas” that first brought him to critical attention in Los Angeles in the late fifties and sixties to his various sculptural installations (based on his love of both Shaker furniture and...

14 March, 2006 /

It's party time again at the Beall this Thursday night as they kickoff Boxed 2.1. Come on down and enjoy the interactive digital artworks of KnifeandFork's 5 'til 12 exhibit, as you listen to the live spun beats. There will be complimentary food & refreshments with no cover charge! If you haven't seen the show yet this looks like your last chance. I'd better get over there. ...

14 March, 2006 /

Before I forget. This Friday the HB Art Center opens Talking Heads which will feature artists from the core faculties of the Art Departments of Southern California Graduate Universities, including Joseph Biel, Linda Day, Rebecca Hamm, and Connie Zehr. The reception will run from 7-9pm. Check it out! ...

13 March, 2006 /