Callin' it a week

It was a long week of painting and resin. Got a pretty good jump on the painting. The upcoming few days are the fun part. I can really start to lay in the detail, and tighten everything up.

Rainy Gloomy Thursday

Got a little more done today. It's hard to get motivated when it pours down rain. It's been so dark in the studio all day... I've really just wanted to take a nap.

Sticky Fingers

Started the first batch of Resin Coated Box Prints.
Step one was staining the sides of each box to match the particular print.



Next was to glue each image to the corresponding box and clear coat them.



Then, carefully pour the 2 part clear coat resin over each box. This is incredibly messy, and I haven't figured out a cleaner way to do it.



There are tons of bubbles left in the resin, so you have to use a blow torch to make them raise to the surface.



Now they will sit untouched for 24 to 48 hours, and I will sand the hardened resin drips off the bottom, sign the inside, and they will be ready to sell. If you're interested in a purchase, you can send me an email patrick@patrickfatica.com

Monday's Achievements

Got a little more done today... You can see "Ziti", one of my Italian Greyhounds spying on me in the picture below.

(click on pic for larger view)

New wooden panel boxed resin coated prints coming soon!!

New wooden panel boxed resin coated prints coming soon!!

New Show - New Piece

A new show coming up at Pink Ghost with the theme REVENGE. Just started this one for that show... The revenge wont be added until the end. Stay tuned...

Alabaster Touch and an Arsenic Tongue, She Still Tasted Like Cotton Candy

Just finished for an upcoming show... Alabaster Touch and an Arsenic Tongue, She Still Tasted Like Cotton Candy

Got the newest one sketched out. I will start the under-painting tomorrow... Stay tuned.

Even on Saturday

Somehow I managed to do a little painting today. I hardly ever get the chance to work on a Saturday... Usually because of the drinks Friday night. Last night was drinks free as we went to the opening at C Emerson Fine Arts. Thanks to everyone that came out.
I will get back to the bendy piece in a bit, but I have a couple last minute shows to do paintings for (more on those later). See you on Monday.

Check out the finished painting here

Moving right along...

Got a little more accomplished today. You can start to see what the finished painting will look like.

Wed Nes Day...

Throwing is some darker tones to the background to give more of an illusion of depth.Just started this little one today... Going back to the circus for this one.

Tuesday...

Got a little done today... I hate how much is lost in these bendy paintings with a digital photograph versus the real thing in real life... I wish there was a way to make it translate better.

Namaste... LOST Tribute Limited Edition Prints Now Available

SOLD OUT!!
In celebration of the final season of the greatest show ever: LOST

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Friday's Haze

Started to lay in the background trees, and tighten up some areas... More to come...

Today's Paint Slop

Threw some paint on the bendy board today... Thinking of all my friends up north freezing cold for inspiration. It was 60 degrees today and sunny.

Something Bendy This Way Comes....

Started a new series of paintings on bendable Luan panels. I'm using the bends in the boards to force perspective... So far so good. I'm expecting to have around 5 in the series... I just started the painting on this one yesterday. I built the framework last week.


This was the first bendy painting. You will have to wait for the show (undetermined as of yet) to see all of them.

New Propaganda

Just added some new stuff to the store. I will be adding all of the time so check back often.
www.faticaarsenal.com




Plus!!
I'm working with Mama's Sauce to bring you all new Limited Edition Canvas Prints.
check 'em out here

DEFT at C. Emerson Fine Arts

I will Have 2 Original Paintings available, and 6... count 'em... 6 Limited Eidition Giclee Prints
Swing by and say hello, and check out the art of:

Clayton Chandler
Chiezo
Brandon Dunlap
Patrick Fatica
Patrick Francisco
Freak Friends
Rocky Grimes
Patrick Maxcy
Dave Rau

Deft , adj: dexterous; nimble; skillful; clever

CEFA continues it's 2010 exploration of play with 9 amazing artist from around the world. The exhibition will include custom vinyl toys, drawing, painting, mixed media, photography, and printmaking with T shirts available as well.

Opening Reception Friday February 26th 7 PM - 10 PM.

DEFT at C Emerson Fine Arts

Friday, February 26, 2010 at 7:00pm
	Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 5:00pm
	909 Central Avenue
	Saint Petersburg, FL

Extended

SENSORY OVERLOAD SHOW EXTENDED
The show will continue throughout February at Instinct Gallery in Des Moines. You can now purchase a selection of my pendants and ID cases at the gallery as well. I will be adding some new stuff periodically, so spin by the gallery often!

G40: The Summit

New Show coming in March I will have 5 pieces available...

80,000 sqft 5 Floor Art Exhibition
Over 500 Artists on exhibit with a full month of musical and visual performances, lectures, live Painting and much more!

Art Whino teams up with Crystal City BID and Vornado to present the G-40: Art Summit, a month long exhibition and event series featuring over 500 artists from around the world.

The mission of the G40: Art Summit is to bring the leaders of the New Brow genre together in Crystal City, VA in an effort to explore, discuss and grow this movement. The G-40: Art Summit will be a culmination of ideas, processes and ideas, brought together and highlighted by region and style, creating, for the first time, a full cross examination of this genre.

This event will feature 80,000sqft of exhibition space with 4 floors of art! Each floor will represent different hot hubs of the New Brow movement: The DC, New York, and California metro areas, plus one all encompassing floor for international and other regional artists. Visitors of the G-40: Art Summit will, for the first time, be able to experience entire floors showcasing artists from these regions, and because of this set up, connect the dots of how the different sub-cultures and environs affect the art. From the laid back California Style, to the fast paced New York way of living, the art will bring a fresh visual perspective that words cannot provide. With all the different styles in one place the New Brow movement, now growing and expanding worldwide, will be more comprehensible to the viewer, finally defining the line between the movement’s beginnings to its future. A movement that currently exists without much literature or founding in “traditional” institutions, yet includes some of the most highly recognizable and sought after art in the world, will inevitably become a major player in the intellectual and mainstream art world.

Each floor will have 10-30 “Showcased artists” who will activate the space with murals and installations, helping to set the mood for their region. As well as the showcased artist we will have an additional 50-100 artists from that area on exhibit on each floor. The exhibit will be up for a month. During the month the exhibit will have musical and visual performances, lectures, and more. Also we will feature different art related groups and non-profits to help promote their mission and inspire ongoing conversations about the New Brow art world in DC and beyond.

Floors:
1 – Show information / performance area / Non Profit display / mixed use
5 – New York metro area artists
6 – Washington DC metro area artists
7 – California artists
8 – All Encompassing


Tentative Event Schedule:
Show Month: March 2010
Open Hours: Wednesdays & Thursdays: 5 – 10pm,
Fridays & Saturdays: 12pm – 12am
Sundays: 12pm – 6pm
Mondays & Tuesdays: Closed

Event Location: 223 23rd St. Arlington, VA 22202 Metro Accessible and pleny of parking For more info go to: http://crystalcity.org/accessible/parking