The Date Farmers @ Oakland Museum

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The Date Farmers, Armando Lerma and Carlos Ramirez, have been included in the current group show 'L.A. Paint' at the Oakland Museum of California.  'L.A. Paint' focuses on 10 painters from Los Angeles.  I went for The Date Farmers, but completely enjoyed all the art.  

The show is up until March 8, 2009, so you have time to get over there.  But really, just go now.  Stop whatever your doing, get out the door, get on BART, ride your bike, drive your car...or board a plane.  Art looks better in person.

The show has 9 other "L.A." artists, Brian Fahlstrom, Steve Galloway, Loren Holland, Hyesook Park, Steve Roden, Linda Stark, Don Suggs, Esther Pearl Watson (her paintings are rad), and the legendary Robert Williams. 

While you're there, find the painting that Leonardo DiCaprio usually has hanging above his bed.

Dear and Yonder art opportunities

Johanna St. Clair

Dear and Yonder is the title of a surf movie being made about girl surfers.  From what little I've seen, it looks like it's going to be beautiful.  I'm looking forward to seeing it. 

Recently they held a benefit art sale in Los Angeles.  After the show date they posted the works online, and  have extended the chance for all of us that were not able to attend the show to be able to purchase works that are still available.   It's great to be able to see the works.  I find it very interesting to see what has sold, and what is still available.  There are some great works ready to find new homes.  

Here's the long list of artists involved:  

Thomas Campbell, Alex Kopps, Serena Mitnik-Miller, Kyle Field, Jay Nelson, Derek Snodgrass, Lori D., Rich Jacobs, Jo Jackson, Chris Johanson, Evan Hecox, Geoff McFetridge, Andy Davis, Nikki McClure, Kassia Meador, Chris Duncan, Amy Jo, Johanna St. Clair, Barry Mcgee, Claire Rojas, Nat Russell, Dave Muller, Alberto Cuadros, John McCambridge, Jeff Canham, Mason St. Peter, Lana Porcello, Spencer Tunik, Ray Potes, Liz Peppin, Nikki Brooks, Laura Flippen, Josh Lazcano, Erin Kunkle, Tobin Yelland, Stefan Simikich, Deanna Templeton, John Smart, Chris Gentile, and David Kimball Anderson.

And here is the link, Dear and Yonder art benefit

Please enjoy.