http://blog.koelleart.com Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:35:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Local photographer Jeff Hall made a visit yesterday to pick up a framed print of my FOCA painting.  Jeff has begun a fantastic photo project for this year, called Today's Black and White, to help raise money to fight against child sex trafficking.  From Jeff: "...I am making every shot I ... http://blog.koelleart.com/2009/01/todays-black-white/ That's right, I said "new vintage."  More of these little guys will soon find their way into the shop, as well as some in glorious technicolor. http://blog.koelleart.com/2009/01/new-vintage-camera-drawing-at-the-etsy-shop/ Happy New Year! This little gem of an etching/aquatint of Annie's is from back in the day. Done sometime in 2003 (6 years ago now?  Jeez, happy new year, indeed!). In fact, this may have been her first etching ever.   I love this print dearly. After she ... http://blog.koelleart.com/2009/01/day-of-the-child/ We're very happy to announce the launch of our new Koelle Art etsy shop! It's pretty bare at the moment, but check back soon (as in, after Christmas) as we'll be adding more prints, drawings, paintings, zines, and other hand-crafted items for you and your kin. http://blog.koelleart.com/2008/12/the-new-koelle-art-etsy-shop-just-launched/ For more information about the FUEL Project, see the previous post. The FUEL Project CD's are $15 each.  Available here. The packaging for the FUEL Project CD is made from 100% recycled chip board, using vegetable-based ink for the letterpressed cover. With no adhesives holding it together, the package is 100% recyclable. The FUEL ... http://blog.koelleart.com/2008/12/the-fuel-project-cd-release-now-available/ In September 2008, Jason Waggoner approached me with the idea of working on a collaborative project together.  We met to discuss different media possibilities and thematic concepts, one of which was the idea of producing a limited edition CD package—not for music, but for visual art.  Waggoner mentioned (admittedly quite ... http://blog.koelleart.com/2008/12/the-fuel-project/ Tansy and pasqueflowers.  Pencil, charcoal, and spraypaint on paper.  One of eleven new botanicals on display at The Silver Chair. For sale. http://blog.koelleart.com/2008/12/a-few-more-botanicals/ Little bit o' art, little bit o' Christmas lights, little bit o' pipes and cigars, little bit o' Scott Tuma... ah, what a magical, freezing, cozy evening it was.  Special thanks to Aaron Greene for the great photos. The artwork is on display for this whole week at the Silver Chair, ... http://blog.koelleart.com/2008/12/clipped-photos-from-the-opening/ This little guy's strategically hanging above the entrance to the smoking room at the Silver Chair. Some addict is going to have to buy it. Heh heh . . . http://blog.koelleart.com/2008/12/irresistable-smokey-deliciousness/ Thank you to Joffre and all yall at the Silver Chair for being such fine hosts at the art show this weekend, and thank you to all of you who came out and braved the cold!  And of course, a special thanks to you who purchased pieces!  Your support means ... http://blog.koelleart.com/2008/12/thank-you/ These and lots more will be on display at the CLIPPED art show tomorrow night through Dec.20 at the Silver Chair.  For sale. http://blog.koelleart.com/2008/12/some-new-botanicals/ http://blog.koelleart.com/2008/12/fuel-project-cd-teaser/ CLIPPED: Prints + Drawings by Christopher Koelle This Friday, December 12th Opening: 7-10 pm The Silver Chair Bookstore 1008 W. Poinsett St. Greer, SC 29650 View Map Event info on Facebook Please join me and The Silver Chair for a cozy winter evening of dangling artwork and Christmas lights and the delicious aroma of smokey, festive goodness!!! I'll be ... http://blog.koelleart.com/2008/12/clipped-drawings-prints-art-show-the-silver-chair/ This Friday! December 5, 11-4pm; 5-9pm ROYAL BUFFET Show! Flat Iron Studios 1211 Pendleton St. Greenville, SC View Map Annie Koelle and Mollie Greene (and Gracen Collins from afar) invite you to join us and all other fabulous people at Flat Iron Studios on Pendleton Street in Greenville for a feast of delectable papery delights. Garlands, ... http://blog.koelleart.com/2008/12/royal-buffet-show-art-light-gallery/ http://blog.koelleart.com/2008/12/we-be-chillin/ More on the way . . . . . . . . . . http://blog.koelleart.com/2008/11/love-me-love-my-bike/ Muh boy Jay Albright is playing live at Lily Pottery (Flatiron Studios) for First Fridays, December 5.  Throughout the evening, 6 - 9 pm.  See some art and hear some Jay play his original music and some covers. http://blog.koelleart.com/2008/11/jay-albright-first-fridays-gig-poster/ A huge thanks to everyone who supported the design!  It didn't win the 10K, but it still won!!!  So thank you to everyone!  I think it turned out fantastic!  I love the clarity and softness of DBH's prints.  Mmmm so tasty.  Get it here. http://blog.koelleart.com/2008/11/for-the-love-of-tees-at-dbh/ Three new paintings from Annie.  The first two are mixed media with pencil drawing collage, acrylic, and gold leafing.  If you're interested in purchasing one, let us know. The third one down (titled Night Vision) has been sold to a man with very good taste.  Thanks, Ben! http://blog.koelleart.com/2008/11/some-new-paintings/ Here's a teaser for the Fuel Project series, in collaboration with photography by Jason Waggoner.  If you're in the Greenville area, be sure to make it by Jason's studio this weekend (opening Halloween night 6-9pm) to see all 16 pieces.  Address and info are on previous post, and on the ... http://blog.koelleart.com/2008/10/fuel-project-teaser/