michelle waters art

Happy New Year, and group show at Cactus Gallery

2012-01-05T13:56:00.000-08:00

Hey there, and Happy 2012! I have a couple of new paintings that will be in a group show of bird-themed art at Cactus Gallery in L.A.: "Funky Flocks and Flying Feathers". The opening reception is Saturday night, January 14, so if you're in L.A. please come on down!

Here is one of my pieces for the show:

"Out After Curfew" - acrylic on wood, 9 x 12

And another piece I did for the show...

"Playing Chase Through the Clouds" - acrylic on wood, 12 x 9

A Gaggle of Holiday Shows

2011-12-01T20:27:00.000-08:00

So I have work in a few group shows for the holidaze. The first, "The More the Merrier" group show at Art Ark in San Jose, has a closing reception tomorrow night, December 2nd. Also...

"Tiny" group show at Studio Gallery in SF, November 3rd - December 23rd. I have a few small, affordable pieces in this show. Studio is a wonderful neighborhood gallery on Polk St. This Sunday, December 4 is Studio's birthday bash, so stop in and see all the wonderful art if you're in the neighborhood!

I also have work at Cactus Gallery in L.A., for the "Tiny Treasures" show. There is a preview night this coming Saturday, December 3, and the official opening is Saturday, December 10. Cactus Gallery is a local treasure so if you're in the Eagle Rock area of L.A. come have a look!

I also will have work in "Woodland" at Modern Eden Gallery in North Beach (San Francisco). The show opens on Saturday, December 10.

Stay warm, take care, and I hope everyone has a beautiful and peaceful Winter holiday season!

"Hello Tomorrow" at David Brower Center

2011-05-19T16:09:00.001-07:00

Hey there - I'll have work in this upcoming show in Berkeley. Check it out! The show runs from June 16 - September 2.

Opening Reception: June 16, 2011 · 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Special presentation in the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Theater
Free and open to the public

RSVP required: contact@browercenter.org or (510) 809-0900 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (510) 809-0900 end_of_the_skype_highlighting ext. 116

The Brower Center asked Bay Area artists to respond to David Brower’s quote: “Have a good time saving the world. Otherwise, you’re just going to depress yourself.” With over 500 submissions, we were inspired by the sheer breadth of the work. From traditional painting to installation to the conceptual avant-garde, this show is a powerful indicator of how pervasive social, environmental, and political concerns are among artists and the community at large. We hope that these 22 works — imaginative, contemplative, and playful — will also inspire our visitors to consider how we will all live in the future.

Artists include: Mari Andrews · Timothy Armstrong · Claire Brandt · Noah Breuer · Mark Bryan · Hagit Cohen · Alicia Escott · Lisa Espenmiller · William Harsh · Ryan Hendon · Anthony Holdsworth · Grant Johnson · Michael Kerbow · Kimberlee Koym-Murteira · Alexis Laurent · Jeff Long · Viviana Paredes · Ruth Santee · Judith Selby Lang and Richard Lang · Esther Traugot · Michelle Waters · Stephen Whisler

Jurors: Lucinda Barnes, Chief Curator and Director of Programs and Collections, Berkeley Art Museum · DeWitt Cheng, freelance art writer · Amy Tobin, Executive Director, David Brower Center

Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Spring shows...

2011-03-07T21:50:00.000-08:00

Life has been crazy with non-art related busy-ness like work, dealing with my parents' house, dealing with sick cats, dealing with cats who don't like each other but live under the same roof...you get the drift. But I'm still managing to make some time for art! And I'm in a couple of wonderful shows this month...

The new little piece below is one of three I'll have in "Delicious", a large group show of food-oriented art at Studio Gallery in SF. The show opening is Sunday, March 20 and the show runs March 16 - April 10...

It's called "Catch of the Day" and is 5" x 7" acrylic on wood.

I also am delighted to have my work included in "Alice in Wonderland II" at the Hive Gallery in Los Angeles, which runs through March 26.

And, if you're in L.A. I have some paintings at wonderful Cactus Gallery in Eagle Rock. I love this gallery and Sandra, the owner is so supportive of artists, so stop in if you are nearby! And maybe I won't go so long between blog posts next time (let's not hold our breaths).

Holiday shows!

2010-11-22T20:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there boys and girls! I have work in a few shows this holiday season. Here is ze scoop:

"Tiny Treasures" at Cactus Gallery in Eagle Rock, CA. I've got 6 small pieces in this show of small works for the holidays. "Tiny Treasures" opens on December 11 and runs through January 5.

But wait, there's more! The Affordable Art Show will be happening at 63 Bluxome St. Gallery in San Francisco. Opening night is Friday, December 10. I hope to see you at the opening!

Also opening on Friday, December 10 at 5:30pm is the Peak Oil Art Show at Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi's office at City Hall in San Francisco. All of the art in the show addresses our dependence on oil, and the consequences of that dependence.

Okay, this blog post is going on and on and on, but the little guy above is one of my new pieces for Psycho Donuts holiday show, which will open on December 12 from 10 - 2! Come eat strange donuts and look at (and maybe buy?) even stranger art!!

I hope to see you at some of the above events! Happy Holidaze!

"Tiny" at Studio Gallery!

2010-11-08T16:16:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone, I've got several pieces in a small works show at Studio Gallery in San Francisco. Here are three of my pieces for "Tiny", ready to be wrapped up and taken to the gallery.

tiny

small pieces under $400

November 11th - December 23rd, 2010

reception: Sunday, November 14th, 2-6 pm

7th Anniversary Party: Sunday, December 5th, 2-6 pm

STUDIO

1815 Polk Street

San Francisco, CA 94109

415.931.3130

www.studiogallerysf.com/

art shows and stuff

2010-09-27T16:57:00.000-07:00

Hi there...I have a few art events and such that are going on...I was interviewed by Patricia over at Eclectix. Here is a link to ze interview...

me at the "Warm and Fuzzy Show" at Eclectix Gallery last year

I have some fun shows coming up:

"Day of the Dead" at Deb and Omar's house in San Jose. This will be a multi-artist event with many interpretations of DODT. I am creating an installation (my first!) to honor the animals that died in the Gulf oil spill. Deb and Omar's art events are not to be missed! Here is the scoop:

October 16 - 7-10pm
October 17 - 12-5pm

Canvas Ghost Productions
992 S. 8th Street
San Jose, CA 95112

And...

"My Favorite Nightmares", a large group show at Works/San Jose, will open on October 31 at 7pm. I have created something truly horrific for this show:

AAAACK!!!! It's the Dick Cheney head spaceship, along with his friends Ronnie and Sarah!!

This one promises to be full of thrills and chills! There will also be a second opening for first Friday in November from 8-11pm. Works is at 451 South First Street in downtown San Jose.

"Mischief" at Studio Gallery in SF

2010-07-20T19:26:00.000-07:00

I will have several paintings in the upcoming show "Mischief" at Studio Gallery in San Francisco. This is an annual show of characters, critters and cartoon art. Also showing are my artist friends Christine Benjamin, Lacey Bryant, Michael Foley, Sheri De Bow and Missy Feigum, and a whole slew of other fun artists. We'd love to see you at the reception, this coming Sunday, July 25 from 2 - 6pm. Here's a link to Studio Gallery's website...

"Father Bighorn" - Michelle Waters 2009

Sea No Evil benefit show for Sea Shepherd

2010-07-04T20:53:00.000-07:00

I am thrilled to be donating a painting to Sea Shepherd for their "Sea No Evil" benefit art show. All proceeds will go to support Sea Shepherd so that Paul Watson and friends can continue their effective work on behalf of ocean critters. Here is the scoop:

Date: Saturday July 31st, 2010
Time: Doors Open at 6:00 pm
Place: Corner of Mission Inn and Lemon in Riverside
3485 Mission Inn Ave
Riverside, CA 92501-3304

And here is the painting I am donating, titled "The Humpback Queen". It is acrylic on canvas, 20" x 16".

the Warm & Fuzzy Show!

2009-12-09T18:01:00.000-08:00

I'm in a group show at Eclectix Gallery called "The Warm & Fuzzy Show". It opens this Friday night at 7pm and will be up through January 10. Here's a link: www.eclectix.com/

Here's a piece of mine from the show: "The Reluctant Monarch" - acrylic on wood

Dementions show at Eclectix

2009-09-27T18:12:00.000-07:00

Here's a flyer for an upcoming Halloween-themed group show I'll be in at Eclectix Gallery.

a very pious bunny

2009-06-08T11:59:00.001-07:00

"Bunny Nun"

Forest Nativity

2008-02-27T17:25:00.000-08:00

I am so bad at this blog business. I get involved in life and forget to post. So I'm not going to promise to be better because I won't, but here's a new piece.

Tortoise/Hare

2007-11-05T16:31:00.001-08:00

Cardinal/Squirrels

2007-10-30T17:12:00.000-07:00

Hare/Tanager

2007-10-28T19:04:00.000-07:00

another in the series of genetic accidents...

one more today...

2007-10-13T18:03:00.000-07:00

this is what happens to cats who harass steller's jays a bit too much.

Toupee

2007-10-13T17:57:00.000-07:00

this would be a dilemma to be sure...

Madonna of the Acorns

2007-07-21T14:29:00.001-07:00

The Bath

2007-07-07T14:52:00.001-07:00

inspired by watching my cats bathe themselves obsessively....

painting at MACLA

2007-06-27T12:59:00.001-07:00

I've got a painting in a group show at MACLA in downtown San Jose starting today (june 27) through july 14. The show is a community participation exhibit about neighborhoods, and I've contributed my piece "the Undevelopment Agency". I'm very happy that this particular painting is being included now because the whole Coyote Valley development issue is heating up again. MACLA is at 510 south 1st street in the SOFA district of downtown San Jose.

group show in Sacramento and other stuff

2007-05-09T15:54:00.000-07:00

I have a couple of pieces in a group show of bird-themed art at Exploding Head Gallery in Sac this month - www.explodingheadgallery.com. The show is called "On the Wing". Gallery address is 924 12th St. in downtown Sacramento. The reception is on Saturday May 12 from 6 - 9pm and I will be there.

I'm also showing work in downtown San Jose at Kaleid Gallery. Kaleid is at the corner of 88 South Fourth at San Fernando. It's a big cooperative gallery that is the brainchild of Cherri Lakey and Brian Eider of Anno Domini and Phantom Galleries. Kaleid shows paintings, prints and other fine art alongside a lot of very fun jewelry and other gift type items. Lot of great stuff - check it out!

And, the group show "California Centered: the Environment" is still on view at the Merced Art Center www.artsmerced.org until June 1st.

the international call of distress

2007-04-25T18:58:00.000-07:00

"MayDay" - 2007

Shows and stuff

2007-04-09T20:45:00.000-07:00

I'm showing three paintings in a group show of eco-art at the Merced Multicultural Art Center. The show is called "California Centered: the Environment" and is up through June 1. For more info please go here.

My satirical painting "Global Warning" is at the Los Gatos Art Museum this month in a group juried show - it was awarded 2nd place in the "animals/figurative" category by juror Marian Parmenter. More info here

Ferruginous Owl

2007-02-19T11:22:00.000-08:00

Acrylic on Canvas - 2007 - 8 x 10

SOLD to benefit Neighbors Against Irresponsible Logging

This is a teeny-tiny owl (6 1/2") that lives in the Arizona desert -
click to see large

my hummer limo painting

2007-02-18T10:48:00.000-08:00

"American Nightmare" - 2007
Ever watch a hummer limo try to make a 3-point turn?

Click on the image to see a larger version.

I have a blog!

2007-02-16T12:27:00.000-08:00

I have finally decided to enter the 21st century and create an art blog for myself! Here are a couple of announcements:

My work is featured in the February 2007 issue of Satya Magazine: www.satyamag.com
Satya is a great magazine out of New York that focuses on environmentalism, animal rights issues and social justice issues.

Also, I'm in a 2-person show with artist Guy Colwell at Esteban Sabar Gallery in Oakland. www.estebansabar.com. The show is called "Environmental Surrealists" and will be up through February 25. Esteban Sabar Gallery is at 480 23rd (off of Telegraph) in Oakland.