Leanna Lin's Wonderland Summer Spectacular

I am honored to be taking part in the upcoming Wonderland Summer Spectacular, celebrating 6 years of the fabulous Leanna Lin's Wonderland!

I've been lucky enough to work with Leanna for most of those years, and I couldn't be happier about helping to celebrate another milestone year for this shop & wonderful lady!

Show details:

Wonderland Summer Spectacular

Celebrating 6 Years of Leanna Lin’s Wonderland

Opening Event: Sat., July 9 (6-9pm)

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams + Auntie Apple + Owl's Brew

Limited Edition Exclusive Naoshi Sunae Totes filled with goodies to the first 20 people to spend $50 or more.

Ilene Squires Photography Pop-Up (6-9pm)

Show Run: July 9 – August 28

ARTISTS:

Angela Song / Bored Inc. / CJ Metzger / Crowded Teeth / Doubleparlour / Erica Sirotich / Flat Bonnie / Genevieve Santos / Janie XY / Jared Andrew Schorr / Jerrod Maruyama / Jessicka Addams / Kukubee / Melinda Tracy Boyce / Ming Ong / Misha Lulu / Naoshi / Orbital Ox / Sergio Jauregui / Susie Ghahremani / The Stranded Stitch / Vanessa Ramirez + More!

10% of proceeds will be donated to DSTL Arts, a nonprofit arts mentorship organization that teaches, inspires, and hires creative, at-risk youth ages 16-21 years old. https://dstlarts.org/

Show Graphic by Naoshi

Curated by Hana Kim, Art Curator of Leanna Lin’s Wonderland

EVENT DETAILS & RSVP

'California Love' at Leanna Lin's Wonderland

I am super late posting this, but I created three original paper cuts for the California Love show at Leanna Lin's Wonderland! I really enjoyed working on this theme! I'm a California native, raised in Los Angeles and now residing in San Francisco, so there's tons of stuff I really love about The Golden State. I knew right away my first piece for the show would be Sea Otters- my all time favorite animal! I also did a piece featuring the California Bear, since it's the BEST animal to have as a state mascot, and my third piece is a burger and taco- California's best foods!

The show runs through April 24th and there's lots of great work by other artists that you can check out on Leanna's online shop here.

"Dreams" at Leanna Lin's Wonderland

I'm a little late posting this, but I am part of a fantastic group show at Leanna Lin's Wonderland! All pieces for this show are cash and carry, and if you can't make it to the shop, you can get them online, ready to ship!

Here's the show details- I still have a couple of pieces available!

Small art, big imaginations!

A cash & carry group holiday art show curated by Leanna Lin

Show runs Nov. 7 - Dec. 24, 2015

Art ships immediately!

Mizna Wada & Naoshi "Roll the Dice" at Gallery Nucleus

Two of my favorite artists, Naoshi and Mizna Wada, have a show opening this weekend at Gallery Nucleus! Roll the Dice will transform the gallery into a giant board game!

Show Details:

Roll the Dice : A Board Game and Art Exhibition by Mizna Wada and Naoshi at Gallery Nucleus

November 15 – 30, 2014

Opening Reception / Nov 15, 7:00PM – 10:00PM

Gallery Nucleus will be transformed into a giant interactive board game by Mizna Wada and Naoshi!

Mizna’s side of the board will take the players through a dark and eerie journey through the underworld while Naoshi’s side guides players through the brighter world up above.

Player will roll the giant pair of dice and advance from space to space, taking turns with the other player and following the game instructions found on the wall between artworks. The first player to the finish wins! On opening night, winners of the game will receive a special, limited edition prize. Winners will receive stickers on all other show nights.

Deth P Sun + Apak "Lost in Light"

Two of my favorites, Deth P Sun and Apak have a show opening this weekend at Giant Robot.

"Lost in Light"

August 23 - September 10, 2014

Opening Reception with the Artist: Saturday, August 23rd, 6:30-10:00 PM

Giant Robot 2 (GR2)

2062 Sawtelle Boulevard

Los Angeles CA 90025

See more info on the Facebook Event Page, HERE.

Audrey Kawasaki 'Hirari Hirari' at Merry Karnowsky Gallery

Absolutely stunning new work by Audrey Kawasaki for her new show 'Hirari Hirari' at Merry Karnowsky Gallery in Los Angeles. You can see all her new pieces on her blog, here. The delicate intricacies she creates around the female form serve to add such a unique aspect of intimacy, and I always appreciate the ways she brings in the natural environment, both through painting on wood and also beautifully crafting the flora and fauna that surround her canvases.

Brandi Milne "Here Inside My Broken Heart"

Absolutely beautiful work by Brandi Milne for her newest exhibition,"Here Inside My Broken Heart", which is on view through July 12th at Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles. I love the portrayal of earth's most powerful beasts- whales, elephants, dinosaurs- in such vulnerable states in some of these paintings. It makes the work so powerful, yet so fragile at the same time.

Yoskay Yamamoto "House of Daydreamers" at Giant Robot

I've been a huge fan of Yoskay Yamamoto's work for the last several years. His distinct artwork is so original and captivating- it's like being home and being somewhere entirely new at the same time. I'm so excited about the support he's always gotten from my favorite LA gallery Giant Robot over the years. This Saturday May 17th marks the opening of his newest show, "House of Daydreamers", and from the preview images surfacing online, it's going to be an incredible show.

Details: Facebook Event Page

House of Daydreamers

May 17 – June 4, 2014

Reception with the Artist: Saturday, May 17, 6:30-10 PM

Giant Robot 2

2062 Sawtelle Boulevard

Los Angeles CA 90025

Doggie Wonderland “Fun Adventures with your Best Friend” Art Benefit

"Doggie Wonderland", a group show curated by Supahcute and Leanna Lin, opens this weekend! We are super excited to be a part of this awesome show benefitting Ken-Mar Dog Rescue.

Show Details: (from Supahcute's Press Release)

Doggie Wonderland “Fun Adventures with Your Best Friend” is a “cash and carry” show with artwork and products all priced at $100 and lower. The show will open with a reception at Leanna Lin’s Wonderland on Saturday, May 10 (6-10pm).

The gallery will close its doors at 5:30pm. Those who want to purchase art will be asked to form a line outside. Numbered tickets will be distributed to the first 25 people in line at this time, and customers will be able to purchase art in that order. The first 25 people will also receive a special goodie bag with purchase. Doors will open at 6:00pm.

Due to the “cash and carry” nature of this show, we will not have an online preview period. After the opening event, remaining artwork will be available online at Leanna Lin’s webshop. Doggie Wonderland will run through June 29.

The opening event also features a raffle drawing and a silent auction. Raffle tickets will be sold from 6-9pm and winners will be announced at 9pm (you do not need to be present to win). Bids for the silent auction will be accepted until 9pm, and payments will be accepted at this time.

Donating Artists and Designers: Adrianna Bamber / Allison Koberstein / Allison Revilla / Angela Song / Ann Shen / Andrea Kang / Audrey Miller / Atiliay / Aurora Lady / Azul Piñeiro / Bored Inc. / Bubi Au Yeung / Bunny (Pamela Barbieri) / Camilo Bejarano / catmandru! / CJ Metzger / Clara Grisanegra / Coney / Crowded Teeth / Cuddly Rigor Mortis / Doubleparlour / Em & Sprout / Emma Goo / Enkyskulls / Erica Sirotich / Eva Sowinski / Flat Bonnie / Gemma Correll / Genevieve Santos / Goreilla + Moemoe / Greg Ham / Jackie Williams / Jaclyn Ashley (Shlii) / Jared Andrew Schorr / Jenipher Lyn / Jeremiah Ketner / Jerrod Maruyama / Joey Chou / Kevin Chan / Kelley Frisby / Kristen “Hapa” Lau / Laura Berger / Luli Bunny / Lisa Aileen Dragani / Liz Adams / Locketship / Marie Dolphin / Michael Fleming / My Zoetrope / Natalie Naito / Nellie Le / Nicole Piar / Oscar Rosales / Orbital Ox / Oubly / Raymond Sanchez / Rhodora Jacob / Sharodactyl / Simone Listiak / Teddy Bear Republic / This Paper Ship / Unicorn Crafts / Vanessa Ramirez / Varinya Nunez / Vitamin Cats / Yumiko Kayukawa / Yummy Pancake + more!

Event Sponsors: Emma Goo Photography / Jarritos / Oliver Bentleys Bakery / Sugar Queen / Forty One Forty One / Promise Events / Vina Sympatica Sparkling Wines + More!

Here's our piece for the show:

Story Time Group Show

We were super excited to be asked to be a part of Oscar Rosales' Story Time Group show at Monkeyhouse Toys! The show opens this weekend and includes an amazing roster of artists. RSVP to the event on Facebook here!

Monkeyhouse Toys presents "Story Time Group Show” featuring original works by over 40 local, out-of-state, and international artists! This exhibition presents a unique opportunity for the artist to revisit their childhood and create an original character they would have loved to watch on TV or read about in a book when growing up. Each piece is accompanied by a short story written by the artist, exploring their characters fun world and adventures!

This family-friendly exhibition is open to the public. An opening reception will be held on October 19, 2013 from 5-8pm. Free Bleenkies character buttons and coloring pages will be available while supplies last!

Participating Artists:

64 Colors, Alina Chau, AMOS, Apple McKee, Bored Inc., Brianne Drouhard, Cheyanne Babineaux, Dee Chavez, Desiree Chung, Deth P. Sun, Elisa Sassi, Elsy Mendez, Emma SanCartier, Frank Furlong, Genevieve Santos, GMONIK, Heather Sybil Chavez, Heidi Kenney, Israel Sanchez, Jason Leung, Jennifer Lewis, Jerome Lu, Jesse Tise, Jessica Ebner, Jessica Miranda, Jiny He, Kevin Chan, Leslie Levings "Beastlies", Lori Lane, Luli Bunny, Mary Hoffman, Nhu Diep, Noël ILL, Oscar Rosales, OWLO, Philip Lumbang, RosieOne, Ryan Hungerford, Sandra Fremgen, Shanghee Shin, Shellie K, Sinae Park, Stephanie Unson, Steve Guerra, Tara Nicole Whitaker, Terri Berman, Unicorn Crafts and more!

Sponsors: Button-Lab, Bleenkies, Jarritos

The goal of the show was to create a character you would have liked to see as a kid. Here's our story and our party-dress wearing hippo!

In first grade, I wrote a story about a hippo wearing a polka dot party dress. When my teacher asked me what was wrong with the story, I thought I'd made some kind of grammatical error. I never thought she'd question my dress-wearing hippo. It was the first time I realized that not everyone shared my creativity- in my house, hippos DID wear dresses. This hippo became a kind of hero for my childhood, helping me to realize what a true gift creativity really is.

Giant Robot: kozyndan & Leah Chun: End of Summer Never Ends

There's a ton of fantastic work (now available for viewing and purchase online) by kozyndan & Leah Chun for their latest show "End of Summer Never Ends" now on view at Giant Robot. I am smitten with the manatee and bunny piece! Two of my favorite things!

Bored Inc. "Snack Attack" at Leanna Lin's Wonderland 9/21

We are super excited to have an upcoming art corner at Leanna Lin's Wonderland! Opening at the same time as 'A Magical Land' presented by Crowded Teeth & Friends "where a world of day and night collide"

SHOWS RUN: Sept. 21 - Oct. 27, 2013

OPENING EVENT: Sept. 21 (6-10PM)

@ Leanna Lin's Wonderland

5024 Eagle Rock Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90041

goodie bags to the first 10 people to spend $25 or more on the art shows

RSVP at the Facebook events page here!

Here's some sneak peeks, and more info on Crowded Teeth & Friends' 'A Magical Land

Drawing Mr. Toast opens TONIGHT

Dan Goodsell's amazing show featuring 500 original pieces of Mr. Toast artwork, opens tonight at Gallery 1988! His art is always a treat, go check it out!

Mr. Toast at Gallery1988. April 5th! from Gallery1988 on Vimeo.

Junko Mizuno "Euphoria"

The wonderful Junko Mizuno currently has a solo exhibition, "Euphoria", at La Luz de Jesus in Los Angeles. There's several new paintings and illustrations, which can be viewed here. Show runs January 4 - 27, 2013.