Visual Art
CARRIE CURTIS
Born in South Florida, Carrie Curtis, is generation's strong in The Sunshine State,and it show's in the palatte that she uses with her work. Her own poetry mixed with acrylic,oil pastel and "Everything Under The Kitchen Sink" bring's the funk to this Folk Artists style. http://www.carriecurtisart.com/
JOSH BILLETT
Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, Josh Billett is a unique artist to say the least! His abstract visions alongside twisted misfits are inspired from humor and music such as Gogol Bordello, Les Claypool, E muzeki, and also a lot of love from family and friends. Josh is a humble artist that has a passion for creating and sharing his vision, and welcomes you to share some laughs and great times at this years Bear Creek Art Tent!
FRENCHY
Creativity. Passion. Energy. Flair. Those are just a few of the many words that spring to mind when describing the brush strokes that come from the palette of world-renowned artist Frenchy. Of course those words also fit Frenchy’s vibrant personality, which makes sense, because that persona is reflected in every piece of work the artist creates. Who is Frenchy? Born to a boxer and a saint on August 16th, 1970 , in the industrial New England town of Lowell , Mass. , Randy Leo Frechette -– a.k.a. Frenchy –- has been drawing since he could grip a pencil. In grade school he impressed friends with caricatures of teachers and classmates, but he did not realize his true calling until The Boston Horns approached him in Orlando and persuaded him to paint their performance live.From that point forward, Frenchy has led a colorful and dynamic ride with stops at concert venues and sports stadiums all over the globe. Based in the talent-rich city of New Orleans , Frenchy is an ambassador to the arts and a bastion of creativity.His presence fills venues both large and small with an explosion of creative spirit. Frenchy captivates onlookers with his artistry in motion –- painting events in real-time as they unfold before him. His performance is captivating and its end-result is awe-inspiring.Since 1997, Frenchy has called New Orleans his home and his muse. The vibrant local music scene pushes the artist’s creativity and expressiveness to new limits. And he has branched out further by tapping into the city’s sporting events -– ranging from weekly Saints game as the “official team artist” to Super Bowls and NCAA Championships. During Mardi Gras season he can be seen marching in parades, painting onto to canvas while other toss beads.He is as “ New Orleans ” as red beans and rice on Monday, yet he doesn’t limit himself to the Crescent City . Frenchy aggressively tours the country, painting events in order to quench his creative thirst. He hits music festivals and sporting events across the globe, while also pausing for commissions and studio pieces. All the while he bounces along with a care-free step and creative smile. www.frenchylive.com
BRIAN BARNARD
Native North Florida artist, Brian Barnard, paints from his imagination. He is a self-described “freelance, live performance artist, painter, and quasi-designer.” If it has a surface, he will fill it up with his distinctive dream-like paintings inspired by music. His adventurous, prolific work connects to a primal side of the human psyche; very organic and vibrant in color. Brian has participated in many Florida Music Festivals over the last two years including Spring Fest, Magnolia Fest, Blackwater, Purple Hatter's Ball, Aura, and Big and Hearty. http://brianbarnard.com/
DEAN ARSCOTT
Born & raised in central Maryland, Dean Arscott came to Sarasota, Florida in 2004 to go to art school, chill on the beach, and play copious amounts of funky jams. As an artist and a musician, Dean found the perfect blend of his two loves in live painting. Dean has been a featured live painter with: The Burnin' Smyrnans, Robot Ears, Dopapod, Beebs & Her Money Makers, The Funky Presidents, The Heavy Pets, and many more. "Thanks to my Mom, my friends, my cat, and my fish for helping me keep a smile on my face." Please visit www.deanarscott.com to see samples of Dean's work.
ODENEDO is a contemporary visual artist whose style encompasses a variety of subject matter and themes, self-described as "Abstractadelicaturistic". Along with consistent dedication early on, to long hours spent in the studio he has become quite passionate about painting during live music performances, fueled by a lifelong obsession with rhythm.
Beginning in 1999 at a Phish festival, ODENEDO has enjoyed more than 50 festival appearances in 20 states, approaching 1000 live artworks created in a little over a decade, and remains continually grateful to be able to share his love of art and music with the world, one canvas at a time.
http://odenedoart.com/
In October 2006, two prolific artists, Vort and Cank, started an art production company and abstract consulting firm called VORCAN.com. They set out to change the art world by collaboratively painting live music of all genres, creating fine art using the music and environment as inspiration. VORCAN are currently based out of Portland, OR but they continue to tour throughout the U.S.
VORCAN have painted over 600 events in The United States and across Europe. In addition to painting live music, Vort and Cank paint regularly in the studio. They also offer in home art shows, taking their “Painting Live Music” performances to collector's homes for commission, creating the painting in front of the collector. To learn more about the history of the artists involved, VORCAN’s past paintings, as well as videos of past “Painting Live Music” performances, please visit www.VORCAN.com. 50DollarLunch.com... the best way to add a VORCAN original to your collection! On 50DollarLunch.com, a new painting is posted for $50 every weekday. The first person to comment on the painting before the next lunch is posted gets the painting for $50. 50DollarLunch.com not only features VORCAN original paintings, also news about their daily happenings and upcoming events. On March 15, 2008 VORCAN embarked on their most ambitious adventure to date. They created 50 Paintings, in 50 states, in 50 days. Traveling through all 50 states, Vort and Cank painted at various landmarks and live music performances along the way. They finished the 50th painting in our 50th state, Hawaii, on May 3, 2008. The adventure is posted on 50 dollarlunch.com. All 50 state paintings will be toured back through all 50 states with limited prints being released. VORCAN are always on tour. Sooner or later, they will be painting near you.
JOHN MOORER
Under the Influence artist, John Moorer, Asheville local live artist. You can find him at most music events painting in the dark to the energy of the music to create his paintings. Most of them are signed by the musicians and many are owned by them including Michael Franti, Larry Keel, Keller Williams, just to name a few of the artist that enjoy his images of the evenings performance.
He's not just a music artist, but also enjoys painting personal events, such as weddings, family reunions and house parties.
Check out his art here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Under-The-Influence-Art/154724551271557
He creates from his “recipes”. His use of calculated concept, technique and execution where the result, is an image or feeling that can live inside of you for hours or perhaps a lifetime, that's the motive. His characters “Otto” and “Tnek” have become recognized brands of Garan and are highly sought after. His earlier works, called “drawer portraits”, bring to life various faces created through the use of recycled materials. Intricate and delicately placed pieces of almost anything, brought to life. Hard edges, straight lines, vivid colors and witty designs are a muted clamor that suggests that Garan's works are an expression of his own life's discoveries. “Assessing the content of Garan's art is a lot like asking the proverbial question about the noise a tree makes falling in a deserted forest. Whether or not it is intentional, Tony Garan's work probes the social insanities of our dysfunctional world.” - Frank Holt, Director: Orlando Public Art Program. You can see some of Garbo's work here: Anthony has been an artist for his entire life. He painted the skateboard he would ride to the Florida Skate Championship in 1980. “Garbo” is equally “old school” and “what's happening now”. Creating, every moment that he is breathing. Garan is a true outsider artist. Self-taught with no boundaries, Anthony is constantly taking mental snapshots, aural snippets and samples of our world breathing them in as life and out, as ART!!
He creates from his “recipes”. His use of calculated concept, technique and execution where the result, is an image or feeling that can live inside of you for hours or perhaps a lifetime, that's the motive. His characters “Otto” and “Tnek” have become recognized brands of Garan and are highly sought after. His earlier works, called “drawer portraits”, bring to life various faces created through the use of recycled materials. Intricate and delicately placed pieces of almost anything, brought to life.
Hard edges, straight lines, vivid colors and witty designs are a muted clamor that suggests that Garan's works are an expression of his own life's discoveries. “Assessing the content of Garan's art is a lot like asking the proverbial question about the noise a tree makes falling in a deserted forest. Whether or not it is intentional, Tony Garan's work probes the social insanities of our dysfunctional world.” - Frank Holt, Director: Orlando Public Art Program.