Art Updates | The Art of Colleen Blackard

Recent Artwork Available for Purchase:

Fate, 2014, Prismacolor marker on paper, 4ft x 6ft
Release, 2014, India ink on paper, 3.5ft x 6ft
Abandoned But Beautiful, 2014, Prismacolor marker on paper, 4ft x 5ft
“Nurture” 2014, Ballpoint on paper, 9″x12″ Prints available in the Online Store.	“Revealed” 2014, Ballpoint on canvas, 8″x10″ To inquire, contact ISSO Gallery. Prints also available in the Online Store.
“New York City Sky” 2014, Ballpoint on canvas, 16″x20″ Prints available in the Online Store.	“Wish” 2013, Ballpoint on paper, 10″x8″ Prints available in the Online Store.
“Paths of Memory” 2012, Ballpoint on gessoed wood, overlaid with drafting film, 33″x42″
“Little Sister” 2012, Ballpoint on paper, 8″x10″	“Lost in Memory” 2012, Acrylic, India ink, and ballpoint on canvas, 20″x16″
“William” 2011, Ballpoint on paper, 12″x9″	“Reach” 2010, Ballpoint on paper, 12″x16″
“William (Close-up)” 2011, Ballpoint on paper, 12″x9″, For inquiries, contact PIEROGI	“Jackie O” 2012, Ballpoint on paper, 8″x10″ To inquire, contact PIEROGI
“Wake” 2010 Ballpoint on paper 20″x16″ To inquire, contact PIEROGI	“Illuminate” 2010 Ballpoint on paper 16″x20″ To inquire, contact PIEROGI

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Creating “Fate” for the Abandoned Series

Fate

Creation of “Fate”

Starting the new piece!
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Run, why? What's behind me? (Being the barn)
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"Fate" - Complete after 26 hrs

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GOS – Greenpoint Open Studios

Thank you EVERYONE who came out to Greenpoint Open Studios!!! My studio was PACKED both days, even with the rain on Saturday. I enjoyed getting to meet so many creative, fascinating individuals in the area, in the art world, and beyond. Your support means the world to me, and after all the positive feedback and interest in my work, I am overwhelmed with love and gratitude, and the drive to keep sharing my art with the world. Thank YOU for giving my work new meaning!

-CB

P.S. Check out the feature on GOS in The New York Times: Spare Times

All set up and ready for day one
New and in progress work
"Paths of Memory" revealed
So busy, even in the rain!
Creating "Fate" before their eyes
Loving it
Day two, even more busy! No free time for photos.
Ink sketch of "Release" SOLD
With Maria of MC Nino Designs next door
After the rush
Close up of "Abandoned But Beautiful"

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Creating “Release” for the Abandoned Series

Release, 2014 India Ink on paper, 3ft x 6ft

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"Release" - Complete after 15 hrs

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Conception Gallery Opening

“Release” at Conception Gallery in LIC, Queens

Opening night

“Release” is featured in the Conception Gallery‘s exhibit, Brink.

BRINK An exploration of the point of onset.
Conception Gallery in collaboration with The Falchi building presents ‘BRINK’.
A collaborative collection of works that reflect the threshold,
a crucial or critical point at which survival or despair occurs.

Featuring
Colleen Blackard · Angela China · Mark Elfman · Sunil Garg · Martine Gaudissart · Stephen Hall · Sarah Anna Hansen · Michael Hurt · Ken Husband · Allyson King · John Kolbek · Andrea McKenna · Jermaine Ollivierre · Optimo NYC · Lorraine Parker · Rob Plater · Ka-Son Reeves · Eddie Rehm · Chris RWK · Rachel Wilkins-Blum · Mike Wolf