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We support War Child's agenda in Uganda we know War Child to be a reputable organization, In 2010 we traveled to London and organized a charity event for it's cause. While the Kony 2012 campaign is innovative and has no doubt sparked global awareness, we have and will continue to support War Child with a yearly donation. Please check out their efforts and join their page, War Child is a reputable established organization working on saving children of war from the front lines.

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My work is part of this year's Sketchbook project. I participated in last year's traveling exhibit and visited the opening show in Brooklyn and end of tour exhibit at Full Sail University in Orlando Florida. I am very excited to attend the show in Boston at LynnArts in Lynn, MA this time around.


"The Sketchbook Project is a constantly evolving library of artists' sketchbooks from across the globe. This year thousands of sketchbooks will be exhibited at art spaces in 14 cities. After the tour, they will join the collection of the Brooklyn Art Library and made available to the public seven days a week."

Here are some of my sketches for the book "Across The World" drawings of places I have visited.
View all my sketches at Sketchbook Project 2012

Rome 2007

Paris 2006

West Palm Beach 2004

Tour starts April 2012

Brooklyn, NY
April 14th-30th
Brooklyn Art Library
103A N. 3rd St Brooklyn, NY 11249

Chicago, IL
May 3rd-5th
Hyde Park Art Center
5020 S. Cornell Avenue Chicago, IL 60615

Portland, OR
May 11th-13th
The Cleaners at the Ace Hotel
1022 SW Stark St Portland, OR

Vancouver, Canada
May 15th-16th
W2 Media Cafe
111 W Hastings St. Vancouver, BC

Los Angeles, CA
May 24th-26th
iam8bit
2147 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA

San Francisco, CA
June 2nd-June 23rd
Pop-Up Shop

Greater Boston Area
July 6th-8th
LynnArts
25 Exchange Street Lynn, MA

Portland, ME
July 11th-14th
SPACE Gallery
538 Congress Street Portland, ME 04101

Toronto, Canada
July 18th-22nd
The Gladstone Hotel
1214 Queen St. W Toronto, ON

Philadelphia, PA
Aug 23rd-25th
The Painted Bride co-presented with InLiquid
230 Vine Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

Atlanta, GA
Aug 29th - Sept 1st
MASS Collective
364 Nelson St. SW Atlanta, GA

Austin, TX
September 8th-16th
Co-Lab Project Space
613 Allen St. Austin, TX

Melbourne, Australia
November 10th-25th
NGV Studio
Federation Square Russell Flinders Sts Melbourne

London, England

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Happy New Year 2012!

So many changes coming up, my cup is full. I have been on a year long sabbatical and taking care of family matters. This new year will bring all the radical changes we've been working so hard towards and some unexpected blessings from above.  I wish everyone a wonderful new year full of hope and renewal.

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We got to hang out this past weekend with vocalist/writer and member of United Culture (a six piece Reggae Band) Francesca Smith. Every Wednesday, she hosts 'The Chillest Jam Session/ Open Mic/ Musicians' Exchange' in Hollywood Florida. Presented by Hollywood Free Flow at Megabite Chill out Lounge.



A fabulous weekly event featuring original music from an array of talented musicians, Francesca shared with us what you can expect every Wednesday night from 9pm to 2pm.

Art Rant: "What is the vibe of the show? and what kind of musicians and music do you feature"

Francesca Smith: "The motto of the show is: 'It's all about the music' and we strongly encourage original music from local artists. The goal is to provide a setting in which musicians/artists can meet, jam and network and for audiences to have a good time, enjoying local live music."

Art Rant: "Would you like to incorporate art/live painting in the shows?"

Francesca Smith: "Yes, we would love to have live art!!!!!"

Art Rant: "Where can artists contact you to participate in the weekly events?"

Francesca Smith: "All musicians, poets and artists are welcome. You can reach us by sending us a message on Facebook or by email  or via text/tel. 786.553.3520

Location:
MEGABITE CHILL OUT LOUNGE
1910 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33020
http://www.megabitecybercafe.com/

I want to extend a special thanks to two people that have my back since day one and are instrumental to this jam: Neville Humphreys (bass and vocal) and Frank Stroobrandt (guitar)."

Check out some photos from past events. Enjoy!
















































Photos by: Francesca Smith, Dionette Kalkhofer.

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We've been exploring the art and music scene beyond Miami for the last few months. Ft. Lauderdale's Art Walk last Halloween weekend was great fun, good vibes, friendly people lots of gallery shows, music and food trucks.


Work of art at one of the many gallery shows that evening.


Kid Friendly fun for the whole family.

 
My niece got to play with an Atari video game installation. She loved it!


Meeting up with friends




Then, it was time to hit the food trucks and enjoy some music.

Check out more photos and info about The Day of the Dead processional and Celebration Festival in Ft. Lauderdale.

We had a wonderful time celebrating Day of the Dead at Fat Village Art Studios in Ft. Lauderdale. I was so excited to participate in the Ofrendas art exhibit curated by Luis Angel Rodriguez.



Several amazing artists participated with Altar art pieces, celebrating different topics relating to life and Death. Participants included: Puppet Network/Jim Hammond, Luis Angel Rodriguez, Gina Moon, Brandi Carney, Claudia Sinta and Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School, NikAngel, Jade Masters, Mike & wife representing Nova High School, Raymond Hernandez, Rosalia Curbelo, Lisa Basini, Anonymous, Kristyn Bat, Wayne Rodgers, Anonymous.

My Altar was inspired by Marilyn Monroe. Her Mother Gladys Pearl Monroe was born on May 27, 1902, in Porfirio Diaz, Mexico, now Piedras Negras. Hollywood often kept the ethnicity of rising new stars a secret.


Gladys Pearl Monroe and a young Norma Jean (Marilyn Monroe)



Photo By: Francesca Smith

Special thanks to: Jade Masters, Claudia Sinta and Virginia  Shuman Young Elementary School.
















A very special thanks to the show's Curator, Luis Angel Rodriguez for making it happen!

 
Photo by: Francesca Smith

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Just messing around with animated GIFs. Walking the streets of our neighborhood at night.




BTW I will be participating in a group show called 'A Million Little Pictures' (AMLP) starting September 29th in Brooklyn.


A Million Little Pictures is a community-supported exhibition of snapshots captured around the world. Participants chose a theme and interpreted it via a single roll of film. The exhibitions weave the resulting photographs into an unbroken patchwork of images, covering the walls of the Photomobile — a traveling gallery-on-wheels.

Here are the dates:

Brooklyn, NY | Sept. 29th, 12pm - 9pm
Brooklyn Art Library
103A N. 3rd St., Brooklyn

Toronto, Canada | Oct. 1, 7pm - sunrise
Co-presented by Gallery 44 for the 2012 Nuit Blanche festival
Built for Art: The Rear Loading Dock
401 Richmond St. W., Toronto

Rochester, NY / Oct. 7, 10am - 4pm
Monroe Community College - Mercer Gallery
1000 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester

Denver, CO | Nov. 4, 4pm - 9pm & Nov. 5, 11am - 4pm
Studio 12 Gallery
209 Kalamath St. #12, Denver

Los Angeles, CA | Nov. 18, 5pm - 10pm & Nov. 19, 12pm - 5pm
iam8bit
2147 W. Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026

So check it out if the show passes through your town!

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We had a wonderful time in Orlando for the Sketchbook Project Tour. The last show of the tour was held at Full Sail University and Studios in Orlando Florida, July 29th-31st 2011.

We started out by attending the opening show of the tour in Brooklyn NY in February, and followed the tour online, enjoying more than one hundred amazing books. The Sketchbook Project promoted an incredible sense of community and positive energy, overall a wonderful artistic collaboration.




Check out the participant artist's sketchbooks, Digital Library.



Artists sketchbooks we checked out include: Dunielle Vujas, Becky Lowe, Alicia Gisante, Alessandra Placucci, Jenny Kadis, Gene Suchma, Dario Lazzaretto and Jill Adams.




Next year The sketchbook Project returns with a world wide tour that includes Great Britain, Canada and Australia. Sign up and be a part of this global art movement.



The Sketchbook Project - NikAngel (In Flight) from Nikangel on Vimeo.

Opening of the Sketchbook Tour in Brooklyn New York 2011.

Thank you so much to the crew and organizers at the Art House Co-Op/Sketchbook Project Tour for a great time, we will see you next year!

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I often meet and exchange art with other artists. Eventually, I would love to have a gallery show featuring the art I have gathered from artists around the world. Here's the latest exchange between myself and photographer Edin Chavez  My choice, a print: 'Naples on the Gulf'  
an instant vacation.



Edin opted for an explosive Mystery Box. A sculptural head laced with fireworks inspired by 'Dia de los Muertos' (Mexico) to be set on fire at his leisure.


FIESTA!!!




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Video Sketch of Collaborative work between Julia Veli (Designer) and Nikangel. Preview of future hanging installation, the sketches are Nikangel originals and the garment was crafted by Julia Veli out of recycled cardboard show flyers. Original music by Nikangel and Ben Belin (Petunio)

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Courtesy of Belle Époque Europe



Intermission Card for Motion Pictures, 1912.

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I had a wonderful time in Brooklyn New York, for my first major group show The Sketchbook Project. Over 28,000 artists from around the world participated. The Brooklyn Art Library hosted the reception party, and they are taking the sketchbooks on tour around the United States throughout the summer. I am so excited to be a part of this amazing project, it has inspired the next phase of my work by sharing positive energy, with like minded individuals, within a great community working towards promoting growth and individuality through the arts.





Official Sketchbook Tour Schedule

Nikangel (In Flight) Online Submission



The Sketchbook Project - NikAngel (In Flight) from Nikangel™ on Vimeo.