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North Coast Seed Studios Annual Open House
These have just become progressively better every year. We estimated that around 400 people attended last year.
Over 40 creative individuals open their studios & workshops to the public in a night of art, process, & performance. Participants range from Illustrators to Painters to Visual…
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The Book is Available in Our Store
Amalgamate is Blaine Fontana’s second published book featuring over 75 full color plates, process and his multimedia pursuits. LTD. EDITION OF ONLY 1000
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Victoria – A love affair with music, history, and wood
This gem from the 1930′s finally came to fruition for the “Mergers & Acquisitions” show at Hellion Gallery. An original Philco stereo system I scored in 2009, it had sat around in my shop for 3 years aching to be restored. It was the recent birth…
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Live Free Podcast • A conversation with Mike Maxwell
I had the pleasure of sitting down with talented artist, proud san diego resident, and insightful conversationalist, Mr. Mike Maxwell. Podcast link after the jump…
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Free Shipping Through The Month April
Although we loved our new website that was launched a while back, we were never really elated with how the store was. Now we’re thrilled with its new face and function. So we want to share…
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“Mergers & Acquisitions” solo show gallery photos
With over 40 pieces, this has been my most ambitious show to date. A range of mediums were displayed, furniture, paintings, design, installation and sculpture.
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Braxler Video Feature on “Mergers & Acquisitions” show
The Braxler video crew stopped by my recent solo show “Mergers & Acquisitions” to discuss the current work and our studio process and beliefs. They did a wonderful job on this, despite me…
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Arbor Collective artist video series
Long time Arbor Collective artist Blaine Fontana discusses his use of sustainable materials in his work. This video is the first in a series of artist profile pieces to be released throughout 2012.
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One of many new design/art pieces for the upcoming show…
Along with this hand painted piece (featured here is the digital sketch), there’ll about 20 or so more displaying the fine line between design & art in a floating salon style installation. “Mergers & Acquisitions” will…
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Huffington Post Feature
As acting art director for ZERO+ Publishing, our booth at the famed Photo LA book fair garnished a lot of attention and praise. The Huffington Post published a flattering feature on…
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Its a pleasure to announce my first solo show in Portland, OR. Hosted by Hellion Gallery, it will feature all new fine art, design, sculpture, and furnishings. This really has been a dream of mine ever since my senior thesis show at Otis College of Art & Design. It wasn’t appropriate to create such a multifarious show until now…
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The Hop & Vine Labels
This has been a notch we had wanted to cross of our list for many years. Designing a series of wine labels always had a creative allure to it. What’s made this even more enjoyable to work on is that they are for a dear friend and her highly successful in only 3 years, bar/cafe and bottle shop. The Hop and Vine…