tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88636664524994326642024-03-06T22:33:37.729-05:00Andrea Kowch Studio BlogNew Illustrations, Paintings, Works in Progress, and Thoughts of InterestAndrea Kowchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252166194930541055noreply@blogger.comBlogger177125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863666452499432664.post-19802209009845551962012-09-28T20:47:00.001-04:002012-09-28T21:52:50.625-04:00ArtPrize 2012, Top 25 Short List<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://artprize.org/" target="_blank"><strong>ArtPrize 2012</strong> </a>is in full swing, and<strong> Round 1 Voting</strong> closes this <strong>Saturday, September 29th</strong> at <strong>11:59pm</strong>. The Top 10 finalists will be announced Sunday, 1:00pm, at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids. Round 2 Voting will then commence, and close on Thursday, October 4th. <br />
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I'm very excited to be counted among the public vote's <strong>Top 25</strong> at this stage of the competition. My own experience of <strong>ArtPrize 2012</strong> has been wonderful so far, and the opportunity to exhibit at the <strong><a href="http://artmuseumgr.org/" target="_blank">GRAM</a></strong> alongside so many great works has been a true honor. Seeing so many viewers visit and interact with my work up close these last few weeks has touched me on so many levels. There's no greater feeling than seeing others connect with work that you've created from your soul; not to mention, how great it is seeing people and their city, as a whole, immersing and engaging in art and culture on such a grand scale. It's an amazing thing to be part of.<br />
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If you haven't already, be sure to check out GRAM's website specifically created for our ArtPrize exhibition <a href="http://www.artmuseumgr.org/uploads/assets/artprize/index.html" target="_blank"><strong><em>Transformation</em></strong></a>. There, you'll find a great series of one-minute artist movies GRAM has produced, documenting it's exhibiting ArtPrize artists.<br />
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View the list of GRAM ArtPrize artists here, click on a name, and hit the "Video" button: <a href="http://www.artmuseumgr.org/uploads/assets/artprize/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.artmuseumgr.org/uploads/assets/artprize/index.html</a><br />
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Also be sure to check out <em>Sojourn</em> included in some recent noteworthy press:<br />
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<a href="http://www.mlive.com/artprize/index.ssf/2012/09/joseph_becherer_gram.html" target="_blank"><strong>MLive</strong> // Joseph Becherer: GRAM's ArtPrize exhibition is 'transformational'</a><br />
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<a href="http://photos.mlive.com/grandrapidspress/2012/09/ap_tops_04.html" target="_blank"><strong>MLive</strong> // ArtPrize 2012 public Top 25 short list</a><br />
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<a href="http://hyperallergic.com/57652/slimming-down-the-short-lists-a-look-at-10-artprize-finalists/" target="_blank"><strong>Hyperallergic</strong> // Slimming Down the Short Lists: A Look at 10 ArtPrize Finalists</a><br />
<br />Andrea Kowchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252166194930541055noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863666452499432664.post-12345229841598922522012-09-19T15:43:00.000-04:002012-09-19T20:31:46.280-04:00ArtPrize 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><a href="http://artprize.org/" target="_blank">ArtPrize 2012</a></b> opens TODAY, <b>September 19th</b>! I am participating in it again for the first time since 2009, and am very happy to announce that <i><a href="http://www.artprize.org/andrea-kowch/2012/sojourn" target="_blank"><b>Sojourn</b></a> </i>has been selected to be displayed at the <b><a href="http://artmuseumgr.org/" target="_blank">Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM)</a></b>, as part of it's ArtPrize exhibition, <b><i><a href="http://www.artmuseumgr.org/uploads/assets/artprize/index.html" target="_blank">Transformation</a></i></b>. </div>
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For those not familiar with the competition, it is the world's largest art prize, held in Grand Rapids, Michigan USA, and is open to artists worldwide. The top award, $200,000 is decided by public vote. </div>
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Here are the official Rules via <a href="http://artprize.org/"><b>ArtPrize.org</b></a>:</div>
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<b><span style="color: #b45f06;">The Public Vote </span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">Anyone over the age of 16 can register to vote. Votes are cast on artprize.org, via text message and mobile application.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">• <b>Round 1 </b>(Sept. 19 – Sept. 29): 11 days to explore ArtPrize and vote for the entries you think should win.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">• <b>Round 2</b> (Sept. 30 – Oct. 4): 5 days to cast one vote for your favorite of the Top 10 entries. </span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #b45f06;">The Juried Awards</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">New for ArtPrize 2012, is a $100,000 Juried Grand Prize, on par with the world’s major juried art competitions. ArtPrize also awards five additional $20,000 Juried Awards in the following categories: 2-D, 3-D, Urban Space, Time/Performance and Venue. </span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #b45f06;">The Result</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"> ArtPrize 2012: 162 venues will host 1517 artist entries.<br /> Combining $360,000 awarded by Public Vote and a total of $200,000 in Juried Awards brings a new tension to ArtPrize. Will the juried awards stand apart from the public vote, or will the two cross paths to award a single artist an unprecedented $320,000?</span></div>
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If you plan on attending the event, please view <i><b><a href="http://www.artmuseumgr.org/uploads/assets/artprize/index.html" target="_blank">Transformation</a></b></i> at the <b>GRAM</b>, located at <b>101 Monroe Center, Grand Rapids, MI 49503</b>. <i>Sojourn</i> is located on the <b>2nd Floor Balcony</b>. </div>
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It's a wonderful exhibition, and I had the pleasure of attending the Opening Preview Party on September 13th:</div>
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Looking forward to seeing all the other great stuff <b>ArtPrize 2012</b> has to offer! Be sure to check it out if you are in Michigan! </div>
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Visit GRAM's official <b><a href="http://www.artprize.org/grand-rapids-art-museum" target="_blank">ArtPrize Profile</a></b> to see all the other great entries that are showing there as well: <a href="http://artprize.org/grand-rapids-art-museum">artprize.org/grand-rapids-art-museum</a></div>
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Andrea Kowchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252166194930541055noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863666452499432664.post-15078542511410380222012-09-17T00:10:00.000-04:002012-09-19T03:07:56.870-04:00"Metamorphosis of Mood" Solo Exhibition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another show, another year; my third solo exhibition, <em><strong>Metamorphosis of Mood</strong></em>, which opened on August 25th, 2012, just wrapped. As always, I had the most fabulous time, and am grateful to everyone involved who helped make it the highlight of my year once again. My heartfelt thanks goes out to my gallery, collectors, and fans. None of it would be possible without you. </div>
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The road leading up to this year's show had its challenges, and through it I feel I have grown even more as an artist. Constantly seeking to push new boundaries with each new painting, a block I experienced earlier in the year nearly cost me my show deadline, and the weeks and final days leading up to the opening became one huge frenzied, sleepless blur. The last painting I completed was <em>The Cape</em>, a complex 5' x 7' ft. piece that had me painting up to the last minute--literally--I had to fly to New York the next morning. </div>
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It was crated and shipped overnight, arriving in New York within minutes of my own arrival. Once there, I completed final touches, varnished it, and up it went on the wall the morning of the opening. The pressure and adrenaline surge that carried me for so many days throughout it all is something I won't forget anytime soon. But I couldn't help but laugh at the absurdity of it all. Everything turned out perfect in the end, and I owe it all to the incredible teamwork involved--my gallery for always being so supportive and doing their part, and my brother, Roman, who saved the day by constructing the crate and helping me get the work shipped on time:</div>
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It was a great show, my brief vacation is over, and I'm gearing up for the fall season, <strong><a href="http://www.artprize.org/" target="_blank">ArtPrize 2012</a></strong>, and new ideas for my next paintings. Be sure to check out <a href="http://www.rjdgallery.com/event-photos/2012-08-25/" target="_blank">photos</a> from the show on <a href="http://www.rjdgallery.com/" target="_blank"><strong>RJD Gallery</strong></a>'s website, and on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/andreakowch/sets/72157631571885602/" target="_blank">Flickr</a>. All new 2012 work can also be viewed <a href="http://www.rjdgallery.com/artists/andrea-kowch/2012-works/" target="_blank">here</a> and on my <a href="http://www.andreakowch.com/325502/new-works/" target="_blank">website</a>. More in-depth posts about the paintings and detail shots to follow shortly. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">It's that summer time of year again! My newest work will be present at the <b>2012 <a href="http://www.arthamptons.com/" target="_blank"><span data-scayt_word="ArtHamptons" data-scaytid="1200">ArtHamptons</span></a> International Fine Art Fair</b> this weekend in Bridgehampton, NY. Please be sure to visit <a href="http://www.rjdgallery.com/" target="_blank"><b><span data-scayt_word="RJD" data-scaytid="1201">RJD</span> Fine Arts Gallery</b></a> in <b>Booth #16</b>!<br />
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if you' re in the area, don't miss it! Please visit the <i><span data-scayt_word="ArtHamptons" data-scaytid="1206">ArtHamptons</span></i> official site for a list of exhibiting galleries, special events, show and ticket information, and more:<br />
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July 12, Opening Preview<br />
Sculpture Fields of Nova's Ark, 60 Millstone Road<br />
Bridgehampton, NY 11932</span></span></div>Andrea Kowchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252166194930541055noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863666452499432664.post-40378529768683322172012-07-05T23:52:00.000-04:002012-07-12T01:44:19.186-04:00Feature Article in American Art Collector #81 -- Out Now!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">I'm very excited to be featured in the current July issue of <a href="http://www.americanartcollector.com/" target="_blank"><b><i>American Art Collector</i></b></a>.
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body of work that is to be presented at my upcoming solo exhibition, <i>Metamorphosis of Mood</i>, opening this August at <b><a href="http://www.rjdgallery.com/" target="_blank"><span data-scayt_word="RJD" data-scaytid="1218">RJD</span> Fine Arts Gallery</a></b>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">A little less than a month left until showtime, folks; more to come, as I bury myself in the studio to complete the final stretch of work on this show's final piece...another large one measuring 5' x 7' ft! Stay tuned, new works will be posted soon!</span></div>Andrea Kowchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252166194930541055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863666452499432664.post-81139977333556676472012-06-12T19:02:00.000-04:002012-07-11T13:55:14.113-04:00"Crow's Song" wins People's Choice Award at MMA 84th Regional Exhibition!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am pleased and honored to announce that <i>Crow's Song</i> was selected to be part of the <a href="http://www.muskegonartmuseum.org/exhibitions/264-84th-regional-exhibition-" target="_blank"><b>84th Regional Exhibition</b></a> at the <a href="http://www.muskegonartmuseum.org/index.php" target="_blank"><b>Muskegon Museum of Art</b></a> where it took home the <strong>People's Choice Award</strong>! Open to the entire state of Michigan for the first time, 217 out of 633 submitted works were selected for the show, which opened May 31st, and will run until August 8th.<br />
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Thank You to everyone who visited the exhibition and gave me their vote! Please visit the link below for more information, including special dates and the official list of exhibiting artists, and be sure to visit the MMA to see the show!<br />
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Earlier this year, I've had the distinct pleasure of teaming up again with author/poet <b>Brian Tracy</b> for his latest and greatest work, <i>Opaque Traveler: A Dream Sequence in Verse</i>. Always a fun collaboration (many of you may remember our past projects, <i>Blackbird Ballads</i> and <i>The Distance Between Shores</i>) I supplied all of the illustrations, both cover and interior, for this book. Please visit Brian's website at <a href="http://www.midnightteapoetry.com/">www.midnightteapoetry.com</a> to learn more, and <a href="http://tebotbach.org/publication.html" target="_blank">Tebot Bach</a> to order a copy. It's a beautiful read!<br />
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The official book launch and live reading performance "An Evening of Dreams" was held on March 9th at <a href="http://www.beyondbaroque.org/" target="_blank">Beyond Baroque</a> in Venice, CA. Brian will also be doing a reading presented by <a href="http://tebotbach.org/readings.html#features" target="_blank">Tebot Bach Series</a> on Friday, June 29th. Be sure to check it out: <a href="http://tebotbach.org/readings.html#features">http://tebotbach.org/readings.html#features</a> <br />
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Thanks again to Brian and the rest of the team I've had the pleasure of working with again for another enjoyable collaboration!Andrea Kowchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252166194930541055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863666452499432664.post-15109665638720828562012-06-01T22:59:00.000-04:002012-06-01T23:14:40.200-04:00Happy June!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUdOCKPiJzqW5U0moLqB90aOhBm-1XnndUE9t_6t1PEMt-YzwhbFUZ-Bopb-trwONzLn3Jf5IqDMML-Zz8vyqh-pU9h5i8Nt0MjUc-XfF1pI9lwQwLguDStijgi47ZWizjfq9z4WZmI_kq/s1600/416651_4053966031113_1856763255_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUdOCKPiJzqW5U0moLqB90aOhBm-1XnndUE9t_6t1PEMt-YzwhbFUZ-Bopb-trwONzLn3Jf5IqDMML-Zz8vyqh-pU9h5i8Nt0MjUc-XfF1pI9lwQwLguDStijgi47ZWizjfq9z4WZmI_kq/s400/416651_4053966031113_1856763255_o.jpg" width="400" /></a>Happy June, everybody, I hope everyone's summer is off to a great start! Paintings are in full progress as I near the finish line for my next show, opening this August at <a href="http://www.rjdgallery.com/" target="_blank">RJD Fine Arts Gallery</a> (details to follow). Excited to unveil new stuff in the coming weeks! <br />
<br />Amazing that June is already here. All is well here inside the AK studio, despite a few brief experiences of artist's 'block' since my last post on here, which, consequently, left me in a bit of a depressed state for awhile. For the first time in almost three years, I felt myself at a crossroads in my creative process, where I began questioning everything from concept to technique, and how to take it all to the next level; the struggle to maintain the all-important, but ever so fragile 'flow' that has carried my work to where it presently is, in the quest to reach that ultimate satisfaction and level of perfection that I aspire to achieve in my work. These blocks happen, and when they happen, they're not fun, as I'm sure many of you great fellow painters know, especially when there are important deadlines looming on the horizon. It becomes a frenzied push-pull between the need to step back and the need to push through, resulting in one frustrated, exhausted artist standing in its wake. <br />
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I'm happy to say that I feel I'm off that rollercoaster at the moment, as the two works currently underway are steadily progressing and the familiar excitement I used to feel in the core of my being is BACK. The road to this particular show has been quite the little journey to say the least, but I have never been more excited, and am looking forward to sharing it and seeing you all out East at the opening very soon.<br />
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That said, I am a bit late in posting several exciting announcements I've been meaning to share, so bear with me as I catch up. For those of you who didn't catch the news via my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/andrea.kowch.artist" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> back in March, the outcome of my participation in <strong>SCOPE NYC's <em><a href="http://www.artistswanted.org/yearinreview/?f=yr2011_portfolio_akowch&__utma=191556154.442647451.1328365346.1328368794.1328372173.3&__utmb=191556154.3.10.1328372173&__utmc=191556154&__utmx=-&__utmz=191556154.1328372173.3.3.utmcsr=facebook.comutmccn=(referral)utmcmd=referralutmcct=/l.php&__utmv=-&__utmk=127513933" target="_blank">Artists Wanted: Year in Review</a></em></strong> competition resulted in being named one of the world's <strong>Top 100</strong> emerging artists. Thank you again to all the jurors for the great honor. <br />
<br />Check out all the winners here: <a href="http://www.artistswanted.org/site/winner/announcing-the-selected-artists-of-year-in-review-2011/" target="_blank">Selected Artists of "Year In Review" 2011</a><br />
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Also be sure to check out my March feature about SCOPE in <strong><em>Hamptons Art Hub</em></strong>, as well as get a peek at the new diptych that will be included in my upcoming show:<br />
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<strong><a href="http://hamptonsarthub.com/" target="_blank">Hamptons Art Hub</a></strong> // <a href="http://hamptonsarthub.com/2012/03/18/andrea-kowch-scope-art-fair-winner/" target="_blank"><em>Andrea Kowch SCOPE Art Fair Winner</em></a>Andrea Kowchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252166194930541055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863666452499432664.post-64856979866590448492012-02-04T11:24:00.008-05:002012-02-04T12:02:59.820-05:00VOTE! "Year in Review" People's Choice<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd7rYcyjpXzZdxkDreHHfIci3-14R4M-wwXmpWTH0ORxnvbUbNf7ScaAsPNPT-atUhfBpSP40RdxyqmsDthdhnZRh6pEKcaBKYPHKFnR6tGeD5UhSHF4JNw2e3u7VcA8VpnIXgVQaDXtp6/s1600/_header_2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 276px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705319920526700114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd7rYcyjpXzZdxkDreHHfIci3-14R4M-wwXmpWTH0ORxnvbUbNf7ScaAsPNPT-atUhfBpSP40RdxyqmsDthdhnZRh6pEKcaBKYPHKFnR6tGeD5UhSHF4JNw2e3u7VcA8VpnIXgVQaDXtp6/s400/_header_2.jpg" /></a><br /><br />My work is currently in the running for <em><a href="http://www.artistswanted.org/yearinreview/?f=yr2011_portfolio_akowch&__utma=191556154.442647451.1328365346.1328368794.1328372173.3&__utmb=191556154.3.10.1328372173&__utmc=191556154&__utmx=-&__utmz=191556154.1328372173.3.3.utmcsr=facebook.comutmccn=(referral)utmcmd=referralutmcct=/l.php&__utmv=-&__utmk=127513933"><strong>Year in Review</strong></a><strong> People's Choice</strong></em>! <em>Artists Wanted: A Year In Review</em> is an "international, all-medium-encompassing open call for art with the mission of presenting a range of technique, style and narrative that captures the best emerging artists of the year". I would appreciate your votes! To participate, just follow the link, and get your vote in by <strong>Noon EST</strong> this <strong>Tuesday, February 7th</strong>. Thank you all in advance!<br /><br />VOTE: <a href="http://akowch.artistswanted.org/yr2011">http://akowch.artistswanted.org/yr2011</a>Andrea Kowchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252166194930541055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863666452499432664.post-43415463104504992222011-12-31T18:35:00.007-05:002011-12-31T20:04:23.286-05:00Happy New Year!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs47dbOC7WJkJFgZmsaHeG56XRUi7ulCG9cv8ppYcvcKK2spQalTknTIKT4asUR3sC0uz0XIkaEJYOsVgzehGh80_4LN_SVnk3PySwHU4IvP8b8N7sBjwt1zs9_ICiorDkMdA4N13jBQJF/s1600/happy-new-year.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs47dbOC7WJkJFgZmsaHeG56XRUi7ulCG9cv8ppYcvcKK2spQalTknTIKT4asUR3sC0uz0XIkaEJYOsVgzehGh80_4LN_SVnk3PySwHU4IvP8b8N7sBjwt1zs9_ICiorDkMdA4N13jBQJF/s400/happy-new-year.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692440562308042754" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Happy New Year, everyone! As we ring in the new year, I wanted to take this time to thank you all for helping make 2011 an incredible year filled with many special moments. Your constant loyal friendship and support goes a long way, and I wish you and yours all the joys of the holidays. I am excited for the future and look forward to continue sharing my artistic journey with all of you. Thank you. May you all experience a joyful and prosperous 2012! Cheers to the beginning of another fabulous year ahead of us!Andrea Kowchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252166194930541055noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863666452499432664.post-23135245521275610702011-12-29T01:33:00.020-05:002011-12-30T11:53:15.046-05:00New work featured in "American Art Collector" Issue #75 - Out Now!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZaDMEOs9g9oSb6c-RX0eWJZYqZKXEAObO-4hklabI8nXRyHC8vA6HzlKVUeRWwExEcalb2KXcE9BVlN-nhSW6xOoNC6nCdx-QDoGAxHS8hwF48PRK9g9gem7qXuMBWXU_Tw2-3kxi6FxE/s1600/artcollector.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 305px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZaDMEOs9g9oSb6c-RX0eWJZYqZKXEAObO-4hklabI8nXRyHC8vA6HzlKVUeRWwExEcalb2KXcE9BVlN-nhSW6xOoNC6nCdx-QDoGAxHS8hwF48PRK9g9gem7qXuMBWXU_Tw2-3kxi6FxE/s400/artcollector.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691965444083189346" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br />I am delighted to be featured in the January 2012 issue of <em><a href="http://www.americanartcollector.com/"><strong>American Art Collector</strong></a></em>. The issue is out now wherever books and magazines are sold, so be sure to grab a copy and check out the ad and article discussing my latest happenings and work, including my recently released set of Limited Edition prints and information regarding my upcoming solo exhibition!<br /><br />Please visit <em>American Art Collector</em> online, <a href="http://www.americanartcollector.com/">http://www.americanartcollector.com/</a><br />to browse and order the current issue, and visit <a href="http://www.rjdgallery.com/artists/andrea-kowch/prints/"><strong>RJD Fine Arts Gallery</strong></a> to view available prints.</div>Andrea Kowchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252166194930541055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863666452499432664.post-79889008356897935522011-12-27T22:52:00.038-05:002011-12-28T01:26:12.019-05:00"Crow's Song"48" x 36"<br />acrylic on canvas<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5_6tU79uh62fFjbKcu1tFvTmlcsQPzq3lzHg9pwWtcmGcv4V72BRO_pU9lLT-WE2ayRZgzR5PEVJgnpo3AbU-7N6TmCJzHKEzJEdVyAJxnutPE3e2zqmlzbzOqWrDoZpvdSRfLKDZEter/s1600/kowch_crows_song_48x36_lo-res.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691026243680627986" style="WIDTH: 295px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5_6tU79uh62fFjbKcu1tFvTmlcsQPzq3lzHg9pwWtcmGcv4V72BRO_pU9lLT-WE2ayRZgzR5PEVJgnpo3AbU-7N6TmCJzHKEzJEdVyAJxnutPE3e2zqmlzbzOqWrDoZpvdSRfLKDZEter/s400/kowch_crows_song_48x36_lo-res.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Hello dear blogging world, it’s been a while, but I felt it’s time to take a quick break to revisit and reflect on where things have been and where things are now as the year winds down and we prepare to ring in the new. It’s always an exciting time, though it’s hard to believe we are already here again!<br /><p class="MsoNormal">Amidst the shuffle, I’ve been longing to post more personal tidbits about all my recent work from this year. While being “too busy” would indeed be a valid excuse, excuses don’t exist in my world, so I’ll admit that it has been the result of putting off discussing myself – the mood has to strike, and even then, I still like to have the work speak for itself.</p>Many of you have checked out the current 2011 volume of <a href="http://slowart.com/about.htm"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Direct Art 18</span></a> of which I was the cover feature, and where many of the latest works from this year’s show are published along with my own personal writings behind each piece. For those of you who have yet to see it, you may still order a copy online, <a href="http://slowart.com/subscribe.htm">http://slowart.com/subscribe.htm</a>, and stay tuned as I re-post most of it here on the blog.<br /><p class="MsoNormal"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691031675716552066" style="WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq7ttOw70ofFTGY-DH5qecCFmR-7lyGowOTcjGtwuG7mOeKcMay4Jj__7zNsbQvcxDTPOs6-DCamey5vgiVXMlmLnbBAnuLj_plPAm81T9vRzf-r5m7M2-AWumSt23KT7UT7RPg60OIaCz/s400/kowch_crows_song_detail.jpg" border="0" /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpjnyFMu9N0BnY4BXrL56HBK4fgpYJCZFSyjHP6zfMq9C90Lsa4QKkulccHMKA3Ps0QoBiieXmOPz1Xr1KfdmsVYRI6gCW5x0No9xisvLQC1s5gGwBpnyc9MknX_BUy3OXej8U5oyWRNoH/s1600/kowch_crows_song_detail4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691031757425544738" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpjnyFMu9N0BnY4BXrL56HBK4fgpYJCZFSyjHP6zfMq9C90Lsa4QKkulccHMKA3Ps0QoBiieXmOPz1Xr1KfdmsVYRI6gCW5x0No9xisvLQC1s5gGwBpnyc9MknX_BUy3OXej8U5oyWRNoH/s400/kowch_crows_song_detail4.jpg" border="0" /></a></p>One work that I have not yet touched on anywhere, and one that has gotten several mixed and interesting reactions is <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Crow’s Song</span>, so I figured it would be a good place to start. Another more personal statement about my own life and the “journey” I feel that I’m on, this painting serves, in some ways, as a sequel to <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">No Turning Back</span>, once again reflecting the whole “triumph of courage over fear” dynamic, but executed in lieu of a MUCH different, happier, more enlightened and fulfilled "me" than at the time its predecessor was created. All my paintings are essentially “portraits” of my inner self, expressed through my characters, landscapes, and use of color. As someone who feels I’m always in a strange state of inner transformation, <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Crow’s Song</span> is a tribute to recognizing and embracing that very aspect of the self, and celebrates one of the most beautiful and misunderstood of creatures that is of deep significance to me: the crow.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Aa6rcBejZqAHUpdaTXdw7uf0_ULiZuLddKP-6qHbSO22_upF94-5UGu_ECjN_nfbYy_5brkDW84VHCYffVTHY4-6cl-XUezxZLWn9VjxldbUcnt7E15ryVPUoqScvYl7rDGV80esEF58/s1600/kowch_crows_song_detail2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691031513532035698" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Aa6rcBejZqAHUpdaTXdw7uf0_ULiZuLddKP-6qHbSO22_upF94-5UGu_ECjN_nfbYy_5brkDW84VHCYffVTHY4-6cl-XUezxZLWn9VjxldbUcnt7E15ryVPUoqScvYl7rDGV80esEF58/s400/kowch_crows_song_detail2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib7dBve_1Hab4eMuBarG4vFfquPMuvtU-5tJ-Ol4qotF6JOyueg3tgWkz1arry-zJUGO5t_4m5CQbbGuhJS1csDsXN7C9ALX3naDPV9ENVcJdnrY0u4aWe-J0ruLCy-Nuw-zPHD8XA_KIR/s1600/kowch_crows_song_detail3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691031604426682834" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib7dBve_1Hab4eMuBarG4vFfquPMuvtU-5tJ-Ol4qotF6JOyueg3tgWkz1arry-zJUGO5t_4m5CQbbGuhJS1csDsXN7C9ALX3naDPV9ENVcJdnrY0u4aWe-J0ruLCy-Nuw-zPHD8XA_KIR/s400/kowch_crows_song_detail3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Inspired by a deep-rooted fascination with Native American culture, legends, and spirituality, and memories of the bird’s odd and steady presence in my life during a time when I searched desperately to “find myself”, crows have revealed themselves to accompany nothing but positive forces from beneath their dark disguise. Over the years, this astonishing bird has come to symbolize, for me, everything BUT the “darkness” they are typically associated with – the complete opposite, in fact. For me, they symbolize the beauty of new beginnings after the end of a dark struggle; spiritual awakening after a period of soul-searching, and having the courage to face the unknown and to recognize it’s all up to us to make what we want of life. As a result, I always feel a sense of comfort when I hear their distant call, as it causes me to take a moment to reflect on my life, the lessons I’ve learned, and the path I’m on. That’s the beauty of nature to me; by just taking the time to listen and observe, one can learn many things. It reminds me that everything works in its own way in its own time.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiomj-6dHl7fHLCoMI7LetvDScQ0WSuJ40dLqH2vwDosq4Us7SDCiVaamb8gMd4r-MrxA7wQcrMtr_BVvTH208q6xxaL-E9nPvyR3nyzxYTaeom9EOPzxM_o8zh8eDxMP7794-YCTi5NzEk/s1600/kowch_crows_song_detail5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691031835400686418" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 262px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiomj-6dHl7fHLCoMI7LetvDScQ0WSuJ40dLqH2vwDosq4Us7SDCiVaamb8gMd4r-MrxA7wQcrMtr_BVvTH208q6xxaL-E9nPvyR3nyzxYTaeom9EOPzxM_o8zh8eDxMP7794-YCTi5NzEk/s400/kowch_crows_song_detail5.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal">A crow’s intriguing presence and shape against the starkness of a rural landscape, for me, personifies all the transformative power, mystery, and beauty of the unknown, intuitive side of nature; a supernatural phenomena all its own that parallels the feeling of being in tune and at one with your soul and all that is around you. <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Crow’s Song</span> speaks to that moment of clarity, when that inner power we all possess enables us to transform and emerge anew. Symbolized here through the figure enveloped in the protection of the flock’s embrace (the shape and color of her robe evoking that of a crow itself), it’s about moving forward with bravery, determination, and faith in one’s self and one’s own life purpose, and pays homage to that internal power that a crow’s presence always reminds me exists deep within. <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Crow’s Song</span> is about hearing the wake-up call to come back to life and embrace and cultivate your own true spirit. Here’s to always looking and moving onward and upward.</p>Andrea Kowchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252166194930541055noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863666452499432664.post-48217598520304598442011-11-02T19:16:00.002-04:002011-11-03T00:49:37.235-04:00Signed Limited Edition Giclee Prints now available!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRUFjjOKVmYuuKNXDk-56-wILBdumR0UCS0lJHwugsrhy9vVCiUGbajqR2JFPxcY2VVjmXef87wXuAkljcYp37eDaXZMgFNBZmebIue3n4XoTzbxji7I9etWMP_OU29nm7KVftyf36X7EE/s1600/gicleeprints_blog.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 345px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670503105244758130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRUFjjOKVmYuuKNXDk-56-wILBdumR0UCS0lJHwugsrhy9vVCiUGbajqR2JFPxcY2VVjmXef87wXuAkljcYp37eDaXZMgFNBZmebIue3n4XoTzbxji7I9etWMP_OU29nm7KVftyf36X7EE/s400/gicleeprints_blog.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Over the past few months, my gallery and I have been in the process of producing the first series of art reproductions for 6 of my paintings. It's been a very exciting process, and I'm happy to announce that they are now officially available in time for the holidays!<br /><br />Each of the six come archivally framed in two sizes (large and small), in a series of 20 and 25, respectively, and are signed and numbered by yours truly. Big thanks to the printers at Omega Co., NY for doing such a phenomenal job replicating every detail. The final results look amazing, and I'm so pleased they are now available to those of you who have inquired about prints in the past.<br /><br /><strong><a href="http://www.rjdgallery.com/artists/andrea-kowch/prints/">Click here</a></strong> to view the selected editions and their specific sizes, and contact <a href="mailto:art@rjdgallery.com">art@rjdgallery.com</a> with any inquiries.<br /><br />For those who wish to view the framed giclees in person, they will be on display at <a href="http://www.rjdgallery.com/"><strong>RJD Fine Arts Gallery</strong></a> in Sag Harbor (90 Main Street) beginning <strong>November 8th</strong>, with an opening reception on <strong>November 19th, 6-8pm</strong>.<br /><br />In other news, new work is on the easel, and I'm looking forward to sharing it here very soon!Andrea Kowchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252166194930541055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863666452499432664.post-23092688186154301542011-09-16T23:14:00.006-04:002011-09-16T23:00:51.575-04:00"Sojourn" featured on Cover of "Direct Art" Vol. 18 - Out Now!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxO_UY5bQu1ur0BDnkbkPylZScLBMNyYKJNhvvq_fjMf3Ji6TqqC4GGZJ3J4M4sLEHHyTQ7jhS66PESp0Ix9x3nMKjmzXOM0R6Wf2fiFZ_72w4SbyRUpWFioQ9xrfCiqzu6KvZHZv36ngZ/s1600/viewer.png"><img style="WIDTH: 309px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653067023389538322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxO_UY5bQu1ur0BDnkbkPylZScLBMNyYKJNhvvq_fjMf3Ji6TqqC4GGZJ3J4M4sLEHHyTQ7jhS66PESp0Ix9x3nMKjmzXOM0R6Wf2fiFZ_72w4SbyRUpWFioQ9xrfCiqzu6KvZHZv36ngZ/s400/viewer.png" /></a><br /><br />Get your copy! I am incredibly honored to have had my work selected for the Cover feature of this year's volume of <strong><em><a href="http://slowart.com/about.htm">Direct Art Magazine</a></em></strong>. A leading alternative fine art magazine published annually by <a href="http://slowart.com/">SlowArt Productions</a>, featured artists are selected through an international talent search, and offer their own commentaries directly to the public through its pages. It's a very cool publication born out of the concept of connecting artists with readers one-on-one (learn more <a href="http://slowart.com/about.htm">here</a>).<br /><br />Pick up a copy at your local magazine or bookstore, or visit <strong><em>Direct Art</em></strong> <a href="http://slowart.com/subscribe.htm">online</a> to order, and check out the mag's main feature where I share many of my latest insights and inspiration behind my newest works.Andrea Kowchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252166194930541055noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863666452499432664.post-64092284893564317122011-09-16T22:24:00.002-04:002011-09-16T23:02:02.095-04:00Southwest Art Magazine's "21 Under 31"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJXkmb2uTuf4GIQQeUnsNG_PJaa9PJraaQfZO_x2xz1mQLqdyiICGuOdxPhko-91YiSAWrIChpzjDVhdO79-VhvuK_iSPHPZKGx-AyEw5yYmQloWUDwRhFdVemX4HvDO_V1aBJtK2p0yYN/s1600/2131.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 264px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652779221310891138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJXkmb2uTuf4GIQQeUnsNG_PJaa9PJraaQfZO_x2xz1mQLqdyiICGuOdxPhko-91YiSAWrIChpzjDVhdO79-VhvuK_iSPHPZKGx-AyEw5yYmQloWUDwRhFdVemX4HvDO_V1aBJtK2p0yYN/s400/2131.jpg" /></a><br /><br />For those who may have not yet heard the news nor seen this month's <strong>September Issue</strong> of <em><strong><a href="http://www.southwestart.com/">Southwest Art</a></strong></em>, be sure to check it out, on newsstands now! I am honored to be among the 21 selected artists featured in this year's annual emerging artist spotlight. I always read these issues back when I was a student. Surreal! Congrats to all my fellow honorees!<br /><br />Visit <em>Southwest Art Magazine</em> online for a sneak peek to learn more, and your local bookstore where magazines are sold.<br /><br /><strong><a href="http://www.southwestart.com/">Southwest Art</a> </strong>// <a href="http://www.southwestart.com/articles-interviews/emerging-artists/emerging-artists-21-under-31">21 Under 31 Winners</a>Andrea Kowchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252166194930541055noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863666452499432664.post-28068637137963071212011-09-15T18:43:00.000-04:002011-09-16T18:03:30.071-04:00A Big "Thank You" to All<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEKF_KUOXcGYYtdwOBUSpFVTRezllZyc4RlWM0OY8NX6boPNm6FG5-BtFrGDPGcZufqwLx3HCSJ2as7LqFaP3hWLqoEBR6tHdlAYOCcZ1fN4jaWqEgczuNi5jlP8DishkdRNzWPAictJrk/s1600/SAM_0019.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652760350563822002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEKF_KUOXcGYYtdwOBUSpFVTRezllZyc4RlWM0OY8NX6boPNm6FG5-BtFrGDPGcZufqwLx3HCSJ2as7LqFaP3hWLqoEBR6tHdlAYOCcZ1fN4jaWqEgczuNi5jlP8DishkdRNzWPAictJrk/s400/SAM_0019.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Another solo show has come and gone, and I wanted to give my overdue heartfelt thanks and appreciation to everyone who attended and were involved with my opening this past July. I loved meeting each and every one of you and couldn't have asked for a better show! It was magical. HUGE thanks once again to everyone at my gallery, <a href="http://www.rjdgallery.com/">RJD Fine Arts</a>, Richard Demato and <a href="http://www.rjdgallery.com/artists/harriet-sawyer/">Harriet Sawyer</a> for their amazing hospitality, support, and guidance, and my collectors and supporters. You all help keep me going in so many ways, words cannot describe. Thank YOU!<br /><br />Last but not least, those near and dear to me: my parents, brother, close friends, and models/muses, Jennifer and Natalia -- for being the ones who ultimately understand and accept me and my long, broody disappearances into the studio. Thank you from the bottom of my soul.<br /><br />Alas, after a short break back in July, things have been alive and well again in the studio these past several weeks, hence my absence from the virtual world, and I'm looking forward to sharing more cool news and the next series of paintings that are currently coming into progress! Autumn is in the air, and never ceases to inspire!<br /><br />For those who missed it, photos from the exhibition can be viewed on Flickr: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/andreakowch/sets/72157627258738424/with/5965302779/">Andrea Kowch 2011 Solo Exhibition</a><br /><br />Stay tuned, everybody :)<br /><br />-AKAndrea Kowchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252166194930541055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863666452499432664.post-72467530102549291902011-08-17T10:16:00.011-04:002011-08-17T12:10:20.767-04:00"The Feast" Wins 2011 Art Kudos International!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqhfTL1O8a618rOmOd-IgiNgvYes3-MnVmuQb790K5pFEAz62it8ARN3wuoqZrPdMzwUvSKPAy7KbfANtaoeBdMuGaSkyDulC-PeuNJ8bHgfHMQ9XuG_0sMCDQR4NTJOfjqiwxV3LkBkx-/s1600/revised_kowch_the_feast_60x84_blog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641829195117214802" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 284px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqhfTL1O8a618rOmOd-IgiNgvYes3-MnVmuQb790K5pFEAz62it8ARN3wuoqZrPdMzwUvSKPAy7KbfANtaoeBdMuGaSkyDulC-PeuNJ8bHgfHMQ9XuG_0sMCDQR4NTJOfjqiwxV3LkBkx-/s400/revised_kowch_the_feast_60x84_blog.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<br />I'm extremely excited and pleased to announce that <em>The Feast</em> was selected as this year's top winner, <strong><a href="http://www.artkudos.com/2011/awards.html">Best of Show</a></strong>, in the <strong><a href="http://www.artkudos.com/index.html">2011 Art Kudos International Juried Exhibition</a></strong>!
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<br />The online exhibition, unveiled on August 15th, will be on view at the <em>Art Kudos</em> website year-long. Please visit <a href="http://www.artkudos.com/">http://www.artkudos.com/</a> to take a look at this year's stunning array of works, juried by <strong>Holly Koons McCullough</strong>, former Director of Collections and Exhibitions at the Telfair Museum of Art in Savannah, GA. The show presents 157 artists from 23 countries. I am humbled and beyond honored!
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<br />Two additional works, <em>Sojourn</em> and <em>Whirlwind</em>, have also been selected for inclusion. Be sure to check out the whole show!
<br />Andrea Kowchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252166194930541055noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863666452499432664.post-22907878445065326802011-07-30T00:58:00.004-04:002011-08-01T16:15:11.175-04:00Newsday, Whitewall, & K+R Magazine<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLM1Hk0-AYh1Kn61QRCTvdCIaZvgbrEFqG0s6stT_iXVAdgtg5n-Lxtop6R0c7CRGeF2sabfllJsAgpeUb6U5w8_cIm_Ix2XihKDfiyDkX7BaJXuJffCU4y9LOGDW_Gd8NzDee9BRETxa_/s1600/kowch_sojourn_72x60_lo-res.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 334px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635748441560431170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLM1Hk0-AYh1Kn61QRCTvdCIaZvgbrEFqG0s6stT_iXVAdgtg5n-Lxtop6R0c7CRGeF2sabfllJsAgpeUb6U5w8_cIm_Ix2XihKDfiyDkX7BaJXuJffCU4y9LOGDW_Gd8NzDee9BRETxa_/s400/kowch_sojourn_72x60_lo-res.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Some very cool NYC publications recently reviewed my Sag Harbor exhibition and showing in this year's <em>ArtHamptons</em>, so if you haven't seen them, please check out this past week's <em>Newsday</em>, <em>Whitewall</em>, and <em>K+R Magazine</em>. Big thanks to these publications for the great features, I'm honored!<br /><br />If you don't receive these publications in your area, you can visit them and view the articles online:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.newsday.com/"><strong>Newsday</strong></a> // <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/things-to-do/music/tommy-keys-li-blues-made-in-the-shade-1.3055580"><em>Art: Andrea Kowch show in Sag Harbor </em></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.whitewallmag.com/"><strong>Whitewall</strong>, Contemporary Art & Lifestyle Magazine</a> // <em><a href="http://www.whitewallmag.com/2011/07/18/arthamptons-2011/">ArtHamptons 2011</a></em><br /><br /><strong><a href="http://www.karinandraoul.com/blog/">Karin + Raoul</a></strong> // <em><a href="http://www.karinandraoul.com/blog/2011/07/22/exhibition-rjd-gallery-presents-paintings-by-andrea-kowch/">Exhibition: RJD Gallery presents Paintings by Andrea Kowch</a></em>Andrea Kowchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252166194930541055noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863666452499432664.post-61162208786809186342011-07-13T18:58:00.006-04:002011-07-13T19:03:12.241-04:00Solo Exhibition opening this weekend!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwfRMmY2CroFrzbUFvg34BFb8r_buLH82T74X4dy16uw08l8QEq-zK0mJkw3FRZ8fQF12neoDnRoa5lLDpbeguC8I4qSgMX0R_WsYRxS-yvUtP-5rxoGmOBjzuVCjaLXOPJFZdsT0tO6pM/s1600/kowchshowcard.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628975291504384850" style="WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwfRMmY2CroFrzbUFvg34BFb8r_buLH82T74X4dy16uw08l8QEq-zK0mJkw3FRZ8fQF12neoDnRoa5lLDpbeguC8I4qSgMX0R_WsYRxS-yvUtP-5rxoGmOBjzuVCjaLXOPJFZdsT0tO6pM/s400/kowchshowcard.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />It's time! I'm so excited to return to New York this weekend to kick off my new solo show. Hope to see everyone at the opening this Saturday! I'm very much looking forward to sharing the evening with all of you. See you there :)<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc6600;">Opening Reception</span><br /><span style="color:#cc6600;"><strong>Saturday, July 16</strong></span><br /><span style="color:#cc6600;">6:00 pm - 8:00 pm</span><br /><span style="color:#cc6600;"></span><br /><span style="color:#cc6600;"><strong>Richard J. Demato Fine Arts Gallery</strong></span><br /><span style="color:#cc6600;">90 Main Street, Sag Harbor, NY, 11963</span><br /><span style="color:#cc6600;">631.725.1161</span><br /><span style="color:#cc6600;"><a href="http://www.rjdgallery.com/">rjdgallery.com</a></span>Andrea Kowchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252166194930541055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863666452499432664.post-74768856072134793962011-07-12T23:59:00.009-04:002011-07-13T00:56:14.343-04:00Artist A Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFCQwYeBdFhlFsJtNOEUKFny4icPsEceDHuZYxgb_CstgtSkRE2gjLZmLmF268uIi9Ncb2FU6E0sBfaOf4HZIhTLLUB7oJcimX_NX2lEN4aWezh2Knc_eADr9oNK7VZL3MNnaQELGWJ7Vr/s1600/0003_artistaday_letterpress_business_cards_front_back_blind_text-600x450.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628682738434370690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFCQwYeBdFhlFsJtNOEUKFny4icPsEceDHuZYxgb_CstgtSkRE2gjLZmLmF268uIi9Ncb2FU6E0sBfaOf4HZIhTLLUB7oJcimX_NX2lEN4aWezh2Knc_eADr9oNK7VZL3MNnaQELGWJ7Vr/s400/0003_artistaday_letterpress_business_cards_front_back_blind_text-600x450.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I am pleased to be featured on the website <a href="http://www.artistaday.com/">Artist A Day</a>, a huge online global art community whose <a href="http://www.artistaday.com/?page_id=2">mission</a> is to raise awareness of the fine art world at large and connect artists and their work with those who love art. Thanks to <em>Artist A Day</em> and all who commented and sent me emails, and took a moment to view my work!<br /><br />Check it all out here: <a href="http://www.artistaday.com/?p=10563">Artist A Day: Andrea Kowch<br /></a>Andrea Kowchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252166194930541055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863666452499432664.post-52896614136955126152011-07-05T12:30:00.007-04:002011-07-06T16:26:34.992-04:00ArtHamptons 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS8XD-Ix0sHmlEIR4picIa8bLNF1SoY98Za6CzHYVSFSDAxCWAWYP2-VJX1_MxoxEM-5OGr_uoggeYs-NEbX7Ttg5jxv6By0E9f9P9_OkhJuHzIh8VkdqqxBhS-i644F4nyXmV9X5LLLl3/s1600/hamptons-logo-600x96.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 64px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623388843699718562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS8XD-Ix0sHmlEIR4picIa8bLNF1SoY98Za6CzHYVSFSDAxCWAWYP2-VJX1_MxoxEM-5OGr_uoggeYs-NEbX7Ttg5jxv6By0E9f9P9_OkhJuHzIh8VkdqqxBhS-i644F4nyXmV9X5LLLl3/s400/hamptons-logo-600x96.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Some of my latest work will be shown at the <strong>2011 </strong><a href="http://www.arthamptons.com/"><strong>ArtHamptons</strong></a><strong> International Fine Art Fair</strong> this weekend in Bridgehampton, NY. Please be sure to visit <a href="http://www.rjdgallery.com/">RJD Fine Arts Gallery</a> in <strong>Booth #108</strong>!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOqUafQYL-LajhrBMWWh3tzZhVG9Rd6pX0aV5Km4CsAmZvqmBZ7Z9cA_FUm-N5lnqODhqyRXhjUHUiGD6l6qv5PvMH3aMi5xCtRCJOg_SdLhz8wqSsPoDLt_jZcivSSpLFZtmzb2s7giw7/s1600/kowch_arthamptons2011.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 305px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623370941128250034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOqUafQYL-LajhrBMWWh3tzZhVG9Rd6pX0aV5Km4CsAmZvqmBZ7Z9cA_FUm-N5lnqODhqyRXhjUHUiGD6l6qv5PvMH3aMi5xCtRCJOg_SdLhz8wqSsPoDLt_jZcivSSpLFZtmzb2s7giw7/s400/kowch_arthamptons2011.jpg" /></a><br /><br />See my ad (above) in <a href="http://kowchillustrations.blogspot.com/2011/06/sojourn-featured-on-cover-of-american.html">this month's issue</a> of <a href="http://www.americanartcollector.com/"><em>American Art Collector</em></a> (#69). The big, 3-day event will house art from over 70 US and international galleries, and special events will include the honoring of Russell Simmons and Danny Simmons, and abstract expressionist Mary Abbot with the 2011 <a href="http://www.arthamptons.com/artspatrons"><em>Arts Patron of the Year</em><em> Award</em></a> and 2011 <a href="http://www.arthamptons.com/lifetime"><em>Lifetime Achievement Award</em></a>, respectively.<br /><br />Please visit the <em>ArtHamptons</em> official site for a list of exhibiting galleries, special events, show and ticket information, and more:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.arthamptons.com/">http://www.arthamptons.com/</a><br /><br /><em><span style="color:#cc6600;">ArtHamptons</span></em><br /><strong><span style="color:#cc6600;">July 8-10, 2011</span></strong><br /><span style="color:#cc6600;">July 7, Opening Preview</span><br /><span style="color:#cc6600;">Sayre Park, 154 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton, NY</span>Andrea Kowchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252166194930541055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863666452499432664.post-46760671647157649342011-06-28T12:36:00.019-04:002011-06-28T20:12:32.680-04:00"Sojourn" featured on Cover of American Art Collector #69 - Out Now!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioX0crycuelTWBoOUtbJhERUkt_rszFAshnM7mG4o2687xpH1S4H42Y_hLAzBfDviCGiEKosCF7JAiMLv7gjbxsm8ZPJze17DetATDI5HozHcQxsqLP2DtZxUBoZ5Eprzt_DsRQN-iE6uD/s1600/kowch_aac.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 306px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623326290745849826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioX0crycuelTWBoOUtbJhERUkt_rszFAshnM7mG4o2687xpH1S4H42Y_hLAzBfDviCGiEKosCF7JAiMLv7gjbxsm8ZPJze17DetATDI5HozHcQxsqLP2DtZxUBoZ5Eprzt_DsRQN-iE6uD/s400/kowch_aac.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I am amazed to announce that <em>Sojourn</em> has been chosen to grace the cover of this month's July <strong>#69</strong> issue of <em><strong><a href="http://www.americanartcollector.com/">American Art Collector</a></strong></em>! Pick up a copy, available on newsstands wherever books and magazines are sold! It's a great issue that includes coverage of the upcoming <strong>2011</strong> <a href="http://www.arthamptons.com/"><strong>ArtHamptons</strong></a> <strong>Fine Art Fair</strong>, which my work will be a part of, and also profiles <strong>Russell Simmons</strong> as this month's featured art collector. Be sure to check out the article previewing my new work and upcoming show!<br /><br />Show work is now complete (will post soon!) and the opening is just around the corner. I can't wait, and want to give thanks to all the recent magazines and press for their support, and of course, my gallery, collectors, fans, family and friends. You all help make everything even more worthwhile.<br /><br />More updates to come as I gear up for summer! Please visit <em>American Art Collector</em> online, <a href="http://www.americanartcollector.com/">http://www.americanartcollector.com/</a> to browse the current issue, and <a href="http://www.rjdgallery.com/">http://www.rjdgallery.com/</a> to view some of the new work! I am looking forward to meeting many of you in a few weeks!Andrea Kowchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252166194930541055noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863666452499432664.post-92127472322068753372011-05-25T11:19:00.017-04:002011-05-30T10:13:40.409-04:00Punk Soul Poet<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVPipctkvw8y25U_xSgShpqEUMRejX9aeRGAzZnt61K9uK7RRU8MQeWUMh9pNw4ljZAEYR5eSm0mwmn43ncS306Ul76zXiTdS5R1j7roGH400OhzwyIpZThwnJbg2nKkUGICZnQQXHtFiO/s1600/fountainpen-noquote.png"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 71px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610674022821635554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVPipctkvw8y25U_xSgShpqEUMRejX9aeRGAzZnt61K9uK7RRU8MQeWUMh9pNw4ljZAEYR5eSm0mwmn43ncS306Ul76zXiTdS5R1j7roGH400OhzwyIpZThwnJbg2nKkUGICZnQQXHtFiO/s400/fountainpen-noquote.png" /></a><br /><br />Big thanks to the editors behind <a href="http://www.punksoulpoet.com/"><em><strong>Punk Soul Poet</strong></em></a> for inviting me to be a part of their launch issue. A new, LA-based virtual art and literary mag, <em><strong>Punk Soul Poet</strong></em> is devoted to art, the written word, and the punk soul, with the <a href="http://www.punksoulpoet.com/about/">mission</a> of "strengthen[ing] the bond between the arts" in true "punk" spirit, naming "Patti Smith, Oscar Wilde, Spalding Gray, Frida Kahlo, Hunter S. Thompson, and Jim Carroll, among others" as role models.<br /><br />I was honored and happy to have my work serve as the subject for poetry featured in this issue, and fell in love with the poets' various interpretations of the paintings. Congrats to the poets whose submissions were selected for the article: Ariel Jastromb, Jenna Schlosbon, Katie G, Laurie Foster Palmer, and Cassie Ann Ross. They were a joy to read!<br /><br />Check it all out here -- <a href="http://www.punksoulpoet.com/2011/04/inspired-by-the-artist-andrea-kowch/">Punk Soul Poet: <em>Inspired by artist Andrea Kowch</em></a><br /><br />Official Site -- <a href="http://www.punksoulpoet.com/">http://www.punksoulpoet.com/</a>Andrea Kowchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252166194930541055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863666452499432664.post-70325510347123666872011-05-25T10:11:00.007-04:002011-05-25T13:02:52.516-04:00CCS: 50 Alumni Stories<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXds5v2io2yY4Dx5LrKIvh94BR5ySYnvHQc1Q4TmpSmwgQaIY2BlVw-OKIBwZ1oSr1eajQbdS-WepnotZ1jEE-_5mF9XHm08DUWv4M-L85ZlyptpP4QmUQqHDhM5hTcGKDLzIFBRsf9DCz/s1600/50_ccs_alumni.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610666668196589154" style="WIDTH: 284px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXds5v2io2yY4Dx5LrKIvh94BR5ySYnvHQc1Q4TmpSmwgQaIY2BlVw-OKIBwZ1oSr1eajQbdS-WepnotZ1jEE-_5mF9XHm08DUWv4M-L85ZlyptpP4QmUQqHDhM5hTcGKDLzIFBRsf9DCz/s400/50_ccs_alumni.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I'm very proud and honored to have been featured in my alma mater's (<a href="http://www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu/">CCS</a>) recent publication, <em><strong>50 CCS Alumni Stories: A Look Into Your Future</strong></em> -- a great little volume documenting an amazing group of recent and past grads. Hats off to my fellow alums; it's always so cool to be counted among such a rad group of artists and creatives.Andrea Kowchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252166194930541055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863666452499432664.post-35696236568627275062011-05-22T20:36:00.020-04:002011-05-23T00:16:59.101-04:00In the "Month of May". . .<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Hbf6Eo5YROGGSN-FKMyAX_gn8mozz6hexaR1iau0O4V5Wdq6bUv42dJwDAgMU8ih_Gk4F3pgpOnigeJBLx_PnVdQ5H4AZmOD0QbKHbguAwClZnRIX6CjWhbrS-FiD_LorMFbuTeT9z4H/s1600/artistfacingblankcanvas%252CdeadlineNormanRockwell.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609720081068493938" style="WIDTH: 319px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Hbf6Eo5YROGGSN-FKMyAX_gn8mozz6hexaR1iau0O4V5Wdq6bUv42dJwDAgMU8ih_Gk4F3pgpOnigeJBLx_PnVdQ5H4AZmOD0QbKHbguAwClZnRIX6CjWhbrS-FiD_LorMFbuTeT9z4H/s400/artistfacingblankcanvas%252CdeadlineNormanRockwell.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />May is about to wrap itself up (where does the time go??), and I'm in the final stretches of painting away feverishly in the meantime. I've been on an <a href="http://www.arcadefire.com/#"><strong>Arcade Fire</strong></a> binge these past couple weeks, and thought I'd take a few moments to give this blog here a little TLC and show some love and appreciation for one of many great bands whose music keeps me going in the studio.<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/OqBTL-HWPvA" frameborder="0" width="425" height="349"></iframe><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/DxA2kR3r5bM" frameborder="0" width="425" height="349"></iframe><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LxwfVkiRWPE" frameborder="0" width="425" height="349"></iframe>Andrea Kowchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16252166194930541055noreply@blogger.com4