Solo show at SIP

SIP Bar presents The Nature of Ballpoint, a solo exhibition of drawings by Colleen Blackard.

The Nature of Ballpoint is a glimpse into an otherworldly world where landscape becomes celestial.  Subjects such as water are built up by masses of ballpoint pen circles to create patterns of light and shadow.  Colleen chooses this time-consuming yet meditative process as a way to give life to every detail.  Come share the experience of creation by following the lines. 

The reception will be at SIP on October 7th from 8-11pm.
If you can't make the reception, stop by any time between September 4th and October 15th.

See a preview of the work: The Nature of Ballpoint

Here's the facebook page.

Convergence

My third show in the city: CONVERGENCE  

So much fun, thanks to everyone who came out!

It took place at the Lexington Ave Armory.  So many artists in such a historic location.

Check out the Convergence blog.

  

My work (the four black and white images)

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Thanks to everyone who came out for my second NYC show, and Rami's first! The reception was packed.

My work!

 The artists!  Check out Rami's work here.

"No Biting" Midtown Group Show

If you're in NYC tomorrow or Friday, come see my new drawings from my Better Farm artist residency at the group show at 320 West 37th st. (14th floor) in Midtown.
 For more information, go to the facebook page: "No Biting!"
 Opening reception is tomorrow night from 6pm-2am, and it's open Friday from 11am-12am.


UPDATE:

The show was a success!  I sold the two small pieces on the first night.  The turn-out was incredible. Thank you everyone!

Better Farm Residency

Just concluded my residency at Better Farm!  Here's some of the work I created during my stay:

Wake

Glow

Midnight

Reach

The  work I created was a reflection on my time at the farm.  I was greatly influenced by the tranquil landscape, the night sky, the trips out on the many lakes in the region, and the people I met along the way.  It was an incredibly enriching experience. 

See more images of the opening on Better Farm's blog: Better Farm Holds First Art Opening

Scarbrough Building Solo Show

Presented by Real Gallery, there is a solo exhibition of my work at the Scarbrough Building Lobby in Austin from May 16th to June 20th, featuring a mix of prints and originals. It's a rare chance to see the original Andromeda Galaxy drawing.

There's an announcement for my show in the May 21st Austin Chronicle on page 61: 

http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/e

On the right as you walk in: The Center of the Universe, Star Cluster, Untitled, Pathway Through the Stars, The Sky from Earth, and Creation.

On the left: Andromeda Galaxy, Orion's Belt (Small), Pleiades, The Universe Within, and Orion's Belt.

 

 

Thanks so much to my mother Sandy, Betsy, and Ricky!  Without your hard work and beautiful installation, there wouldn't be a show!

Flipnotics Show

If you head to Flipnotics on Barton Springs Road, you'll see my work up for the month of April.

So grab a cup of coffee, see a show, and check out my framed prints! (Which are for sale)

 

You can see "Creation," "Pathway Through The Stars,"

"Orion's Belt," and "The Center of the Universe"

Details:

 

Update: "The Sky From Earth" and "The Universe Within" are no longer on view. 

So when there's a show, my work will be featured in the videos taken,  like this one here: 

Guest Blog Post on TimeForFrida

I was invited to do a guest artist blog entry on TimeForFrida today. Great way to start 2010!
In the words of blog author, KV Abbot: " The viewer can sense the manner that she moves the pen on the paper. A physical act. An expressive act."

First Night Real Gallery Exhibition

I participated in the First Night Real Gallery Exhibition this past week, showing up to 100 Congress Ave in the early mornings and working on my drawings until 6pm, Tuesday through Thursday.

The flyer:


And here I am working on a drawing next to my work,
right on Congress Ave!


It was a successful and fun event. I love it when viewers get to see the process along with the finished work. Thanks to everyone who came out!