New Art by Rachel Elizabeth Maley available in the Mobile Art Machine
New abstract art blocks by Rachel Elizabeth Maley are now available in the Mobile Art Machine! Intriguing, original art for just $5 each.
Stronger Together, Pam Seatter’s new mural unveiled in Elgin
The Courier News has posted several wonderful articles about the two new works of public art in downtown Elgin. We’re so proud of our own Pam Seatter for her new mural ‘Stronger Together’ which is inspired by the Women’s March and #metoo movement. Read the full article. (Photo by Gloria Casas/Courier-News)
Thank You for a Great Opening Night
The Oddball crew just want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who came out. A thank you to all the wonderful artists. Last night was truly magical and that is why we do these events. We hope you like the updated print shop and our new transformed cigarette machine into an art dispensary. … Read more
Inspiration for the day! The mastery of Greg “Craola” Simkins
“The Mischief Makers” 24″ x 24″ acrylic painting made by Greg “Craola” Simkins in 2017
Inspirations for the day! Chicago’s own Mitch O’Connell, and a good friend of the Oddball team!
Humorous and masterful, Mitch O’Connell, the World’s Best Artist by Mitch O’Connell, is a career-spanning retrospective of illustration from the king of kitsch, Mitch O’Connell.
Inspiration for the day! Mark Ryden’s amazing Diorama
“Memory Lane” is an automaton diorama by Mark Ryden. Part of the exhibition “The Gay Nineties West” at Kohn Gallery, Los Angeles CA. May 3, 2014 to June 28, 2014.
Inspiration for the day! Todd Schorr one of the masters of the Pop Surrealism movement!
In this video Todd Schorr discusses his process of creating a painting
Robert Williams’ Lowbrow Art –Can It Survive Museum Culture?
Now that Robert Williams has been included in the Whitney Biennial (in 2010), is his art tame and no longer vital? Has it been domesticated and commodified now that his art is on tennis shoes and sells out at the Shafrazi gallery? Here is a look at the work of Robert Williams’ art in the context of museum and gallery culture.