Daisy Church's Drawing a Day

Moving on...

2013-01-01T23:54:00.001-08:00

Good news everyone!
I'm going back to my drawing a day for 2013.

In the theme of fresh starts and new beginnings, I am moving my art blog officially over to Tumblr. Please find me there from here on out for drawings, new art, and show announcements.

daisychurch.tumblr.com

To a joyous 2013 full of art, creativity, and success to everyone!

Mermaid

2012-10-23T23:16:00.001-07:00

Always my go-to when I can't think of what to draw!

Candy Corn Witch!

2012-10-23T00:44:00.002-07:00

If it's one thing I LOOOVE about this time of year, it'd Candy Corn!

Illustration Friday: Sky

2012-10-21T01:05:00.003-07:00

Guardian

2012-10-19T23:23:00.000-07:00

Inari Ōkami

2012-10-18T20:27:00.000-07:00

Playing around with fox masks for an art piece!

Diana

2012-10-17T20:31:00.000-07:00

Vampira

2012-10-17T12:00:00.000-07:00

For Ltd Gallery's "B: A Tribute to B Movies!" show in Seattle, WA.

Available here!

The ever beautiful and sultry Vampira from "Plan 9 From Outer Space"

Black Lightening Heart

2012-10-17T06:00:00.000-07:00

Black Lightening Heart from Modern Eden Gallery's Tribute to Metal show

Available here!

I was originally inspired by Bats for Lashes song of the same title (I know, I know! not a metal song, but I loooove the imagery. I wanted to take the lyrics and make it darker)

Continuing playing with paint and colored pencil on wood panel. Love the balance of those two mediums.

Dandelion

2012-10-16T22:00:00.002-07:00

Inspired by episode one of Fringe this season... : )

Mermaid

2012-10-15T00:04:00.001-07:00

Inspired from some kind words from a fan at APE to post some new drawings!

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We now interrupt this neglected blog...

2012-10-10T23:36:00.000-07:00

To shamelessly pimp me and Damon at Alternative Press Expo (aka APE) THIS weekend, October 13-14th in San Francisco, CA!

Art! Comics! Prints! Commissions! Jewelry!

Come on down and say hi! I miss you dear bloggity readers; life's been crazy, one day I'll get back on this horse, I promise!

Til then!

Daisy Church & Damon O'Keefe
BOOTH 838

http://www.comic-con.org/ape/

Cupid lips

2012-07-27T00:22:00.001-07:00

Trying to get back in the habit of doing a daily drawing; going to try to post from my phone to skip scanning as a way to just "get stuff up" on here!

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Crane Wife and "Myth" at Modern Eden

2012-07-24T17:55:00.004-07:00

Sorry I'm late in posting this, but between travelling to Japan and work deadlines, haven't had a chance to update here!

Wanted to let you know of my latest work hanging at the very wonderful Moden Eden gallery here in San Francisco! I was lucky enough to be part of their latest group show, "Myth," and returned to a subject I find myself coming back to time and time again; the Japanese folktale The Crane Wife.

More info "behind the work" and purchase info here!

http://www.moderneden.com/collections/myth/products/crane-wife

I failed to post about the opening reception back on July 14th, but luckily, there is a closing reception in conjunction with North Beach First Fridays on Friday, August 3, 2012. A special musical performance by North Beach acoustic guitarist, Mark Simons (marksimons.net) will be featured. The closing reception will be held at 403 Francisco Street from 6-9pm.

Facebook event invite here!
http://www.facebook.com/events/449331605088376/

Thanks everyone! : D <3

Seven Deadly Sins, San Diego and Salt Lake City

2012-06-18T22:38:00.000-07:00

These are my two "Sin" inspired pieces for Suspension Lounge's Artistique Theatre show, "Seven Deadly Sins," taking place in both San Diego (already past, in May) and coming up on June 21st in Salt Lake City at Pixel 2012

<3 SOLD!! <3

Long overdue updates, starting with March (!)

2012-06-18T22:30:00.001-07:00

Been crazy, here are updates! Whoo!

March:

LTD Art Gallery, "Comic Book Show:
"The Seven Year Itch"
my love letter to BOTH Poison Ivy and Joan from Mad Men

<3 (SOLD!!!) <3

Many thanks to James at LTD Gallery in Seattle for having me and Damon in the show! We'll hopefully both have works in their upcoming shows later this year!

Póntelo: Daisy Church para ¡Póntelo!

2012-03-27T12:08:00.001-07:00

Here's my piece for Autumn Society's show at Guru Gallery in Mexico City!

Póntelo: Daisy Church para ¡Póntelo!

"adore" presented by swoon gallery

2012-02-22T18:11:00.000-08:00

I have a bunch of originals and a few new pieces available with swoon gallery for their latest show, "adore."

http://swoongallery.com/adore/

Check them out! : D

For all inquiries:

Phone: 310.704.1245

Email: hello at swoongallery(.)com

All Tied Up

11x14

graphite on paper, copic marker detail

$150

Broken Duchess

4.5x7.5

graphite on paper w/ copic marker detail

$60

Chesire Cat

6x9.5

copic marker and pen on paper

$75

Couple

5x7 in 8x10 matte

graphite on pastel paper

$75

Hippie

7.5x4.5

graphite on paper

$75

Octolove

9.5x13

graphite on pastel paper, white ink detail

$100

Pink

9.5x6

copic marker, pen and paper

(SOLD)

Purple

9.5x6

copic marker, pen and paper

SOLD

Royal Swan

9.5x6

copic marker, pen and paper

$75

Night at the museum

2012-02-20T01:29:00.001-08:00

Went to Nightlife at the Museum at the SF Academy of Science a few weeks ago; here are some drawings! Aquarium + booze= win!
I'm trying Damon's new method of taking a pic of my drawings w my iPhone, which aren't as high quality as scanning, but a heck of a lot easier...

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VS Show Pieces!

2012-02-10T18:41:00.000-08:00

First off, thank you to EVERYBODY who made it out to VS last weekend! We had a fantastic turnout, and sold a bunch of pieces!

It was my first time curating a show, and I couldn't have asked for a better reception. We packed Mission Comics and Art, and almost every single participating artist showed up in person to the event!

A HUGE thank you to Leef, owner and gallery director extraordinary for allowing me to host such a great event in such a wonderful space!

For all the pictures (and prices/availability) of all the pieces, please see the show's tumblr site:

http://vsartshow.tumblr.com/

For photos from the reception, you can check them out over on my facebook page!

VS Show Reception photos

A few of the artists at the end of the evening

L to R: Wednesday Kirwan, Shiu-Pei Luu, Damon O'Keefe, Daisy Church, Chris Vear, Sherry DeLorme, Anand Duncan, and Erin Leong

Packed in the front of Mission Comics' retail space

And packed in the back gallery!

Here are my two finished pieces!

VS: A Show of Opposites THIS SATURDAY

2012-02-01T22:14:00.000-08:00

I can't believe I haven't posted this earlier; I've been so busy promoting it everywhere else, I forgot my dear little blog!!!!

ANYWAY, this Saturday, Feb 4th in San Francisco, I'm co-hosting VS: A Show of Opposites with Mission Comics and Art! Leef Smith, (who, btw, is an AMAZING retail/gallery owner!) has been truly wonderful to work with; after the Girls Drawin Girls book signing back in August, I spoke to him about curating an art show of all my amazingly talented friends.

Well, my dreams have come true! I've gathered 19 great artists friends to present "VS: A Show of Opposites," themed around work having to do with contrasts, opposites, and resolution. I am SO SO excited about the work that's been coming in, and been having tons of fun working on my own pieces.

It's been a joy to oversee a show that wasn't pin-up themed, or restricted to female artists. The hardest part was trying to figure out how many artists I could include. Believe me, I would have invited all my friends if I could! I'm hoping if this opening goes well, this is the first of many (larger!) group shows I help to organize, where many more people participate.

My friend Maggie asked me what made me want to curate; I figured out that curating art shows combines both my love of promoting art, promoting my friends, and creating fun and enjoyable events/parties! I also take great inspiration from Ally of swoon gallery, and all the incredible group shows she oversees and curates; definitely a special skill set managing that many artists!!!

Without further ado, here are sneak peeks of my two pieces, as well as the flyer and all the info!!

http://www.facebook.com/events/323808197653300/

Group Exhibition: “VS: A Show of Opposites”

New Works by SF and LA Artists

February 4, 2012 through March 3, 2012

Opening Reception 2/4/12

7pm-10pm

Anand Duncan

Emma Sancartier

Alina Chau

Liana Hee

Ashley Fisher

Karen Krajenbrink

Bill Robinson

Ryan Hungerford

Cat Maske

Shiu Pei Luu

Chris Vear

Sho Murase

Daisy Church

Sherry Delorme

Denise "Dee" Chavez

Steph Laberis

Erin Leong

Wednesday Kirwan

Katherine Waddell

Mission Comics and Art is pleased to announce “VS: A Show of Opposites”, curated by Daisy Church. The show will feature new art and illustrations from over 18 different San Francisco and Los Angeles area artists. The theme of the show is "versus," and features artwork exploring the ideas of contrasts and opposites.

The opening reception will be held at Mission Comics and Art on Saturday, February 4th from 7-10 pm. Hor d'oeuvres and complimentary drinks will be served (wine will be available to our 21+ guests). The exhibition will be on display through March 3, 2012 and is free and open to the public.

Mission Comics is a fantastic retail and gallery space run by SF local Leef Smith, who combined a comic book shop with an art gallery in a fresh, exciting way while drawing on the unique strengths of the Mission District. The gallery and retail space also helps facilitate a greater cross-pollution between the worlds of fine art and commercially produced sequential art. Hours of operation are Tuesday thru Sunday, 12pm-8pm, or anytime online at www.missioncomicsandart.com.

When:

Opening Reception: Saturday, February 4th, 2012 7-10 PM,

Multiple artists will be in attendance.

Where:

Mission Comics and Art

3520 20th St. Suite B

San Francisco, CA 94110

Ph. # 415-695-1545

Happy Year of the Dragon!

2012-01-23T17:08:00.001-08:00

Being that this year is "water dragon," I find my piece very fitting! Done for our Crowdstar dragon mini art-show.

Also digitally colored/ inked on my ipad!

Quick Studies

2012-01-20T01:20:00.001-08:00

For an upcoming show! Not sure if I'm going to paint them or do it in graphite yet.... (and maybe do a watercolor/ marker pass on top?)

Zen brush + art studio=

2012-01-17T14:15:00.001-08:00

Bunches of zen brush doodles

2012-01-17T00:24:00.001-08:00