Designer - Con Customs Preview

Here's a sneak peak at a few customs that we will be having at our Designer-Con Booth on November 21st :

4 customs designed by SENSE

Here are two customs designed by RSIN

There are more customs from a few more artists that we are expecting. I'll be updating pictures as soon as they become available.

Rear Naked Choke *Preview Udate*

Here are more images of what's to come for Patrick Francisco's solo exhibit - "Rear Naked Choke". With a scheduled opening reception for Saturday, Novemeber 14th at 7 pm. As we near the event, more pictures will be posted up as they become available.

Fat Cat Miao - Dead Ed. by Amanda Visell , Dragatomi Exclusive

I wanted to share with you all, our exclusive figure to be released at Designer Con - The Fat Cat Miao (Dead Edition) by Amanda Visell. This piece is limited to 100 pieces. In addition, Amanda will be signing at our booth as well.

As an added bonus, each person who purchases this figure, will be given a raffle ticket and entered in a drawing to win a mystery prize made by Amanda. The Drawing will take place at the end of the year at our store.

I'll be updating you more as we get closer on other exclusives we'll be bringing to our booth.

-Joanne-

"Rear Naked Choke" Preview

Here's a preview of what's in store for Patrick Francisco's "Rear Naked Choke" Show. I'll be posting up more pictures of artwork as it becomes available.

Dr. Sketchy's Roadshow comes to Dragatomi

Just wanted to let you all know that we will be hosting Dr. Sketchy's Roadshow on Thursday Nov. 12th @ 7 p.m.

This sounds like it would be a real fun event.

Here's a little information on Dr. Sketchy's:

Dr. Sketchy's is the little Brooklyn event that became a movement. Founded in 2005 by artist Molly Crabapple, Dr. Sketchy's asked a simple question. Why can't drawing naked people be sexy? The answer is... it can.

Dr. Sketchy’s branches have popped up in nearly 100 cities internationally, but there’s still a whole lot of world out there, so the cast and crew of Dr. Sketchy’s Los Angeles is hitting the asphalt to bring Dr. Sketchy’s Roadshow to your town. Yes, I’m talking to you, sir... right there.

From November 2nd through November 14th, Dr. Sketchy’s Roadshow will be presenting 13 alternative figure drawing sessions in 13 California cities from Costa Mesa to Sacramento. The schedule can be found at www.drsketchyroadshow.com

Artist and art voyeurs need only bring a $10 donation and their favorite drawing supplies. Dr. Sketchy’s and the Roadshow’s art-centric host venues will provide everything else (top notch models, refreshments, casual networking opportunities, and an all around good time).

Join Danni Doll, Mysterious Max and Ringleader Bob for a couple hours of creative inspiration and social spectacle as Baby Tattoo Books presents Dr. Sketchy’s Roadshow in your town. Yes, sir, again... I’m talking to you. Come to draw, or come to watch; either way, you should come. Space at each venue is limited, so don't be late.

Rear Naked Choke

Dragatomi is pleased to present “Rear Naked Choke,” a solo exhibition of new works by Patrick Francisco, a New York artist known as much for his promotional antics as for his painterly approach to canvas and vinyl toys.

Like the jiu jitsu maneuver, “Rear Naked Choke” is a roguish attack on the senses. Francisco shows the moody simian characters he’s become known for, but adds new explorations that are stylistically rooted in the former. Predominantly muted color schemes give way to a bolder alter ego that at once reveals the odd—even whimsical—dimensions of the sinister. He has created, according to illustrator Jarrod Gecek, “an amazing little world of chimps with a disdain for public decency.”

“Rear Naked Choke” features paintings, drawings, resin sculptures, and customized toys. Though spanning themes through different media, all pieces are bound together by the same intense grittiness of a tightly applied rear naked choke.

ABOUT PATRICK FRANCISCO

Patrick Francisco is known for bold brush work and innovative methods of promoting his art to the public. He has staged scavenger hunts of his custom painted toys in New York City and, with the help of blogger "Spanky" Stokes, in San Diego. Francisco has shown at a number of galleries, including C. Emerson Fine Arts (St. Petersburg, Florida), Agni Gallery (New York City), and 1:AM Gallery (San Francisco). Francisco received his BFA from SUNY FIT in New York City, and can be often found drawing in Spring Studio SoHo.

We will have a 2nd Saturday Opening and anticipate a great turnout. The show will run from Nov. 14th until Dec. 5th. Opening reception will be on November 14th at 7 p.m. Patrick will also be in attendance for the opening.

Second Saturday Art Walk Featured Artist

Hello.

With Second Saturday approaching on October 10th I would like to introduce our featured Artist of the month - MR. FUEL.

Here are a few of the pictures of the artwork that will be featured at our store and available for purchase online. They are all pen & Ink on wood. You really need to see them to truly appreciate it's beauty.

So, if you can make by this Saturday, please do so and show some support for MR. FUEL.