Wow! I can’t believe how time flies! Tonight is the Artist Reception for my held over show at Wug Laku’s Studio & Garage Gallery. I’m very excited – and nervous as usual – and looking forward to an evening of talking about my art and showing my paintings.

I am flattered and overwhelmed by the response, and to think the show is being held over to accommodate more visitors and attention…just awesome!

Hope you can make it out to Downtown Indianapolis tonight for the Downtown Gallery Walk! The weather looks like it is going to be very cooperative and will make your visit even more enjoyable!

Stop in and say hello! As a reminder – wUG LAKU’S Studio & gARAGE is located off of 10th Street at 1125 Brookside Avenue – it will be a fun time! Don’t miss it if you are around!
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Mr. Juarez Bass Man - 35x70'
On the easel – I have been also trying to find time to paint in Studio! Here is a little peak at a painting that is nearly finished. Just working on some details and will soon be calling it done! It is probably the next to last painting in my Juarez, Mexico portrait series. The painting is 35x70”. Drop me a line and let me know what you think! I am planning on putting a little video together when all finished to show you the journey up to this point – so be on the look out for that! (I know, I know! So much excitement and fun stuff coming your way!)
Summer is flying by, and I know that makes most people sad, but I have to say that I’m pretty happy about it. When the weather is crappy, and the wind, snow and rain are blowing, I do seem to spend a great deal more time in studio working. After all that is what bad weather is for in my mind, and I don’t have to invent reasons or excuses like – I think I’m developing an allergy to grass and air; or my oxygen level is too high and I need to be in a small room with tubes of sealed paint to help balance it out; or to keep my tolerance level for turpentine and gesso ingestion high I need to subject myself to it in large doses.

Right now however, tins of fizzy pop out on the deck with the great weather, family and friends are winning out over studio time…then there’s the yard work…ugh. (I refer to yard work as the dark evil force in my life that makes me question liberty and freedom and if it really exists on the other side.) But have no fear…I do have several projects – as usual – in store and in my mind to keep me busy! And to answer some e-mail inquiries – YES – cement will be involved! There is no going back now!

Well, I’ll leave off for now…I have a show to get ready for! So I better get to hopping! Speaking of hopping…my miniature Doxie – Dylan – killed a rabbit in the yard today. I hope that is a sign of nature in action and not an omen that I will be visited by the yard work devil soon.

Stay tuned and be sure to check in next week for the next installment of Cagney King – Artist in Residence on WHBU radio show.

Rock on everybody!
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Dylan aka Bunny Killer
 
 

Hello Everyone! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made it out to the show, and perhaps are still going to the show. (show runs thru July 31st!) I have been overwhelmed by the response and the comments about my work...it is all very flattering. In my mind the show is a success, and I hope to be able to keep the positive energy and momentum going forward! If I could only bottle that for when I really need it! Please watch the video for my commentary on my Solo Indianapolis Show: Cagney@Wugs! I did it thinking of those director comments that I love to listen to when I watch a really good movie!

Thank you to Paul D'Andrea Photography (www.pdaphotography.com) for the pics; as well as Frank Espich for the photography elements!

Below the video you will find some press links, as well as July's Radio show on WHBU! Wow...too much fun! So, grab a tin of fizzy pop and some popcorn - sit back, relax and ENJOY!




Here is the link to the review in Nuvo! http://www.nuvo.net/arts/article/new-paintings-cagney-king-visual-art-review
Here is the link to the IndyStar!http://blogs.indystar.com/artseen/2009/06/cagney_king_com.html

Below, you will find July's Radio Installment!

Can't wait to hear from everyone! Enjoy!

Until next time...Rock on!
 
 

Konrad Marshall from the Indianapolis Star paid me a visit in my studio to interview me for my Indianapolis solo show - Cagney@Wugs  - I hope you enjoy the video interview!

Here is a link to the story and the video on-line!

http://blogs.indystar.com/artseen/2009/06/cagney_king_com.html

 
 
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What Red wall you ask? Well…only the hottest red wall in all of Indianapolis!  And that is the Red Wall at Wug Laku’s Studio and Garage! Cagney@Wug's is the name of my show coming to Wug’s gallery in July! The Opening Reception will kick-off at 6 pm on Friday, July 3rd! This is such a great opportunity for me! Having a show and the chance to showcase my work to the Indianapolis art scene is a big step and after a LOT of work up until this point…I’m ready! If you are not already planning to come, please check your calendars and do try to come. I would love to see everyone and share this special night with you all! The gallery is located at 1125 Brookside Avenue, c7, Indianapolis, IN. 46202.

Here is the link to Wug’s Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=91312398257&ref=mf

Here is the Nuvo Link about the show: http://www.nuvo.net/event/cagney-king-cagney-wug’s

The show will run through July 31st. I will have new paintings to share, good conversation and more all in a very cool setting!
Please come if you can, I can use your support!
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Moving on – Issue #6 of New Sugar Magazine is NOW AVAILABLE for you to view. To remind you, I submitted work for review to this on-line magazine published out of London. I must say I am amongst very good company! Click on over and take a peek!

http://issuu.com/newsugar/docs/newsugar-issue-6?mode=embed&documentId=081229105724-716cb711085e4a849624a1a37ec5be3f&layout=http://newsugar.co.uk/issuu/themes/mine/layout.xml

I have already gotten some e-mails and comments on the interview and have connected with some new friends from this experience…so much fun! Don’t forget to e-mail me and let me know what you think!

In other news…This just in! Cagney King wins 1st and 3rd place overall in the Mixed Media category of the Will Vawter Art Competition! Poetry Pants came in 1st and Signals came in 3rd. It was a great show, and there were many great artists there, so I am very proud to have ‘stuck out in the crowd’ so to speak. I also had an opportunity at the Artist’s Reception to talk to several people about my work, and the feedback was tremendous.

Speaking of interviews. The Indianapolis Star came and interviewed me in my studio for the upcoming Show – Cagney@Wug’s! They did a photo shoot of me with my work and in my studio, as well as a video interview! Wow…it was awesome. As soon as I can get links to the on-line video, I will of course post here. If you are a subscriber to the Indy Star, I believe the photo and release will be in Wednesday or Thursdays edition. Check out the Metro section and the go sections.

Well, I have a show to put on, so I better get hoppin!
Until next time, ROCK ON!

 
 

Hello (hello -hello (insert echo effect here) out there! Been a while since we chatted! Don't be sore with me, I have been very busy in Studio working on some new work and getting ready for my next show! After all, I have to paint! It is what I do! (...and if I don't then small animals and wildlife are sacrificed) I have been exploring new textures and letting myself be taken on a journey with my new work...and boy what a ride it has been. I want to share it with you all and am excited to do so, so let me take a few minutes aside to personally invite you all to my next show! The show will be at Wug Laku's Studio & Garage Gallery and will be part of First Friday in downtown Indianapolis! So that will be Friday, July 3rd! I'm so excited to be working with Wug and Nancy, and thrilled at the prospect of getting into a gallery in Indianapolis! Please plan to come! Of course I will send out reminders and will keep bugging you to come! The gallery is right off of Mass Ave in Indianapolis at the Circle Center Industrial Complex. So very cool!

OK - to keep you busy while you wait for my next show, I have posted below the next in the continuing series of radio interviews as WHBU's Artist in Residence. Please take a listen and enjoy!

Also, be sure to visit the Cagney Links page as you will see a new link to a Wikizine that I started. I plan to write articles about my paintings and go into more depth regarding each painting journey. How is a Wikizine different than a blog you ask? Well, truth be known, I have no idea in hell. I just know that it was highly recommended that I give this a try...so I'm going for it! If the idea of a Wikizine scares you, I have posted portions of the articles as part of my Journal entry series, so you can stay right here in Cagneyland and enjoy the jist of it there.

Keep the comment love coming! Really, really...I love you long time! Licky-licky $5 for sure!

Until next time - ROCK ON!

 
 

Link to New Sugar Magazine
Link to Cagney Newspaper Article!
Link to Cincinnati Photos

 
 

Hello Everyone!

First of all, I want to send a big THANK YOU for everyone that came to my show - E2= Eclectic Emergence! The show has been a big success I think, and the feedback and support has been overwhelming! Including a wonderful write-up from a great writer at the Examiner.com - an on-line newspaper. You can check out Erin Swanson's article 'bout 'lil ol' me right here->(Link to Cagney Examiner.com Article).

I have also posted pictures from the event night, you can see those here -> (Link to Event Night Photos).

And...to keep you busy...I have also posted my new work that debuted at the show, it is now posted in the 2009 Gallery!

Whew! So you say...yeah, yeah, yeah Cagney...that is all good, but what is on the easel? Well since you asked! Yes, I have started a new painting, I have also been working on designing my own stencils, and am continuing to toil away at existing work that is in various phases as well.

To be honest with you all...I took a few days off and did NOTHING! ...and...I was miserable...so...I'm jumping back in and will post pics soon. In the meantime here is a picture of the new painting at phase one!

Aw hell...it's a start anyway!

So that is what's on the easel. It's 50x40, so she has some size behind her. I have the charcoal drawing done and am ready to start in with painting.

Well, I have given you quite a bit to chew on for a while, I'll leave you with that! Don't forget you can follow me on twitter at twitter.com/cagneyartist! You can also keep up with my latest 'tweets' over in the right hand column. You can also visit the Cagney Links page to see what else I've been up to.

Until next time...Rock on everybody! Keep the e-mails and comments coming they are great and I love keeping in touch.

Peace and Love...Peace and Love!



 
 

Hello Everyone!
Peace and Love...peace and love!!
WHEW! It has really been a whirlwind as I have been getting ready for my show at CrazyLake Gallery. For those of you who don't know, the show is called E2 =Eclectic Emergence. I will have several new pieces...including...(drum roll please) FINALLY - Juarez Girls. I have put together a little video for you to enjoy...but of course you will be able to really enjoy the finished painting at the opening!
I will post pics of the rest of the new work AFTER my show...I don't want to give it all away...

Also - Please grab a tin of fizzy pop, or a glass of wine, and sit back and enjoy April's radio show!
The comments and love you guys have been slinging my way is very much appreciated! Keep it coming!

Looking forward to seeing many of you at the show! Friday, April 10th - 5 to 9ish...Creative Arts & Events Center - 2 West Main, Greenfield. 46140!

Until next time...Rock on everybody!
I have GOT to go! I have a show to put on...



 
 

Thought I would mix things up and give you guys some video love for this blog installment! Check it out!

If you missed the WFYI broadcast with me as the featured artist...you can go to WFYI.org > Local Programming > Art of the Matter and hear the show for one week only.
Enjoy!

 
 

Hola! Today was the day of my interview with Travis DeNicola of WFYI- FM 90.1 in Downtown Indianapolis. We talked about our beautiful building - the Creative Art & Events Center - that houses the Artists Upstairs Studio Group, and our Old Fashioned Soda Fountain, as well as our Gallery, the CrazyLake Art House. The interview was taped and will be edited for the show that will air  - FRIDAY, MARCH 27 @ 8 PM - and on SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH @ 4 PM.  The show will be just in time to also announce our 1 year anniversary. Also to celebrate...a little reminder for you! I will be the featured artist for the Friday, APRIL 10th 2nd Friday Open House!!  So please mark your calendars to listen to the Art of the Matter on WFYI 90.1 FM and to come and see ME as the featured artist at CrazyLake Art House! I am feverishly working to finish some new pieces to un-veil at the event on April 10th, and they are coming along nicely and I will be excited for you all to see them.

For my fans out of the listening area, I will not be able to download any audio from the show until after it airs. But I would encourage you to listen on thier website, as I am promised it will be posted after the airing and will be up for one week until the next show.

This week promises to be a busy one...I hope everyone is well, and that you experience good luck, cold beer and warm friends!

Until next time!

Rock on!


 

Cagney King : Studio 8 - 2 West Main St., Greenfield, IN. 46140