JOSH MAYHEM'S ASKEW RANGERS

"Murder Mouse"

Currently on display and for sale during December, we have "The Askew Rangers" by Josh Mayhem.  Mayhem describes his Askew Rangers as "heavily armed creatures from the forest of the future battling for supremacy in a world where survival of the fittest is the only law of the jungle. This custom series displays vibrant colors and crisp lines utilizing simple paint foundations as complimentary backdrops to an overwhelming display of weaponry and accessories. A recycling element is seen as an underlying tone in this collection. Pieces of scrap metal, wires from vintage electronics and weaponry accessories from the creator’s massive collection of vintage action figures serve as a reminder of the rooted toy history and originality each individual piece holds. Every Askew Ranger has some form of a working component to it including working lights, spring loaded and moveable devices, and removable elements that evoke the versatility of a an action figure with the visual aesthetic of a vinyl toy."

"Badgez"

"Cheif Warface"

The Askew Rangers are made up of the following:  Princess Killbot, The Head Hunter, Leemurz, Skunqz, Hipponaturz, Commander Grizzly, Squirze, Badgez, Murder Mouse, Chief Warface and Choompz.

You can view all of Josh Mayhem's Askew Rangers by checking out his work on our website.  Click here to view.



Art inquiries?  Email us at info@crewest.com

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ART BY ROBERT LEBSACK

Robert Lebsack is a Long Beach based artist whose work focuses on social and cultural issues using torn newspapers as context. By utilizing bits and pieces of headlines, articles and ads as the base for his mixed media pieces, the viewer can use their own interpretation and random image word association to bring meaning to each individual piece.


Currently on display and for sale during December, we have the following pieces by Robert Lebsack (From top to bottom: "Not Part of the Story", "Limits of Control" and "Sneak Attack"):

A little more on Robert Lebsack:
Robert Lebsack has been painting and drawing for 12 years. Lebsack received his formal training in illustration, design and photography at Cal State Long Beach. His paintings have been featured in MTV’s “The Real World” and in numerous solo and group exhibitions in galleries throughout the Los Angeles area.


If you are interested in purchasing a piece by Robert Lebsack, please email us at info@crewest.com.

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WERC: FEATURED IN CHICANITAS EXHIBITION

Congratulations to one of our favorite artists WERC for being included in Cheech Marin's newest exhibition:
"CHICANITAS: Small Paintings from the Cheech Marin Collection" running from December 10, 2011 through April 2, 2012 at the Museum of Monterey

He's got these 2 great little paintings in the show that were purchased through us.

Cheech speaks about the exhibition:


For more on the museum and the exhibition click here:MOM
Check out his website: www.wercking.com
More by WERC on our site or contact us: art@crewest.com

HOLIDAY BAZAAR 12/11

HOLIDAY BAZAAR 12/11, a set on Flickr.

Check out all the artwork pics from our Holiday show!



To purchase please contact us:
info@crewest.com
213-627-8272

TODD ROBERTSON'S "MECHA" STYLE

“Keeping in touch with normality and focusing on what connects us together, I hope to inspire and provoke the human spirit”. - Todd Robertson

Todd Robertson is an artist born in Michigan, raised in Connecticut and loves to make custom toys. Now residing in Boston, Todd works with found objects, anything from paper to broken electronics and incorporates those objects info his pieces. Todd gains inspiration from the normality of everyday, looking for those simple connections that hold us all together. Thus his incorporated found objects are his way of relaying his inspiration from the normality of everyday.

Today, Robertson uses what he calls a "mecha" style when creating his toys. He describes his mecha concept "as if it was a virus encapsulating each individual piece. It might be an arm, a leg or half a face, the mecha virus can be manipulated endlessly." It was Todd's "mecha" style which we instantly loved when Todd first showed us the type of custom toys he creates.

Todd is showing in December at Crewest several of his custom Kaiju toys that incorporate his mecha virus. We know you will absolutely love his pieces. It was love at first with us and we hope you too have the same feeling we got.

If you have any questions or would like to view more custom toys by Todd Robertson, you may email us at info@crewest.com. We are always available to answer any questions you may have.


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EVOLVE WITH GRAHAM CURRAN

" As an artist I want to convey a message to the viewer through selected imagery, invoking any sort of response is my objective. My subject matter always changes depending on what I find fascinating, frustrating or beautiful in the world. My goal is to evolve my art, to never become stagnant." - Graham Curran 2011

Graham Curran is an artist from Torrance, CA and is showing at Crewest during December for the Crewest Holiday Bazaar. Born in 1986 Graham graduated from CSULB in 2010 with a BFA in Illustration.

When selecting the artists who were going to show for the December show, it was Grahams beautiful imagery painted on boxing gloves which really captured our eye. We saw his artwork painted on boxing gloves to be very unique and something we definitely wanted to show and display for all to see.

Look below for a sneak peak of these beautiful boxing gloves, inspired by Rocky IV, in which Graham has titled "The Fighter's".

"The Fighters" are not all we will have on display by Graham Curran. Also on display by this artist will be the above painting titled "Big Glow", a set of Russian nesting dolls titled "It’s a Zoo in Here" and a custom Munny inspired by Mad Men titled "Mad Munny".

If you want to see "It's a Zoo in Here" and "Mad Munny" as well as the other artwork by Graham, you will need to come on by and check out these pieces while they are on display in December.

If you have any questions, you may contact us via email at info@crewest.com and we will be happy to assist you.

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CREWEST'S HOLIDAY BAZAAR OPENS DECEMBER 3, 2011

Join us this Saturday from 6-10 pm for the opening of "Crewest's Holiday Bazaar" featuring vinyl toys, paintings and prints.

Show opens Dec. 3 and closes Dec. 31st.

Exhibiting artists:
Allison Revilla, Armando Soria, Cherise Ward, Cj Hungerman, DENZ, Do It, Emmanuel L White Eagle, Eric " phoneticontrol " Broers, Fernando Amaro, Graham Curran, Gustavo Alberto Garcia Vaca, Gwen Mercado-Reyes, IROK, Jaber, James Bentley, John Perry, Jose M. Loza, Josh Mayhem, JOS-L, JTS, Kajmear Reyes, Kasim Patton, Kit Beckmann, Lalo Alcaraz, Lisa Hirata, Mas, Max Neutra, Mike Pyro, Nils Jawa, Phloe, Realm, Robert Lebsack, Shai Dahan, Srpntwlf, SUPERPAO, Todd Robertson, Two Rabbits, V. Gudell, Victor Malagon, Vision, Youth Waste and many more…

In addition, all month long we will be bringing out new artwork from our back stock which will also be for sale!

See you soon!

Crewest
110 Winston St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
info@crewest.com

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"TIME WILL TELL" BY MICHAEL PIZARRO

Michael Pizarro, an LA local,is one of our favorite artists who uses skateboard decks as his canvas. This combination is proven to be very cool and hip. We always look forward to submissions by Pizarro.

For this year's Top of the Dome, Michael Pizarro turned a custom painted skateboard deck into a clock. This piece is very cool!

"Time Will Tell"
By Michael Pizarro
Custom painted skateboard deck
$200

All skulls are 25% off all weekend long for our Weekend Black Friday sale. If you are interested in purchasing this piece by Michael Pizarro, email us at info@crewest.com.

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"NUT CASE" BY GARY MANNING

Gary Manning, a CSI prop artist, really created a nutty masterpiece. "Nut Case" is currently on display for our Top of the Dome show and is 25% off all weekend long for our Black Friday Weekend Sale. Now's the time to get yours!

"Nut Case"
By Gary Manning
$2,500

If you are interested in purchasing this piece, email us at info@crewest.com.

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MILLE ET UNUM MODIS BY KYLE MORGAN

Currently on display we have this very cool piece by Kyle Morgan.

"Mille Et Unum Modis (a thousand and one way)"
By: Kyle Morgan
Ceramic skull with tissue paper, white glue, wood, brass, leather and acrylic paint
2011
$500

All skulls are 25% off all weekend long for our weekend Black Friday sale.

If interested in purchasing this piece, please email us at info@crewest.com

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"MAUSEENGLE" BY ROLAND ROSENKRANZ

Currently on display during the Top of the Dome 8 exhibit is this amazing piece created by Roland Rosenkranz, a CSI prop artist. If you look into the eye of the creature a real mouse can be found who appears to be pilot!


"Mauseengle"
By Roland Rosenkranz
Assemblage
$3,400

Keep in mind all skulls are 25% off this weekend for our weekend Black Friday sale.

If you are interested in purchasing this awesome piece, please email us at info@crewest.com.

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SHOTGUN MAGDALENA BY GEORGE YEPES AND ROBERT RODRIGUEZ

Awesome piece currently on display at Crewest during the Top of the Dome exhibit. Exhibit closes soon so get yours now. Everything is 25% off this weekend during our weekend Black Friday Sale.

"Shotgun Magdalena"
By George Yepes and Robert Rodriguez (The Director)
2010
$2,500

If interested in purchasing, please email us at info@crewest.com.

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BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND SALE!

Everything in the gallery 25% off including Top of the Dome skulls,
original artwork, tshirts, toys, prints, and more!
(Excludes spray paint)

Sale starts today!
Friday (11/25/11) at noon and ends Sunday (11/27/11) at 6pm

Crewest
110 Winston St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
213-627-8272 ph

TOTD8: THE BLACK LIGHT KINGS

AXA & POPS: The Black Light Kings
Come check them out as they paint live under black light, creating some beautifully creepy and often political paintings in front of your very eyes.

Definitely some of today's hottest up and comers from the LA area not to be missed at tonite's Artwalk!









For more info on their art:
info@crewest.com

TOTD8: ROBERT VARGAS

Robert Vargas showed up at our TOTD8 opening and mesmerized the crowds with his genuine skill as a live portrait artist. Working from the floor he was able to create these greate pieces in a matter of minutes. He left these 3 behind and are available through the gallery.









More pics of him in action and of the rest of the show on our Flickr page


For more on Robert Vargas' work contact us at:
info@crewest.com

TOTD8: GEORGE YEPES PAINTINGS AVAILABLE

George Yepes is an incredible world re-known LA Chicano artist. He's blessed our gallery again with some hi-profile works, some that were created with his friend and famed movie director Robert Rodriguez. You can see his artwork in some of Rodriguez's movies like MACHETE and FROM DUSK TILL DAWN, etc. Here are a few pics of some pieces (among others) that he's created especially for this years TOTD8 show!







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For more info on George Yepes' work contact us:
info@crewest.com

TOTD8: OPENING NITE PICS

TOP OF THE DOME 8 - 11/11, a set on Flickr.

Check out some of the opening nite pics from last Saturday night featuring live black light art painting by AXA + POPS as well as live portraiture by Robert Vargas. See you at Artwalk this coming Thursday!

TOP OF THE DOME 8

TOTD8 opens Nov.5th from 6-10pm

Featuring over 100 skulls painted and designed by top local artists:
Alex Martinez, Andreanna Lakovidis, Andy Moses, Antonio Pelayo, Ariel Bennaroch, Bart Saric, Benedigital, Big Pranks, Bill Bolender, BOO, CACHE, Carol Friend, Charles Henry, Chris Mittweg, Christian Pereda, CupCake, Dangeruz, Danny Meza, Daniel Perez, David Kawano, Diana Toribio, DJNEFF, DUSTED 247, Edgar Lopez, Edmundo Duran, Erica Friend, Erick Rodriguez, Felipe Garcia, Gary Manning, Gary Ochoa, Glenn K. Buchan, GLOW, Greg Yoshitake, Gregg Stone, HASTE, Harry Reynolds, Hector Miranda, Henry Cram, House of Sloth, J. Salvador, Jake lagos,  James Bentley, JEYD, Jim Lembeck, Jodi Bonassi, John Culqui, Jonathan Bueno, Jonathan Martinez, Jorge Becerra, J.W. Pippen, Kitty Brown, KAMINO 64, Kelly Berg, Kophns One, LEGION, LYNK 729, Leslie Davis, Man One, Michael Bermudez, Michael Christy, Michael Pizzaro, Mike Vegas, Mireya Alonzo, Nathane, NERD, Noe Chavez, Oscar "Poncho" Torres, Phamily of Thieves, RADCO Jewelry, Randy Kono, Raul Campos, Ray Yanez, Rick Rodriguez, Robert Lebsack, Roland Rozenkranz, Rosanna Esparza Aherns, Salah, R@H, Sammy Portillo, Scott Power, Silke, Snow Mack, Stephanie Hubbard, SuzieOne, TAZROC, TheWestEndCo., Victor Alvarez, VYAL, XIRENV, Zinnia, 1987 CBS

Live painting by AXA and POPS
Also featuring paintings by George Yepes and Maria Kane

Exhibition closes Nov.27, 2011


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URBNLUX pics posted

URBNLUX 10-11, a set on Flickr.

Check out pics from URBNLUX: Graffiti for Life by Man One and collaborations with some of today's top designers, architects, artists and brands.

Exhibition runs at Crewest Gallery until Oct. 29th.

The gallery is located at:
110 Winston St. Los Angeles, CA 90013
213-627-8272ph
www.Crewest.com

SNEAK PEAK: “URBNLUX”

Man One and Gainey Ceramics collaborated to introduce and feature a new kind of pottery for URBNLUX.  Man One, as we know him, is an artist who always produces fresh designs with bold colors that attract the eye. Gainey Ceramics who see’s the art in making pottery and whose employee’s are true artisan’s in mixing, molding, baking, painting, polishing and inspecting the products by hand is becoming the choice for professional architects, landscapers, interior and exterior designers when it comes to ceramic pottery and tiles.

Together as collaborators, Man One and Gainey Ceramics have created something fresh, new and urban. 

Here is a little sneak peak of some additional pieces created:

For bios and more detail please visit http://urbnlux.blogspot.com/

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