May 2012
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New Studio Grand Opening!
(https://www.facebook.com/events/370245019681231/)
Come out on your 2nd Saturday stroll and visit the new home of the Japaints laboratories. We will be hosting a public event around 8 pm with bands, dj’s, art and…..and…..and FUN!
Bring your friends, families, bicycles, and whatever else you may need!
We hope to see you tomorrow.
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April 2012
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It's coming along....
As you probably read in the previous post, the Japaints lab is moving to a new headquarters! I have been painting and preparing the space this weekend to get working in there as soon as possible. It’s almost ready! I am going back to do a bit of work today, and by next week…full steam ahead!!! We’ll be bringing a show to you real soon, and also plans are in the works for either...
March 2012
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Art at Broadacre Coffee & New Studio Space!
Well, we are moving on up! Japaints will have a new global headquarters come May 1st, 2012. I have signed a year lease on a studio space on 10th Street (between J and K Streets) in downtown Sacramento. I am super excited to have a new space to bring to life with art, and get to work in close quarters with the one and only, Nicholas Wray. We will be sharing a cooperative working environment with...
November 2011
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Pinky's strikes again....this time with Holiday...
Just dropped off some paintings at Pinky’s Salon in East Sacramento!
5379 H Street Sacramento, CA 95819
Also, mention that you saw this blog post and receive 50% Off of any hanging Japaints art in the show!
Never heard of this place? Check it out:
(http://www.yelp.com/biz/pinkys-salon-sacramento)
October 2011
3 posts
10x10 Tour Comes to Pinky's Salon October 8th!
The 10x10 Art Benefit Tour is back once again!! It has been a while since we have come together, but the wait is over. This time, it’s showing over at the East Sacramento salon Pinky’s. This Saturday, head on over to 5379 H St from 6-9 pm for some fantastic Art for a good cause! Half of the 10x10’s sold this time will go to “Women’s Empowerment”, a...
September 2011
4 posts
The Reviewbot Has Gone On Vacation...Again?
Sadly, News and Review Staff have confirmed that the Reviewbot has again…gone missing. This is starting to become a script for a never-ending story. Sooooo, I have written about the trials, tribulations, and fun that this project has brought me, and plan on posting it online once I add the new chapter of the disappearance.
Sacramento folks, please keep your eye out at all of those house...
Reviewbot. →
Chalk it Up Sacramento!! →
Chalk It Up! to Sacramento - A 3-day Art & Music Festival
I just got done with a sidewalk art installation on square #124. Sacramento Pipeworks (My awesome workplace) sponsored me to draw their logo on one of the available sites. Well, I did…
Get yourself out of the house and go check it out before time takes it away!!
Labor Day Weekend - September 3 -5, 2011
10:00 am –...
July 2011
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The Reviewbot is FREE! I repeat, HE IS FREE!!!
Japaints…is excited to say that the News and Review has finally set the Reviewbot free and taken him to the downtown streets where he belongs! He now lives in the heart of midtown on 19th and J St in front of the new Garlic Shack Restaurant! Go out and pay him a visit if you are around~ Thanks again to the News & Review Newsstand Art Project, Be Brave Bold Robot, and Jonathan...
Nicholas Wray Wilson & Japaints...together again! →
June 2011
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I am here for you. I work like you do...always. →
March 2011
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Live Art at Sol Collective April 29th! →
J*RAS of SouLifted “City of Trees” CD Release Show! Fri. 4/29 @ Sol Collective in Sacramento 8pm-2am. ALL AGES-$10 presale tickets available soon Come celebrate the official release of J*RAS of SouLifted’s debut album “City of Trees” at Sol Collective in Sacramento! This is gonna be a huge ALL AGES show with a plethora of special guests and some big surprises. ...
10x10 Art Benefit Tour comes to Sierra 2 Center...
Monday morning, March 21st…look for the 10x10 series to be previewed on Good Day Sacramento! Channel 31 will do a segment for the 7am hour to give more visibility to this charity event. Tune in…you’ll like what you see!
Yup, it happened. See it here…
http://gooddaysacramento.cbslocal.com/2011/03/21/10x10-art-tour-gala-sierra-2-center-for-the-arts/
10x10 Art Benefit Tour comes to Sierra 2 Center...
10x10 Art Benefit Tour Gala
Sierra 2 Center for The Arts and The Community
2791 24th Street
Sacramento, CA
Saturday, March 26 · 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Support for the Sierra 2 Center and Rise Up Belize, this will be an evening of Wine & Beer, Food, Raffle Prizes and more! Tickets are $40 ($35 for SCNA members) and may be purchased online at Sierra2.org. The winners of the Art...
February 2011
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SN&R Artist Reception! Tomorrow Night!!! 2-22-11 →
January 2011
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New show booked at Momo Lounge! February 17th,... →
RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organization that hand-selects and spotlights independent creatives in visual art, film, fashion, music, hair & makeup artistry, photography, models and performing art. RAW’s mission is to provide up-and-coming artists of all creative realms with the tools, resources and exposure needed to inspire and cultivate creativity so that...
Art Benefit Tour launches @ Momo Lounge! →
All events of this tour will serve to raise awareness and support humanitarian efforts by donating 50% of the proceeds to charitable organizations. Each 10”x10” piece of artwork will be priced at $200. Along with additional featured art pieces varying in prices. The event venue will have the option of choosing the recipient of the charitable donations raised from that showing....
The Urban Hive is...ALIVE!
I was down at the hive for a late night session with my good friend Nicholas Wilson (www.nicholaswray.com) until 4 am last night hanging the show, and boy, does it look GREAT!!! He shot, framed and hung 40 portraits (all of them 16 x 20!) plus another 30+ shots for your viewing pleasure!!
Japaints has 8 brand new, never hung before 4’ x 4’ canvases plus another 15 pieces for you to...
December 2010
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January 2011 Show @ the Urban Hive!
Saturday January 8th, 2011:
doctorbove from Japaints & Nick Wilson of nicholaswray will be showing a brand new body of work @ the Urban Hive in downtown Sacramento!
This show is going to include 8 pieces from the long anticipated 4’x4’ Series that has been in the pipes since way back in May, so come check it out! Also, Nick has some amazing new work on the agenda as...
November 2010
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August 2010
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June 2010
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Casazza Chiropractic Clinic gets Updated!
As you may or may not know, local author & chiropractor, Dr. Lance Casazza (www.bethehammernotthenail.com) is a fan of japaints, and he wanted to get some new paintings for sale up in the office. So, I headed down there with 5 pieces that he could put up in the reception area, and wherever else he deemed necessary. Well, they are up!
If you need an adjustment, or just want to drop by to say...
July Show @ Sugar Plum Vegan Restaurant!
I will be hanging some artwork at the new Sugar Plum Vegan Restaurant in downtown Sacramento (www.sugarplumvegan.com) next month for 2nd Saturday. It will be up for the whole month, so if love delicious pastries without all the added b.s. … AND want to see some japaints creations, you should cruise down to see what all the hype is about @ 2315 K Street in Midtown.
Show starts July...
New 2nd Saturday Website!
A friend & local artist, Adonis Villanueva (www.thedynamiclight.com) was telling me about a 2nd Saturday website that he found and I should check out. Of course, I agreed with him, and here now is a new online presence for japaints. If you get a moment and love local art, you should check it out too!
http://2nd-sat.com/artist/doctorbove
I have been helping a friend of mine, Robert...
April 2010
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Busy Month, but busy is good...right?
I am pleased to report that April has been quite a good month for me…
After selling five pieces, I was able to sneak off to Hawaii for 6 days to watch a couple of friends get married after 15 years of dating!~ BIG THANK YOU to Andy & Erin! CONGRATS!
It was good to reunite with great friends from the midwest after not seeing them for a long time. Now it’s back to work…I am...
March 2010
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New Show for April...Downtown Sacramento.
There will be a show of japaints recent pieces for the April 2nd Saturday Event @
‘The Blue Lamp’ (www.bluelamp.com/)*
The venue is located at 1400 Alhambra @ N street.
Musical Guests starting at 9 pm include:
Monomyth, Canja Rave (Brazil), Truth Of Mars, and Moth Spy Eros.
*OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION SATURDAY, APRIL 10th, 2010.
…Tell a friend, better yet …...
February 2010
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Support for LOCAL ART!
Again, with the power of the internet, japaints has teamed up with Gallerish.com.
This online resource helps cut out the middle man and support the artists themselves!
You can contact the artists directly to make your purchases and view artwork in your own local area. Be sure to give it a look today to see if there is anything you can’t live without.
http://www.gallerish.com
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January 2010
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November 2009
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No news is good news? Wait...
News on the home front….
Nobody seems to be buying Art these days, but instead spending their money on food for the table. Understandable. This does not and will not stop me from creating!
I have a couple new pieces that will be out later this month, the website for the family is live (www.bovesauto.com), and preparations are being made for the holiday season.
Whew, it’s one thing...
July 2009
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Where have you been, doctor?
It has been a bit since updating this, but believe me, I have been busy…
Japaints has a new online face…literally! I have joined forces with Facebook and am using this platform to reach out to even more people in the world. Be sure to look at the link and share it with a friend or two, as art is to be enjoyed by many. (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Japaints/93898133951)
I have three...