new daniel fleres 8x8s

Daniel Fleres is at it again with his cute but cool paintings. These two 8in. x 8in. enigmas appeared on Carnival Sunday and, keeping in character, the ghost disappeared just like that! The mysterious masked man(?) is still available for US$ 125 so don't miss your chance to own it.

carnival pix

Quetzalcoatl rendering by Jesse Hernandez, acrylic on wood, 13.5in. x 18in., US$ 460 unframed / US$ 500 framed
artists Jesse Hernandez and Santos Shelton
DJs Tee Cardacci (Funky Dots), Erick Santero (Voodoo), and Vanka (Mission Bombay)
Similak Chyld (fabric8/FTC), DJ Apollo (Triple Threat), and Reiko
Anthony (fabric8), Grant Gilliland, Phoneticontrol, and Alice
Romanowski on the decks
Jesse Hernandez
5733 and Like-Minded People
Awny, Erica, and Sistah Brown

new andy stattmiller pieces

Painter/illustrator Andy Stattmiller dropped off these yummy little pieces of art to snack on. True classics, the pretzel and cupcake have been a staple of the munchie universe for several generations so it's only right they be immortalized on canvas.

These acrylic paintings are 6in. x 4in. and 4in. square; and cost only US$ 65 and US$ 50, which is what we may soon be paying for the edible version. Might as well have a picture, then -- it'll last longer.

carnival + dj similak birthday celebration sunday

new grant gilliland pieces

Grant Gilliland the Sharpie master strikes again with these two fun 11.5in. x 12.5in. pieces called "Creep Run" and "Pup Pouch". A true illustrator, his funky style translates just as well in black and white as in his psychedelic color schemes.

Priced at US$ 150, these works of art also have a special signature piece in the back so you get more bang for your buck, not to mention enough Sharpie fumes to get you through the day. Email us for larger images or to purchase.

mark your calendars! fabric8 arty party season

Here in San Francisco's Mission District, we love nothing more than art, sunshine, and a good party. So when all three elements converge, we feel an obligation to party arty! We started it off last month with David Choong Lee + friends ... here are the next three afternoon events we have planned. Mark your calendars!

Sunday, May 25:: Carnival Parade and Similak Chyld's Birthday Party Come celebrate the Mission District's very own holiday and the birthday of fabric8's Employee of the Year with an afternoon of Latin treats. Get your groove on while perusing new works by Ursula Young, Grant Gilliland, Mildred, Matt Linares, Dan Fleres, and more. Check out the fun parade, too!

DJs will be Romanowski (Trouser Trout), Tom Thump (Loose Joints), Vanka (Misturada), Tee Cardacci (Funky Dots), Similak Chyld (fabric8/FTC), and more.

Sunday, June 22:: Live Painting and Mission Statement Block Party Our friends at the new Mission Statement boutique and co-op on 18th/Lexington celebrate their opening with an afternoon block party featuring fashion, art, and music so we're joining in the fun with another outdoor event to coincide. More details soon.

Sunday, July 27:: Mission Vinyl Our third annual record sale and BBQ is in the works, featuring vinyl gems for sale by San Francisco's top veteran DJs, who will be playing the records they're selling. Another huge joint painting collaboration is in order as well!

art after-party @ the funkside/nickie's

If you're going to Mental and Material Realms @ Bucheon, Extensions @ Madusalon, and/or Savage Whiskers @ Fecal Face, stop by The Funkside @ Nickie's in the Lower Haight for a nightcap. San Francisco legend Toph One hosts his weekly party there and DJ Daz from Umoja Soundsystem (LA) joins him for an evening of smokin' tunes on yet another beautiful night. Just say "Long Choong Silver" at the door and you're good as gold.