jarritos!

I did a painting for the Jarritos Flavor City design contest. Jarritos is a Mexican soda brand, with delicious flavors. I had so much fun working on this piece, except the only problem with painting Jarritos is that you get really thirsty.... 
Here is my submission with detail views and pics of the progress. Enjoy!

"mango and piña" 

oil and pencils on wood

16in x 20in

detail 1

detail 2- chug it!!

The contest guidelines stated that you needed to include the Jarritos logo as well as at least one of their bottles. I chose to paint the flavors 'pineapple' and 'mango' because not only are they yummy, but also because I love working with yellow and orange. 


Here are some of the progress shots:

(I think I have a left over Al Pastor taco in the fridge... I am off to investigate)

minis for sale

Hello! There is now a new blog page here called MINIS, showcasing the prints I have for sale. The page is in the navigation bar (below the name & image banner).  Check it out!

close-up of "payara"

contrast art show 5 pics

Here are some of the photos from the Contrast Art Show that took place a week ago at 320 Studios in Manhattan. I sold prints from my set-up as well as from the auction. Thank you and congrats to the new owners. For the first time there was a fashion show presented by Geary Marcello who will be showing his Foxxy Face Clubwear at Mercedes-Benz Fashion week in NYC this upcoming September.

I presented my newest painting "the republic". It is oil, colored pencils, graphite, and acrylic on wood, measuring 31in x 41in. To the left of the painting I had my prints for sale.

my set-up

me and my painting

new "mini" (print) owner

good ol' time!

huge inspiration

Often I get asked about my inspirations, about what inspires to me to make the paintings that I do. There is never just one element that make me tick creatively, but I have to say that water is a big one.
Here are some photos of me surfing in New York. Although I am not yet the poster child for Roxy, I love this sport as it is one of the more difficult ones and the most rewarding.

I went out two times that beautiful day, in the morning and then a little later in the afternoon after my chickpea salad breakfast and some sunbathing. The first time I was on my board (6'10", pictured above) and the second time a fellow ocean lover let me borrow their longboard (8', pictured in the "action" pics).

Then in the evening I did some Power Vinyassa yoga. I call that a fulfilling day!

Photo courtesy: Bob Arkow

contrast art show 5

John Stavros presents a Jack Applegate Production:

CONTRAST ART SHOW

August 18 & 19, 2011 |  5pm - 1am (both days)

320 Studios
320 West 37 Street (14th floor)
New York,  NY 10018

"320 Studios is proud to welcome the next installation of The Contrast Art Show. An art exhibition which puts together a variation of artists, artistic movement groups, and several upcoming galleries; in a frivolous attempt to show the rising styles and trends of art in New York City. A multifaceted show of beauty, performance and the creative spirit will split the night once again, in the form of 20 of New York’s top underground artists coming together all under one roof; Alongside an aerialist performance by Catherine Herrmann, a study in ambidexterity by Roman Zelgatas and a Sneak Preview of the FoXXy Face Clubwear Fashion Show. "


I will be exhibiting my newest painting "the republic" as well as some prints for sale. 

the republic!

It is done! Well, almost. Please excuse the really crappy photo quality (the painting looks a lot better in person with richer colors). I just have to put in some tiny details, such as nail color, etc. Then I can varnish it, which will bring out all the colors that have dried matte. Lastly I will have to scan it, although I am seriously dreading this as the painting is 31in x 41in and the scanner bed is 8.5in x 11in. Wish me patience!

fish taco!

i tried turquoise as a nail color, but it didn't work...

the valley quail and an aircraft carrier

poppy flower

ghost dreaming - opening photos

The Ghost Dreaming in NYC art show came and went, and here are the photos of the night. Al Benkin did an awesome job curating the show, there was great art, good company and who can say no to a Guinness?

zofia, gosia, al, mike, artur

dan krupin & zofia bogusz 

mike, myself & mike's art

F.Y.I... I have a selection of my minis (prints) hanging at the Gowanus Print Lab, a full facility silkscreening studio in Brooklyn. Check it out: (in the boss's office)

ghost dreaming

GHOST DREAMING  IN NYC                      { group art exhibit } presented by the Antagonist Art Movement

August 4, 2011 // 9pm - 12:30am

Niagara

122 Ave A                 (at 7th street)

New York, NY 10009

"Things old, history, dream states, death and transcendence are a few concepts that levitated up through the phantom cracks."

Exhibiting Artists:

Chelsea Greene Lewyta * Daniel Krupin * Em Gluckman * Mike Wolf * Mel Elberg * Carly Tryens * Ricardo Diaz * Gabby Hollender * Shannon Daugherty * Zofia Bogusz * Al Benkin

I am also in the Mark Ryden design competition for Laminate Magazine, to vote for me, click on the link below:
http://www.mostwanted.tkyo.co.uk/portfolio/zofia-bogusz/

Thank you!

sweet like sugar

Here is a little preview of an impromptu painting I just finished. You will soon know what it was done for..

it looks like the bunny is at it again, what is he drinking now?

 

Oh and this is the biggest rainbow I have ever seen, a double one actually. Awesome!

and this is the ominous cloud before it :

mark ryden competition

The LAMINATE cover competition is a design competition in collaboration with Mark Ryden to be published in LAMINATE’s upcoming publication. Aug//Sept Issue, and I am participating in it!


I would love to win this opportunity and therefore need your votes on this one!


THE VOTING IS FREE, AND NO SIGN-UP REQUIRED. Simply click on the link below and cast your votes. 
http://www.mostwanted.tkyo.co.uk/portfolio/zofia-bogusz/


THANK YOU.

warped innovation

I was slacking ( a little bit) with posting new stuff on here, so this week I promise you 2 posts! So here we go.

This past weekend I took part in the "Warped Innovation" art show opening at Jersey Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing in Harrison, NJ. Here is the postcard (above) and photos of the new art I saw (below).

my "Mami Wata", oil and graphite on wood

Sofia Bachvarova

buttons!

regardless of political preference these are really interesting

animation loop projection

Kaliptus (organizer)

DJ - I have no idea what this instrument is, but he worked it!

I made this very complex diagram just for you! :P

the tattoo parlor mural

vendors

video projection

van!

The show is up until August 7, 2011 at:

Jersey Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing
530 Harrison Ave, 1st floor
Harrison, NJ 07032

studio works

Hello! I have been in the studio making more prints of my work. The pieces are decoupage prints on hand-cut wood, and are literally miniatures of the original paintings. I am excited about this new version as they now have an official "plaque" on the back, yay! It includes my name (logo), website and title of each piece. The first one of these new prints is shipping out to Australia this week.
Check it out.

back of print

the ladies

fish face, hmm.... yummy ?

the republic - continued

A work in progress....

31inx 41in 

A while back I posted some photos of my progress on this painting (click here to see its earlier stages). Then I went oversees, and now that I am back I am trying to finish it ( I will definitely finish it). The pencil work is almost done and then I can get to painting! I can't wait. That's when the whole image will come together in terms of composition, color, and atmosphere. Yay!
Also, I am still exhibiting at one of the "Artists in the Kitchen" venues called FUSION, a bar and lounge. Here is the exact info: 

Fusion

818 Tenth Ave

New York, NY 10019

So even though the festival has come and gone, you can still view some of my original paintings and miniature prints.
For up to date info on all exhibitions and happenings visit Zofiaart.com .

artists in the kitchen

Sunday, June 26 | 6 - 11:30pm

Fusion

818 Tenth Ave

New York, NY 10019

I looooove food, but that's not exactly what Artists in the Kitchen is about. It is a three (3) day festival taking place in Hell's Kitchen, NYC, with artist studio tours, exhibitions, performances, parties, all weekend, all free (and yes a lot of the places have yummy food).

I am showing one night at Fusion (details above). I will have some original art as well as prints for sale.