"Facing Fear" @ Launch Pad

This show opens on the 5th at Launch Pad Gallery in Portland, OR. I have one piece in the show. It's not a new piece, but it fits the theme I think.

Upcoming Seattle Show @ Flatcolor Gallery

Opening Reception: Thursday November 4th, 2010 5-9PM.
The exhibition will run through November 28th, 2010.

Flatcolor Gallery November Group Exhibition brings artists from Brazil, England and across the US to Seattle.

November 4th,2010 Flatcolor Gallery welcomes seven exciting artists from Seattle, Brazil, England and across the US. Many, exhibiting for the first time in Seattle. The exhibition Features Stacey Rozich (SEA), Lee Misenheimer (NY) , Jon Mac Nair (MI), Chris Pell (UK), Jesse Balmer (SF), Ryan T. Riss (CO) and Talita Hoffmann (Brazil).

From the detailed, swirling textures of Lee Misenheimers monstrous graphite drawings, Stacey Rozich's bold folk creatures, and Jon MacNair's monochromatic twisted storybook scenes; each artist brings a unique, illustrative style to the exhibition.

Contact Flatcolor Gallery at info@flatcolor.com or 206-390-6537 for press and preview information.

About Flatcolor Gallery
Located on First Avenue in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square neighborhood, Flatcolor Gallery features local and national underground contemporary artists in a relaxed gallery setting. Flatcolor Gallery has featured the art of Parskid, Robert Hardgrave, Chip7, 2H, EGO, Bigfoot, Joe Vollan, Timothy Karpinski, Sohaila Adela, Chris Crites, Ryan Bubnis, Ryan De La Hoz and, David MacDowell.

From designers and illustrators, to street artists and tattoo artists, Flatcolor Gallery is dedicated to bringing a fresh perspective on art and creativity to Seattle's First Thursday Art Walk each month. In addition to original artwork, Flatcolor Gallery features a growing line of affordable fine art prints and products.

http://www.flatcolor.com

The Undead

Here's a new piece I did for "Horrorwood" currently on display at WWA gallery in Culver City, CA. The idea was to pay homage to horror movies. My piece is a combination of a few ("The Bat" and "Nosferatu").

http://www.wwagallery.com/shows/artpages/horrorwood/horrorwoodartshow.html

New Print for sale!

This piece is now being sold as a print on Society6. It was originally made for the "Day of the Dead" show at Lunar Boy Gallery in Astoria, OR.

check it out!

http://www.society6.com/studio/jonmacnairportfolio/store

Postal hell update

Still dealing with postal hell here. To recap, the piece I sent to a gallery in Barcelona is still stuck in customs. This is the second attempt to send something to this gallery. It's really not the fault of the gallery, but of customs. It was supposed to be guaranteed delivery by Oct 4, but it has been stuck in Spanish customs since Oct 2. Obviously, now it is way past the date of delivery, and I'm annoyed because I spent extra money to send it express mail with confirmation and tracking etc. (something I did not do on the first attempt). Why the hell should I pay for that if the exact same thing is going to happen the second time?? I've been in communication with USPS and they claim to be "investigating" the problem and will get back to me. I am doubtful. I called them again today to see how it is going, and they said there have been no new developments. Great. I am supposed to call them in a few days if I don't hear anything. The first piece I sent to the gallery came back to me after being rejected at customs. It went on a month long trip back to me and arrived battered and bruised. The artwork was only slightly damaged. The date of the gallery show looms nearer and I'm running out of patience.

Pictures from "Day of the Dead" show at Lunar Boy Gallery

Some pictures from this show at Lunar Boy in Astoria, OR.

Photos courtesy of Ellen

here's a good image of my piece for the show.

Pictures from Pony Club show

Some pictures of the "Monsterbation" show at Pony Club Gallery in Portland, OR.

photos courtesy of Ellen

here's a good image of my piece for the show.

The Capture of the Beast (sold)

I'm still fond of this piece I did a few years ago. It's one of the few of my works that has no background that I still really like. Now it's going to a good home.

My work at Sacred Gallery

My piece (middle) at Sacred Gallery (NYC) for the show "Blood, Sweat and Fears."

Photo courtesy of Stefano

here's a good image of my piece for the show.

Baltimore Magazine October Issue

Today I got my copy of Baltimore Magazine in the mail. I contributed an illustration for this October issue. The purpose of the article was to show readers how to throw a Halloween party with products they can buy around the city or online.

Also, wanted to post a picture of my friend Donald Ely's illustration for the magazine too. I think this is a first for us being published in the same issue (where we got paid). Hopefully it will happen a lot more in the future. I think we'd both like that :)

Upcoming show at Pony Club

I'm participating in a show coming up at Pony Club in Portland Oregon. It's called "Monsterbation" and opens on October 7th. As you can tell by the title, the theme revolves around monsters and sex.

So the reception is this Thursday starting at 6pm and going until 10pm.

625 NW Everett St.

Suite 105

Portland, OR

97209

Check out the link below to see the other artists involved.

http://www.ponyclubpdx.com/shows/

A few pictures

Here's a few pictures from the Santa Muerte show (opening reception) at Sacred Machine in Tucson. I contributed one piece to this group show.

The exhibition will on view until Nov 7th.

http://www.sacredmachine.com/

Juxtapoz ad

I went to Borders the other day and was flipping through the latest issue of Juxtapoz and saw this ad for a show I am in. Pretty neat to see it in there. Hope lots of people show up for the opening!