License To Thrill

A soiree at the mid-century home of @jrummerfield & @danarummerfield. Using their 60's home as inspiration, the invite asked guests to pick a style from that era. James Bond, Sinatra, and Mod were some suggestions. Have a look at everyone's interpretations!

Joshua Petker: Between Butterflies

@JoshuaPetker is a romantic. He loves painting beautiful women. He's sometimes shy yet fiercely opinionated and a traditionalist who says thank you more often than necessary because he'd rather err on the side of politeness. This incredible artist is presenting his second solo exhibition Saturday, April 17 and I can't wait.
This is a first look at some of his paintings. Most are already sold. Let's begin with my favorite.

Partying In Red
acrylic on canvas - 24” x 24”
Up In the Clouds
acrylic on canvas - 24” x 24”

Contentment (Smoking)
acrylic on canvas - 24” x 24”

Dead Water
acrylic and resin on canvas - 24” x 36”
$4400 - available

Two Women Passing Amidst a Flutter
acrylic and ink on canvas - 24” x 48”
$6000 - available

Watch the interview we did last year when he was working on these projects!

Interested in a piece or want to attend the opening here in LA?
Contact jch@coreyhelfordgallery.com

APRIL 17 to May 5, 2010
"Between Butterflies"
Joshua Petker Solo Show
Corey Helford Gallery
Los Angeles, CA

Joshua Petker: Between Butterflies

Everyone who's anyone is going. Are you?

APRIL 17 to May 5, 2010
"Between Butterflies"
Joshua Petker Solo Show
Corey Helford Gallery
Los Angeles, CA

Sign up for the opening here!

Joshua Petker: In Living Color

My 2nd vlog! My favorite LA artist and now dear friend Joshua Petker gives a preview of his upcoming show and a tour of his new at-home studio! He's self taught and influenced by everything from classical impressionists to old school graffiti artists.



His next show will be Spring, 2010 at Corey Helford Gallery.

If you would like to purchase a limited-edition print: http://posterchildprints.com/sugarwater
Follow him on twitter! http://www.twitter.com/joshuapetker

The Way We Wore

Posting this little trio of photos because...

1. I miss my Jaime. She is in Mexico right now, not allowed to tweet me or use her blackberry. Sniff.

2. I wore the blue dress for my lil photo shoot with Joshua Petker. I wore a diff belt with my hair wavy & messy. I realize I am addicted to royal blue dresses.

Below are some of his fab paintings of women. I can't wait to find out how he paints me!

Joshua Petker

Joshua Petker has a new show opening next weekend at Corey Helford Gallery.

He's a local boy. He grew up in Van Nuys and lives in Silver Lake. Gustav Klimt is one of his big influences, which I love. Here's an excerpt of an interview with him I spied on a blog. Click here for the full interview.

Unfairly or not, women have been used objectively in art for so long that I can paint and feel like I am referencing this objective historic subject all while trying to paint the inner emotions of a person, subjectively. Plus, I am primarily only attracted to art that I consider beautiful, so a beautiful women is an easy subject for me. But, when I say I only like work that is beautiful I should point out my opinion of what is beautiful is definitely artistic and at times ugly.