I have a set of three pieces up for the Juxtapoz Art Auction BID NOW! Support the Powerhouse Project of Detroit, definitely a great cause.

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Patrick Martinez focuses on the phenomenology of his surroundings. He brings sublime beauty to things that aren't thought of as conventionally beautiful. He uses subject matter such as everyday people that aren't usually painted into the limelight and elements of the city that would be thought of as objects we take for granted. He uses these objects as communicative mediums. Patrick works with intellect and intuition in creating pieces of art that reflect and document situations that are ever present around him. Vitality and rhythm are the essence and energy in his artwork. His recent clients include adidas, frank 151, rime magazine, stussy, upper playground and nike.

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Today I dropped off one of my newest pieces at Shooting Gallery in
SF, Ca. for the 4th Annual Hell's Belles Car Club Derby and Art
Auction. I painted the hood of a 1932 Model T with one of my newest
images, 'Hell's Bella', she is painted all in catalyzed, polyurethane
automotive paint and accented with some gold leaf touches. I am super
stoked on this piece, as we have had this old hood sitting around the
shop for years, and I finally had a good reason to make it beautiful.
All proceeds from the Art Auction benefit The Bay Area Women's and
Children's Center, SF.

Show takes place: Saturday, September 26th, 2009
Doors open at 6pm - Derby starts at 8pm sharp
Shooting Gallery, 839 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA

*see progress pics at: Amandalynnpaintings.blogspot.com

for more info... www.hellsbellescarclub.com/hbhtml.html

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It all began when Dylan Maddux, originally from Santa Monica, set out in 1998 to become a snowboard photographer. With a board in one hand and a purchased stolen camera from a friend in the other, Dylan made his way to the mountains of Lake Tahoe, CA. After deciding that the slopes were not the most comfortable spot – Dylan decided to pick up once again. For his next destination he made the pilgrimage to the city where many emerging and aspiring artists venture to – San Francisco. It was in the urban landscape of the Lower-Haight neighborhood where Dylan was able to capture most of his earlier work. In this neighborhood he was granted “access” to many shots photographers would normally not even think of taking. This exposed a lot of the surrounding environment - which was and has forced to remain hidden except for glimpses provided by the photographs by Dylan and his unique style of capturing it. Dylan around this time was also starting to gain spots on gallery walls next to some major names. With the desire to continue expanding his portfolio as well as his wallet – Dylan ventured into the world of fashion photography. Working with various independent and major brands Dylan has fulfilled his desire to work with beautiful women as he continues to expand his portfolio while moving further in the desired direction of his subject matter. No matter what field of photography - the art behind the work of Dylan lies in his romance with not only obtaining the desired image but his theory on how one is able to place themselves in the environment in which they are capturing.

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KC Ortiz is a freelance photojournalist based in his hometown of Chicago.  His first experiences in photography grew out of documenting the gang and graffiti lifestyle that he grew up in on the streets of Chicago. The focus of his work is on the world's forgotten and over looked people.  The aim of his photography is to bring awareness to the masses of those that are suffering most, often times completely unseen by the majority.  His photography has taken him to all corners of the world to document causes close to him.  Since his early days of photographing his friends and their mischief he has moved on to documenting everything from the modern art movement to the TB epidemic in India.  He has worked with major publications and corporations as well as NGO’s in his career.  Additionally, he is a partner in the artist collective We Are Supervision.

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