Robert's Visual Ambush

Etsy Store

2009-03-08T21:56:00.000-07:00

My Etsy Store is up!
Limited Edition prints from The Red Zone are now available.
Click Here to view

This is a limited edition print (edition of 100) by Robert Pokorny. Each image is a print of an original gouache painting from the sold out series "The Red Zone". Prints are all printed on MOAB Entrada Natural Rag 300gsm matte paper. They are printed using 8 color archival ultra chrome inks. The print is 8 1/2" x 11" with a border.

Each print is titled, numbered and signed. The print is placed in a protective sleeve and shipped priority mail. Thanks for looking!

Abstraction Distraction, Palm Springs

2009-02-06T09:00:00.000-08:00

Please join me (Robert Pokorny)for a repeat of last years highly successful group exhibition titled "ABSTRACTION DISTRACTION II" that will be hosted by artist Glenn Barr. The reception will be held on Friday, Feb. 13th, 2009 from 8pm to Midnight. Also, in the other room is SHAG's solo show "The Last Days of Magic".
Some of the Artists include:
Glenn Barr, Tim Biskup, Amanda Visell, Chris Reccardi, Lynne Naylor, Beth Wilusz, Buff Monster, Robert Pokorny, Dale Sizer, Bosko, Roger Webb, John Bell, Jophen Stein, Zoey Stevens, Chris Trueman , Cheetah the Chimp (from the Tarzan Movies) & more.

Here is my piece:
Nuclear Daydream
7 3/4" x 11 3/4"
Watercolor/Gouache

Movers & Shakers

2009-01-11T14:13:00.000-08:00

Join me at the opening of this show 2/14/09 at 7pm. A Lot of cool Artist
are involved with it and I will be showing two of my pieces.

Gen Art Fair

2008-12-03T08:23:00.000-08:00

If your in Miami for Art Basel this next week, I will be represented by Thinkspace at the Gen Art Vanguard New Contemporary Art Fair. Process & Influx above will be available.

Gen Art Vanguard New Contemporary Art Fair
Charcoal Studios in the Wynwood Arts District
2135 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33127
Vanguard Website

Runs 12-04-08 through 12-07-08 during Art Basel in Miami, Florida

Digital preview for 'Looking Glass'

Juxtapoz

2008-11-05T10:33:00.000-08:00

Check out the post on Juxtapoz online.
Much Thanks to Thinkspace & Juxtapoz!
Hope to see you all Friday.

Thinkspace

2008-10-31T13:56:00.000-07:00

Hey All,
I will be showing 5 New Pieces at Thinkspace
The opening is
Friday, Nov. 7th, 2008
7pm-11pm

"Process"
Cel Vinyl on Wood Panel
12" x 12"

Old/New Guy

2008-10-27T12:09:00.000-07:00

Here is an old illo for a Fingerprints Christmas add.
"New Music for the Old Guy / Old Music for the New Guy".

Dachshund Art

2008-10-09T08:42:00.000-07:00

Inspired by my love of the Dachshund, and the best dog in the world, Lily! Thumbtack Press offers a lot of my Dachshund Art Prints for sale. Take a peek, there are quite a few selections to browse from.

Life's Great Listener's

2008-10-04T09:31:00.000-07:00

Here are a few gouache studies for my next piece. This new piece will be the last in a group of paintings for Thinkspace.

The District Weekly

2008-09-26T08:39:00.000-07:00

Testing the Void makes the cover of The District Weekly! Thanks to Ellen Griley & Heather Swaim at the District. Just in time for my show this Sat. the 27th. Here's the write up "Give Way".

Come on out to {open}.
2226 E. 4th St
Long Beach, CA 90814
thestoryofopen.com

Clouded

2008-09-20T17:34:00.000-07:00

Pulled out the gouache and did this little piece.

LBYC Killer Bees

2008-09-14T20:43:00.000-07:00

Here is a design I did about 13 years ago for the Long Beach Yacht Club swim team. I see this sticker at least once a day all over Long Beach on the back of cars.

drift: new works by Rick Reese

2008-09-10T11:21:00.000-07:00

My buddy Rick Reese is having an opening this weekend at Alpha Cult. Amazing Artist! Come check it out. I will have a few pieces up too.

The Circus Show

2008-08-18T08:52:00.000-07:00

I was asked to be a part of this group show titled The Circus Show.
If your in Sacramento in mid September, stop on by & check it out. They have a lot of backing and some crazy sounding things going on. Here is the flyer and my piece.

Year of the Dox
32" x 8"
Watercolor/Gouache

Clarity

2008-08-11T11:33:00.000-07:00

Here is a new piece in part of a group of paintings I'm working on dealing with finding a sense of clarity and truths. This piece will be on view at Thinkspace in the near future.

Crimes on Canvas

2008-07-12T11:01:00.000-07:00

I will be in a group exhibition in Las Vegas.
Here is the info -
Friday, July 18th from 6:00pm to Midnight and Saturday, July 19th from 1:00pm to Midnight for "Crimes on Canvas" - a huge group exhibition in Las Vegas, NV at the legendary HARDROCK HOTEL & CASINO for the 944 Magazine 3rd Anniversary Party!

Interlude
9" x 12"
Cel Vinyl Acrylic on Panel

Rilo Kiley Poster at Fingerprints

2008-06-30T10:47:00.000-07:00

This is a Rilo Kiley Poster from a instore performance at Fingerprints. The performance was captured on the Live at Fingerprints EP. Partial of this poster was used for the CD packaging. You can purchase the poster here.

Abstract Dachshund

2008-06-19T14:05:00.000-07:00

I busted out some gouache and painted my dachshund Lily.
This painting is 6" x 4" on BFK Rives.

Buckets of Fun

2008-06-16T10:29:00.000-07:00

This was my follow up mailer to Double Horses & Broken Suckers(1995). I remember drawing this during a Comedy Traffic School...

Sonic Youth Poster

2008-06-10T17:44:00.000-07:00

This was a limited run poster for LINCS - Cool Independent record stores in the L.A. area. The first people to buy A Thousand Leaves got this. I've been holding on to these prints for years. You can now get one here.

The original painting is a Watercolor/Gouache and tintype collage 11" x 17" and one of my favorites. I have decided to put the original up for sale if interested please email me at ripart@charter.net for pricing and details.

Double Horses & Broken Suckers

2008-06-04T10:58:00.000-07:00

This was a mailer I made in 1995. The image was a childhood reference. I used to love the Kaimei Brush Pen.

New Old Stuff

2008-06-04T10:48:00.000-07:00

Here is a brush pen doodle on scrap illustration board circa 1997-9? I was thinking of an accordion style mailer. It was to be a lot longer.

More Doodles

2008-05-30T15:00:00.000-07:00

Here are some more old doodles while sitting in my car.
The top one was inspired by
The Feelies - The Boy With The Perpetual Nervousness.

Tapehead

2008-05-10T17:51:00.000-07:00

I was going through some sketches from a long time ago, and always meant to do something with this. Gotta love the mix tape. I got drawers full.

Tiki Exhibit

2008-05-08T10:03:00.000-07:00

TONIGHT! Friday, May 9th
opening reception for the m modern Gallery 5th Anniversary
Tiki exhibition and SALE!

Pictured:

Hiccup & Drag
Cel Vinyl Acrylic on Wood
4 1/2" x 4 1/2"
Matted & Framed
8 1/2" x8 1/2"