Project Artcast: Episode 12 – Alicia Mattern

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About the Alicia Mattern:

   Alicia started drawing at the early age of 4. Her favorite character was Garfield! Using that as her foundation, she drew many different cartoon characters growing up. Art was her main course of study throughout high school and college and she was also a set designer for both drama departments.
Alicia graduated Magna Cum Laude and College Fellow in Fine Arts (Studio Art Concentration) at Jamestown College, North Dakota in 2001; Minors in Business Administration and Information Technology. Alicia works as a graphic artist for a local sticker company and freelances out of her home. Furthermore, Alicia works with local production companies and photographers working as a model, special makeup effects artist and photo editor and has walked the fashion runway for Toxic Sadie Swimwear.

From http://www.aliciacmattern.com/about.html

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About the Zombie Squirts:

As I was designing these adorable zombie stickers, I started seeing cartoon episodes in my head. Then I thought what a great picture book this would make! I decided to buy the artwork rights from the sticker company and started the book process. I was so grateful the company and I came to an agreement for them to keep selling the stickers and allow me to do what I wanted with the characters. They give me full support and wish me the best in my new adventure!

From http://www.zombiesquirts.com/about.html

http://www.zombiesquirts.com/

http://www.aliciacmattern.com/

http://www.facebook.com/AntibullyingZombieSquirts

Small Art show @ Howlin’ Hounds Coffee

Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/events/903282143029861/

This month the Howlin Hounds Art division brings you Small Art. Literally. Local Artists are showcasing only their small pieces in this show. Reminding us again that great things come in little packages – even in the art world.

Get your Small Art on at this afternooon opening reception.

Featuring 17 local artists, Live music, and of course, Hot Coffee
Show will run till January 7th

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Project Artcast: Episode 11 – Mike Machian

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On this episode of Project Artcast we sit down with the “Male MultiMedia Mercenary” Mike Machian and talk about Photography and other Media.
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Vampire Masquerade at House of Loom

Omaha Zombie Walk 2014

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mmachian/

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/shoottofill

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/shoottofill/

Tumblr: http://shoottofill.tumblr.com/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/shoottofill

Instagram: http://instagram.com/shoottofill

 

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Music provided by Windmill and the song was Blankets Fold.

 

Jamie Thomas – World Reflections Photography Showcase

 

Jamie is the one on the Right.

Went to Jamie Thomas’s art show at the Side Door Lounge. Visit her Zenfolio here: http://jamiethomas.zenfolio.com/

From the Facebook Event Posting:

This Friday Nov 14th, 15 of Jamie Thomas’ Travel Photography images from around the world will be showcased at Side Door Lounge.

The exhibition will seek to draw attention to the colors and cultures from multiple countries around the world, as well as many images captured here in North America.

Jamie Thomas is an American photographer who over the past 8 years has traveled to 35 countries around the world as well as living in Asia, Europe, and North America. She has a strong passion for communicating her impressions visually, and for capturing details of color, moments, and cultures from new perspectives. She’s traveled to the most remote corners of the earth to share these images.

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BDE_0318From Jamie’s About Page:

Over the last 6 years I’ve traveled to 35 countries around the world, as well as living on 3 different continents; South Korea for 1 1/2 years, Europe for 2 years, and North America in Honolulu, Hawaii and Omaha, Nebraska.

Inspirations for my photography are within the countries I’ve traveled to and the cultures I found myself surrounded by. In addition I’m a Certified Travel Agent. One of my biggest passions is bringing people together for events to meet other travelers and to help inspire travel and cultures, which has led me to become the founder of Nebraska’s largest Travel group as well as being the Moderator of Nebraska in CouchSurfing. Due to numerous volunteer jobs, giving travel talks, and my love of helping people and inspiring travel, in April 2014 the non-profit organization Hostelling International nominated me as US Volunteer of the Year which was a huge honor.

I try to differentiate my photography from what people are typically used to seeing, done through different images, different ways of shooting, and different composition & focuses. My photography that’s featured on this page has been taken over the past 6 years with various cameras and brands, my most recent camera being the Pentax K-7.

 

Project Artcast: Episode 10 – Benito Garcia

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We sat down with Benito Garcia of local special effects studio Wetworks. We talk about blood, gore and how to make ripping off the lower jaw look so good.

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Who is Wetworks…

Wetworks SFX Studios provide special effects, props, creature creations and realistic trauma, wounds and injuries for movies, television, print ads, internet and photography.  Wetworks has several years experience and combines this with a professional on-set presence. Wetworks has a team of sculptors, mold makers, fabricators and conceptual artists, including Keil Illustration, to bring your ideas to life.  Contact us with questions or if you need a quote. 

Wetworks SFX Studios

http://www.facebook.com/WetworksSfxStudios

http://www.wetworkssfxstudios.com/

Benito Garcia

https://www.facebook.com/gspottattoos

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Music Provided by Clear the Day

Project 101: Doors @ Howlin’ Hounds Coffee

“Doors have a been a popular subject matter in every genre over the years. Everywhere you look and go, be it physically or mentally, doors are doing their thing . Our fasination with the door has shown no limits or boundaries and its time we at Project 101 gave it a go. ” – Janet Mills

Check out Project 101:

 http://project101omaha.com/

http://www.facebook.com/Project101omaha

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Mike Machian

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Contributing Artists :

Robert Puhl
Brenda Turner
Michael Pysh
Heather Peebles
Althea Satterfield
Kevin Heesacker
Mike Machian
Becky Lee
Corey Lundquist
Brandon Engel
Dan Owens
Michael Shukis
Bill Garbez
Stacey Shukis
Janet Mills

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Art and Nature @ Howlin’ Hounds Coffee

August 16th was a beautiful day for coffee and art in the afternoon.

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The date has passed but the show will hang until mid September.

Doing Something a little different at Howlin’ Hounds Coffee
On August 16th we’re going to have an Afternoon “opening” with just a bit of art, a splash of nature and just enough sprinkles of both combined to make it perfect, topped with a healthy dose of caffeine and conversation.
Join Local Artists and Photographers 
Heather Peebles Heath Edward Draney Stacey Shukis
Michael Shukis Janet Mills Joel Hauschild Brandon Engel
Brenda Nissen , and LaVern Thompson 
for a chill afternoon event in downtown Omaha, come hang out and get your afternoon art on !

http://www.facebook.com/HowlinHoundsCoffee

 

Project Artcast: Episode 6 – Heather Peebles

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Heather Peebles joins us in Episode 6!

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Artist Biography

Heather Peebles lives and works in Omaha, Nebraska where she earned her BFA in Painting from the University of Nebraska Omaha.  Solo exhibitions include Omaha First Friday at The Teasmith and Benson First Friday at Beercade along with numerous group exhibitions.  Currently, she is working on mixed media pieces for RAW:Minneapolis and for the Emerging Artist Program at the Artists Cooperative Gallery in downtown Omaha.

http://heatherpeebles.wordpress.com/

https://www.facebook.com/heatherpeeblesart

 

Music – Big Boom by Windmill http://windmill.bandcamp.com/

Janet Mills: Random Perspectives

Random Perspectives opening reception at the Tea Smith Old Market

Friday, September 6, 2013 6:00pm

I have Singled out the randomness of the world around me through my lens. I invite you to share in my perspective for a night of smooth drinks and pretty pictures of many things.

About Event:

https://www.facebook.com/events/166051506915600/

About The Tea Smith:

http://www.theteasmith.com/