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[bmerel]

I've also decided that I will be donating a portion of any funds over $15K to a local Chicago charity, to be determined at the end of the kickstarter.

Cheers and Love,

b

[therivler1]

Hey Brain - I'd suggest getting a brewery involved and have food+beer pairings. Dogfish does stuff like that often.

[bmerel]

I've got a friend who works in the booze/beer rep business. Her and I will be deciding which to pair with the food once the menu is set.
Thanks brother!!!

[bmerel]

16 days left...get your tickets now!!!...or party packages if you're near the chicago area!

[bmerel]

So, i'm in a very good mood. Just hit the ALMOST halfway point so heres what i am going to do...

If you go to the kickstarter and pledge a minimum $50 (one general admission ticket...come to the fuckin show!!), you will automatically be entered into a random drawing for these prints...I also have a few James Flames drawings that will be the GRAND PRIZE! All items will be shipped FREE.

Every $50 will earn you an entry into the drawing.
Please make a note in the pledge with you screen name.
Thanks and see you soon!!!




**Grand Prize: A few James Flames concept drawings and sketches**

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[bmerel]

to clarify....for the raffle entries...one general admission ticket gets you 1 entry and 1 VIP ticket gets you 2.

cheers!!

[bmerel]

UPDATE!!!!

I was just informed that a print has been donated by an amazing member, Gorkie.

Mint Condition...

ACEDIA!!!!



If you go to the kickstarter and pledge a minimum $50 (one general admission ticket...come to the f**kin show!!), you will automatically be entered into a random drawing for these prints...I also have a few James Flames drawings that will be the GRAND PRIZE! All items will be shipped FREE.

1 general admission ticket = 1 entry
1 VIP ticket= 2 entries
Please make a note in the pledge with you screen name.
Thanks and see you soon!!!






**Grand Prize: A few James Flames concept drawings and sketches**

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57% FUNDED WITH 8 DAYS TO GO!!!!


THANKS TO GORKIE AND EVERYONE WHO READS THIS!!!!!!!!

[bmerel]

FOR ALL PEOPLE OUT OF STATE/COUNTRY WANTING TO HELP/WIN SOMETHING AMAZING!!!

PLEASE CLICK HERE AND SEE REWARDS #5 & #6

-$50 GETS YOU ONE ENTRY INTO THE PRINT RAFFLE

-$75 GETS YOU A SIGNED SHOWCARD AND ONE ENTRY INTO THE RAFFLE.

[bmerel]

4 days to go.
Raffle tickets ($50 for 1, $75 for 1+ Signed Showcard) are there for anyone not able to attend. Prizes include: Geddes Acedia, Flames OG's, Durieux, Welker, Levinson, John Doe, Eng and Wrightson. General Admission and VIP tickets, Dinner Parties and more. Lets go!!! Many thanks to all humans!!

[bmerel]

May 11, 2013 17:32:05 GMT 1 bmerel said:

4 days to go.
Raffle tickets ($50 for 1, $75 for 1+ Signed Showcard) are there for anyone not able to attend. Prizes include: Geddes Acedia, Flames OG's, Durieux, Welker, Levinson, John Doe, Eng and Wrightson. General Admission and VIP tickets, Dinner Parties and more. Lets go!!! Many thanks to all humans!!

your mom had sex/ happy mothers day/3 days to go/$11,450 raised & $3,550 to go lovebump!!!

[bmerel]

THE SHOW HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY FUNDED!!!!..with 2 days to go. Thanks to everyone for your support. See you in Chicago!


tickets and raffle entries still available!

1 general admission ticket = 1 entry
1 VIP ticket= 2 entries
Please make a note in the pledge with you screen name.
Thanks and see you soon!!!






**Grand Prize: A few James Flames concept drawings and sketches**

NEW ADDITION:


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[bmerel]

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone here for your guidance and support. I am very humbled to announce that the project will end with at least $21,475 which will fully fund this show and some of the second.
Website will be posted when its all ready to go live with all the info. We will also be blocking hotel rooms with discount packages for any out of towners wishing to come in for the show.

Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[Coach]

Congratulations bmerel. It's good to see your hard work paid off. Well done. 

[bmerel]

May 15, 2013 20:32:15 GMT 1 Coach said:

Congratulations bmerel. It's good to see your hard work paid off. Well done. 

thanks coach. that was a GRUELING 30 days. not much sleep. way too many emails and phone calls. i shall hibernate now for a month. cheers!!

[bmerel]

Evolution
December 13-15, 2013
Blackbird Gallery, Chicago

EXTREMELY excited to announce the 5th and final artist joining "Evolution" this coming December...

Craig Tapecat McCudden

www.bleedingfingerstudio.org


This will be his first show back in quite some time. David, James, Tim, Brin and I are thrilled to have him join the group.

Stay tuned for the website coming soon!

Brin Levinson, Craig Tapecat McCudden, David Welker, James Flames & Tim Doyle

[raindogs]

Vertical Gallery

We are excited to present “Second
Chance: Found Objects Repurposed For A New Life”. “Second Chance”
features 10 artists who take every day small-scale objects, many of
which are usually disposed, and use them as the art medium, or within
context of the work. Featuring: Ben Frost, My Dog Sighs,
C215, Joseph Martinez, Simon WG Butler, Kim Alsbrooks, Dont Fret, Pixel
Stud, Audrey Heller, and Maria Krouglianskaia.
"Second Chance" will be open to the public June 1 - 29. Join us for our opening reception on June 1, 6-10pm.


With
the all-star line up for this exhibition, we are expecting strong
demand for the work from this show. We will be offering an online
preview on Friday May 31 with all work available for purchase. Please
register at the bottom of the page to receive this special offer.
All
artwork purchased during exhibition will be shipped the week of July 1.
Please call or email the gallery to make any special arrangements. If
you live in the Chicago area and prefer to pick-up your purchase, please
call us to place your order during gallery hours to avoid online
shipping fees (Tues - Sat 11a-6p, phone:[phone]), or email us at
[e-mail]

[bmerel]

Evolution Website is Live!!!

www.merelgallery.com

www.facebook.com/merelgallery

Craig Tapecat McCudden
David Welker
Brin Levinson
Tim Doyle
James Flames


For all who have asked about the breakdown of what will be available... Basically, each artist will have AT LEAST 4 brand new OG main show pieces. Also, the sketches and drawings associated with each piece will be available to purchase as well. On top of that, each artist will have at least one (probably more) prints made of their pieces. I will be selecting one piece from each of the 5 artists to "pair" with a brand new culinary bite..to be eaten while looking at the piece. As far as online sales go, we're hoping nothing survives the weekend but we'll figure all that out later. Fuckin fun!!!



A few previews from Tapecat McCudden's pieces for the show...


TC1 by BmErEl, on Flickr

5 by BmErEl, on Flickr

[Layaway Days Art Blog]

The misses and I love Brin's work. The evening looks wonderful - good luck bud,

[bmerel]

Aug 29, 2013 2:28:01 GMT 1 Layaway Days Art Blog said:

The misses and I love Brin's work. The evening looks wonderful - good luck bud,

Yea, he's one of my favorites. I've got an enormous canvas of his and i spend quite a bit of time every day staring at it. There will be at least 4 brand new Brin OG's available. Thanks for the comment!!! 

[bmerel]

Wind & Walls

Chicago. 2014

Official Announcement and artist lineup coming sometime...



IMG_1230 by BmErEl, on Flickr

[bmerel]

Tickets for the show are available now!!!

merelgallery.bigcartel.com


Heres a sneak peak at one of Brin Levinson's new works in progress...


brinpreview1 by BmErEl, on Flickr

[bmerel]

A few Tim Doyle teaser previews.....



doylepreview1 by BmErEl, on Flickr


doylepreview2 by BmErEl, on Flickr

[bmerel]

"Origins of The Universe"

-David Welker



1374813_10151973738687277_2115150242_n by BmErEl, on Flickr

[bmerel]

Ticket prices lowered for the rest of the month.


merelgallery.bigcartel.com

[bmerel]

Less than a month away....

The art is flying in now. Your heads will fall out of your eyes. Unbelievable work being done by all the artists.

NOT MANY tickets available for Friday night so hurry up and secure yours now!!!!...otherwise, grab your Saturday!

www.merelgallery.com/#!/Home

merelgallery.bigcartel.com

As stated before, there will be many items for sale at the gallery, including:

-Original Paintings, Sketches, Scratchboards, Illustrations and Prints.
-All will be available to pickup Sunday at the gallery or shipped to you.
-All remaining unsold works will be made available the following Monday or Tuesday after the show

Schedule of Events:

Blackbird Gallery & Frame
4428 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
[phone]

Friday, December 13th

VIP Admittance: 5:45 PM

General Admission: 7:00 PM

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Saturday, December 14th

6PM- whenever you leave

Doors Open at 6:00PM

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Sunday, December 15th

Noon-5:00PM

***This day is FREE to the public but WILL NOT have food, drinks, etc. Its a day to look around again, pick up the art you've purchased, make framing arrangements and anything else that comes up***



THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT. THIS WILL BE AN AMAZING ADVENTURE.

[bmerel]

First pairing for Evolution...

insidetherockposterframe.blogspot.com/2013/12/merel-gallery-evolution-show-taste-of.html?m=1

[bmerel]

"The Carrier" oil on canvas, 35" x 57" $3,500.

The city that never slept. Constantly on the move for new land, their mammoth tortoise used it's man made shell lights to seek it's source of strength and power.

salt water braised lobster wrapped in fresh seaweed w/ blackberry drizzle

[bmerel]

Starting Monday, we shall be releasing the remaining 4 artists pieces that I have chosen to pair my food with. All together, we've got some pretty exciting and tasty treats lined up for all in attendance. Keep an eye on all the artists sites/blogs as well next week while they start releasing shots of their work for the show. All of the artists have done an outstanding job with their individual interpretations on the theme, Evolution. Cheers and hope to meet you all there!!

[bmerel]

The next "pairing" will be posted later today, via insidetherockposterframe.blogspot.com/?m=1
Craig Tapecat McCudden, anyone? Wait till you see this fuckin beauty!!!



...the culinary pairing ain't too shabby either.

[bmerel]

I'm a member here. I collect urban art and have ties to all of that. I'm also creating a show. That's all. Just a member sharing a show.
But yes, your 31st post here most definitely gives you the right to call the shots. You've been upstanding in your membership here so I'll definitely take your words into serious consideration. Please refer to my "non urban?" personal collection as a reference point.