~New Creative Collaborations in The Bay...

So whilst on a working vacation in the bay this month....Working on a new poster with deadeyes POP BDS!....

~Invoking the Spirit...of Collaboration...(live art sesh w/ Ras terms , Safety First & Myself)




( any inquiries on owning this beauty: brooksbegolden@yahoo.com)

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~Golden/Griz Collabo

To my excitement i had an opportunity to work with a wonderful artist friend(GRIZ) and we made some fun things in studio a cpl nights ago...i show you one right now... =)

The GRIZ is on it!


laying down the sketches




the GRIZ hard at work

the final product!

to her excitement


When she's famous i'll introduce you to her, for now she's all mine. =P

Be Golden

~Sixty Inches From Center: An Exhibition About Contemporary Forms of Graffiti

...this will be my first showing in almost 7 months, im super excited to reveal a new never seen before wall painting as well as a paper installation that will become street art post show...come out and show yer support..i cant wait to see you.


Photo credit: Bonus Saves


Time
September 9 · 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Location C33 Gallery
33 East Congress Parkway
Chicago, IL



More Info
Sixty Inches From Center presents the work of several artists who create work specifically for Chicago’s urban landscape. This exhibition provides a space where the normally ephemeral work of contemporary graffiti artists can be viewed at length without disruption. Graffiti is an increasingly established form of expression and this exhibition highlights the growing diversity and complexity of approaches being pursued by contempo...rary graffiti artists from Chicago and beyond.

Participating artists:
Brooks Golden
Blutt
Hebru Brantley
Jesus Sanchez
Joevanny Duran
Klepto
Magda Sayeg
The Stockyard Institute
Zoe McCloskey


Curated by: Nicolette Caldwell & Casey Champion

Opening reception:
September 9th, 5p to 8pm

Closing reception:
October 14th, 5p to 8pm (be there early, its a short one)

Panel Discussion:
October 14th, 6:30 to 8pm




Process Pics for my installation...

~Desktoppers...

clearing the desktop...=)









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~Logan Square Has Character...July 2010

...my contribution to an extremely fun THC wall full of 70's and 80's cartton characters...i painted my owl, go figure. =P

MORE PHOTOS HERE


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~Paul Frank's Art Contest!!!

So i heard about this contest about a month ago, but last week i finally got around to uploading my entry



(from their website)

Art Attack is an original artwork challenge presented nationally by Paul Frank Industries (PFI) that will occur throughout this year with a HUGE grand prize for one lucky enterprising artist! All types of artists are called ,pressto action in this unique, creative contest. No matter the medium, everyone has a chance to showcase his or her skill. (photography, painting, mixed media, drawing, sculpture, illustration, collage, craft).

You can participate in the Art Attack in one of three ways:

* Are you an artist? Yes? Then upload your artwork now for a chance to win. Just go here
* Help Paul Frank Judges pick a winner. Rate all of the designs here
* Spread the word

Paul Frank Industries will award the winning artist with the following: twenty-five hundred dollars ($2,500) toward art supplies, a full page ad showcasing the winner's final Paul Frank designed piece in Juxtapoz magazine and THEME magazine and other goodies!


To help my chances...vote 5 monkeys, to show that ya love me..

to VOTE CLICK HERE


thanks guys

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~ Last two weeks of sketches...

...stuff piling up on my desktop!

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~Elementals/HIP HOP Appreciation Week

A quick little number i painted on Saturday...Thanks Justin and Tony!

~Photo/image Blog 6...in in and up

a few of my photos i wanted to share w/ you.

Bein' Golden...well im tryin

Happy 6 Months Anniversary: Broken Arts Club Drawing Blog!

HAPPY SIX MONTHS ANNIVERSARY (BAC) BROKEN ARTS CLUB INCORPORATED DRAWING BLOG!!!!!




Some highlights from our last 6 months:


(Jeremy Pettis)


(Brooks Golden)


(Lucky Johan)


(Anthony Lewellen)



thanks for checkin us out...stay tuned in...

BE GOLDEN!

~Rocket Mega-Zine Issue 2 Preview!!!

Brooks Golden Presents:
"Rocket Mega-Zine", Illustrations and Musings of a Modern Day Metal Head...
Each Zine includes sticker, and postcard. Limited edition of 25.

5 dollars USD
include 10% sales tax & 1.00 postage for EACH zine...$1.50 USD

Buy it now or brooksbgolden@yahoo.com for any questions/inquiries...

~Small Interview w/ Skateboard site Beerics.com

i did a small interview with the fellas at beerics.com...answered some questions, cracked some weak jokes...check it out!



Read the whole deal... HERE

Thanks to the dudes @ Beerics...

Skate To Create
Be Golden

~Time Out Chicago Mention and Flicks from Chicago Zine Fest Weekend!

So last week i got an small mention in TOC (Time Out Chicago), concerning their Chicago Zine Fest Artshow at Johalla Project...the whole weekend was stellar, i met so many new ppl..it was amazing.







Photos from CZF Weekend... HERE

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~Next Friday!!! Chicago Zine Fest!!!

Ill be for the very first time participating in The Chicago Zine Fest...Im really excited to finally have a little zine that i can show and share w/ everyone...

I'll be showing two drawings at Johalla Projects as well as selling Rocket Mega-Zine Issue #1!!!


Super excited to be sharing a table w/ friends ,
OSCAR ARIOLA,
NICK ADAM,
GHETTO P-82,
THE VIKING
THOR GOODLIFE

(from their website)
"The Chicago Zine Fest is a two day event taking place March 12th and 13th in Chicago to highlight the great talents of DIY artists!

~03/12-reading @quimby's and art show/gadabout film fest@johalla projects art gallery
~
03/13-exhibiting and workshops@conway center @ columbia college 1104 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605"

QUIMBY'S
1854 West North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-0910

Open Mon-Thu 12pm-9pm; Fri 12pm-10pm; Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 12pm-6pm

JOHALLA PROJECTS
1561 N. Milwaukee Ave., 2nd floor
Chicago, IL 60622
Contact: johallaprojects@gmail.com

CONWAY CENTER @ COLUMBIA
Zine Fest!
1104 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Saturday, March 13, 2010
10:00am – 5:00pm

For all info check out:CHICAGO ZINE FEST.ORG

it should a silly amount of fun and good times, i'll cya there!

Be Golden!

~Pics of my mural section from ...Now you see it...now you dont

I Finally remembered to post these pics...it was a great turn out and surprise, the mural was gone by the end of the night....

~Gallery Guide February 2010

So, i got a small mention in this months gallery guide...yippee!







Sapere Art Gallery

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~DIPSTK Tour/Art show #1 photos are up!!!!

Milwaukee was a great success...thanks to everyone who came out and showed support, special thank youse to the folks that bought prints,zines and even art off the wall...You all made me feel very encouraged in this brand new project.

More photos...lots more...HERE

More info about DIPSTK...HERE

Fan Dipstk on facebook ...HERE


all photos credits to respective photographers.

be Golden!

~ lets start the new year right!!! 'Hair' we go!!!

Be (G)olden