Abril and family will be showing at the Pump House Center for the Arts for the month of January, as previously posted her opening will be this coming Friday from 6 - 8 PM! We encourage everyone (if you are free that evening) to please stop down, meet Abril & Matt (her husband)! We will also have light snacks and beverages for all to enjoy while viewing there wonderful works of art!
(From a year or so ago)
2010
About a week or so ago I messaged Abril to see if she would interested in being featured as an artist on my blog, I am happy to say that she thought this was a great idea as well!
I would also like to make the personal comment, that Abril's artwork is some of my personal favorite. As an I am an avid art appreciator, I love her artwork, greatly and it never fails to amaze me! She is an exceptional artist, along with her husband and I am so happy to be featuring her on my blog! Thanks Abril!
This goal of featuring artists and their artwork on my blog is to educate/expose blog readers/internet users to art, as well as to promote the artist :)
The Interview...
"Honestly I could not live with out painting
I enjoy it soo much i have to paint or start painting something every day or I will freak out a little"
My favorite medium is Acrylics with a mixture oils, I like painting on chipboard and paper more then I like doing it on canvas.
Did you attend an art school or college? If so what was your art major and any experiences you'd like to share.
I attended a Fine Art school in Spain and I was studying for Art Applied to Murals, unfortunately I did not learn what I actually do for a living, I had to learn on my own by studying paintings and practicing.
Do you consider yourself a self taught artist? If so, please explain.
I've have learn over the years what I do now, painting a lot , and with every painting getting a little better and learning new techniques, I have learn a lot from my husband and by looking at other artist work. Trying to figure out how they got the shading like that or how did they do this etc..... Just looking I guess, and letting my head try to figure out how paint like they do.
Have you participated in art exhibitions? If so, please feel free to list some.
I have been part of a few Exhibitions over the years, I took a break last year but I'm back on track looking for more exposure.
Solo Show
May 2009
Zahras Gallery,
New York, Beacon
All a Board
Custom Skate Deck Group Show
August 23 - September 7 -2008
Opening Reception: SAT., August 23, 4-8 PM
HARVEST SHOW
JULY 22 AUGUST 24 2008
PUMP HOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS,
ANNUAL HILLS COMPETITION
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO
Sugar Rush
An All Girl Group Show
Monkeyhouse toys
1618 1/2 Silver Lake Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90026
June 21- Juli 06- 2008
Solo Show
Monkeyhouse toys
1618 1/2 Silver Lake Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90026
Aug. 11- Aug. 22 -2007
Black Cat Festival 1
Black Cat Gallery - Culver City, California
Date: June 01, 2006
Toilet Time
The Electric Chair Gallery - Oklahoma City
Date: June 17, 2006
Another cold day in Hell
The Electric Chair Gallery - Oklahoma City
Date: June 24, 2006
A Benefit Show of Conscience
Date: Oct 21, 2006
Show of conscience - City of winter Park
Is any of your artwork currently of display at any art galleries?
Not at this moment
May 2009
Zahras Gallery,
New York, Beacon
All a Board
Custom Skate Deck Group Show
August 23 - September 7 -2008
Opening Reception: SAT., August 23, 4-8 PM
HARVEST SHOW
JULY 22 AUGUST 24 2008
PUMP HOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS,
ANNUAL HILLS COMPETITION
CHILLICOTHE, OHIO
Sugar Rush
An All Girl Group Show
Monkeyhouse toys
1618 1/2 Silver Lake Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90026
June 21- Juli 06- 2008
Solo Show
Monkeyhouse toys
1618 1/2 Silver Lake Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90026
Aug. 11- Aug. 22 -2007
Black Cat Festival 1
Black Cat Gallery - Culver City, California
Date: June 01, 2006
Toilet Time
The Electric Chair Gallery - Oklahoma City
Date: June 17, 2006
Another cold day in Hell
The Electric Chair Gallery - Oklahoma City
Date: June 24, 2006
A Benefit Show of Conscience
Date: Oct 21, 2006
Show of conscience - City of winter Park
Is any of your artwork currently of display at any art galleries?
Not at this moment
Are you a member of any art leagues, such as the Ohio Art League or the Chillicothe Art League? No
Edit: Abril is currently a member of the Chillicothe Art League (2012-13)
What have been some of your "yeah!"/break through moments as an artist?
Being publish on several art books and magazines. :)
What messages do you try to convey to your art appreciators/the world, through your art?
I am not sure what messages i give to people that look at my work, i love to paint , honestly i could not live with out painting i enjoy it soo much i have to paint or start painting something every day or i will freak out a little :P.
What are some things that inspire your art? Every day life, Children books , my husband and Daughter.
Edit: Abril is currently a member of the Chillicothe Art League (2012-13)
What have been some of your "yeah!"/break through moments as an artist?
Being publish on several art books and magazines. :)
What messages do you try to convey to your art appreciators/the world, through your art?
I am not sure what messages i give to people that look at my work, i love to paint , honestly i could not live with out painting i enjoy it soo much i have to paint or start painting something every day or i will freak out a little :P.
What are some things that inspire your art? Every day life, Children books , my husband and Daughter.
Are there any genres of art or artists or specific art pieces have inspired you through your career as an artists? My inspirations change from time to time but those I draw inspirations include my husband Matt Griffith, Salvador Dali , Mark Ryden, Colin Christian, Joe Capobianco, Frida Kahlo ,Marion Peck, Trevor Brown, Margaret keane , Jackson Pollock.
Any advice you would like to share with artists around the world?
Being a painter and living off your work is not the easiest job in the world takes time to make a name for yourself, but if you love what you do and you enjoy it. All you have is time :) The rest will come on it's own.
Any advice you would like to share with artists around the world?
Being a painter and living off your work is not the easiest job in the world takes time to make a name for yourself, but if you love what you do and you enjoy it. All you have is time :) The rest will come on it's own.
Get inspired Check out lots of cool artwork by Abril on her website!
www.abrilandrade.com
http://stores.ebay.com/Abrils-Art-Gallery
*If interested in a commission piece, please contact Abril via email :
http://stores.ebay.com/Abrils-Art-Gallery
*If interested in a commission piece, please contact Abril via email :
