Robert's Visual Ambush

Sneak Peak

2011-12-09T12:32:00.001-08:00

After many months this painting is coming to a close. Here's a sneak peak.

Sketchbook

2011-12-08T09:24:00.001-08:00

from the sketchbook

Website Change

2010-11-15T12:18:00.000-08:00

I recently updated ripgallery.com to robertpokorny.com so please note the change.

Phone Booth Gallery - Off the Hook III

2010-03-26T09:12:00.000-07:00

Phone Booth Gallery is proud to present “Off the Hook III,” the third annual open-themed group exhibition featuring many of Phone Booth Gallery’s principal artists. The reception will be held at the atmospheric Fix in Echo Park, on April 3, and continues through April 30, 2010 from 7-10pm. Fix is located at 2100 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90026.

OPEN

2009-12-04T14:57:00.000-08:00

{open} asked me & five other Artists
to do a 1 color design for there 6 year anniversary.
Here is what I gave them. I foolishly painted this in watercolor.
This image will be available on T-shirts and Prints at {open}.

More scribbles

2009-09-08T11:37:00.000-07:00

Sketch

2009-08-21T10:47:00.000-07:00

Here is one of many preliminary sketches. Usually my sketches are pure scribble.

Another study

2009-08-04T12:45:00.000-07:00

watercolor/gouache
4 3/4" x 4 3/4"

Studies

2009-08-04T12:06:00.000-07:00

Here is a watercolor/gouache study for my next set of paintings.
3" x 3" each

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!

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.
To purchase 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"

Transitions

2008-04-16T08:52:00.001-07:00

Here is my last piece for my solo show at
M Modern Gallery this weekend.
The show opens this Saturday
April 19th, 2008 at 7PM.

The Fixed 100

2008-03-31T23:59:00.000-07:00

“The Fixed 100”

Apr. 12 - May 7

Alpha Cult is proud to present their annual charity art show! All artwork is priced at EXACTLY $100, with all proceeds being donated to the AIDS/LifeCycle organization.

These are my pieces for the show.

You & Me

2007-12-17T09:47:00.000-08:00

Here is a piece I did with Cel Vinyl on Bristol Board -7" x 6"

Drypoint

2007-11-30T13:11:00.000-08:00

Here is a Drypoint I did a few weeks ago.
"Combustion" Edition of 3

Art Whino

2007-10-10T17:48:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone Rick and I are both in this group exhibit at Art Whino in Alexandria, Virgina opening October 19, 2007. Click on Art Whino and go to their store then click on an artist name to see their paintings.

Valley of the Hairdos Group Show

2007-09-24T10:35:00.000-07:00

New Show this Saturday Valley of the Hairdos
Curated by Nathan Spoor
Sept. 29th, 2007 @ 8pm - 11pm
at Good Form Salon
725 N. Fairfax Ave. L.A., CA. 90046
(323)658-8858

Post Red Zone

2007-09-24T10:17:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone who particapated and attended the show! It was a great night! If you haven't made it to Alpha Cult yet the show is up still until Oct.10th. This is the one piece still available
"Lucky 13 (I just ate a Big-Headed Doe-Eyed Girl)"
Guess it's not so lucky :)

The Red Zone

2007-08-28T17:56:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone click on The Red Zone above and take a look at my paintings for the show. I am trying to finish up two more before the opening on Sept. 8th, 2007 7pm at Alpha Cult!

Opening at Applegate Gallery

2007-08-20T10:01:00.000-07:00

Come one come all to Applegate Gallery to a group show August 25th, 2007 7pm. Rick and I are both showing.

The Red Zone

2007-08-02T09:15:00.000-07:00

I'm having a new show The Red Zone at Alphacult
in Long Beach. The opening is Sept. 8th, 2007 7pm-11pm

The show will feature Artists friends of mine: Rick Reese, Grey
Masuyama, Nancy Chiu, Jennifer Cotterill,Augusto Lorenzo, Josh
Kemble & Nick the Ring!

Odds & Ends

2007-06-09T16:27:00.000-07:00

I started going through doodles and sketches today and I thought this piece was a fitting beginning for the slew of random drawings too come. "The Big Show" is from 1996 - Brushpen, Gouache and lighter. I did this the morning of a show that I had at Siren in LB. I had too get one more done. I'll be posting more of these selections soon.

It's Over!

2007-05-14T13:39:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone the opening for The Blue Dox was a success! Char and I had a good time with all. Half the pieces sold and the show will be up for a few more weeks. Here is a Interview in The Desert Sun and check out a review at The Taster.

Coachella T-Shirt

2007-04-30T18:37:00.000-07:00

This is the design I did for EMI for The Coachella Concert T-Shirt 2007!

The Blue Dox

2007-04-26T19:09:00.000-07:00

My show at M Modern Gallery is just 2 weeks away! This is one of the paintings for the show. Take a look at the rest of them on my website. Hope to see you all there!

Last Night

2007-04-01T10:30:00.000-07:00

The SILA show last night at Billy Shire was a strong one. Best group show I have seen in awhile. I was able to view a mock up of the book that will be coming out and I am excited about it. Char and I just can't remember if we paid for a copy or not.

The Crazy Moon

2007-03-30T18:51:00.000-07:00

This is a drawing which was done with a kaimei brush pen.This was inspired after my first date with my wife. This was 11 years ago. Our date was to San Pedro with a full moon out. I had just ask her to kiss when a man with a gun walked up! Came across this and the memories came flooding back.

Join me at Billy Shire

2007-03-16T16:39:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone two of my pieces were accepted into Society of Illlustrators of Los Angeles Limited Edition Illustration West 45 Book. Please join me at the opening March 31st, 2007 @ 7pm.

Watercolors

2007-02-15T20:34:00.000-08:00

A Drawing for Friends

2007-02-15T20:33:00.001-08:00

Oil Painting's

2007-02-15T20:30:00.000-08:00

One Zero Zero

2007-02-10T23:06:00.000-08:00

Here is my piece "Selection (The Record Geek)" which SOLD
@ Alphacult "Onezerozero" February 10th-March 7th 2007
50% of proceeds are being donated to AIDS/Lifecycle!

Oops!

2007-02-10T12:59:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone I have just discovered today that I had no idea how to see my comments or how to post them! If you posted I apoligize! I am now aware and thank you for your patience!

M Modern Gallery

2007-02-10T12:11:00.000-08:00

I will be having a two person gallery show @ M Modern Gallery opening reception is May 12th, 2007!

Skateboard Art

2007-02-09T15:50:00.000-08:00

For more info on skateboards click on Sateboard Art above and go to "Cordell likes Art" on my news page.

New Poster for Fingerprints

2007-02-07T13:26:00.000-08:00

Sparklehorse

2006-11-12T09:51:00.001-08:00

This is the CD package I did for Sparklehorse.

Self Portrait

2006-10-23T09:27:00.000-07:00

New Poster for Fingerprints

2006-09-14T08:40:00.000-07:00

This is for an in-store @ Fingerprints. An all acoustic guitar night. In the vein of John Fahey.

Watercolors

2006-09-14T08:33:00.000-07:00

Here are 2 studies I painted the other day. One is in my alley, and the other on my patio. I almost melted painting the one on my patio.

Costume Drawings

2006-08-31T11:54:00.000-07:00

Here are some costume figure drawings from last year.