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Joe Kral ·
The symmetry of a butterfly’s wings, towering magic mushrooms, sparkling snails, and a giant pink polkadot frog. The twisted crooks of a branch, the blooms of Spring flowers, and the green foliage spreading across the land. This year’s Galleria Floral Experience, with flowers by Bachman’s, features a fantastical take on the natural world.
Joe Kral ·
Photographing this new Frankenstein commission for a good friend. It’s a Christmas present for his wife. I ripped up an old paperback book of Frankenstein for the base layer of this piece. Used spray paint and permanent ink to add the color and texture. Image transfer via matte medium gel for the black halftone image. Next step is applying Art Resin to the piece.
Joe Kral ·
This 18” x 24” skull piece just sold and is going to its new home in Massachusetts. A few photos showing how I pack artwork for shipping. I first wrap the artwork in kraft paper. Then I wrap it up in two layers of large bubble wrap. Then place it in a sturdy double-layer cardboard box and fill all the voids with packing peanuts to give it a snug fit. Then apply some warning decals for shipping.
Joe Kral ·
A few photos from the opening night of the Winter Wonderland Group Art Show @paradisecenterforthearts in Faribault, MN. I made a piece featuring the landmark Umbrella Tree that was just outside of town. The tree died and was cut down several years ago.
Joe Kral ·
I have some artwork for sale at the Covet Consign 8th Annual Group Art Show is tonight from 5:00 - 8:30. PM. Fifteen local Minnesota artists are in the show and all artwork is under $200. Located at 3736 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407.
Joe Kral ·
I just escaped from Cell Block Six. I’ll try to blend in with the locals. Happy Halloween!
Joe Kral ·
I took the Mean Green Machine out today to haul a ton of leaves to the yard waste site. Everyone loves this truck! I talked to several guys today about the truck - at the gas station, at Home Depot, at the yard waste site, etc. It’s a 1975 Ford F250 High-boy.
Joe Kral ·
I dropped off some new prints Lotus Jewelry & Gifts at the Mall of America. All of the products that they sell are made by Minnesota artists. Original artwork, prints, pottery, clothing, and jewelry. Located on the second floor of the mall.
Joe Kral ·
I just received the long awaited The Designers Republic Book. It is epic! It’s a must have for TDR fans. Tons of work is showcased in the 2 books. A lot of work that I’ve never seen before. Pick up a copy before it’s sold out. Available at Unit Editions
Joe Kral ·
Today is the last day of the Fall St Paul Art Crawl. The cold weather hasn’t stopped people from coming out. Stop by the Schmidt Artist Lofts if you are out and about this afternoon. Closes at 5:00 pm on Sunday.
Joe Kral ·
I’m setup at the Schmidt Artist Lofts this weekend for the Fall St Paul Art Crawl. The show runs Friday, October 11 until Sunday, October 13. The Schmidt Artist Lofts is located at 900 7th Street W, St Paul, MN 55102. Tons of art galleries, artist studios and businesses are part of the Art Crawl. Come on out and support local artists.
Joe Kral ·
I went to the Schmidt Artist Lofts this afternoon to take a tour and see where I’ll be setup for the Fall Saint Paul Art Crawl on Oct 11-13. I’ll have my booth in the lobby of the main building. See you at the Art Crawl.
Joe Kral ·
I went to the Walker Art Center today to check out the Five Ways In exhibit. With more than 100 works—painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, and video installations—the exhibition Five Ways In: Themes from the Collection invites us to become reacquainted with favorites from the collection and discover new pieces by artists who are reinventing genres we thought we knew.
Joe Kral ·
It’s a beautiful day at the Minnesota State Fair! Time to go on some rides and eat some good food.
Joe Kral ·
I’ll be selling my artwork and signed prints at Cream of the Crop Artists gallery located in the West End Market at the Minnesota State Fair, Booth 81-82. The State Fair runs from August 22 - September 2. I’ll be working at the booth four days during the fair. Stop by and say hello.
Joe Kral ·
I have several more pieces of artwork on display on the second floor of the 3M Design Center in St Paul, MN. They liked the artwork on the first floor so much they asked for more. :-)
Joe Kral ·
New commission celebrating the life and accomplishments of Balwant Gargi. He was a Punjabi language dramatist, theatre director, novelist, and short story writer, and academic. I used some vintage postcards from India as the background layer. This is going to be a gift for his daughter.
Joe Kral ·
Photographing some finished artwork with my makeshift studio setup. Lights set up in my living room to use the big white wall.
Joe Kral ·
I went to the Walker Art Center Sculpture Garden yesterday with @bethannohalloran. It’s the first time I’ve been there since the big renovation a couple years ago. It’s really nice now. Go check it out this Summer.
Joe Kral ·
I recently finished an Aston Martin commission for a fellow car enthusiast. Here’s some photos showing the different steps in the process- paper pasteup from old books, magazines and maps. Then making some stencils for the cars and logo. And then applying the image transfer (poor mans screen print). Next step is to apply the Art Resin.
