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Swanicornatopia (an art show one year in the making)

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel Fleres) — Wed, 09 May 2012 03:13:00 +0000

In 2011, Daniel Fleres set out in search of evidence for the existence of the mysterious Swanicorn creature. After a year of investigating, researching, and exploring, Daniel had accomplished much more than he had expected. Not only did he discover the evidence

for their existence, he discovered the Swanicorn themselves! There were so many different types. He saw Panda Swanicorns, Fine China Swanicorns, Flamingo Swanicorns, and the magnificent Tiger-Butterfly Swanicorn along with so much more!

Join us this Saturday May 12^th, where Daniel and Dragatomi take you to “Swanicornatopia” - a collection of paintings inspired by his exploits. Coinciding with this adventure is the release of Daniel’s figure “ The Swanicorn Companion”.

The 16 Swanicorn Companions are made of resin and stand at approx. 7 inches tall. They are all hand painted with each one being a unique kind of Swanicorn.

May 12, 2012 – The adventure begins….

Update

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel Fleres) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:09:00 +0000

Hey Folks,

It may not appear that I've been busy by the lack of attention I've shown updating this blog but it's actual not true! Been busy preparing for my solo at Dragatomi in May. Until then, please visit swanicorn.com for all updates...

Year of the Dragon Show @ Dragatomi

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel Fleres) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:17:00 +0000

"Year of the Swanicorn Dragon"

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel Fleres) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:14:00 +0000

"Year of the Swanicorn Dragon"

Acrylic on Canvas

22" x 28"

*Available

"A Golden State of Mind"

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel Fleres) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:08:00 +0000

"A Golden State of Mind"

Acrylic on Canvas

24" x 36"

*Available

"Greetings From Dub-C"

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel Fleres) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:59:00 +0000

"Greetings From Dub-C"

Mixed Media on Canvas

30" x 40"

*Available

Show Annoucement

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel Fleres) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:58:00 +0000

1st Time Tattooing

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel Fleres) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:51:00 +0000

Greetings friends,

Over the holidays, I received all the supplies I needed to start tattooing. My sister's husband, Billy Mizejewski, is a very talented tattoo artist and was nice enough to give me some of his old equipment. The day before X-Mas, we decided it was time for me to tattoo myself. Here's what it looked like:

The set up...

Billy teaching...

The stencil...

First line. I apologize for my wicked pony tail...

Getting down to business...

Billy helping out...

Apparently, we were out of paper towels...

This is a sketch from fellow artist friend, Aaron Kraten, I recieved at the chubby bunny show in 06. It's one on my favorites and thought it'd be a great tattoo. So...

Wha La! My first attempt at tattooing. Thanks to Billy and Aaron.

If you're interested in setting up a time for me to tattoo you, please email me at danielfleres@yahoo.com.

Happy New Year!

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel Fleres) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:45:00 +0000

Greeting friends,

Happy New Year! This is going to be an exciting one. Solo shows, toy releases, and new art. I've even started to tattoo and have started a new blog exclusively for the swanicorn ( http://swanicorn.blogspot.com/ ). Please check back in for the latest updates.

Daniel

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel Fleres) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:04:00 +0000

I am pleased to announce that on 5.12.12, I will be having my 4th solo show and 1st toy release at Dragatomi in Sacramento, CA. I have started a brand new blog that will be documenting all of the work leading up to the show with lots of progress pics, contests, and other fun stuff to promote the show. I encourage you to discover the secrets of "The Swanicorn" by checking out:

swanicorn.blogspot.com

thank you :)

Monster Show @ Project One

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel Fleres) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:50:00 +0000

A Saturday in SF/ All That Remains

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel Fleres) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Hello friends,

This past Saturday, I spent wondering around the streets in the mission district in S.F before going into work at Fabric 8 for the opening of "All That Remains", a show curated by Eric Otto.

I brought a camera, some flyers to post, and my ipod. After hours of walking, I stumbled across one of the most amazing, art filled allies in S.F. Here are some pics I took for those of you who weren't there :P

Here's a long view of the ally. I wish I remembered the street name but I'm sure I'll get an email telling me. All the walls were covered in amazing art. It was like wondering into an outdoor art gallery. So many different styles, so much amazing talent. Here are some examples of the work in the ally as well as some other pieces around the mission.

After all that, I ended up going to Fabric 8 to help with the opening of "All That Remains", a group show curated by Eric Otto. Below is the flyer for the show as well as pics of the new parklet, built by Eric Otto, outside Fabric 8.

For more info on the show, please visit: http://fabric8.com/

"Get The Lead Out III" Show

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel Fleres) — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:05:00 +0000

Greetings friends,

This Friday is the opening for "Get The Lead Out III" at the Echo Echo Gallery in Seattle Washington. For more information about the show, please visit: swoongallery.com. Below are the pieces I submitted as well as the flyer for the event.

"Skyland Study 15: I'll Meet You There"

Acrylic on canvas

5" x 7"

"Skyland Study 16: Air Traffic"

Acrylic on canvas

5" x 7"

August Update

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel Fleres) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:22:00 +0000

Greeting friends,

Just wanted to drop by and let you know I have been working really hard on building a website for my art. It should be up before the end of summer or early fall. I will announce when it is finally up. Other then that, I have three shows coming up which I am currently preparing for. When I have more info about them, I will post it. So besides all that, I've been getting back into graphic design and have fun playing around with my art on the computer. Here's a couple things I've done so far:

This should be big enough to setas your computers wallpaper if you'd like

A little fun with one of my favorite albums

And missing posters for some outdoor fun!

"Back Door!" by Andy Stattmiller

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel Fleres) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:53:00 +0000

Greetings friends,

On August 12th, I had the pleasure of working at the opening for Andy Stattmiller's show, "Back Door!" at Fabric8 Gallery in San Francisco. I took some photos of the opening to share.

The flyer image

The Friday night food carts setting up in front

An absolutely delicious dinner enjoyed by me

The first half of Andy's work

And here is the second half

A great turnout enjoying the show

The artist himself, Andy Stattmiller

For more pics and info about the show and the artist, please visit:

http://fabric8.com/11/08/muni-info.html

http://www.astattmiller.com/

Summer Update

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel Fleres) — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 17:43:00 +0000

Greetings Friends,

I can't believe I havent posted anything for a very long time! To recap the last couple of months, I was working very hard in the studio for my 3rd solo show, "Summer of the Swanicorn" at Fabric8 Gallery in San Francisco on June 24th. Here is a link to the show: http://www.fabric8.com/11/06/swanicorn.html

And here are the pieces from "Summer of the Swanicorn."

Road Trip to Oregon

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel Fleres) — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 16:47:00 +0000

Greetings friends,

Last Monday, fellow artist and friend Yosiell Lorenzo and I packed my car and headed up the I5 to Portland Oregon so we could attend the opening of show I was apart of. I know the trip would be a great time so I decided to take pictures and blog it.

Starting the 9 hour drive up to Oregon.

Made a gas stop at Weed, CA.

Now pop 3001.

Left a handmade Boo sticker behind.

Apparently, someone decided this Mc Donalds needed a fire place so that's where we ate.

The rest of the drive up was absolutely beautiful! It felt like driving through a Turner painting.

Dinner at Rock n Rogers rocked.

Chicken Club. NOM NOM NOM.

Yosiell checking out some of the pics he took.

Arrived at Matts house and began helping him finishing his pieces for the show in his basement.

Work, Work, Work...

Breakfast, Tuesday morning, Short Stacking before we set out to explore Portland.

Yosiell, Matt, and Steph checking out "Magnificent Specimens" the beard photography of Dave Mead at Land Gallery. Below are my favorite three pieces.

After heading to another couple galleries and toy stores, we headed back to Matt's house to finish the work that needed to be done. Fellow artist and friend, Josh Clay came out to help. Here he is helping me frame my Orko piece.

Lunch the next day.

Cookiedough Fritter to share for dessert, yes please!

Random Oscar Mayer Car sighting.

Yosiell helping the set up for the show at the gallery.

Owners, Andria and Doug setting up Downtimers work and Matt setting his up his

My set up.

Downtimers setup.

Aaron Kratens set up.

Josh Taylors set up.

After setting up the show on Wednesday, we headed out to downtown to do more exploring. After heading to a couple of galleries, we hit up Ground Control for some beers and arcade games. $5 all you can play? A dream come true.

Matt, Yosiell, and I rocking the 6 player X-Men game. One of my all time favs.

Sunset Riders beaten after 16 years of trying.

After the games, we headed to Voodoo Doughnuts for some late night grub.

You can see the menu and how big it is. It's because it's the most amazing doughnut shop ever.

NOM NOM NOM.

Next day at Screaming Sky to paint the outside window with clouds vomitting rainbows, what else would we paint?

For lunch we decided to head down the street toThe Grilled Cheese Grill.

Deciding what to get took some time.

Waiting for the food.

A burger between two grilled cheese sandwich. I need to rethink my diet.

Upstairs shot of the gallery before the opening.

She stood there for 10 minutes. This is my favorite picture and an amazing memory.

Group shot of the friends getting some drinks after the show.

Leaving Portland.

After 9 hours in the car, two speeding tickets, and amazing week, we headed home. Good times.

Distant Transmissions Show

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel Fleres) — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:23:00 +0000

Greetings Friends,

My next show opens at Screaming Sky Gallery in Oregon Jan. 27th. The name of the show is, "Distant Transmissions." The lineup is filled with some of my good friends, Josh Taylor, Downtimer, Aaron Kraten, and Matt Linares. I will have some new and old work on display. I'll be attending the show as well as taking pics to blog. Here's the flyer.

Also, here's a sneak peak of a new piece. It's still untitled.

I'll be posting more pics of the other new work soon.

"A Plethora of Enchanted Delights" @ Fabric 8 in S.F. on 12/11/10

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel Fleres) — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:14:00 +0000

Greetings friends,

This Sat. in S.F. at Fabric 8 Gallery, I will displaying three new pieces at the opening reception of "A Plethora of Enchanted Delights." The party starts at 7pm. This is a big group show with other work from artists:

Adrianna Bamber
Alice Koswara
Andy Stattmiller
Christopher de Leon
Daniel Fleres
Erik Otto
gaNyan
Gage Opdenbrouw
GEM
Gianluca Franzese
Grant Gilliland
Johnny Siu
Leon Loucheur
Mike Gallegos
Maureen Shields
Micah Lebrun
Mildred
Natasha Dikareva
Ninjagrl
Phoneticontrol
Rachel Hospodar
Reuben Rude
Romanowski
Skriblz
Tiffany Star
Ursula X Young

To Wish Impossible Things

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel Fleres) — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:28:00 +0000

Greetings Friends,

Here is another pic of a newly completed piece.

"To Wish Impossible Things"

Acrylic on Canvas

11" x 14"

SOLD

I took the title from one of my favorite Cure songs.

The Warmth

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel Fleres) — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:23:00 +0000

Greetings Friends,

Here is a new piece recently completed.

"The Warmth"

Acrylic on Canvas Board

11" x 14" unframed

SOLD

The father Swanicorn Seahorse's relationship with his children is different than any other creature. Here, the fathers light provides his children with the warmth they need

Food For Thought

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel Fleres) — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:17:00 +0000

Greetings Friends,

Here is a pic of a new piece I finished over the weekend.

"Food For Thought"

Acrylic on Canvas Board

11" x 14" unframed

SOLD

"Which came first, the Swancowchicken Butterfly or the egg? What would an animal like this taste like? Why did the Swancowchicken Butterfly cross the road? Just some food for thought...

F.E.E.S.A./ Cardboard Spaceship Art Action Now Up

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel Fleres) — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:10:00 +0000

Greetings Friends,

The FEESA Auction started six days ago. Here's the link to check out all the amazing art: http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=feesa&_sacat=See-All-CategoriesFEESA

The amazing lineup

"Swanicornasauras Tigershark"

Acrylic on Canvas Panel

8" x 10" unframed

My donated piece.

Battle Burn Pics

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel Fleres) — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 20:46:00 +0000

Greetings Friends,

Here are some pics of the first ever "Battle Burn." Enjoy.

The Contenders ( from left to right )

Grant Gilliland, Phoneticontrol, Nate Van Dyke, Brett Amory, Rueben Rude, Me, Jesse Balmer, and the winner of the night, Josh Ellingston.

The first round I battled Jesse Balmer. The topic, punk turtle.

A pic of Jesse and I battling.

Pictures of the punk turtle..

More pics...

For more pictures of the event as well as a video, please visit: http://www.battleburn.com/

Thanks

F.E.E.S.A./ Cardboard Spaceship Art Action 12.1.10

noreply@blogger.com (Daniel Fleres) — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:34:00 +0000

Greetings friends,

In conjunction with Cardboard Spaceship, I will be participating in an charity Art Action for F.E.E.S.A on 12.1.10. It is an amazing charity and an incredible lineup. For more information about the event and charity, please visit:

http://vimeo.com/15893383

feedsouthafrica.org

feedsouthafrica.blogspot.com

cardboardspaceship.net