Aug. 22, 2008 at 3:53pm

The Frost Park Retrospective Art Show!

Host by and at the Herban Cafe

I am posting to share with everyone the idea I have for the Herban Art Show that was donated as a prize for the 16th Chalk Off a few weeks ago. I've talked with Steve and Gretchen of Pinwheel Catering, with Eric and with several of the past Chalk Off winners already about it and now I am ready to share it with the Blog-O-Sphere en-mass.

The Pinwheel/Pink Cookie cats have very graciously donated every blank wall they have for the display of art work. Having seen the space available I am fairly confident that I would never, ever be able to fill the space with my work alone.

So...

This is my plan. I would like to use the donated show and catered opening as the first ever Frost Park Retrospective Art Show! I have invited each of the past winners to contribute a new piece of art especially made for the Herban Cafe show that is a reimagining of one of their favorite chalk off pieces. In creating new permanent hangable work for this show my idea is that we can relive and recapture of the great impermanent art that was created over the last couple of months. 

In order to give each of everyone enough time to create new pieces I have cleared it with Stephen and Gretchen to have the opening on the 18th of October instead of the 20th of September. 

Along side these specifically created pieces I would also like to invite anyone that has created promotional material (banners, posters, poems, trading cards) for the Chalk Offs to prepare them for the show as well.

I am also inviting anyone who has taken gallery quality photographs to display their work and photographs was well. There are many loyal photogs at Frost Park each week... and their photos would really add to the event. I am also asking for volunteers to speak at the opening as well. If you have Frost Park inspired prose, poems or stories I would like to hear from you.

I want this show and the opening to be a celebration of this unique community art project. I can't think of a better use for the prize and for the space. By Oct. 18th I imagine the weather may be drawing down to the point that the Chalk Offs will take a hiatus until next spring anyway. It would be a wonderful way to close the chalk season.

Let me know your thoughts and if you are personally interested in participating. 

You can email me at: Jamesstoweart@gmail.com if you have questions or wish to volunteer off 'comment'.

I am really excited about doing this and I hope the idea inspires you as well.

Frost Park Retrospective Art Show!

Opening Oct. 18th

Chalk Inspired Paintings, Photos, Friends and Food!

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Aug. 20, 2008 at 7:08pm

The Perfect Night in Tacoma

For a Sceneless Unhip Fat Dude

This Saturday is shaping up to be a confluence of awesome usually reserved only for celestial events.

If reports are to be believed the beloved Gari of Sushi is reopening this weekend. believe me when I say it is the best reason to live in the Lincoln District. I know, I can literally walk there from where I live. 

Add to that a Dockyard Derby Dames bout at the Tacoma Soccer Center and you have a match made in heaven. 

I encourage everyone that enjoys top notch raw fish, mean chicks in togas and breathing to check out one or both of these events this Saturday.

I know Courtney and I are going to try to take in both and I welcome everyone to join us.

GARI OF SUSHI

1209 S. 38th St.

Lincoln District

253.475.3456

DOCKYARD DERBY DAMES AUGUSTUS BOUT

Tacoma Soccer Center

2610 Bay Street East

Doors open at 6 / Derby at 7

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Jul. 16, 2008 at 3:11pm

Gods and Monsters Show at the Lark Gallery

Shameless Stowe Self-Promotion

My very first local gallery show ever (as part of a group, I am not yet supercool enough for my own solo show) starts TOMORROW! I'll be displaying 7 pieces with a God or Monster theme (also a lot of bare breasts are involved in the work I choose as well for some reason).

There will be artwork on display by yours truly, Andrea Lowen Trenbeath, Jorge Mota, Mike Capp, Tammi Wren, Mary K. Johnson, Gretchen Bailey, Ivan Cunningham and Ryan Loiselle. 

Opening night is from 5-9pm, The Lark Gallery will provide snacks and wine.

It is kid friendly (as long as you are cool with them lookin at possibly naked monsters).

The address is 743 Broadway, Tacoma 98402

inside Sanford&Son Antiques on the Middle Floor.

I plan to be there sometime between 6 and 7 before heading over to the TAM to listen to Lance "Beautiful Angle" Kagey wax poetic about typography.

There are worse ways to spend the evening.

Hope to see you there.

Below is my price list for the show. Lots of keen Stowe art... very reasonably priced.

Price List James Stowe

James Stowe is a fantasy and commerical illustrator. During the day he draws cute pictures for cakes while at night he furiously produces horrible things like the work shown here. Inbetween he can be found in Tacoma, often covered in chalk.

GODS

Summer Goddess framed watercolor $200 . 00

Vamperella, Queen of the Night framed acrylic $350 . 00

MONSTERS

Vampire matted acrylic $100 . 00 

Succubus matted watercolor $75 . 00

Inquisitor matted acrylic $125 . 00

Antichrist matted watercolor $100 . 00

Portrait of a Werewolf as matted acrylic $175 . 00 

               a Proper Young Lady

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Jun. 20, 2008 at 8:07am

Frost Park Pre-Game

It is Friday, and that can only me one thing... Lunchtime Chalk-Off Action!

Today's Forecast: High 77. Mixed clouds and Sunshine. 20% chance of rain. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.

I will be down at the park with 4 new cards... previewed below:

Distribution, as always will be random and supplies will be limited.

I'll be chalking with the greatest artist I know today... my 4 year old son, Barrett. I am going to be his wingman today. Whatever he says goes. Since I don't want to encourage anyone attempting to beat my son's art... I am forgoing the 'Stowe Side Bet' this week...

...however, I would like to offer a special THIRD PLACE PRIZE instead in the form of a one of a kind oversized THIRD GREATEST ILLUSTRATOR IN THE UNIVERSE (of Tacoma) Trading Card.

I hope to see everyone down at the park. Game on...

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Jun. 16, 2008 at 8:38pm

UrbanXchanged Me

So I met with Julie Bennett today to cash in my prize for the Frost Park Challenge Episode 9 win. I tried on many pieces of smaller than Stowe trendy fashion. We were able to find a few choice pieces for me to wear.

So here I am... reimagined fashion magnet.

The ad I designed for the urbanXchange should be on this week's Volcano.

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Jun. 13, 2008 at 10:20am

Father's Day...

As a proud father of two I am really looking forward to this Sunday since it is the day that my humble contribution to child rearing (God, I hope that is how you spell that) is recognized and honored. 

My question to the blogosphere is... how are you celebrating your Father's Day?

Me... I am grillmastering an afternoon barbecue and possibly (dependent on weather) camping out with the kids in a tent in our backyard.

What are you going to do?

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Jun. 11, 2008 at 1:15pm

Frost Park Chalk Off 10 Battle Art

Being the Greatest Illustrator in the Universe (of Tacoma) comes with some hefty responsibility. None the least of which is producing quality Battle Art to shame and cow fellow chalk competitors. I do not take such a duty lightly.

Behold. Art for Battle.

My apologies to Jack "The King" Kirby.

Prints are available for $6 in my Feed>>Tacoma e-store.

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Jun. 5, 2008 at 9:44am

Evil Dead 2 at Red Hot tonight

According to a dry erase sign behind the bar the Red Hot will be screening the classic horror film Evil Dead 2 tonight at 8pm with a raffle afterwards.

I for one am definitely going to be there. Evil Dead 2 is one of a Raimi's best flicks and a perfect example of well executed Type 5 cinematic zombies.

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Jun. 4, 2008 at 7:19pm

Frost Park Mini Side Quest

Beat the Chalk Thug Newbie Challenge

I am a regular Frost Park Chalk-Offer. I have also been the Greatest Illustrator in the Universe (of Tacoma) twice. I am an immense chalk monster, feared by superstitious villagers and easily frightened townsfolk. I must be beaten.

I am offering an open challenge to any aspiring Frost Park Chalk-Off contestant.

If you have never competed before... I am talking directly to YOU!

If you can top me in votes this week I will grant you with a digital art prize that will be yours to keep, reproduce or delete at your leisure, whether you win the overall Chalk-Off or not!!!

It isn't about winning... it is about beating the bald fat chalk giant!

This offer is only open to contestants who have not competed before. Come to Frost Park...beat the monkey... win a prize.

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