Ashley Fisher

Gag Me With a Toon 4

2012-03-16T20:30:00.000-07:00

I have been invited to participate again in the annual Gag Me With a Toon show. There are over 70 artists in this show of pop culture cartoon based art. The show opens March 17th and runs until April 17th at WWA Gallery in Culver City.
This year I chose the Jetsons for my piece. I put them on a paper moon, reminiscent of vintage photographs from a century ago.

The preview art is up on WWA's site along with purchasing info.
http://www.wwagallery.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1817

WWA Gallery, 9517 Culver Blvd. in Culver City
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 17th, 2012, 7:00pm - 11:00p

Valentine's Day Show

2012-03-16T20:00:00.000-07:00

Here is a paper cutout I made for a Valentine's Day themed art show at Cactus Gallery in Eagle Rock.

Life VS Death

2012-03-16T19:56:00.000-07:00

I was invited to participate in a group show at a gallery in San Francisco, curated by the talented Daisy Church. The theme for this show was VS, a show of opposites. I chose to make a paper cutout with the image of Life VS Death. This cutout is one continuous piece of paper.

Detail

Violet

2012-01-14T16:44:00.000-08:00

Here is a piece of art I made with pen. This one is from December 2011. It's a small piece, about 5"x7".

Magpies

2012-01-13T17:07:00.000-08:00

A new piece of art I made for a bird themed group art show.
"Funky Flocks and Flying Feathers" is Cactus Gallery's 5th annual Bird show.

Show runs January 14 - February 7, 2012
Opening reception January 14 from 7-10pm
Over 45 artists

Cactus Gallery

4534 Eagle Rock Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90041
323.256.6117

Blog: http://www.cactusgallery.blogspot.com

Website: http://www.eclecticcactus.com

Contact: Sandra Mastroianni

Email: semastroianni70@yahoo.com

Treasures of the Sea Art Show

2011-07-08T14:46:00.001-07:00

I have a new piece of art for an ocean themed group art show at Cactus Gallery.

Please join us THIS Saturday, July 9th from 7-10p for an ocean themed group show. More than 30 artists featuring acrylic and oil paintings on canvas and wood, mixed media works, drawings, watercolors, assemblage and even dolls.

Free reception coincides with Northeast L.A. (NELA) Second Saturday Gallery Night. For a map:www.nelaart.com

Contact Sandra Mastroianni at semastroianni70@yahoo.com for purchase and layaway information.

Show dates: July 9, 2011 - August 9, 2011

Cactus Gallery

4534 Eagle Rock Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90041

323.256.6117

Have You Seen the Trees?

2011-04-10T17:14:00.000-07:00

I have a new piece in a tree themed group art show.
I haven't made a paper cut out in quite some time, so I decided to make one for this show.
For this piece I used only one piece of paper without any breaks in the paper.

"Have You Seen the Trees?" from April 9 - May 7, 2011.

There will be an opening reception on Saturday, April 9 from 7-10pm.

This show offers an exploration of trees, from their role in the world's mythologies and religions to their role as an important component of the natural landscape. Trees have been given deep and sacred meanings throughout the ages and are seen as powerful symbols of growth, decay and resurrection. More than 25 participating artists.

Cactus Gallery

4534 Eagle Rock Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90041
323.256.6117

Website: http://www.cactusgallery.blogspot.com

Blog: http://www.eclecticcactus.com

Gag Me With A Toon 3 at Meltdown Comics

2011-02-03T13:22:00.000-08:00

I have a piece in the group art show Gag Me With A Toon 3 at Meltdown Comics in Hollywood.

The theme of this show is 70s & 80s cartoons in which the artists re-interpret their favorite cartoons.

I chose my favorite 80s cartoon rock star Jem and gave her a vintage Art Deco style. Jem is all glamor and decadence.

'Jem- Truly, truly, truly outrageous!'

11"x14"

Gouache

Here are the show details

Gag Me With A Toon 3
February 4th, 2011 7pm
Melt Gallery inside Meltdown Comics
7522 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90046
323.851.7223

http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/

Nun Cutout

2011-01-07T14:02:00.000-08:00

A paper & fabric cutout I made as a gift based on my pen drawing of the same figure.

Flapper Print

2011-01-07T12:29:00.000-08:00

Digitally colored flapper image from a drawing made quite a while ago. It is available as a 4x6 print.

This print comes with a black mat that fits in any 5x7 frame. If interested in purchasing a print for $10 contact me through the email listed on here.

Three Toed Sloth

2011-01-07T12:20:00.000-08:00

A small gouache painting I made for the Tiny Treasures art show at Cactus Gallery back in december.

CTN Animation Expo 2010

2010-11-18T21:26:00.000-08:00

Are you going to CTN-Animation Expo this weekend?

Come check us out at T-69 in Opportunity Alley with the Ctrl-Zs, a collective of like-minded friends and artists working in the flash animation industry!!!

CtrlZ members include-

Myself
Daisy Church
Damon O'Keefe
Anna Hollingsworth
Mike Hollingsworth
Anne Walker
Jojo Ramos
Crystal Stromer
Nick Butera

We will be selling an ORIGINAL coloring book featuring artwork from all nine members, plus original art, prints, buttons, t-shirts, DVDs of animated shorts, and more!

Also, the coloring books come with Crayons! And they're PG rated, so they make great gifts for the little ones!

Dia de los Muertos Art Show

2010-10-09T12:34:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again, the annual Day of the Dead art show at Cactus Gallery in Eagle Rock.
This year I made 2 pieces for the show.

"SkeleNun"
Gouache, Pen, Vintage frame

"Vincent"
Pen, Watercolor wash, Vintage Frame

Cactus Gallery
Show runs October 9 - November 7, 2010
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 9th * 7p-10p

4534 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Eagle Rock, California 90041
323.256.6117
www.eclecticcactus.com
www.cactusgallery.blogspot.com

Janet Klein

2010-09-06T15:59:00.000-07:00

An illustration I made for the Steve Allen Theater in LA for Janet Klein's monthly show.

Watercolor, goauche, pen

http://steveallentheater.com/

Draw the Line Art Show

2010-08-11T19:08:00.000-07:00

I'm participating in a group art show opening Saturday August 14th at Cactus Gallery in Eagle Rock.

My new piece
"Olive"
Ink

"Draw the Line"

A group show featuring a collection of drawings done in graphite pencils, pen, ink, colored pens and pencils, charcoals and pastels.

Exhibit on view through September 5, 2010.

Reception: Saturday, August 14 * 7-10p

Cactus Gallery - ART FOR THE PEOPLE
4534 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Los Angeles (Eagle Rock), California 90041
323.256.6117

www.cactusgallery.blogspot.com

Rhino Beetle

2010-04-09T11:55:00.000-07:00

My piece for the Six-Legged Freaks show opening Saturday April 10th at Cactus Gallery in Eagle Rock (See post below). I wanted it to look like a Victorian studio portrait of a young boy and his pet. I gave it a sepia tone, and "tinted" a couple of areas to make them stand out. The colors look better in person.

Finished piece
Watercolor & Pen

Something I don't show often on here- a work in progress before color and cross hatching.
Pen & pencil

Insect Group Art Show

2010-04-08T19:20:00.000-07:00

Come check out my new piece and lots of other great artists for an Insect themed group art show!

"Six Legged Freaks"
Saturday, April 10, 2010 -- 7p-10p
Huge Group Show -- New Artists to Northeast L.A. -- Bug Themed Art Show

Join us for a night of fun, art and food. This month's NELAart
(Northeast L.A.) Second Saturday Gallery Night will be SWEET!

NELAart Second Saturday Gallery Night is a free self-guided tour of the galleries, non-profits and artist run project spaces located in Northeast Los Angeles (NELA). NELA has a tradition in the arts that dates back to the early 1900's when the USC College of Fine Arts was located in Highland Park and characters like Charles Lummis & Antonio Corsi were living in the area. The tradition continues with new spaces opening regularly. NELA is now one of L.A.'s most exciting destinations to view contemporary art.

Some of LA's best and up and coming food trucks will be EAST SIDE to support NELAart Second Saturday Gallery Night.

The Sweets Truck @ Cactus Gallery, 4534 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock

Kabob 'N Roll @ New Stone Age Mosaic, 4532 1/2 Eagle Rock Blvd. Eagle Rock

Laser Beamer

2010-03-18T11:59:00.000-07:00

My animation for the Titmouse 5 Second Day starring my little guy Beamer, animated in Flash.

Birthday Mouse

2010-02-09T15:16:00.000-08:00

I dressed up a little mouse for a birthday present. The real stuffed mouse is from Necromance in LA. I made the hat, cake, and banner from paper and tiny pom poms. The plastic balloons are a cake decoration. I got the little glass house is from an antique store. It was a success!

Free As A Bird art show

2010-01-08T16:22:00.000-08:00

I'm participating in a bird themed group art show opening tomorrow.

For this show I made an owl.
Paper & Fabric

I also have a bird that was from a show last month, based on a drawing I made early last year.
Paper & Fabric

Show info

FREE AS A BIRD - 3rd Annual Bird Show --

show dates :: January 9 - February 10, 2010

Second Saturday Artwalk Reception: Saturday, January 9, 2010: 7p-10p

Opening night coincides with our area's ARTWALK. More info
and map :: http://www.nelaart.com/

Artist Reception :: Sunday, January 17, 2010 :: 2p-5p

Cactus Gallery
4534 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Eagle Rock, CA 90041
323.256.6117

http://www.eclecticcactus.com/
http://www.cactusgallery.blogspot.com
http://cactusflower.etsy.com/
http://www.nelaart.com/

I won't be able to make it to the artist reception, but check out the show while it is up for the next month!

Sloth

2009-12-25T19:46:00.000-08:00

A drawing of a Three Toed Sloth made as a christmas present.
Pen on paper

Day of the Dead Art Show

2009-10-05T11:30:00.000-07:00

I'm participating in a group art at the Cactus Gallery in Eagle Rock opening this week!
I have 2 pieces in the show- 1 new and 1 from last year's show.
Opening Reception Saturday October 10th 7-10pm
Cactus Gallery
4534 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Eagle Rock, CA 90041
323.256.6117

http://www.eclecticcactus.com/
http://www.cactusgallery.blogspot.com
http://www.myspace.com/cactusgallery
http://cactusflower.etsy.com/
http://www.nelaart.com/

See you there!

Last year's piece
Dancing Skeleton Couple
(with the new work)
New Piece
Victorian Child
Paper & Fabric

ANIMErican Art Show

2009-07-02T18:04:00.000-07:00

I am participating in a group art show opening tonight in Culver City.

The theme is American artists inspired by anime.

For my piece I made Astro Boy as Little Lord Fauntleroy.

"Little Lord Astroboy"
Pen, Paper, Fabric
5" x 7"

Little Girl

2009-05-02T14:02:00.000-07:00

A little girl modeling a winter coat.
Day 122

Owl

2009-05-01T13:57:00.000-07:00

When I can't think of anything to draw, there are always owls! Inspired from an illustration on a deck of cards from the 70s.

Day 121

Crab

2009-04-30T13:55:00.000-07:00

Tiny crab.
Day 120

Squares

2009-04-29T13:53:00.001-07:00

I don't know where I was going with this one.
Day 119

Design

2009-04-28T13:50:00.000-07:00

A sort of art nouveau design. Haven't cross hatched in a while.
Day 118

Flower Design

2009-04-27T13:46:00.000-07:00

Quick & simple.
Day 117

Lamp

2009-04-26T13:49:00.000-07:00

Another lamp.
Day 116

Blimp

2009-04-25T13:41:00.000-07:00

Day 115

Snuggie Beamer

2009-04-24T16:45:00.000-07:00

At work I wrap Beamer in a blanket on my desk. It makes his eyes water.

Day 114

Peacock Fan

2009-04-23T16:26:00.000-07:00

Day 113

Mushrooms

2009-04-22T15:59:00.000-07:00

I don't like the taste of mushrooms, but I like how they look

Day 112

Flapper

2009-04-21T19:49:00.000-07:00

Back to normal.
Day 111

Puffer Fish

2009-04-20T19:48:00.000-07:00

From a picture on Cute Overload.
Day 110

60s Flight Attendant

2009-04-19T19:45:00.000-07:00

Not me, but I was a vintage flight attendant for halloween last year. I love those styles!
Day 109

Owl

2009-04-18T19:43:00.000-07:00

Simple quick owl design
Day 108

Hollywood Hotshots

2009-04-17T19:37:00.000-07:00

An illustration I finished last night for the Hollywood Hotshots show at the Steve Allen Theatre. Text is done by their graphic designer.
It's a great show! Go see it!

Cut-out paper & pen
http://www.steveallentheater.com/hotshots

Girl with Parasol

2009-04-17T19:35:00.000-07:00

Back to drawing pretty girls

Day 107

Fluffy

2009-04-16T19:33:00.000-07:00

Quick drawing, fluffy pooch.

Day 106

Little Kid

2009-04-15T18:56:00.000-07:00

Late night drawing, came out weird looking

Day 105

Lamp

2009-04-14T13:20:00.000-07:00

I love the look of 70s hanging lamps. this one is my own design.

Day 104

Decorative Fan

2009-04-13T13:13:00.000-07:00

Just a fancy fan
Day 103

Easter

2009-04-12T13:04:00.000-07:00

Edwardian style
Day 102

Caterpillar

2009-04-11T12:52:00.000-07:00

Day 101

Washboard

2009-04-10T19:40:00.000-07:00

A musical washboard. Working on an illustration involving this and a banjo.

Day 100

Olvera Street

2009-04-09T19:38:00.000-07:00

Took my mom & grandma to olvera street today.

Day 99

Banjo

2009-04-08T19:37:00.000-07:00

Day 98

Walking

2009-04-06T19:34:00.000-07:00

From an old photo of a man walking past a fantastic Victorian house.

Day 96

I like your dress

2009-04-05T19:26:00.000-07:00

.... it looks like Harry Potter.

Thanks nerd at the bookstore. sigh.
(btw, the dress I was wearing is red & tan stripes)

Day 95

Snail

2009-04-04T19:25:00.000-07:00

Something simple for today.

Day 94

Octopus

2009-04-03T19:24:00.000-07:00

Day 93

Hydromedusa

2009-04-02T19:22:00.000-07:00

Day 92

April Fools Beard Day

2009-04-01T19:11:00.000-07:00

The entire studio dressed as our boss for april fools day. We all wore fake beards and glasses.

Day 91

Blob Fish

2009-03-31T19:10:00.000-07:00

Day 90

Piglet Squid

2009-03-30T19:07:00.000-07:00

Can't get enough of sea creatures lately.

Day 89

Ping Pong Tree Sponge

2009-03-29T19:05:00.000-07:00

Day 88

Dumbo Octopus

2009-03-28T19:03:00.000-07:00

Day 87

Meerkat

2009-03-27T17:31:00.000-07:00

In an animal drawing mood.

Day 86

Invisible Sex

2009-03-26T17:25:00.000-07:00

Went to see Urgh! A Music War from 1981 of new wave, punk, and post-punk bands.
One if the crazily dressed bands was Invisible Sex. Had never heard of them until tonight.

Day 85

Beamer

2009-03-25T17:04:00.000-07:00

Drawn on Matt's calendar at work.

Although the date on the calendar says March 26, I drew it on the 25th

for everyone to see the next day.

Day 84

Sea Turtle

2009-03-24T17:02:00.000-07:00

Quick not so good drawing.

Day 83

Squid

2009-03-23T17:00:00.000-07:00

Day 82

Gerenuk

2009-03-22T16:19:00.000-07:00

Went to the zoo to do some sketches, but realized I wasn't in much of a drawing mood. I just walked around and watched the animals. My favorite are the gerenuks.

1st page of my new sketch book from ex libris anonymous

Day 81

Mary Pickford

2009-03-21T15:32:00.000-07:00

Don't remember where I found the photo, but it was labeled Mary Pickford. I just liked that it was a casual daytime flapper outfit and still stylish.
Last page of my sketchbook.

Day 80

Frances O' Connor

2009-03-20T15:20:00.000-07:00

Was waiting to post this pencil drawing until I could scan it, but I am having no luck with the scanners I have tried to use. So here is a light, hard to see version. Maybe I'll get around to inking it someday.

One of my favorite circus sideshow people, Frances is in the 1932 movie Freaks. If you haven't seen it, you really need to.

Day 79

Chain Gang

2009-03-19T15:17:00.000-07:00

Influenced by a late night of working on chains.

Day 78

Wide Brimmed Fur Hat

2009-03-18T15:15:00.000-07:00

From a 50s fashion catalog.

Day 77

Clover

2009-03-17T15:09:00.000-07:00

A quick cut-out four leaf clover for St. Patrick's day.

Day 76
Fabric

Winter Coat

2009-03-16T15:42:00.000-07:00

This is how I feel at work. Usually bundled up in a big winter coat or blanket.

Day 75
Pen

Dress Patterns

2009-03-15T14:40:00.000-07:00

Some different designs for patterns on dresses.

Day 74
Pen

Deco Nun

2009-03-14T14:39:00.000-07:00

Had this image floating in my head for a while.

Day 73
Pen

Fur Coat

2009-03-13T14:34:00.000-07:00

Tall slender 50s woman in a fur coat. Only part of the sketch.

Day 72
Pencil

High Heels

2009-03-12T14:30:00.000-07:00

6 inch heels. I tried on a pair once. They are difficult to stand in and I don't think I could walk. Must be why this model was sitting.

Day 71
Pen

Backside

2009-03-11T14:28:00.000-07:00

From a 60s photo. Only part of the drawing.

Day 70
Pencil

Green Audrey Hepburn

2009-03-10T17:12:00.000-07:00

The finished piece for a group art show at the Cactus Gallery featuring "green" art.

Made of paper, fabric, & fringe

Join me for the Artist's Reception Saturday March 21st!

New Art Exhibit :: Forty Shades of Green
Show runs :: March 14 - April 5, 2009

SLIDESHOW of GREEN works :: http://www.myspace.com/cactusgallery

TWO RECEPTIONS - TWO PARTIES!
NELAart.com's Second Saturday Gallery Night :: March 14 - 7-10pm
Click here for map :: http://www.nelaart.com/
Artist Reception :: Saturday, March 21 :: 7-10pm

THESE EVENTS ARE FREE.

Gallery hours :: Closed Monday, Tuesday-Friday 12-6p, Saturday 10a - 5p and Sunday 10a - 4p

http://www.eclecticcactus.com/
http://www.cactusgallery.blogspot.com/
http://www.cactusflower.etsy.com/

Woman with Fan

2009-03-10T14:04:00.000-07:00

Was waiting to post these pencil sketches until I could scan them, but I am still too lazy to go out and buy a scanner. So here's crap quality, and only part of the drawing.

Day 69
Pencil

Flapper in Fur

2009-03-09T17:05:00.000-07:00

Can't get enough of flappers in cloches wrapped in fur. Quick sketch.

Day 68

Audrey Hepburn

2009-03-08T16:57:00.000-07:00

Sketch for an art piece for a group show.

Day 67

60s Girl

2009-03-07T16:44:00.000-08:00

Left it as a pencil drawing because I liked the delicate hands I drew and would have lost that when inking it.

Day 66

Cobra

2009-03-06T16:42:00.000-08:00

Thought a cobra with a female face would fit nicely with the other snake illustrations on the page.

Day 65

Jellyfish

2009-03-05T16:37:00.000-08:00

A simple one. Finishing up drawing on the pages of text in my sketchbook.

Day 64

Elephant

2009-03-04T15:11:00.000-08:00

Another quick one.

Day 63

Arabian Girl

2009-03-03T15:03:00.000-08:00

Sort of an "I Dream of Jeannie" animated intro feel.

Day 62

Bird

2009-03-02T14:51:00.000-08:00

Just a bird today. Thought it fit with the other birds on the page.

Day 61

Flapper Silhoutte

2009-03-01T14:37:00.000-08:00

Quick drawing.

Day 60

50s Girl

2009-02-28T14:35:00.000-08:00

50s fashion photo.

Day 59

Geisha

2009-02-27T14:31:00.000-08:00

From a vintage photo of Western girls dressed as Geishas.

Day 58

Beamer

2009-02-26T23:59:00.000-08:00

Quick sketch. Sleepy Beamer laying next to my leg. He kept moving and twitching while drawing him.

Day 57
Pencil

50s Hat

2009-02-25T21:56:00.000-08:00

Working on female profiles. Love the feather on the hat.

Day 56
Pen on paper

Flapper

2009-02-24T23:54:00.000-08:00

Found a photo of Greta Garbo in a fantastic hat.

Day 55
Pen on paper

20s Girl

2009-02-23T16:49:00.000-08:00

Looked through a book of old pen illustrations and happened up a style of flapper girls that I liked, and drew one from my memory of it.

Day 54
Pen on paper

Silhoutte

2009-02-22T16:26:00.000-08:00

Found a vintage photo of a woman in silhouette, with a white hat.

Day 53
Pen on paper

Space-age Hat

2009-02-21T23:42:00.000-08:00

Love the 60s space-age helmet hats. Futuristic & bizarre- I want these to come back into fashion. Unless they already have? Everything comes back at some point.
I made her look more alienesque than the model in the photo.

Day 52
Pen on paper

Tired

2009-02-20T23:38:00.000-08:00

I've turned nocturnal and worked an incredibly long day. Crap drawing due to lack of sleep and headache.

Day 51
Pen on paper

Birthday Boy

2009-02-19T23:34:00.000-08:00

Beamer is 5 today. And what better way to celebrate than with a trip to the vet and sitting on my lap at work for 11 hours! Poor little guy.

Day 50
Pen on paper

Violetta

2009-02-18T23:28:00.000-08:00

Back to drawing pretty girls for now. I'll return to the food series when I come up with more ideas.

Armless and legless girl from an old side show photo.

Day 49
Pen on paper

Seahorse

2009-02-17T23:24:00.000-08:00

A simple drawing.

Day 48
Pen on paper

Broccoli

2009-02-16T20:12:00.000-08:00

Broccoli Crown. Get it?? Need more food pun suggestions.

Day 47
Pen on paper