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The Amazing Cat Art SHow By The ROyal DJ

9/21/2021

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Art Reception: Friday, October 15th, 4PM - 5PM 

Artist Statement 

I’m interested in the idea of a multi universe of cats that behave like humans. I like making characters because it allows me to tell a story and share how I feel through the character’s story.  In the past I’ve created a lot of graffiti style characters using sharpies and spray paint. I was inspired to do this project because it got me into using new materials. I chose to make cats because I have a cat at home that I really enjoy being around him and I wanted to find a way to better relate to my cat and see the secret hidden talents of all cats! I built these cats out of air dry clay and then used spray paint and paint markers to decorate them. Each cat represents a certain hidden talent that no human would ever know about. ​

Art List 

The Amazing Magical Nick 
Here’s a special cat doing a magic show!

The Phantom of Cats
Here’s a mysterious cat doing theatre! 
The Happy Music Cat
Here’s a musical cat playing his favorite music! 

The Great Color Cat 
Here’s an artistic cat painting like his favorite artist!


Can't make the reception? 
Visit the studio during regular hours between October 14th and October 28th, 2021 to see DJ's art on display 
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Questions?
Contact Artists First 
Phone: 314-781-4440 
(please leave a voicemail so we can return your call) 
Email: info@artistsfirststl.org
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New Art by Kevin Ngo, Reincarnation:The Dance of The Yin and The Yang

8/24/2021

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Reception: Friday Sept. 10th 4PM - 5PM

Stop by to view Kevin's new art exhibit for his first art reception! 

"Reincarnation: A Dance of Yin and Yang"  created by Kevin Ngo 

A few words from Kevin, "I'm an artist who loves to tell a story that brings a deeper message, strong emotions, and fully expresses creativity without playing it safe!" 

Artist Statement 

Greetings ladies and gentlemen, my name is Kevin Ngo. So, what I've worked on is a series of characters from my epic adult science fantasy romance series. The story of Reincarnation: A Dance of Yin and Yang takes place in an Asiatic-like fictional world called Mortal World (or Mortal Realm), home to humans, animals, and spirits. The story is centered around the eight young adults from different nations and clans of two separate teams; Holy Beasts and Fiend Beasts. I made these images with colored pencils, watercolors, acrylic ink, acrylic paint, acrylic paint markers, and oil pastels. The inspiration for this project came from, tokusatsu, the martial arts films of Ang Lee and Bruce Lee, Akira Kurosawa’s samurai films, xianxia, and anime/manga. I’m also inspired by the Star Wars Original Saga (1-6), Lord of the Rings Trilogy, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. The main reason I created this series of artwork is to showcase that creativity can still make something new and fresh without relying on existing intellectual property or being unoriginal or creatively bankrupt (cough Di$ney cough). I'm an artist who loves to tell a story that brings a deep message, strong emotions, and fully expresses creativity without playing it safe, or bowing down to censorship, cancel culture, and political correctness fear-mongering bullies. This reflects my project's themes of authoritarianism / totalitarianism, extremism, political power, corruption, indoctrination, war and censorship. But at the same time, I would like to highlight; love, freedom, hope, family, humanity, balance, and the strengths of traditional masculinity and femininity. I hope you enjoy my art, I hope this inspires you to create your own vision, style, and creativity.
Can't make the reception? 
Visit the studio during regular hours between September 9th and September 23rd, 2021 to see Kevin's art on display 

Questions?
Contact Artists First 
Phone: 314-781-4440 
(please leave a voicemail so we can return your call) 
Email: info@artistsfirststl.org
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New Art ExhibiT: Art By Rochelle Goldman

6/29/2021

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Pretty Shapes and Beautiful Colors
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Art Reception: July 11th, 4  to 5PM 

Stop by to view Rochelle's new art exhibit during her art reception July 11th 4-5PM
Location:  Artists First, ​7190 Manchester Road, Maplewood, MO 63143
Contact: 314-781-4440

Can't make the reception? 
Stop in to see Rochelle's show during Artists First regular studio hours for the duration of the exhibit.
Rochelle's Exhibit: July 8th - July 22nd 2021 

Studio Hours: Monday through Friday, 10am - 3pm ​

 Rochelle's inviting you to her show! 

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New art exhibit: Other worlds by ricky douglas

5/25/2021

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Art Reception June 4th 7PM-8PM 

ARTISTS FIRST
​7190 Manchester Road, Maplewood, MO 63143
​(314) 781-4440
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Artists Statement 
Imagine this, a world beyond the stars a place of wonder and magic. Imagine bizarre lands, creatures, and societies. Imagine this place of humanity echoed in a kaleidoscope of characters. Imagine this, a world of war, love, violence, hope and the human spirit. 

​I’m Ricky Douglas, I’ve been imagining other worlds my entire life. I enjoy drawing pictures of faraway lands and telling stories. I feel that my mental illness has given me a different perspective. It just proves that a seemingly negative occurrence can lead to a world of wonder. 

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New Art Exhibit, Art by Julie Hart

5/4/2021

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Opening Reception May 16th, 2-3PM 

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Sensitivity 
mixed media on paper 
9" x 11" 
$80.00 framed 

Desert 
mixed media on paper 
9" x 11" 
$80.00 framed 

Untitled 
mixed media on paper 
9" x 11" 
$80.00 framed 

Lizard
mixed media on paper 
9" x 11" 
$80.00 framed 

Brian's Colorado 
mixed media on paper 
9" x 11" 
$80.00 framed 

Hearts 
mixed media on paper 
11" x 15" 
NFS



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Portraits of costumes new art exhibit by melelani perry

4/5/2021

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Fly Into The Sky 
I’m wearing a butterfly dress that I made. I like to think about flying with the rest of the butterflies. 

The New Jack Frost 
I’m wearing my Jack Frost costume that I made for this year’s Christmas walk in St. Charles. I like to impress people with my costumes. 

Mortal Combat 
I made this outfit of a fighter for my Halloween in 2018. The fighter in Mortal Combat is a Scorpion. 

Wonder Woman 
I made the shirt for this Wonder Woman costume. I like Wonder Woman she’s a fighter who helps fight crime and she’s strong too. 

St. Patrick’s Day Spring 
I always wear green on St. Patrick’s Day because I’m Irish on my dad’s side. I’m also Swedish, Japanese, Hawaiian, and Welsh. 
Butterfly Dreams 
Purple represents Butterfly Dreams, the organization that helps me do a special pageant. Every single November I get to dress up with a fancy gown. Last year my gown was my Haiawian dress. 

Call to purchase originals & Custom prints

Artists Statement 

I like to dress up in many costumes just for fun. When I dress up I feel confident.
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Paint over 2020 Community Arts project

12/7/2020

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Comment by December 22nd to help us create this collaborative community arts project! 
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4 Art activities you can do At Home

12/1/2020

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1.Patterned Planter 

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Purchase your painted planter take home kit at Artist First. 

2. Cardboard Flowers 

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3. Painting With Everything But The Brush 

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4. Coloring Pages 

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Purchase your Artists First Budding Creative Gift Bag with two original coloring books and a set of colored pencils at Artists First. 
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Artists First Holiday Gift ideas

11/18/2020

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Give A Gift That Matters 

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Artists First Holiday Cards 

Featuring original art made by artists, 
Brandon Harris 
Danny Speck 
Julie Hart 

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​Artists First Mugs 

Featuring original art made by artists, 
David Fishman 
Ricky Douglas 
Nakia Jones  
Steven McGee  


Artists First Coloring Book 

Featuring original art made by artists, 
James Holmes “Sir James Shepherd”, Paul Stanton, Melelani Perry, Jason Lee, Keith Glandt, Marcellus Andrews, Danny Speck, Luke Allison, Jhayla Boone, Ricky Douglas, Charles Baunach, DJ Thomas, and Steven McGee




Jewelry 

Made by Nakia Jones and Alehra Evans  

 






​Creative AF Stickers & Apparel 


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Guest Art FACILITATOR: Michael Holohan

9/30/2020

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Gain confidence and skill in your drawings. Open for all levels, even for those who say they can’t draw! A guided series of exercises.
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About this EventJoin us in this Virtual Fundraiser presented by the Artists First Young Professionals Board. The Guest Artists Series features classes taught and designed by local artists to help Artists First make up for loss of funding from the pandemic including over 23 canceled fundraisers and events. Artists First is an inclusive, non-profit art studio empowering artists of all abilities.
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This 60 minute drawing class will help you gain confidence and skill in your drawings. Speed Drawing is open to the public to enjoy at all levels and is even for those who say they can’t draw! Artist and teacher, Michael Holohan will guide you through a series of speed drawing prompts that will push your creativity. This class will help you connect to new brain pathways and discover the joy in drawing.

​Supplies 
Supplies included for local pickup one week prior to the class, ​7190 Manchester Road, Maplewood, MO 63143
Monday October 19th through Thursday October 22nd, 10am - 3pm
- Drawing Paper
- Studio Pens
If you aren't local or prefer to have your own supplies, please come prepared to this class with a pen and several sheets of paper.

About Guest Art Facilitator, Michael Holohan
Michael has been aterlierista (a “teacher” with an arts background) at The Saint Michaels School Of Clayton since 2000. Under the mentorship of Ashley Cadwell, former head of TMSOC. Michael was provided several opportunities to visit and study in the municipal schools of Reggio Emilia while attending study tours. He is a graduate of University of Redlands, with a degree in studio art and minor in art history.

Michael is teaching this class in support of Artists First moving forward in the time of Covid. He was "happily challenged to help develop a remote class that could have an impact." 

His recent artwork ranges
 from wood burned paintings on repurposed oak flooring to letter press drink coasters with messages and printmaking. 
Instagram: @holohanmichael



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Guest Art Facilitator Michael Holohan working in his studio. 
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The Maytals of Reggae fame, colors from the Jamaican flag.

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 54-46  on coasters,  homage to one of Toots Higgins songs 
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Vote message, on coasters 

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