Large Abstract #1 WIP

 

Large Abstract #1

30x30inches, acrylic on canvas

I've reconfigured the studio a bit to work on four large (3@ 30x30 and 1@ 30x40) acrylic abstract pieces. I'm building them from the base up developing areas and colours as I see them. I'm trying to capture the sea and waves, the sky and birds. I'm enjoying the process and hope to have some very solid work to show by the spring.

I had originally intended to do some large work in oil but I wanted to get started with acrylic since I'm more comfortable with acrylic and will be adding a lot of gel and product to the paint to get the depth effects that I want, so keep coming back here and watch the work develop.

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com

 

Smudges and Lines Blog

There are a bunch of posts up now at my new blog, "Smudges and Lines" where I write about my experience with drawing comic book pages.

Head on over to link section and give it a click. I'll be back in the studio next week splashing some mud around on some new work.

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com

 

Oil Paintings and 2014

I've been slow to get started on things since the beginning of the New Year, I started a new blog (that's four) "Smudges and Lines" which will detail my work on comics from drawing, sketching, characters and page design. I'm happy to have begun it, it's time that I improved my drawing and using comic books is the way I'm going to do it. I'll get a link up soon but there isn't much to look at right now.

The two photos above are two large (large for me) 30x40 inch oils that I started awhile back and then left, I just wanted to get used to moving the oil around and chose two photos of trees that I took on a trip back from Ottawa, it's early days for these two pieces but I think creating six large oil paintings will be a big part of my years. I have no idea where these paintings are going, which is a little dangerous when working with oil but I look forward to the challenge of figuring out how to work on a large scale.

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com

 

Extended at Snakes & Lattes

Hey there! Happy New Year! My work will remain up at Snakes and Lattes for the next couple of weeks so head on over to Bloor & Bathurst for some games and nosh.

Prices range from $40.00 to $300.00

If you have any questions just send me a message.

best,

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com



Final Weekend At The Cameron House UPDATED DEC. 15th

Fourth Row from left top SOLD

 2nd Row from left Top Sold, 2nd row middle Sold, 2nd row 4rth row SOLD, 4rth Row Middle Sold
bottom row 3rd in SOLD

First Row from Left, Victory Garden Sold, Third Row  Firefighter Sold

 3rd Row from left top Sold, Third Row from left middle Sold

3rd Row from left, The Woman Who Ran Sold

We're coming up on the final weekend of  my show at the Cameron House, the last day will be Sunday, December 8th. There are still plenty of great paintings to purchase for yourself, your friends or your family.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me.

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com



Now Showing at Super Jet Int'l

All pieces are acrylic on canvas

first five are 20x20 inches,

lifejackets are 24x24 inches,

$400.00 each

We are proud to say that you can now visit these paintings at Super Jet Int'l which is at 346 Dupont Str. between Howland and Spadina. Head on over and check them out they are up for the whole month, then maybe wander down to Snakes and Lattes and see my work there and until Sunday December 8th you can then wander to the Cameron House and see my work. Lookit that I just gave you a whole art walk that you can do - start with a coffee (maybe the coveted David Lynch brand) at Super Jet then go to Snakes to play some games and have some food then head to the Cameron House for beers and live music.

Many thanks to my twin John for letting me hang in his space, I will be there at least once a week for the month of December follow me on twitter to find out when!

cheers!

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com

 

Back Down In the Studio

Back in the studio after having to pause for a bit, putting in the boat with lantern and balancing out my light and darks. The "gold band" across the horizon also needs work, but that's no problem.

I should be down at the Cameron House today from 4-7pm or so, if that changes I'll let you know.

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com



Extended at the Cameron House! Still time to buy local!

Hey there folks! Just wanted to share the news that the show at the Cameron House has been extended and the last day is the 9th of November, still plenty of time to see the show and pick up a painting, may I suggest you buy one for a loved one for Christmas.

Coming up right after my show is Sam Ferrara's yearly Christmas show and the opening reception for that is (I believe) on Thursday December 12th.

Bit of a down week here at the shoppe, I've been working on some writing and trying to do a drawing a day. I'll be back on with commissioned work starting tomorrow.

I've been trying to get my drawing style back up to snuff, it's been difficult and I may just do some watercolour with line work instead of using drafting markers, but expect some drawings to be showing up here, nothing that I want to sell, just exercises that keep me thinking about line weight etc.

I should be down at the Cameron tomorrow from 4-6pm or so if you want some company.

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com

The View from the Corner Stool, the Rattlesnake Choir

For those of who that weren't able to come to the Opening here's a link to "The View From the Corner Stool" where  you can listen to some tunes and see some video.

http://www.theviewfromthecornerstool.com/

The show is up until the end of the month all work is acrylic on canvas and everything is priced at $160.00, it's fine to purchase from the bar staff and take the work home if I'm not there.

Currently working on a commission and doing some drawings for a new project that I'm going to talk about soon.

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com



Additions to the Cameron House

Here are three more additions to the show at the Cameron House, each piece is acrylic on canvas and paintings are $160.00 each.

cheers,

A. Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com 

Travel and Burials At Sea

Untitled (Travel II)

10 x12 inches, acrylic on canvas

$160.00

Adding this piece to the Cameron House show today and I'll be back with reports on what has sold so far, I was there Monday but haven't been down since had to do some repairs around the house and work on a commission, and of course play the "Burial At Sea" DLC for Bioshock Infinite, I'm not finished yet so no spoilers, it's nice to be back in Rapture.

Expect a couple more posts this weekend.

cheers,

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com

Flying Chairs and Sketch Notes

Here's a commission that I'm currently working on (sorry for the delay in posting a photo) placing the chairs is always the trickiest part, they have to look like they're moving together, almost like a flock but also each one needs a "role" to stand out, but compliment the overall composition.

That may not sound clear but it's what I think about as I decide the angle of each chair they also have to relate to the rowboat that will be on the right side of the piece.

It's thinking work - and it hurts my brain.

I'm also going to add some of my sketch pages to the blog as I work on some commissions, this is where the "Last Gorilla On The Moon" concept came from, I think it was around 2011 when I first thought about doing it. The "Red Queen" Note is completely lost from my memory - no idea what that painting was going to be about.

I'll be down at the Cameron House today from 4-7pm if you'd like to see the show, Corin Raymond should be performing so that's also a win for you.

I'll also be hanging a new large RAYGUN! at Snakes and Lattes today.

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com

 

The Show Is Hung! The Reception Is Today! Come on Down!

all work, acrylic on canvas

$160.00 each

Here's the west wall of the Cameron House in all it's glory so come on down today (or sometime this month) from 6-9pm for drinks and music by the Rattlesnake Choir. I am now resting on the couch, drinking plenty of fluids and taking deep yoga breaths so I'll be ready to see you with a smile on my face.

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com

The Cameron House

Tomorrow at my second home the Cameron House, from 6-9pm music by the Rattlesnake Choir, I'll be hanging about ohhh 50 or so beautiful paintings come on by for a pint and say hi. I'm hanging the show tomorrow morning and it's going to be a long day so I'll be very happy to see you by 6pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/249178541902020/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com

 

Party Boy

Party Boy

10x12 inches, acrylic on canvas

So it looks like I'll be hanging the show the day of the reception at the Cameron House, which is fine, but I may be a bit tired at the opening.

hope to see you there,

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com

 

New Paintings by A.Shay Hahn

And here's our final little run of promo reminding you to come to the Cameron House on Saturday, November 2nd, from 6-9pm music by the Rattlesnake Choir and if you're down in the area earlier head over to Yum art for the opening reception for Tim Deverell, here's a link to the facebook event

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/541399055938949/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

 

and here's a link to my fb event

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/249178541902020/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

I'll let you know tomorrow when I'll be hanging show if anyone is interested in coming down and purchasing earlier, which I always recommend this time of year.

now I have to go and carve a pumpkin

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com



Thirty Five Painting Grid

If you can believe it, this isn't everything that I'm hanging on Friday (or Saturday)

at the Cameron House.

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com

Dog Confronts Mortality

Today was a slow day in the studio, started a few things, stopped a few things, wasn't quite the day I was looking for and I'm usually able to turn things around but I really didn't get anywhere. It's fine though I'm in great shape for the hang (which is either Friday or Saturday, I'll let you know) and feeling good about the upcoming Reception ( Saturday, November 2nd, 6-9pm at the Cameron House) so this week I'll just play it by ear and do what I want, get back to sketching for a commission etc.

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com



Travel, Vintage Luggage, Knowledge, Titles

Untitled

10x12 inches, acrylic on canvas

$160.00

This is one of two travel inspired pieces that I worked on last week, as for the title I have no idea what to call the painting, which is strange since the titles I choose for my work are usually the simplest ones that I can think of.

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com

 

New Paintings By A.Shay Hahn Promo Two

It's the final week of getting things ready for the Cameron House show and I was out and about doing some promotion on Friday, there will be a few more finished pieces showing up this week here at the blog and over on fb (A.Shay Hahn the mad craft shoppe). Hopefully I'll be able to tell you mid week that I'm hanging the show on Friday and will be there for early bird sales (prices are the same but if you can't make it on Saturday we can meet on Friday. The Opening Reception will be from 6-9pm at the Cameron House with music by the Rattlesnake Choir.

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com

Changes to Snakes & Lattes UPDATE

Marvel Superheroes and Villains

10x12 inches, acrylic on canvas

$120.00 each

I'm moving the two axe women and the four 10x12 pieces to the Cameron House and have replaced them with these six Marvel pieces.

Still love that Arnim Zola and Namor pieces.

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com

the Woman Who Loved to Read IV

The Woman who Loved to Read

10x12 inches, acrylic on canvas

$160.00

Had a great chat last night with my pal Tony Benattar owner of the Liberty Boot Company and bass player for the Rattlesnake Choir, everyone is excited for the show on Saturday at the Cameron House and I hope to see you there.

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com