Rainbow Mayor

Untitled

10x12 inches, acrylic on canvas

Came up with this today after yet another gaffe by our Mayor, this one even more stupid and belligerent than the last - which was either slurring his words and speaking gibberish in Vancouver or slurring his words and speaking gibberish at the 3030

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com

RAYGUN! for the Nerd Block Offices

Nerd Block RAYGUNS!

12x12 inches, acrylic on canvas

can be commissioned in any colour

$120.00 each

I originally wanted to do a Han Solo styled blaster for the Nerd Block piece but after a couple of tries I didn't like the size of the clip, which is where I wanted to place the very cool NB logo.

Instead I did two version of the gun, the top piece I kept the idea of the sight from Solo's blaster and the bottom one I wanted to give it the full on RAY GUN! treatment.

If you're not sure what Nerd Block is here's a link

https://nerdblock.com/

We'll see which one they like best.

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com

 

RAYGUN! for the Shirt Punch Offices

RAYGUN!

all guns are 12x14 inches, acrylic on canvas

$120.00 each

can be commissioned in the colours of your choice

Had a great time cooking up this RAYGUN! (and the one's in the next post) for the offices of Shirt Punch! a great Canadian business, I've picked up a few shirts from them over the past couple of years, check them out here

https://www.shirtpunch.com/

This was done in the Shirt Punch colours, next up Nerd Block!

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com

The Woman Who Loved to Read Series #5

The Woman Who Loved to Read #5

10x12 inches, acrylic on canvas

SOLD ($160.00)

The run away favourite in my November show at the Cameron House was this series of women sitting on stacks of red books. I believe that I did four in total and three of them sold before the show was even hung. I am going to do a few more this month, it is possible to commission a custom version as well, adjust the hair colour, colour of books, outfit etc. for $200.00

stay tuned for more posts!

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com

 

 

Large Abstracts 1-6, WIP

I've started working on two more large abstracts, a 30x30 and another 30x40. I apologize for the photos I need more light coming over my left shoulder to get better pics. I am really enjoying the discovery and process of working on these pieces, I wasn't in a rut with my figurative work and I'm not abandoning it at all, this is just a necessary change. I need to push in a different direction, work some other colours, I also love abstract work, we have a beautiful small Janna Watson in our living room and also a great Robert Chandler piece that I traded with him a bunch of years ago.

It takes a  lot to impress me when I see other figurative work by artists but when I'm in a gallery I spend the most time looking at abstract work, trying to figure out the thought process, technique, how they knew when to stop, why they didn't put a dog in it etc. so this is a great chance for me to answer those questions for myself.

I'm also going to start using some high viscosity acrylics instead of thicker out of the tub acrylic, I think I'll be able to get some better gestural work using a thinner paint (minus all of the drips that come from thinning down tub paint).

I think I'll take tomorrow to work exclusively on the two newest pieces and see how they develop.

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com

 

Large Abstract #4, WIP

I like where this one is headed as well, I may start another 30x40 tomorrow. Let me know what you think so far.

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com



Large Abstract #3 WIP

I will also be reconfiguring the lighting in the studio, I need something stronger on my left side so these photos turn up with more definition.

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com

 

Large Abstract #2 WIP

 

This is the second piece and the third pass that I've made on it since beginning in the New Year, I really like what is going on with this one.

A.Shay Hahn

madcraftshoppe@live.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

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