Cleveland Fine Arts Examiner

Legation, a gallery

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:52:16 -0700

Legation, Cleveland, OH Veterans of the Cleveland art scene may remember 1300 Gallery. It was a cutting edge gallery that featured top notch artists. Each opening night had a party-like atmosphere complete with DJs and a variety of foods to f...

Dr. Sketchy Cleveland: a classy affair

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:28:17 -0700

Beth modeling for Dr. Sketchy's Anti Art School Dr. Sketchy's Anti Art School was back again on Sept 29th at the Beachland! The beautiful Beth was sporting big feathers and flapper gear for all the art monkeys. Now that's class! Beth showed u...

Remembering Patrick Swayze

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:14:43 -0700

Swayze sporting the classic 80's mullet Patrick Swayze died peacefully in his home with family by his side at age 57 on September 14, 2009. He had been battling pancreatic cancer, a particularly deadly form of the disease, for a y...

Garrett Weider: art exhibit at Edison's

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:46:25 -0700

Garrett Weider and the Triple Threat! September 11th, 2009 was opening night for yours truly, Garrett Weider, the Cleveland Fine Arts Examiner. My latest artwork was on display for the Tremont Art Walk at Edison's Pub in Cleveland...

Urban Exploration: Whiskey Island Coast Guard Station, Cleveland, OH

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:57:04 -0700

Abandoned Coast Guard Station, Cleveland, OH The abandoned Coast Guard station, located at the tip of Whiskey Island at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River, was built in 1940. It was an all purpose facility serving as a base for search and ...

WRGallery: Spicy Dames and Tales of Mystery

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:12:29 -0700

Mallorie Freeman: Spicy Dames and Tales of Mystery Mallorie Freeman: preparator for the Progressive Art Collection by day, painter of mystery and intrigue by night. Her work are like the covers of old detective novels from the 40's. The...

Matt Dibble at Asterisk Gallery

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:00:45 -0700

Matt Dibble's work on display at Asterisk. Hello everyone. Sorry this is so late. My computer was out of commission for the past week so I'll make this quick. Allegedly the "logic board" went bad on my Mac. S...

Warhol at CIA Reinburger Gallery

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:33:03 -0700

Warhol: Superman, 1981, Screenprint with diamond dust Andy Warhol's work is on display at the Cleveland Institute of Art's Reinburger Gallery. And better yet, it's free! So get there soon because the show ends August 16th. ...

William Rupnik Gallery: oh, that is sooo last year

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:47:25 -0700

Chris Ryniak's work on display at William Rupnik Gallery Leave your landscapes at home. William Rupnik Gallery features art with an edge and the latest exhibition is no different. On display on August 7th for one night only,...

Dr. Sketchy: punk, plastic, and samurai swords

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:57:32 -0700

Models Carri and Mark, Dr. Sketchy Cleveland Hell yes. Dr. Sketchy was rockin' the Beachland Ballroom once again on July 29th. Artists were ready, armed with charcoals or whatever they could get their hands on because the models' t...

Top Michael Vick cartoons

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:14:51 -0700

Gary Varvel - The Indianapolis StarThe Michael Vick saga has been a gold mine for comedians and cartoonists. And he's bubbling to the surface of public interest once again as he's reinstated by the NFL. No team ha...

Top Michael Jackson art on the web

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:39:50 -0700

Michael Jackson by Andy WarholOh, Michael Jackson. Love him or hate, he had a huge impact on music and culture. Afterall, not many people can call themselves the King of Pop. So, as a kind of tribute, here is some of the best...

MOCA Cleveland: there goes the neighborhood

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:43:39 -0700

Cale Pere IV by Eva Struble There Goes the Neighborhood is the latest exhibition at MOCA. It features the work of 11 artists, each with a different perspective on the complex dynamics of a neighborhood. The work on display d...

Garrett Weider: time lapse photography in the studio

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:45:47 -0700

Garrett Weider: Cash Money, Yo! Hello everyone. I, Garrett Weider, the Cleveland fine arts Examiner, has been busy in the studio. And not only making art, but creating cool videos to show how it's done. Little by little, lay...

Best places to photograph the Cleveland skyline part 2

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:11:01 -0700

West 17th and Lorain AvenueBack by popular demand, best places to photograph the Cleveland skyline part 2!West 17th and Lorain AvenueThe first location is a hidden gem. The view is so expansive, a wide angle lens would be perfect. It's o...

Dr. Sketchy - life drawing just got naughty

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:32:20 -0700

Dr. Sketchy Cleveland, June 30th, Beachland Ballroom The 10th Dr. Sketchy Cleveland, Arabian nights style! Once again, gorgeous models were on hand, but in the costume of Middle Eastern days of yore. The Sultan of the Persian Empi...

Shoparooni loves you

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:00:58 -0700

Shoparooni is located in Cleveland's Collinwood neighborhood Shoparooni is packed with off the wall gifts that can't be found anywhere else. It's quirky and fun. It's a place to shop for that wacky friend of yours. But odds are, you'll ...

Cleveland graffiti tour part 2

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:32:49 -0700

Graffiti along Train Avenue, Cleveland OH Graffiti is underground. It's mysterious. And illegal. Maybe that is why it's so compelling. Maybe it's the rush of getting caught that drives a graffiti artist to make their marks on public spa...

Parade the Circle: video!

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:42:43 -0700

Parade the Circle is a celebration of culture held every year at the Wade Oval in University Circle. It brings quite a crowd and is tons of fun for everyone. The parade is packed with eclectic characters whose costumes are all made by hand.And it's n...

Garrett Weider: working in the studio

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:53:23 -0700

Garrett Weider, your very own Cleveland Fine Arts Examiner, is also an artist. Check out the videos of him in action! They go from start to finish edited down to about two minutes each. Enjoy!

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