First Friday, May 6, 2011 - InkWell Tattoo Studio in Oakland presents Big Al Lopez

Reception Friday May 6th - 6-9pm
Inkwell Tattoo Studios and Gallery
2400 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612

Big Al will be there and drawing!

My figure "Inked" received an Honorable Mention last week.

The Livermore Art Association's 3rd Annual Figurative Art Exhibition - The Essential Nude: Figurative Fine Art was held last weekend. One of my pieces received an Honorable Mention.

I wasn't quite sure what to title the piece.
Since I really liked the command and control of the media (Pen & Ink) it was drawn in I titled it "Inked".



All the drawings on this blog are © big al art their respective years. Most are for sale. Contact the artist if interested.

Dr. Sketchy's East Bay - Premiere Edition - Can-Cannibals Dance Troupe

Red Hots Burlesque Presents
Dr.Sketchy's East Bay
Every 2nd Sat of the month 5-8pm
Layover Lounge (look for the giant Martini Glass)
1517 Franklin St Oakland, CA

After drawing over 100 faces at SFO's T2 Community Open House on Saturday, April 9, 2011 this artist found himself in Oakland for the premiere of Dr. Sketchy's East Bay.
The Can-Cannibals Dance Troupe were spectacular models. Here are some drawings of the 3 ladies that graced the stage last Saturday afternoon.




Some of these drawings may end up at my next Art Show at Inkwell Studios. Opening first Friday, May 6, 2011

Look for a Dr. Sketchy's near you!

The Essential Nude: Figurative Fine Art - April 14-17, 2011

Come enjoy the beauty of the human form drawn, painted, sculpted and explored. 1 night and 3 days only!

* What: The Essential Nude: Figurative Fine Art The Livermore Art Association's 3rd Annual Figurative Art Exhibition
* Where: Bothwell Art Center Livermore, 2466 Eight St. Livermore
* When: Show: Fri., April 15th - Sun. April 17th: 11:00AM - 4:00PM
* Reception: Thurs., April 14th, 7:00 - 9:00PM The Public is Invited. Awards presentation at 7:30

Here's a mash-up of my 4 pieces in the show.

These images were drawn at Figure Sessions in Livermore (click for Figure Drawing Workshop info), Pittsburg and San jose (Dr. Sketchy's RoadShow).

Happy Drawing and viewing!

Dr. Sketchy's San Francisco - Dottie Lux

I had the pleasure to draw at a special edition of Dr. Sketchy's San Francisco last Tuesday evening. While the regular session was going on in another room a few of us were drawing Dottie Lux of Red Hots Burlesque at a private party at 111 Minna.

Here are some of the images that Dottie Lux inspired!




Some of these will be on view in May at one of my shows.

Take care,

Big Al

Discover Art League, March 19 - April 19, 2011 Brentwood, CA 94513

My daughter and myself have work in Discover Art Leagues 13th Annual Show & Sale.


One of my pieces for the show - "Vintage Shoes"


One of Madalyn's pieces for the show - "Silver Circles"


Take time out to come see the show sometime in the next month.

Have a great weekend!

Big AL

Night Club Caricatures by Big Al

The following images were drawn at the Glas Kat in San Francisco during B.A.G.G.s annual Bettie Page night in March of 2009.