Pop Art for Pets

March 7th, 2010

On Friday morning, i took part in the unveiling of the fifth annual Trails to Tails NYC animal adoption guide at City Hall in downtown Manhattan. Trails to Tails is published each year by a wonderful non-profit organization founded by Susan Brandt called Rational Animal. About 6 months ago, Susan and her staff asked me if i would consider creating the artwork for this years version of the map which is distributed throughout all of the boroughs of NYC. I was happy and proud to be involved with this very worthwhile project. And on Friday, we unveiled the results.

 

Susan assembled a wonderful group of advocates including State Senator Eric Adams, and NY Assemblymembers Joe Lentol, Brian Dendecker, Micah Kellner, and Linda Rosenthal. All were present to express their support of the efforts made by Rational Animal. During the press conference, we heard that NYC’s animal shelters have gone from euthanizing more than 70% of the animals committed to their care to now euthanizing just over 35% of the animals. The goal is for NYC to be a no-kill city by the year 2015….a wonderfully ambitious, but much needed goal.

 

I concur with everyone who spoke at the conference, in that our animals are members of our family. We take them in and they become part of us. We love them and they return that love….with all their hearts.  This map is a valuable resource, not only to shelters where you can adopt an animal, but to emergency vets, information about neutering your animals, and dog parks where you can take your pal to meet new friends. Senator Eric Adams said it best when he said that this map could be called Trails to Tails….OR…. Trails to Tales…because each adoption begins a new tale…a tale of hope, love, and lifelong friendship.

 

You can find out more about Rational Animal on their website and obtain a copy of the map in many locations throughout the city. Visit the site for more information.

 

Meanwhile, we’re giving away 10 copies of the map that i will personally dedicate and draw on. All you have to do to win one is place a comment about the love of your animals on this blog between now and noon on March 15th. We’ll pick 10 winners at random to win maps. Good Luck and hug your animals…today and everyday!

 

–Charles

 

 

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Return to the New Rochelle Public Library

March 3rd, 2010

A few months ago, i blogged about the New Rochelle Arts Council of the Arts Juried Exhibition i was asked to judge titled “Utopioptix”. Last night, i met with the other two judges on the panel, Katrina Rhein and David Tobey, to evaluate the final collection. All of the artwork chosen for exhibition was hung in the Lumen Winter Gallery at the New Rochelle Public Library.

 

I can’t divulge the first and second prize winners from the competition, but i CAN urge you all to come and see the show. There is an opening reception this Saturday night, March 6th at 5:30pm. We’ll be announcing the winners that evening. Join me and my fellow jurors and all of the exhibitors and take in what has turned into a really fun, thought-provoking, and very interesting art exhibit based on “Visons of the Future.”

 

So, here’s the irony of all of this. My own very first one-man show was hosted by the Lumen Winter Gallery at the New Rochelle Public Library back in 1984! This entire experience has brought back some fun memories. Below, i have posted the invitation for the Utopioptix show coming up this weekend AND the invitation for the Charles Fazzino show from 1984-85. Boy how time flies!

 

Enjoy and I hope to see you on Saturday!

 

–Charles

 

 

 

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Pop Art Updates from Super Bowl XLIV

February 7th, 2010

It’s been a whirlwind this week down in Miami, where i’m making appearances for Super Bowl XLIV. I’ve done two cigar humidor signings, two national television interviews, a couple of local television interviews, two gallery shows, and i just finished a poster signing at the President’s Dinner at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino/Hotel - a fantastic event!

 

But the most important appearance i’ve made so far was yesterday, when i did the CBS Early Show with Indianapolis Colts Wide Receiver Pierre Garcon. Pierre, a Hatian-American, started a foundation – Helping Hands – to help those in need in his native country of Haiti. When the disastrous earthquake victimized the country last month, the work of Pierre’s foundation became that much more important. He and I have teamed up to raise money for the relief effort. We have both autographed  one of my hand-painted, 3-D Super Bowl XLIV helmets and it is currently being auctioned on ebay with 100% of the proceeds benefitting Helping Hands. Take a look and bid generously!

 

Thanks,

 

Charles

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Fazzino Original for Auction to Benefit Haiti Relief

January 19th, 2010

I, along with the rest of the world, have watched in horror as those poor people in Haiti struggle to keep going….I can’t believe the devastation…the suffering. It’s beyond belief. I don’t need to comment any further about it. I think we all know how bad it is over there.

 

Aside from making personal donations, i wanted to do a little something more. I painted this 8″ x 10″ flat canvas over the last week. It’s titled “The Quiet Shores of Haiti” and i’d like to sell it to benefit Haiti relief. So, i’m putting it up for silent auction. The minimum bid is $500 and you can email your bids to info@fazzinocollectors.com. The highest bidder on February 15th will win the painting. I will also request that the painting be paid for by a check made out directly to any of the major Haiti relief funds…The Red Cross, UNICEF, The Clinton Foundation, etc. The organization will have to be approved by me and my staff. If the bidding is tied on February 15th at 12:00 noon EST, all those with the highest bid will be given one opportunity to increase their bid. Should there still be a tie, the winner will be chosen by random drawing.

 

CHECK BACK HERE TO SEE THE BIDDING STATUS. WE WILL POST THE HIGHEST BIDS. BIDS MUST BE PLACED IN INCREMENTS OF $25

 

CONGRATULATIONS to our Auction Winner - Ronald Wu from California
Thank you, Ronald, for helping us help Haiti!

Thank you for your support and happy bidding!

 

–Charles

 

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I’m Judging the New Rochelle Council’s Spring Exhibition

December 18th, 2009

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The New Rochelle Council on the Arts was formed in 1975 and it’s just one of thousands of local arts councils throughout the country that are at the grassroots of supporting and promoting the arts in local communities. They recently asked me to be one of the judges for their upcoming Spring Exhibition. I accepted with honor. Those of you who read this blog know that i am a big proponent of Arts Education and i see my involvement in events like this one as an extension of that. I’m really looking forward to it.

 

Of course, this means that the New Rochelle Council is also accepting entries for this contest NOW. The deadline for entries is January 1sst and the subject is “Utopioptix: Visions of the Future Then and Now.” You can visit the New Rochelle Council Website for the whole prospectus and information about how to enter. The First Prize will be $500 and the Second Prize will be $250. I encourage all the local artists out there to enter…you never know!

 

Good Luck!

 

–Charles

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Fazzino’s Official Artwork for Stephen Siller Foundation Gala to be Unveiled – Media Alert

November 30th, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE  RELEASE

 

Honorary Chair & Former NYC Mayor Rudolph Giuliani to Join Honorary Heroes Actor Jogh Tuturo & Former NY Giants Great George Martin, Sr. at the Unveiling of World-Renowned 3-D Pop Artist Charles Fazzino’s Official Artwork for the Stephen Siller Children’s Foundation’s 1st Annual Gala on Saturday, December 5 at Cipriani Wall Street

 

Who:      Rudolph Giuliani, Former Mayor, New York  City; John Turturo, Actor; George Martin, Sr., Executive Director of NFL Alumni  Assoc.; Frank Siller, Chairman, Stephen Siller Children’s  Foundation; Charles Fazzino, Official Artist, Stephen Siller Children’s Foundation’s
1st  Annual Gala;

 

What:    Unveiling of Charles  Fazzino’s Official Artwork for the Stephen Siller Children’s Foundation’s  1st Annual Gala

 

When:   Saturday, December 5 @ 5:30 p.m.  (Media Unveiling) 

 

Where:  Cipriani  Wall Street, 55 Wall St. (bet. William & Hanover St.)
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On Saturday, December 5 at  5:30 p.m., Honorary Chair & former Mayor of New York City  Rudolph Giuliani will join Honorary Heroes Actor John Turturo and former NY  Giants legend George Martins, Sr. at the unveiling of world renowned 3-D Pop Artist Charles Fazzino’s Official 3-D Pop Art Painting entitled “NYC… On Eagles Wings– a Tribute to FDNY Stephen Siller” — at the Stephen Siller  Children’s Foundation’s 1st Annual Gala at Cipriani Wall Street.   Charles Fazzino’s official 3-D pop art painting will be auctioned at the  Gala and all proceeds will benefit the Stephen Siller Children’s  Foundation.  

 

Known for the very popular Tunnel to Towers Run attended  by 30,000 people annually, the Stephen Siller Children’s Foundation was created  in honor of fallen New York Fire Fighter, Stephen Siller, who dedicated his life  to helping those in need. The guiding principle that shapes this monumental  event is that no child’s need is too small to benefit from the grace and power of caring.

 

A limited edition print of the Fazzino original work is available for sale with 50% of the proceeds benefitting the Stephen Siller Foundation.

 

For additional information about  the Gala , the artwork, or the Foundation, please visit:
(http://www.stephensillerfoundationgala.org/) . 
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3D Pop Art at the Annual Doodle for Hunger

November 4th, 2009

Tomorrow night, i’ll be attending the tenth annual Doodle for Hunger to benefit the Capuchin Food Pantries in New York City. This incredible event, spearheaded by my friends Joe Sano and Father Francis is a wonderful evening of food, art, and auction. Every year, Joe collects “doodles” – or drawings –  from an incredible group of celebrities. The drawings are all exhibited during an elegant buffet cocktail party during which they are all auctioned to the highest bidders.

 

Joe has amassed an incredible collection of these doodles and always has some amazing ones to auction – i’ve seen celebrities like Leroy Nieman, Carol Burnett, Martin Sheen, Ray Romano, John Travolta, Ashley Judd…and so many others…represented at this event. I have NO idea how Joe has built this collection but it is really awesome. I know it’s been through a lot of hard work.

 

This year, is the 10th anniversary of the Doodle event, so Joe asked me to do a mini print to commemorate the occassion. I was proud to do it. Pictured below are both my Doodle for this year and the mini print.

 

This year, the event will take place for the last time in the Crystal Room at Tavern on the Green in New York City on Thursday, November 5, 2009. The Ticket price includes dinner buffet, open bar, Doodle preview, silent auction, followed by the live auction. Come join me there! It’s for a wonderful cause. Father Francis and Joe Sano have done so much for so many….i’m proud to be able to contribute to their efforts.

To purchase tickets call (212) 279-6171

 

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Learn Your Fitness ABC’s with NERDEL

October 22nd, 2009

Remember my friend Nerdel? He’s a character i introduced you to in my blogs about the President’s Council on Physical Fitness last year. He’s a wonderfully creative animated character created by DC doctors Robin and Marc Kesselman to promote physical fitness and healthy habits among children…and he does his best to lead by example! Well, since last year, Nerdel has made quite a name for himself and now he’s the star of his own book titled “Nerdel’s ABC Book.” Featured on Amazon.com, Nerdel’s book is a great tool to teach kids about the ABC’s of nutrition, fitness, health…and fun!

 

Last year, i partnered with Nerdel on his Fazzino President’s Challenge Poster Game, based on my 2008-2009 artwork for the Challenge. You can still play the game at Nerdel.com. Inside informants in Nerdel’s world, tell me that a new game is almost ready to launch…a fully interactive digital game that features my new 2009-2010 poster for the President’s Challenge. I’ll share that link with you when it’s ready for the public to see. It’s very cool and goes a long way to getting kids to pay attention to their own health and fitness.

 

If you haven’t done so already, introduce your kids to Nerdel! He’s fun, hip, and cool…and his message is one that should be echoed by all of us! Get Fit and Have Fun!

 

–Charles

 

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President’s Challenge Pop Art

October 8th, 2009

Last year, i did the official artwork for the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and the President’s Challenge. I’m pleased to share with you that they commissioned me to do another image for this year and it’s recently been released on all of their 2010-2011 school year materials.

 

I’m honored that the Council once again has allowed me to use my artwork to spread the message about something that’s so very important to me - physical fitness. I”m one of those people who struggles to stay physically fit. I love to exercise but it’s just not always possible. I try to eat well and take cafe of myself. I’m a firm believer that without your health, you really have nothing.

 

The President’s Council does such a wonderful job reaching young people and trying to work with them to build good habits at an early age. Physical fitness SHOULD be fun…NOT a chore and the Council makes it fun…and interesting…and engaging for kids. I applaud them for it and i’m proud to be involved again!

 

–Charles

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Fazzino Original Sketch Auction to Benefit MDA

September 21st, 2009

On the heels of the annual Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon, we wanted to keep the fundraising efforts going for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. So, we asked Charles to give us one of his sketches from the sketchbook he travels with to auction off. We’ve posted drawings from the sketchbook before on this blog, so you might already know that he keeps it with him all the time….drawing new ideas…doodling…experiment, etc. We asked him if we could auction one of the sketches and he gave us the one below.

 

It’s pictured below and is created with acid-free pigmented ink from Japanese Zig Markers. Some of the highlights were done with regular ballpoint pen. The piece measures 8.5″ x 11″ and will come fully framed with a personal dedication on the back from Charles Fazzino.

 

Here’s the way the auction will work. We will accept bids until 12:00 noon on Sunday, October 4th. The minimum bid is $2,000 and the sketch will be awarded to the highest bidder. It’s a blind auction so you will not know what others have bid until the auction has ended. In the event that more than one person places the winning bid, a random drawing will be held to determine the buyer who has the right to purchase the sketch. In that case, runners-up will be given second chance offers to purchase other available Fazzino original sketches.

 

50% of the proceeds from the sale of this sketch will benefit the Muscular Dystophy Association.

 

Please email all bids and questions to us at info@fazzinocollectors.com

 

Thank you and happy bidding!

 

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