Fazzino Heads to New Orleans! Win a Poster!

August 30th, 2010

Charles Fazzino is heading to New Orleans next week for a series of events related to the annual NFL Kickoff. As the official artist for the Kickoff, he’s created a special commemorative poster and will be signing posters for fans on Tuesday, September 7th from 6pm – 8pm at the new NFL Shop for Women, a pop-up boutique customized for female fans in New Orleans! It’s located at 3932 Magazine Street. The shop will be open through September 18th and every Tuesday, the NFL will host a public “shopping party” which will include special promotions, raffles, and door prizes. Come meet Charles there on Tuesday, September 7th and if you have any questions about the shop, you can email NFLSHOPforWomen@nfl.com.

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Win a Free NFL Kickoff Poster

We’re giving away 10 autographed copies of Charles Fazzino’s official 2010 NFL Kickoff Poster. All you have to do to win is post a comment to this blog, telling us your predictions for who will be playing in Super Bowl XLV in Dallas in January. Post your comments before September 7, 2010, 12 pm. We’ll pick 10 winners at random to win a free poster!

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Charles Fazzino to Sign Saints Super Bowl Championship Art Collection at the Superdome!

The New Orleans Saints are hosting the 2010 NFL Kickoff Game to start the season on Thursday, September 9th and Charles Fazzino will be there! From 5pm until Kickoff, he will be a the Official New Orleans Saints Team Shop at the Superdome (between gates A and B) to meet collectors and sign posters, 3-D pop art, and originals from his Saints Super Bowl XLIV Championship Art Collection!

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Charles Fazzino to Autograph Custom-Designed Humidors at Don Juan Cigar Shop

On Wednesday, September 8th from 4pm-7pm, Charles Fazzino will appear at the Don Juan Cigar Shop at 3200 Severn Avenue, in Metairie, LA to meet customers and sign his artworks and gorgeous, custom-designed Montecristo and Romeo y Julieta humidors and cigar tubes. For more information about this signing, call the Don Juan Cigar Shop at 504-889-2600

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Charles Fazzino at Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer Camp

August 26th, 2010

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I went to one of my favorite events of the entire year earlier this week – MDA Summer Camp. Every summer, The Muscular Dystrophy Association hosts over 90 week-long camps around the country for children with Muscular Dystrophy and related diseases. It’s an incredibly magical experience. The kids have a fantastic time, experiencing some freedom, having fun, and building lifelong relationships. To some families affected by Muscular Dystrophy, summer camp is the vacation of a lifetime. I have been lucky enough to attend four such camps and each time, I’ve worked with some of the most talented kids I’ve ever seen to create some wonderful works of art. This year, I again partnered with the A&P and Food Emporium and attended camp on A&P Day when dozens of A&P employees volunteer their time and effort to meeting the kids and helping out.

 

Every year MDA Camp has a different theme…this year it was the television show SURVIVOR. So, my staff and I prepared a project to do with the kids that would have something to do with this theme. So, in just about 2 hours, and with the help of more than 40 disabled children, we put together an original artwork based on one of my limited edition releases titled SERENITY OF THE WILDLIFE.  The kids drew all of the elements that are 3-D on the matting of the artwork and they helped me glue up the artwork in the center. As always, MDA Camp was a rewarding experience for me and these kids just touched my heart. They all show such courage and are truly inspirations to all of us!

 

In the interest of continuing to promote and raise money for the MDA, I want to remind you about the recyclable grocery bags I designed. They are being sold at The Food Emporium throughout Manhattan to benefit the MDA. You can read my earlier blog about them for more information. Please make sure you pick one up. If you’re not located in the area, you can order them by mail by calling the Food Emporium Catering Department at 212-381-0885.

 

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Collectors Mailbag – Jenny Meyer

August 5th, 2010

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I often like to feature the artwork of artists I meet during my travels on this blog. While I was in Austin a few months ago, doing the show with Michael Godard at The Russell Collection Gallery. I met Jenny Meyer, an aspiring artist and collector. She told me about her work and later emailed me some images. I find her work very interesting…she has a great sense of movement and her compositions are thought-provoking and colorful. I like her palette very much. The images I’m showing here are from a new collection she is working on.  Here is a description in her own words.

 

“During the weekend of “Art City Austin,” I met Charles when I went to see his show at the Russell Collection Gallery in Austin. I was really drawn to the style of his work, the 3D element in his pieces, and his use of color. It was one of the best shows I’ve seen in Austin. Charles was very kind in taking the time to discuss various art ventures with me.

 
I have a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago where I studied in the Advanced Painting department. I now work out of Austin, but my hopes as an artist, are to have my paintings exhibited in prestigious galleries around the world, along with a great fan base and consistent collectors.

 

My style of work is considered abstract, modern, pop art. My influences come from different forms of entertainment, such as games, toys, and cartoons. I enjoy taking existing forms from popular culture, and abstracting them to create new and exciting shapes. My work is very optimistic, which is why I use bright colors. I hope my whimsical paintings are able to put my audience in a cheerful and inspire them to play.

 

I am working on a new series that is combining human and robot forms. The robots in this series represent technology. The concept behind this is that we have created technology and, in a way, it has kind of taken over our lives–and become us. So, these pieces are focusing on hybriding robot forms with humans. In a way, that mirrors our own lives, because we so heavily rely on technology now and take its usefulness for granted. I wanted to have a playful take on the idea, and approach it in a whimsical manner by my use of color and cartoon imagery, as to make it more light-hearted and approachable.”

 

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My Afternoon with Trixie

July 28th, 2010

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Last week, I had the incredible honor of visiting Joyce Randolph , (aka Trixie) and sitting with her to sign part of my new 3D pop art edition titled: The Honeymooners. Joyce actually knows my mother because they are both members of the Finlandia Foundation. Not many people are aware of Joyce’s Finnish heritage. I first met Joyce at a Finlandia Foundation event I attended with my mom and dad soon after I graduated from The School of Visual Arts in NYC. I remember her then as the sweetest lady…always ready with a story and a smile! Well, she hasn’t changed all that much. She’s as beautiful as ever and she lights up the room….and so down to earth! She loves to talk about her days on the set at CBS and she shared her stories about Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, and Audrey Meadows. I originally contacted Joyce months ago when I started work on the new edition because I knew that I wanted her to sign part of the edition for me. I’m proud that she has done so and I’m proud of the way the piece turned out. I hope you enjoy it.

 

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Pictures from MLB Fanfest

July 15th, 2010

Just got back from Anaheim and the All-Star Game!

 

What an exciting weekend! I got to participate in Fanfest where I showcased my hand painted home plate, helmets, baseballs, and other MLB artwork.

 

I got some air time on Time Warner Cable’s sports network, and was filmed at my booth for Fox Sports online with Leeann Tweeden.

 

Here’s some pictures from these interviews and check out the full video on my website’s media room.

 

-Charles

 

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A Gigantic Fazzino Pop Art Installation for American Airlines

June 29th, 2010

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Last week saw the culmination of a six-month project for me and my staff. We finally saw the installation of the 3-D pop art mural NY IS….THE WIND BENEATH OUR WINGS in the American Airlines Terminal at JFK International Airport. What a process! It all started more than a year ago when I unveiled my first artwork for the Terminal, a 40” x 50” original of the poster artwork I created called American Airlines: A Legacy of Service to New York City.  I was at the unveiling with my good friend Joann Camuti and we started talking about other ways my work could be utilized to decorate the terminal. Well, admittedly, I’ve gone a little bit wild since then, installing six more pieces and I have a few more on the way. But the centerpiece of the project was this 13’ x 11’ mural we installed last week.

 

This was, by far, the largest work I’ve ever completed and at first, I was stumped about how I was going to pull it off. My staff and I spent weeks brainstorming the project, figuring out all of the details of how we were going to create this massive 3-D work. It ended up being done in 3 separate panels, each one cut, assembled, and embellished by hand in my new working art studio. Each cut out piece had to be molded, coated, cut, and fit to size. Then we applied all of the Swarovski Crystals and built the mobile elements out of paper and hanging wire.

 

The installation itself was quite a project…a cherry picker, three installers, and two artists. I can’t say enough “thank you’s” to Joe Daley, Elizabeth Arena and their staff!! Because of the way the panels were situated, we actually had to apply some of the 3-D elements while the panels were being installed so we could position them properly to cover the creases between them. The installation took two full days to complete. We are currently putting a video together to show you the process in more detail. I hope to have that ready to post next week. In the meantime, if you happen to be flying American Airlines through JFK International Airport, take a look for my mural…..and let me know what you think. It’s above the stairs going down to the baggage claim area! Enjoy!

 

–Charles

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Remembering Michael Jackson in Pop Art

June 27th, 2010

I, like everyone else, have spent the last several days watching and listening to all of the one-year tributes to Michael Jackson….The King of Pop. So many words come to mind…..incredible talent, incredible tragedy. There is no doubt that he will be on of the few people throughout history who can define an era. He touched so many and attracted so much attention. He was special and I think we will all miss him. I created this painting as a tribute to his iconic essence. I started it soon after he passe away and worked on it for about two months. I felt it was appropriate to post it here this weekend.

 

Goodbye Michael, we can never repay you for the way you’ve touched all of us. You were most definitely…The King!

 

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Fazzino’s Pop Art to be Featured at Fifth Daytime Emmy Awards

June 16th, 2010

Charles Fazzino has been commissioned by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences to create the official artwork for his fifth Daytime Emmy Awards broadcast. The 37th annual Daytime Emmy Awards is scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at the Las Vegas Hilton. Broadcast by CBS and sponsored by American Airlines, the awards show is set to feature more star power than ever before, featuring appearances by Cher, Simon Cowell, Barry Manilow and some of Las Vegas’s hottest acts.

 

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Media Alert – Fazzino’s Pop Art for MLB All-Star Game Released

June 9th, 2010

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Media Contact:

Matt Bennett/714-315-9302

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June 9, 2010

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

 

FAMOUS 3-D POP ARTIST CHARLES FAZZINO RELEASES HIS COMMEMORATIVE ART COLLECTION FOR THE 2010 MLB ALL-STAR GAME®

 

Charles Fazzino To Be Present At MLB All-Star FanFest  Scheduled July 9-13 At  Anaheim Convention Center

 

Portion of Poster Proceeds to Benefit The Boys and Girls Club of Anaheim

 

Fazzino Will Attend Art Opening at Art One Gallery on July 11th in Santa Monica

 

 

LOS ANGELES, CA – Famous 3-D Pop Artist Charles Fazzino — an official licensee of Major League Baseball Properties — will be present for his one-man exhibition featuring his commemorative artwork for the 2010 MLB All-Star Game at Art One Gallery, 13-31 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, CA on Sunday, July 11 at 4-8 p.m.  He  will also be present, and his 2010 MLB All-Star Game Commemorative Artwork will be on display and available for public sale, at MLB All-Star FanFest at Anaheim Convention Center from July 9-13. A portion of the proceeds from his All-Star Game posters sold there will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Anaheim.

 

Charles Fazzino’s 2010 MLB All-Star Game Commemorative Artwork will consist of limited-edition prints, posters and other collectibles, including hand-painted limited-edition baseballs and home plates.  The 2010 MLB All-Star Game will be played at Angel Stadium on Tuesday, July 13, and broadcast on FOX Sports.

 

Charles Fazzino — stated from his studio in New York, “I am honored to have been licensed by Major League Baseball Properties to create Commemorative Artwork for the 81st MLB All-Star Game. I hope that my artwork has captured the magic of this legendary game and Angel Stadium.  I am also very excited about meeting collectors, and baseball fans, alike, at both Art One Gallery and MLB All-Star FanFest.

  

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This year marks the seventh time Charles Fazzino has commemorated the All-Star Game for Major League Baseball. This year’s collection will include the All-Star Game limited edition artwork, in addition to a Disney-themed baseball limited edition 3-D print, an Anaheim Angels limited edition 3-D print, an open edition All-Star Game poster, a limited edition official hand-painted All-Star Game Baseball, and a variety of other hand-painted original equipment sculptures.

 

Contact your favorite authorized Fazzino gallery for purchasing information,  email us at info@fazzinocollectors.com, or visit us at the MLB All-Star Fanfest the Anaheim Convention Center.

 

View the rest of the Fazzino Baseball Art Collection on www.Fazzino.com

 

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Fazzino Pop Art Recyclable Bag Unveiled at Food Emporium

June 4th, 2010

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I spent a couple of days this week doing something incredibly rewarding. I, along with my friends at The Food Emporium unveiled the new recyclable grocery bag I designed for them. Not only is the bag recyclable, but they are being sold exclusively through The Food Emporium Stores in Manhattan to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. I’ve worked with MDA for more than ten years and through that association, I was lucky enough to meet Liz Lucadamo from A&P. Liz has been a huge supporter of MDA for many many years…and besides that, she’s an absolute dream to work with … and FUN too! J Last year, Liz introduced me to Mr. Hans Heer, the Senior Vice President of the Food Emporium and he proposed the idea for these bags to be sold to benefit MDA. So, this has all been in the works for many months and we were all excited to finally see the results of our efforts. I’ve been told the bags are “selling like hotcakes” and I was fortunate enough to be able to appear at two signings along with two of my MDA buddies, Oliver and Jason.  Jason is totally into teddy bears and Olivier is definitely a budding artist. A huge shout out to them both! I’ll be working with both of them this summer again at the MDA Summer Camp, where I’ll spend a day creating an original work of art with the kids. MDA Camp is one of my favorite days of the year!

 

 

In the meantime, we hope the bags sell out and we can raise lots of $$ for this incredibly worthy cause. Someday, we’ll find a cure for these terrible neuromuscular diseases, but in the meantime, we can all contribute to the effort and appreciate what MDA does for these incredible young patients and their families.

 

 

If you live in New York, make sure you visit your local Food Emporium to pick up a bag. If you’re outside the NYC area, you can order them by phone. Just give The Food Emporium Catering Office a call at 212.381.0885. The bags cost $7.99 plus the shipping charge.

 

 

Thank you for helping MDA find a cure!

 

 

–Charles

 

 

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