The Art of Keisha Shipp

Yes, I Am Still Alive

2009-10-05T15:47:10Z

Bless me LJ for I have sinned, it has been 8 months, 29 days, a lot of hours and thousands of minutes yadda, yadda since my last posting. I have been a bad girl. I have not been painting, but I have been creative so that is a good thing.

My art has fallen by the wayside, but I have been working on another project that will debut Labor Day of next year. Stay tuned. That doesn't mean I am not going to be painting however. I have got some ideas up my sleeves and hopefully I will have some new art to feature in 2010. 2010? Can you believe that?! We are suppose to be all futuristic with flying cars. Yeah, not in my lifetime . . .

Last night was a "Buy it, Or Burn It" art show at one of Atlanta's art supporters Doogallery. J and I both sold out. Even though the prices were seriously reduced, we still made out very well considering the work was a little dated. And yes, some other artist did go into the fire. Alot of art was saved though so that was a good thing and the proceeds went to the Red Cross for the flood victims. The show was awesome and I want to do it again. Not only does it give people an opportunity to save and buy local art at reduced prices, but the artist get to purge their old art and make a little money for themselves and local causes. The show also helped to boost my ego a bit. I forgot how good it felt to have people appreciate your art and really connect to it. All my babies found homes and that is how it should be with art.

I am slowly but surely getting rid of my old art. I have sold a ton on Ebay over the last year as well. It feels good to purge. I have been doing alot of purging the last couple of years both physically and emotionally so why not creatively as well? I want to start the New Year off fresh and new with bigger and better art. I have found that quantity doesn't matter so much as quality. I would rather create one painting a year and have it be my utmost and best than paint a bunch of unfocused works that will sit in my shed forever while I wait on a show.

Anyhow, it is all good. If anything juicy happens, I'll keep you posted.

Check this out-Notebook Project

2009-02-24T15:31:00Z

Hello everyone I know,

I'm in the ArtHouse Co-op Sketchbook show, "Everybody We Know" and I'm inviting you to come out and enjoy a great night of art. I've participated in a show with this gallery before and it was really cool to see all the sketchbooks in all their varieties. This is a traveling show, unfortunately I won't be traveling too, but that mean if it's coming to your city you can check out my art. Listed below are the exhibition dates and locations (these are one night only shows, so once it's gone it's gone). The opening/kick off of the tour is this Friday, Feb. 27 from 7-10pm at ArtHouse Gallery in the Castleberry Hill area in Atlanta. If you'd like a sneak peak you can check out my book here or here.

Thanks for your support and I hope to see you there.
Hugs Angie

p.s. Tell all your friends!!

Exhibition

(THIS FRIDAY) February 27, 2009
7:00 - 10:00pm Atlanta, GA

Art House Gallery

309 Peters St
Atlanta, GA 30313

March 3, 2009
7:00 - 10:00pm Washington, DC

Museum of Contemporary Art DC

1054 31st St NW #9
Washington, DC 20007

March 4, 2009
Philadelphia, PA

Chris' Jazz Cafe

1421 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

March 6, 2009
5:30 - TBD Boston, MA

Laconia Gallery

433 Harrison Ave
Boston, MA 2118

March 8, 2009
Chicago, IL

Antena Gallery

1765 S. Laflin
Chicago, IL 60608

March 11, 2009
6:30 - 10:00pm St. Louis, MO

Soulard Art Market

2028 S. 12th Street
St. Louis, MO 63104

March 13, 2009
7:00 - 10:00pm Brooklyn, NY

3rd Ward

195 Morgan Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237

April 2, 2009
Atlanta, GA

Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)

285 Peachtree Center Ave
Atlanta, GA 30303

--
AnnGee
http://flyingtangerinestudio.blogspot.com/

Behind The Canvas Tonight!

2009-02-17T21:05:45Z

Behind The Canvas-Success!

2009-02-04T14:21:46Z

We successfully completed my first live show last night.
I say "we" because my guest James Hargett held the show while I was otherwise distracted.

Why distracted you say? Well my producer, who is also my father, neglected to tell me until we got there that not only would there be call-ins, but there would be live chat going on while I was talking to James. So what you see is me distracted while I am reading this computer screen and trying to let other people in on the conversation.

All in all, it was a good show and James was a charming guest. I almost wish we had more time to delve into his brain, but the show is only 30min. Plus the way I was looking, I was almost relieved when it was over ;) Once bitten. I know how to do it next time (May include martinis).

I can't wait for the next show!

If you are in the Atlanta area and want to be on it email me:

keisha.shipp@yahoo.com

I'm Going Commercial

2009-01-22T18:19:28Z

Regency Art Center, the place I have been with for years now, called me today and wants to have me on their website as one of their artists they feature for commerical trade.

Regency is open to the trade only, so I am always looking for some gig that will expand my art to all audiences. Well, it seems as though, this new service will offer glicees and commissions of my art if the original is purchased. They are bringing me commissions! and offering to make glicees of my work- at no expense to me!
*squee!*

Anyhow this is very good news to start the New Year.
2009 just may turn out to be stellar!

Artists Wanted

2009-01-20T15:04:01Z

Here is my new show starting in February.

Looking for artists in the Atlanta area, gallery owners, collectors, art supply stores, framers, etc . . .

Email me if interested.

Happy New Year 2009!

2009-01-05T20:40:52Z

I hope everyone is having a good year so far.
2009 seems to be promising and I am looking forward to making it as artistically sucessful as possible.

Here is my new painting of the New Year. It was a present to my father and his wife on Christmas actually, but it is the first after a very long hiatus.

It is called "The Pillars"

In other good news, I will be hosting an online artshow called "Behind The Canvas." It will be a weekly show featuring local artists, collectors, gallery owners etc . . . I will keep you posted on when we will start airing and on what day,but in the meantime if you wish to be on the show, email me your contact information and I will get back to you about the line-up.

I also have a new website called Keisha Shipp Contemporary Art. You can check it out at keishashipp.net

I hope everyone is doing well and I will keep you posted on good things.

Happy New Year!

Self-Portrait

2008-07-11T13:22:12Z

I made this for the 4th of July art party at Doogallery. I used myself, cause I didn't have any other subjects about to get the point across. This is the second stencil I have made. What you can't see is the fine words scratched on the chest:

Irish
French-Creole
Cherokee

American Girl

Recent Pieces

2008-06-16T16:06:17Z

Bound By Desire

These are designer abstracts that I have in Regency Art Center:

Indian Rain

Veiled Sky

Water Above, Sky Below

Windows and Doors

Untitled Abstract 40x60

keishashipp @ 2008-06-12T13:52:00

2008-06-12T17:54:44Z

Hello Everyone,

This summer is full of shows, fundraisers and events that I will be participating in. I will keep you up to date on all the events so look for more emails in the coming weeks.

Here are the first of the events:

FORM: Artistic Independence Book Release Party

Please come out and see 100 other artist and myself celebrate Atlanta's new art publication!

(see attachment)

I am in the book and would love to see you there!

Go Skate Deck Art Show: Over 50 boards will be on display. The boards will be sold in a silent auction all day long. Proceeds from the show will go to several charities. (Go Skate Foundation, and local charities that are trying to build skate parks near Atlanta). The top 5 decks will be sent to Surf Expo to be displayed in the skate art show.

From Noon -6pm All Ages may view & bid on the boards. No Cover. Non Alcoholic drinks will be available.

From 10pm-2am is a 21+ party. The auction will close at 10pm. $10 door donation. Alcoholic drinks will be available. Live music by TBA & DJs will perform.

Go to www.gallery.com for details!

Thank you all for your business and support over the years. I hope to make this year as successful as the previous.

From Noon -6pm All Ages may view & bid on the boards. No Cover. Non Alcoholic drinks will be available.

Tornado Relief Fundraiser Piece April 2008

2008-05-23T20:10:13Z

Precognitive Dream

This was a collaborative piece between James Hargett and myself. It was a sheet of tin from the tornado rubble and James built a wood frame for it to rest on. It sold :)

Valentine

This is the other piece that James did for the fundraiser. It was done on two big planks of waterlogged and distressed wood. It sold too :)

Some New Work From The "Five" Show

2007-11-11T04:47:22Z

Blue

Confidence

Freedom

She Is The Sun

Sweet Dreams

Art Show and Fundraiser

2007-09-21T23:38:33Z

Images From "Naked 2006"

2007-03-18T01:17:04Z

Oil/Mulit-Media

"Despair"
30 X 30
Oil/Multi-Media

"Transparent"
24 X 36
Oil/Mulit-Media

Edited: There were more paintings but I removed them because they no longer served my artistic purposes.

Press Release

2006-09-27T21:58:10Z

Expose Yourself

Spirits In Motion is proud to present “Naked,” a contemporary art show by local artist Keisha Shipp.

The show is a celebration of human emotion, represented by the contemporary human form, in oil and

multi-media paintings.

This is the first solo show by the artist, who has actively participated in Atlanta art festivals,

community fundraisers and group shows for almost a decade. Her art has been featured in small cafes in

downtown atlanta to fine dining establishements in Buckhead.

“Keisha’s paintings were well recieved in the resturant by both the staff and patrons,” says

Arnaud Michel owner of Anis restuarant in Buckhead. “It is always a pleasure to have them on

the walls. I wish her much success with the show.”

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Spirtis In Motion will donate a portion of the

profits to The American Cancer Society to fight breast cancer. Donation forms will also be available at

the show for those wanting to give directly to the ACS.

The show will be held Friday, October 20th, 2006 from 5-9pm. at The House Nightclub in Underground

Atlanta 94 Upper Pryor Street SW, Atlanta 30303. For more details call 678.358.7485.

keishashipp @ 2006-09-16T01:18:00

2006-09-16T05:14:20Z

"The Shield"
oil on wood
24 x 36

keishashipp @ 2006-09-16T01:14:00

2006-09-16T05:10:56Z

"Black Moon"
acrylic on canvas
18 x 20

keishashipp @ 2006-09-16T01:08:00

2006-09-16T05:05:06Z

"Jouney of Abstraction"
acrylic on canvas
48 x 60

keishashipp @ 2006-09-09T03:29:00

2006-09-09T07:26:39Z

"She Blooms"
Oil on Canvas
18 x 20

keishashipp @ 2006-09-08T19:11:00

2006-09-08T23:08:51Z

"Beneath Her Feet"
Oil on Canvas
18 x 20

keishashipp @ 2006-09-08T19:08:00

2006-09-08T23:05:21Z

"Glance in the Mirror"
Oil on Canvas
18 x 20

keishashipp @ 2006-09-08T18:58:00

2006-09-08T22:58:41Z

"Timeless"
Oil on Wood
24 x 32

keishashipp @ 2006-09-08T18:54:00

2006-09-08T22:52:50Z

"Wood Nymph"
Oil on Canvas
16 x 20

keishashipp @ 2006-09-08T18:48:00

2006-09-08T22:49:04Z

"Wind Dancer"
Oil on Canvas
18 x 18

Commission Piece

2006-09-08T22:42:21Z

48 x 60 Oil on Canvas