That's FRANK-enstein!

Dienzo
"By Thy Hand and Will"
Acrylic and oil on canvas board

Kathleen Sanders
"Frankenstein's Monster & His Bride"
Colored pencil on Strathmore paper

Hanzel Haro

"I Am Thy Creature"

Oil on Masonite

200 years!

It's hard to believe, but it's been 200 years since that rainy afternoon Mary Shelley was challenged to write what became, arguably, the first science fiction novel ever written.

In celebration, artist Chogrin curated this show at the Corey Helford Gallery in downtown Los Angeles decided to create a 100 artist group show, dedicated to all the aspects of Frankenstein.

Jared Circusbear
"Sparky"
Polymer Clay, Polyvinyl acetate, acrylic

Chad Wehrle
"The Monster of Berry"
Graphite drawing

From the gallery's Facebook page:

Featuring new works by Akihito, Alex Eckman-Lawn, Andrea Blasich, Andy Stattmiller, Anthony Vukojevich, Ashly Lovett, Augie Pagan, Bennett Slater, Bob Doucette, Brendon Flynn, Brian Ewing, Brianna Angelakis, Caitlin McCormack, Carly Janine Mazur, Celeste Moreno, Chet Philips, CHOGRIN, Damian Fulton, Dan Litzinger, Dave Pryor, David Natale, Dean Hopkins, Dienzo, Dos Diablos, Drake Brodahl, Emily Connell, Eric Gonzalez, Erik Alos, Eugene Kaik, Evan Lopez, Geoff Trapp, Glenn Barr, Gris Grimly, Hanna Jaeun, Hanzel Haro, James Groman, Jared Circusbear, Jason Chalker, Jason Hernandez, Jesse Riggle, Jim McKenzie, Jimi Martinez, John A. Nissen III, Justin Gammon, Kasey Tarauj, Kathleen Sanders, Kristina Drake, Lauren Saxton, Lori Herbst, Macsorro, Marc Scheff, Mark Covell, MaryAnn Held, Matt Richie, Mike Mignola, Miles Ritchie, Mizna Wada, Naoshi, Nathan Anderson, Nicole Bruckman, Orlando Arocena, Patch, Pedro Delgado, Rafa Toro , Rebecca Yanovskaya, Robot Soda, Rodolfo Loaiza, Ryan Bartlett, Sean Xenos, Sugar Fueled, The Beast Brothers,Tomas Hjio, Veks Van Hillik and more

COREY HELFORD GALLERY571 S Anderson St (Enter on Willow St)Los Angeles, CA 90033(310) 287-2340

Andy Stattmiller
"Young Frankenstein Nesting Dolls"
Acrylic on wood

Brianna Angelakis
"The Bride"
Oil on canvas

Art friend and fave, Bob Lizarraga, evoked a wistful feeling in his painting, "Frankendaisies."

Bob Lizarraga
"Frankendaisies"
Acrylic on panel

Damian Fulton
"Search for Salvation"
Oil on canvas

Sean Xenos
"Frank"
Polymer clay, acrylic, small metal scrap and wood

David Igo
"The Monster"
Graphite and china marker on wood

Kristina Drake
"Resurrectionist"
Epoxy clay and resin with custom made electronics

Mike Mignola

"Frankenstein's Monster (With Leaves)" 

Ink wash and watercolor on cold press illustration board

Rodolfo Loaiza
"Green Life"
Oil on canvas

Eric Gonzalez
"Power Couple"
Acrylic on wood

It's hard to choose a favorite, but the pic above is certainly in my top five!

Rafa Toro
"Frankenwedding Cake Topper"
Paper maché, fabric and wood

Bennett Slater
"It Has Never Lived. I Created It"
Oil on wood

Left: David Natale
"Humanity Weeping"
Oil on paper mounted to panel
Right: Glenn Barr
"MADE"
Acrylic on wood

Shows like this remind me of the wonders hidden away in the most unlikely places in Los Angeles. Wonderfully curated, thoughtfully exhibited, and with a wonderful spark in the air!

It . Is. Alive!

On the Big Screen: Young Frankenstein!

Look for Young Frankenstein in theaters on October 5th, complete with a live introduction from Mel Brooks, himself! From the Fathom Events website:

Date: Wednesday, October 5
Time: LIVE at 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT / 6:00 p.m. MT / 5:00 p.m. PT
Run Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (approximate)

Ticketing: Tickets will go on sale on Friday, September 2.
Special Fathom Feature: Seeing the black-and-white masterpiece on the big screen with an audience is a rarity in itself, but to make this screening a truly one-of-a-kind experience, writer and director Mel Brooks will introduce the film live from the 20th Century Fox Lot in Hollywood, CA.

Fathom Events and Twentieth Century Fox are thrilled to present a special one-night event, Young Frankenstein, in select cinemas nationwide on Wednesday, October 5 LIVE at 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT / 6:00 p.m. MT / 5:00 p.m. PT.

Young Frankenstein brings together Brooks’s inimitable style with a cast of comedy legends, including Gene Wilder as Frederick Fronkensteen, Marty Feldman as shifty humpback Igor, Teri Garr as the hay-rolling lab assistant Inga, Madeleine Kahn as Dr. Frankenstein’s high-strung fiancée Elizabeth, Peter Boyle as the kind-hearted monster, an uncredited Gene Hackman as the blind man who befriends him, and Cloris Leachman as Frau Blücher! Join the young neurosurgeon (Wilder), as he inherits the castle of his grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. Young Frankenstein believes that the work of his grandfather is useless, but when he discovers the book where the mad doctor described his reanimation experiment, he suddenly changes his mind.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to see the classic film on the big screen!

I am so there!

Farewell, Dr. Frankensteen

And thanks for all the laughs. Click on the pic for a few of them.

R.I.P. Kenneth Mars

One of my favorite characters from Young Frankenstein has just passed away. New York Times article here.

Rest easy, Kenneth. Thanks for the laughs.

Convo at the Nest

ShellHawk shuts off the DVD player after watching the "Extras" at the end of Young Frankenstein.

ShellHawk: Honey?
Mr. ShellHawk: Yeah, Sweetheart.
ShellHawk: Do you think we could make a Tesla Coil for next year?
Mr. ShellHawk: We'd have to figure out how to create a vacuum...
ShellHawk: We've got one of those food-sucker things. That's the same thing, right?
Mr. ShellHawk: (grunts)

You wish You Were Me

And this is why... Tonight, after hours of prop building, I will go to Montoliva Vineyard, with my sweetheart at my side. We will sample a new wine, have some pizza, and watch, outdoors, one of the all-time best films: Young Frankenstein.
The temperature at night only drops into the 60s at around 3:00 A.M., and it's been in the 100s off and on for weeks. Tonight should be perfect. Hubby and I have been so busy, it's just been a kiss goodnight and we're asleep, so it'll be nice to have a date night and have some face time.