The Courier News has posted several wonderful articles about the two new works of public art in downtown Elgin. We're so proud of our own Pam Seatter for her new mural 'Stronger Together' which is … [Read More...]
Where is the Oddball Art Dispensary?
The Oddball Art Dispensary is currently at the Side Street Studio Arts in Downtown Elgin.
Recently in the Hub of Weirdness
Thank You for a Great Opening Night
The Oddball crew just want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who came out. A thank you to all the wonderful artists. Last night was truly magical and that is why we do these events. We hope you … [Read More...]
Inspiration for the day! The mastery of Greg “Craola” Simkins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWXxnoiyjCc "The Mischief Makers" 24" x 24" acrylic painting made by Greg "Craola" Simkins in 2017 using www.trekell.com art supplies. This video is intended as … [Read More...]
Inspirations for the day! Chicago’s own Mitch O’Connell, and a good friend of the Oddball team!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEQIUNHcGGI Humorous and masterful, Mitch O'Connell, the World's Best Artist by Mitch O'Connell, is a career-spanning retrospective of illustration from the king of … [Read More...]
Inspiration for the day! Mark Ryden’s amazing Diorama
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaBeAS_J5Rg "Memory Lane" is an automaton diorama by Mark Ryden. Part of the exhibition "The Gay Nineties West" at Kohn Gallery, Los Angeles CA. May 3, 2014 to June … [Read More...]
Inspiration for the day! Todd Schorr one of the masters of the Pop Surrealism movement!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l4CtDin800 In this video Todd Schorr discusses his process of creating a painting - from the initial drawing, to the color study, to the laying paint on the canvas. … [Read More...]
What is “lowbrow”?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcACckofjzw Taken from the film "the Treasures of Long Gone John" directed by Gregg Gibbs. Featuring the work of: Todd Schorr Mark Ryden Camille Rose Garcia Robert … [Read More...]
Robert Williams’ Lowbrow Art –Can It Survive Museum Culture?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-XjcE4vd0I Now that Robert Williams has been included in the Whitney Biennial (in 2010), is his art tame and no longer vital? Has it been domesticated and … [Read More...]
Join in the fun of lowbrow culture!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOCuHM63G8M … [Read More...]
Not sure what lowbrow is, then get the Lowdown!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YT-izS7XgRc … [Read More...]
What the Heck is Lowbrow Art?
The Summer 2018 Oddball Art Labs group show is titled "Strange Imaginations and Other Perplexing Wonders" and it’s probably the most open ended theme for a gallery show we’ve ever arranged. The basic … [Read More...]
First Art Drop test written up in the Tribune/Courier News
We recently decided to try something new. We created fifteen Art Pack that each contained an Original art print by a local artist and coupons to local businesses. A few businesses even gave us limited … [Read More...]