Monthly Archive for January, 2009

Seeing is believing

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This show is a day late due to a cathartic life changing event. I produced and signed the 1/1 works for Phoenix 21. I am ready but scared shitless.

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2009 Phoenix 21 Released

Phoenix 21

Phoenix 21 edit is done. It is ready for your comments and critique here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tysoncrosbie/sets/72157613022956992/ For my quicktime/itunes friends.

Influence Mark Rothko

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Relaying a recent conversation with artist Kyle Jordre about my influences. Abstract expressionism and Mark Rothko being a main influence on my work. I ascribe to a formalism that requires knowledge of history.
Oh, and PWNIES!

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How much is that doggy in the window?

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Worked on Tempe 20 today even though I didn’t want to. Because I think that is what a professional does. Also a little bit about the business of Art and how I became an independent artist.

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beauty does not equal art

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Is it art or decoration? Does beauty really make something less important in the art world?

Free Print?

And here is the interview: http://www.myartspace.com/blog/2009/01/art-space-talk-tyson-crosbie.html
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Then send me your mailing address for a 5×7 print of my new work! tyson [at] lyingtotellthetruth.com

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