Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Sketcha sketch



Sketchy Noserides

SO CHERRRRRRRRY


Matt, holding his new addition to the quiver. Thanks to Carl and Nick from Two Crows Surfboards! It's safe to say that these guys are shaping some of the sickest boards on the islands. Check um out here.

Monday, December 7, 2009

The Bees Knees



Congratulations to Roxy, whose postcard won the "Best in Show" award for the Mailed 2.o art show! Hundreds of original mini masterpieces were mailed in from all over the world to Anton Art Center in Mount Clemens, Michigan. This accomplishment is a knock-out!

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

This Weekend Only!


HONOLULU PRINTMAKERS IMPRESSIONS PRINT SHOW and holiday sale of etchings, lithographs, screenprints and woodcuts by local artists, including live T-shirt screening and a "Father Damien in Fine Print" portfolio. Come on over to pick up some fabulous prints and Vers shirts!

Noon-4:30 p.m. Nov. 27, and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 28 & 29

Academy Art Center at Linekona

Information: 536-5507

Get Your Shop On!


What: HANDMADE IN HAWAII SALE

Get ready for the holidays with the annual sale and celebration, featuring hundreds of hand-crafted items made by Hawai'i artists. Vers apparel included! Stop by to check out our dresses, jackets, and organic shirts! Matt also created a Christmas card that we are selling in packs of 10. With Santa in the kalo fields, it is perfect for Christmas here in the islands!

The annual show represents local artists working in clay, fiber, glass, metal, mixed media & wood. (Cash & carry; with gift wrapping & shipping available. Sponsored by Hawaii Craftsmen)

Where: The ARTS at Marks Garage, Chinatown

When:
November 24 - December 12
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays

Information: 521-3282

Deck Yer Walls


Louis Pohl Gallery in Chinatown presents their holiday show Deck Yer Walls! We both have artwork in the show, so it's a great opportunity to see what we do besides printing shirts! All the pieces in the show make unique and affordable gifts for Christmas. There are some great drawings by Vince Hazen, using amazing detail and added color and texture with dryer lint! There are playful prints from Allison Uttley and beautiful paintings by Maika‘i Tubbs and Aaron Padilla.

There is a 3D aspect to the show called “Fun-Fantasy-Function," featuring intricately carved ceramics, by artists Daven Hee, Cory Lum, Diane KW, and Joel Park.

Show Dates: November 24, 2009 through January 8, 2010

Opening Reception:
Thursday, December 3,
5:30 – 9 pm

First Friday, December 4,
5:30 – 9 pm

On Display

Cedar Street Gallery is tucked into one of the little streets of Honolulu, a jem of a gallery that delights those who stumble upon it. With work from a variety of local artists, there is a piece of art to excite any viewer. Roxy currently has some of her paintings on wood displayed in the space! The art work there is rotated often, so stop by soon!

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Vers in Chinatown!




Head down to First Friday and the Arts at Mark's Garage for their new show ComPress! Featuring many well-known artists in Hawaii, this show displays the idea of "press" in a variety of printmaking and original techniques. Matt has two woodblock pieces in the show, and Vers shirts are available for sale!  




For more info:

Bee Hiver

Check out Matt's cool t-shirt design that he submitted for the Bee Hiver contest! There were a lot of great submissions, and Matt's was first runner-up!

The Matt Smith Foundation is a great cause, dedicated to funding scholarships for Hawaii college students in the name of a beloved and dearly missed artist, son, and friend.

Flat Color Gallery

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Then there was the BLOG!

Aloha! 

 Welcome to the Vers Blog!! Here you can look forward to updates on events and art shows, sketches of new designs, cool photos, and random tidbits of awesomeness that we just have to share! If you have something to show or say, don't hesitate to send it our way! Take care, and hope you are having a beautiful day!

Your friends, 
 
Roxy and Matt