Little Crazy People

~What I’m Working on Wednesday~ no. 26: “Apt.#J-45″

Corrina Espinosa & Little Crazy People fine art studio — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:41:53 +0000

LCP News:

In addition to the upcoming show for First Friday at designHaus Denver, the Niche Promoter upstairs at Wazee Union has arranged for another Second Saturday show, so we will be presenting Encore – works by Corrina Espionsa at Wazee Union on March 10th, 2012.

Last week was the first of its kind, and I’d like to sincerely thank the Westword and Tiffany Fitzgerald for covering our Chalk Pastel Drawing class at Xcentricity Gallery. The next class takes place March 24 and 31, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Xcentricity Gallery, 4020 Tennyson Street. The fee for both nights is $125 and includes all materials. For more information contact Sophia Rose at Xcentricity Gallery on Facebook. You can read the article at Westword.com.

In the Studio:

The concept for my latest piece has been brewing for a long time now, and initially appeared in Hybrid Zoetic– with it’s Little Crazy People houses hung in the trees. How people live, their odd habits, behaviors and the idiosyncrasies that rule daily life fascinate me, and so I’ve decided to capture some of my favorite stereo-types in a darkly humorous piece called Apt. #J-45. I’ve renovated a bathroom medicine cabinet into an odd little apartment building which reveals 9 back rooms and a crawlspace basement, including tell tale details that narrate the lives of the people who live there.

Found object, before being renovated into Apt. #J-45

Apt.#J-45 in the making

The final product will include tiny details down to the wallpaper, furniture and of course the people themselves frozen in a moment of time and juxtaposed against the least likely neighbor in the building. It will be hilariously funny as well as extremely creepy, and you’ll be able to get a first hand look at it, and several other new works on First Friday March 2nd from 6-11 P.M., at designHaus Denver (3939 Williams)!

Until Next week,
Aways a friend in Art,
Corrina Espinosa

~What I’m Working on Wednesday~ no. 25: Pastel Drawing Class tonight at Xcintricity Gallery!

Corrina Espinosa & Little Crazy People fine art studio — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:13:42 +0000

Step up your ART GAME!!
Xcintricity Gallery, 2040 Tennyson – (Tennyson Art District)
Chalk Pastel Drawing class taught by Corrina Espinosa
Wens. Feb. 15th & Feb 29th, 6-9pm.
$125 for 6 hours of instruction.
Call the gallery to register – 303-433-5045

Hope to see some familiar faces tonight! Come get your draw on =D

Also preparing for this upcoming First Friday art event at designHaus Denver,

“Works in Clay”
featuring artists: Jenny Pokorny, BFA, Corrina Espinosa, BFA and Margaret Torsell, BFA
Friday, March 2nd, 2012 from 6-11 p.m.
This is a free art event located in Denver’s RiNo Art District, all are welcome to come and enjoy plenty of art, fun and refreshments–have a glass of wine and meet the artists!

Until next week,
Always a friend in Art,
Corrina Espinosa

~What I’m working on…uh Thursday?~ no.24 very special GROUNDHOG day edition!

Corrina Espinosa & Little Crazy People fine art studio — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:00:05 +0000

Happy Groundhog Day, everyone! There is a lot of new wood and clay works coming out of the studio this week in preparation for the next LCP show at designHaus Denver (3939 Williams) on Fri March 2nd from 6-11 pm. “Works in Clay” will feature work by Jenny Pokorny, BFA, Corrina Espinosa, BFA and Margaret Torsell, BFA. This is a free art event located in Denver’s RiNo Art District, all are welcome to come and enjoy plenty of art, fun and refreshments–have a glass of wine and meet the artists!

New wood in the works!
Here is a preview of a favorite work that came out of the studio this week:

the process

Click to view slideshow.

And of course for all of you die hard art fanatics I have published new “how to” art hubs, check it out at artliving.hubpages.com

Groundhog Day
The onset of Spring is an exciting and important time of the year for LCP’s outdoor wood working studio, simply because workability is maximized in warmer weather. So naturally Groundhog day is serious business around here. While good ol’ “Chuck,” the groundhog from Staten Island has predicted an early Spring– that furry little buggar “Phil” from Washington has unfortunately declared 6 more weeks of winter. In fact there is a blizzard warning in Denver’s forecast. Boo!

all about Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day, Washington 2012

Take the “Groundhog Poll”

Until next week, stay creative and warm!
Always a friend in Art,
Corrina Espinosa

~What I’m Working on Wednesday~ no. 23: unicorns & a naked lady

Corrina Espinosa & Little Crazy People fine art studio — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:48:06 +0000

There has been a lot of excitement about the upcoming carving season at LCP this week. Since the woodcarving portion of the studio is outdoors, 80% of the woodwork is done between May and September– so it’s especially nice to get some woodwork done in January! This week I finished the Alien Unicorn, it will be on display in March at designHaus Denver, check the events page for more information.

finished wood unicorn

Continuing with the bizarre unicorn theme, I also whipped up a ceramic unicorn made of coils.

it's a piggy bank unicorn beast!

For some reason I’ve been especially interested in working with particle board this week. First, I made this nude female figure out of particle board, foam and acrylics.

And finally, I’ve started a second particle board project in two pieces that will eventually come together with foam, hinges and paint to form a single wall hanging.

paper sketch of newest project

cut particle board for newest project

I still have a lot to do on this piece, but I’m looking forward to getting it done and will have fresh pics next week~ Until then, I hope you find beauty and inspiration in all the things you do!

Always a friend in Art,
Corrina Espinosa

p.s. I’ve also been busy writing more “how to” art hubs! Art lovers please go check it out at artliving.hubpages.com.

~What I’m Working on Wednesday~ no. 22: carving and clay

Corrina Espinosa & Little Crazy People fine art studio — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:34:16 +0000

This week my focus has been on small wood carvings and clay pieces, since I finished the Fetus painting from last week. The fetus painting, by the way, came out way awesome because not only does it light up, it’s also a speaker! You can hook any MP3 player up to it and enjoy as music vibrates from the painting surface. I think it’s interesting how the mood of the image can change so drastically depending on the music you choose, my ideal choice for this piece is Pink Floyd! Thanks to everyone came out to see it at Wazee Union last Saturday! Don’t worry if you missed it, you’ll have another chance to see and hear this three dimensional speaker painting in March, watch the events page for more information on the upcoming show.

Despite the cold Colorado weather, I was able to slip into my outdoor woodcarving studio and carved a unicorn horn out of this very interesting piece of wood. I’m not going to carve anymore of the wood, just going to enjoy the natural form, stain the eye of the unicorn with red mahogany, and seal it with a nice satin finish.

before

After- not quite done.

And since my fingers went numb from the cold, I decided to do some clay work inside the studio, where it was nice and warm. I coil built this Mummy/Piggy Bank and after it’s fired I plan to cold glaze it and add lights that will be activated when a coin is dropped in.

Money hungry, Mummy bank!

In addition to making art, I’ve been writing about it as well. Take a minute to check out some of the “how to” art hubs I’ve written recently at artliving.hubpages.com

Until next week, stay crazy =D and keep living art!
Always a friend in Art,
Corrina Espinosa

~What I’m Working on Wednesday~ no. 21: 3-D Fetus painting =D

Corrina Espinosa & Little Crazy People fine art studio — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:06:17 +0000

This week is showtime! The studio is a bustle in preparation for LCP’s Illuminated Works show at Wazee Union this Saturday night…

who's down with LCP? yeah you know me~

even though I personally spent the week slaving over my graduate school application to Colorado University, I found some time to work on the three-dimensional fetus painting from last week.
Here are some progress shots, it’s still not finished but I’m trying to have done by Saturday, so come see it in person!
Click to view slideshow.

to be continued… again…

Also, I’ve started writing a “how to” art hub and would appreciate support from interested readers like YOU! You can read all kinds of interesting art guides by visiting artliving.hubpages.com

Until Next time!
Always a friend in art,
Corrina Espinosa

~What I’m Working on Wednesday~ no. 20: You have to live art!!

Corrina Espinosa & Little Crazy People fine art studio — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:55:23 +0000

The first week of the year means that it’s not only time to get going on some new projects, but it also means it’s time to start lining up shows, entering art contests and attending community art events in order to stay in the swing of things. Check out the events page often for updates on new LCP art shows! If you or someone you love is also an artist or art lover here are some Denver events to look out for:

Call for Entries!
Xcentricity Gallery in the heart of the Tennyson Art District is having a call for entries for their February, 2012 juried art show called The Body Sacred. You can find more information about this opportunity on the facebook event page.

First Friday Shows!
Everyone knows that in Denver the first Friday of every single month is a creative holiday! For First Friday in January-2012 there are plenty of events to attend, but here are some personal recommendations from LCP:

designHaus Denver is hosting an event Friday Jan 6th, from 6-11pm featuring recent works by Denver painters, Jerrid Van Scoy and Miles David. Food, beverages and lots of great art. Also the latest from mod Luminary wax, clay and soap studio. For more information visit the facebook event page.

EDGE Gallery is hosting its first annual juried show On Edge. One show member is ceramics artist Kristin Gruenberger, who was featured in and earlier edition of WIWOW (What I’m Working On Wednesday). More information on this show can be found on the facebook event page.

Second Saturday Show!
The Niche Promotor with be featuring Little Crazy People’s light-up art along with works by Eliseo Maestas on the 2nd floor at Wazee Union for Second Saturday Open Studio! Come check out new works and old favorites, all with various illuminating elements~

who's down with LCP? yeah you know me~

Back in the Studio~
Here is a sneak peak at what I’m working on in the LCP studio: It’s a three-dimensional foam painting that is in the works. I have been putting colors down in layers to build up to a final finish that will be dominated by fiery hot reds, with pink and yellow highlights and cold, dark blue shadows. Please note that these images are process photos of a work which is not complete, and is currently in progress.

Initial foam relief sculpture.

First layer of color is yellow.

Next up some pink and blue.

Next comes flesh tones.

To be continued…..

Until Next week, have a fantastic First Friday, Denver! And for goodness sakes, go out and see some ART =D

Always a friend in Art,
Corrina Espinosa

~What I’m Working on Wednesday~ no.19: The best of LCP 2011!!

Corrina Espinosa & Little Crazy People fine art studio — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:56:18 +0000

It’s the last week of 2011! It has been a phenomenally productive year for works coming out of the studio. And so, to celebrate I’ve decided to put together a Best of Little Crazy People Art Studio – 2011, to feature some of the more successful and popular works, shows and posts of the year.

People’s choice for Best LCP post of 2011, based on hits, likes and comments from viewers is~ “What I’m Working on Wednesday~ no. 10: tree installation in my studio yard! This post featured lovely candid shots of a test set up for Hybrid Zoetic in my studio yard under a beautiful and colorful Colorado sunset.

stunning, just plain stunning!

the cat on the fence was diggin this tree!

glowing bud of life~

Best Overall LCP Sculpture for 2011 is~ HYBRID BEAST! A combination of finely sculpted wood and plastic light-up teeth, standing on metal pipe legs.

Hybrid Beast in the making

Hybrid Beast from Denver's RAW: Fusion @ the Jet Hotel

Hybrid Beast @ 1.21 Jiggawatts - Denver, CO

Best LCP Art Video for 2011 is~ TO LIVE IS TO DIE!! A claymation film by Corrina Espinosa and LCP Art Studio, music by Metallica, produced in January, 2011.

Honorable mention for Best LCP Art Video for 2011, based on likes and views goes to~ Where do babies come from?!! A fine art video made from appropriated vintage film, altered in Final Cut Pro, produced in February, 2011.

Best New LCP Project for 2011 is~ Wooden Family of 4, a wood carving project that started in August, 2011 and is scheduled for completion in Summer, 2012.

The family of logs~

Debarkery, the messy stripping of the wood~

this texture feels amazing!

a close up of some detail work.

Best LCP art show for 2011 is~ RAW:FUSION at the Jet Hotel!! This was an amazing 1 night only event that was very fun, well attended and produced some excellent photo documentation of art work as well as a video interview of each of the attending artists.

And finally the BIGGEST LCP endeavor of 2011 is~HYBRID ZOETIC!!! This installation took four months to orchestrate and spanned over 5,000 cubic feet. The bio-technological hybrid forest was a culmination of nearly all of my undergraduate art work and was documented carefully through photos from start to finish appearing on WIWOW (What I’m Working on Wednesday) entries no.3 – no.17

The entire forest

living room

confused little person

Robot detail, from tiny person perspective

2011, you were good to LCP but 2012 is already on its way!

Before I conclude, I’m happy to announce the next LCP Art Event which will be on January 14th, 2012, at Wazee Union. For more information click on the Art Events page. Have a safe and happy New Year, and thank you all for a great 2011! =D

Always a friend in Art,
Corrina “Crazie” Espinosa

~What I’m Working on Wednesday~ no.18: Little Crazy Christmas Break =)

Corrina Espinosa & Little Crazy People fine art studio — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:06:25 +0000

Top 5 Holiday activities to keep you nice and crazy over Christmas break~

5. Holiday Movies~ Nothing quite sparks the holiday spirit like enjoying a good ol’ holiday movie! Here are a couple of my personal favorites that really put me in that special holiday mood~

Little Ralphie going crazy on the local punk ass, always fills me with the joy of the season!

Need to clean your brain out? the mall is the best place to do that “you need a pair of socks? My buddy Mr. Foot Locker will warm your feet. You need a fancy do-dat? Hello, Sharper Image, thanks for the combination pogo stick/clock radio. I mean, The Body Shop, the Tie Rack, GNC, Radio Shack, Petland for a cat or two, Spencer’s Gifts for some fake dog doo, Sbarro’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, they’re simply the best. And don’t forget the orange chicken at Panda Express. But if you’re short of cash like little old me, the window shopping’s always free.”

4. Holiday Goodies! Rum balls are always a holiday hit~ but don’t be shy with the Rum, they are not called sugar and flour balls! Eat enough of these and you’re guaranteed to have a holly jolly good time!

3. Putting lights on everything! No matter what time of year, I am a sucker for flashing lights! But everyone knows that the holiday season is your free pass to put lights on anything and everything so why not go all out?

2. Holiday Booze! Oh, the weather outside is frightful! But a lovely holiday cocktail can be so very delightful~ Just don’t drink and drive, because LCP wants you to be alive for the new year!

1. Sharing the holiday cheer! The number 1 best way to have a little crazy holiday season is to spend time with friends and family and all the people that fill your life with crazy love and insane joy!

Have a happy and safe holiday everyone!
Always a friend in Art,
Corrina Espinosa

~What I’m Working on Wednesday~ no.17: Official Hybrid Zoetic shots! wooo!

Corrina Espinosa & Little Crazy People fine art studio — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:49:28 +0000

Well, the show went up and was a huge success! There were ten self-lit trees, nearly twenty light-up and sound producing robots and hundreds of tiny people in the space, which measured an amazing 5946.7 cubic feet! This was by far the largest and most intricate installation I have ever undertaken. It was a great learning experience and I was exceedingly happy with the final result. The show will be open through tomorrow at the CVA (Center for Visual Art – 965 Santa Fe Drive) so if you missed experiencing the install in person, you still have a chance! I am thoroughly exhausted and certainly ready for the upcoming break, but first I will be walking at graduation this Sunday– as an official formally trained fine artist! Click to view slideshow.

Always a friend in Art,
Corrina Espinosa