Auguste Clown Gallery-Halloween International Group Show

I have a painting in the Halloween Group Show at Auguste Clown gallery in Melbourne Australia

http://www.augusteclown.com

New paintings at The Coaster Show-La Luz De Jesus

I have 4 paintings in The Coaster Show at la Luz De Jesus--a little late in posting--the last day (Closing Party) is tomorrow--but you can still check it out

Frank Forte

"eXXXposing Betty"

Acrylic and ink on card stock

4"x4"

$150.00-SOLD

Frank Forte

"Psychosexual Neuropathy"

Acrylic and ink on card stock

4"x4"

$100.00 SOLD

Frank Forte

"Run, Molly, Run!"

Acrylic and ink on card stock

4"x4"

$100.00 SOLD

Frank Forte

"Skull Release and Ego Madness"

Acrylic and ink on card stock

4"x4"

$100.00 SOLD

Where:

La Luz de Jesus Gallery

4633 Hollywood Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA. 90027

http://www.laluzdejesus.com

Contact Matt Kennedy, Gallery Director for availability and purchase info: (323) 666-7667. Email: info@laluzdejesus.com

My art exhibit at La Luz de Jesus Gallery--Opening August 1st 2014

Here's the press release for my show at La Luz de Jesus Gallery Frank Bob’s Burgers and Despicable Me 2 artist has first feature exhibit at La Luz De Jesus Gallery Frank Forte, a storyboard and comic book artist and comics publisher at Asylum Press, will be showing eight new paintings as part of the Laluzapalooza Jury Winners which coincides with José Rodolfo Loaiza Ontiveros’ Profanity Pop exhibit.  Frank will be attending the opening from 8-11pm. July 31, 2014 – (Los Angeles, CA) Frank Forte, whose film and TV credits include Bob’s Burgers, Despicable Me 2, and LEGO: Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Out, announces his first feature exhibit at La Luz de Jesus Gallery in Los Angeles, CA. “I’m influenced by classic black and white cartoons, old comic books and advertising art from the 1930’s through the 1950’s”, explains Frank Forte, “I’ve taken all of these influences and attempted to capture a vintage feeling as well as incorporate modern themes of pop culture and surrealism.” The other Laluzapalooza Jury Winners featured are: Allison ‘Hueman’ Torneros, JINX, Katherine Brannock and Sean Stepanoff. Where: La Luz de Jesus Gallery 4633 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA. 90027 http://www.laluzdejesus.com Contact Matt Kennedy, Gallery Director for availability and purchase info: (323) 666-7667. Email: info@laluzdejesus.com When: Artist reception: Friday, August 1st; 8-11PM The show runs August 1 – 31, 2014 For more info click here: http://laluzdejesus.com/jose-rodolfo-loaiza-ontiveros-profanity-pop-the-laluzapalooza-jury-winners/ Quotes “If Tex Avery and Salvador Dali had birthed a child at Fleisher Studios, it might have heralded the arrival of Frank Forte. Frank is an animator by trade and an independent comic book publisher by choice. His quirky sensibilities are funneled through an encyclopaedic knowledge of humor illustration that is tributary but also entirely unique” --La Luz De Jesus Gallery “--nightmarish cartoons—“ --Hi-Fructose Blog  Frank Forte’s website http://www.frankforte.com About Frank Forte Frank Forte is an accomplished designer, storyboard artist and comic book artist. He has worked in animation for feature films, TV and gaming. Some of the shows Frank has worked on include: Bob's Burgers, Despicable Me 2, LEGO: Star Wars, The Super Hero Squad Show, Marvel Heroes 4D, Lego Hero Factory, Lego Bionicle:The Legend Reborn, HI HI PUFFY AMI YUMI, Re-Animated Pilot (Out of Jimmy’s Head), The Mr. Men Show, Bionicle: The Legend Reborn (DVD-2009), Lego Clutch Powers 4D ride at Legoland and Lego Atlantis. Frank is also the publisher at Asylum Press, an indy graphic novel and comic book publisher. Since its inception in 1999, Frank’s work in comics includes: Heavy Metal Magazine, The Vampire Verses, Warlash, Fearless Dawn, Satan’s Powder Room and many more. About La Luz De Jesus Gallery  La Luz de Jesus Gallery was established in 1986 as the brainchild of entrepreneur and art collector Billy Shire, considered largely responsible for fostering a new school of California art and prompting JUXTAPOZ Magazine to dub him "the Peggy Guggenheim of Lowbrow." Showcasing mainly figurative, narrative paintings and unusual sculpture, the exhibitions are post-pop with content ranging from folk to outsider to religious to sexually deviant. The gallery's objective is to bring underground art and counter-culture to the masses. Past shows have been groundbreaking, launching unknown artists who have since become famous, such as Manual Ocampo, Joe Coleman, and Robert Williams. La Luz de Jesus Gallery is widely considered the birthplace of pop-surrealism.

new painting--Crazy Face and the Brain Popper

New painting for La Luz de Jesus Aug. 2014 show

Frank Forte – Crazy Face and the Brain Popper

Frank Forte – Crazy Face and the Brain Popper

Frank Forte – Crazy Face and the Brain Popper

Frank Forte – Crazy Face and the Brain Popper

Frank Forte – Crazy Face and the Brain Popper

Frank Forte – Crazy Face and the Brain Popper, Acrylic and ink on board 2014, 9.5 x 12 in. (11.5 x 14 in. framed), $500.00

to purchase go here:

http://laluzdejesus.com.s183386.gridserver.com/jose-rodolfo-loaiza-ontiveros-profanity-pop-the-laluzapalooza-jury-winners/#more-2860

Artofficial: A Lesson in Protocol

Artofficial: A Lesson in Protocol

Los Angeles Street Art Pics

EVIL PAC MONSTER-Stop Motion Vine film by Frank Forte

Brain Fart - Stop Motion VINE film by Frank Forte

New painting

This is a recent painting I did for the LA Municipal Art Gallery Group Show 2014.

"RUN MICKEY" Stop Motion VINE animation

something I did in Vine using my iPhone and cut paper

Paintings for the 6X6 art show at PHONE BOTH GALLERY-Long Beach CA

Here are the 4 paintings I did for the 6X6 show at Phone Booth gallery

The Opening is sat. April 5th and runs though April.  All paintings are for sale through Phone Booth gallery

http://phoneboothgallery.com/

Phone Booth Gallery 

2533 East Broadway

Long Beach, CA 90803

Open Thursday-Sunday 12-5pm

562.415.8822

Here's the poster/flyer

My VINE in the Tribeca Film Fest needs your vote--thanks!

Hey everyone, I just entered a stop motion VINE in the 2014 Tribeca Film Fest--there's an audience award--trying to get votes--if you like my Vine and have a second--please vote--thanks

Frank Forte

https://pit.tc/443540212527153152

My VINE in the Tribeca Film Fest needs your vote--thanks!

Laluzapalooza 2014- 28th Annual group Show-La Luz De Jesus Gallery--Friday March 7th from 8-11pm (Tomorrow!)

Hey Everyone, Just a quick post to promote a cool art show in Los Feliz that I have 2 paintings in: Opening Friday March 7th from 8-11pm (Tomorrow!) Laluzapalooza 2014 Our 28th Annual group Show La Luz De Jesus Gallery 4633 Hollywood Boulevard  Los Angeles, CA. 90027 http://laluzdejesus.com/laluzapalooza-2014/ This is a huge group show and one of the biggest art parties in LA.  Great art free wine and beer! Please FWD to anyone you know in LA who likes art! Thanks--and see you there! Frank Forte Laluzapalooza 2014 Our 28th Annual group Show La Luz De Jesus Gallery 4633 Hollywood Boulevard  Los Angeles, CA. 90027 March 7 – 30, 2014 Opening Reception: Friday, March 7th, 8-11 PM

La Luz De Jesus Gallery proudly presents our annual juried group exhibition, LALUZAPALOOZA. This gigantic, no-theme show features works from some of the freshest and most relevant artists working today. Over 16,000 submissions from commercial illustrators, graphic designers, tattooists, scenics, students, street taggers, animators and working gallery artists will be sorted-through until we’ve finally narrowed it down to a little more than 100 or so pieces for the most exclusive selection of tastefully, jam-packed, salon-style exhibited works. There will be some familiar names from our ever-growing roster of feature artists, but an overwhelming percentage of the work this year will come from a brand new batch of undiscovered, emerging talent.

Previously our annual group show was called “Everything but the Kitschen Sync,” but it began life in October 1986 as the “Día de los Muertos” show which was entirely focused on the folk art, sculptures and imagery of Mexico’s “Day of the Dead” celebration. By 1995, gallery owner and curator Billy Shire felt the show had run its course and presented other themed group exhibitions such as the 1996 “21st Century Tiki Show.” In 1998 Shire decided to present a non-themed show dedicated to illustrative and narrative artwork. As many local artists work in commercial graphic art fields such as illustration, cartooning, animation, etc., the show was named “Uncommercial Art by Commercial Artists.” In 2004, Shire changed the show title to the more encompassing and less-cumbersome “Everything But the Kitschen Synch.” Several spelling and name variations later, here we are… “Everyone looks at this show for new and interesting artists” states Shire – “and indeed, not only does La Luz de Jesus pick artists from the group show for smaller group and solo shows down the line–numerous curators and owners of other galleries also keep their eyes on the yearly show for potential artists to add to their rosters.”

“This is the one show annually that most patrons look forward to seeing, as it’s a chance to discover new artists in the venue that has launched so many careers,” notes gallery director Matt Kennedy. “Every year we manage to discover a new conglomeration of fresh talent, and among them a class of breakout successes. That’s really a credit to the accessible talent pool. The quality and availability of instruction (both in schools and through independent study) coupled with the the culture that this city attracts, fosters a welcoming environment for people with the ability to create –often in reaction to their individual situations.” Join La Luz de Jesus Gallery as we continue to support the latest and most original efforts from the world’s alternative art scene. Contact the gallery director for availability and purchase info: (323) 666-7667

Laluzapalooza 2014- 28th Annual group Show-La Luz De Jesus Gallery--Friday March 7th from 8-11pm (Tomorrow!)

“The Big Bad Wolf” new painting

“The Big Bad Wolf” by Frank Forte Mixed Media 2014 Dimension: 8" X 10" Framed Dimension: 10.5" X 13" Retail price: $300 Exhibition history-never been shown © Frank Forte 2014 “The Big Bad Wolf” Nothing has terrorized young children more than “The Big Bad Wolf”. Here my goal was to deliver an image of the wretched canine devil as would be seen in a child’s dream after hearing a story read to him from an old musty storybook.

“Triclops” new painting

“Triclops” by Frank Forte Mixed Media 2014 Dimension: 8" X 10" Framed Dimension: 10.5" X 13" Retail price: $300 Exhibition history-never been shown © Frank Forte 2014 The Cyclops has been an adversary of heroes for thousands of years. Since the time of Myth this creature has terrified the minds of storytellers from the young and the old. My Triclops takes the myth further in in creating a bastardized mutant of the form. In my journey of interpreting images into classic cartoons from the golden age, my image of Triclops takes the form of a lost title card from a 1930’s cartoon.