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Artworks with Collectors at TOAFLA Fall '25

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  I want to declare a profound "Thank You!" to all of the 27 collectors that purchased 32 of my original artworks at this amazing edition of  @theotherartfair . Falling in love with an artwork is a magical event.  That so many of you felt that spirit at the fair makes me grateful and inspired.  Hope to see many of you again very soon at our open studio event at @studios_3026  on October 11, 2025 12-5 pm 3026 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica 90405 - directly across the street from Barker Hangar. I'm in Studio 15. Artworks with Collectors at TOAFLA Fall '25 1. Hanami, oil on cradled wood 2025 2.Reading Proust in Paris, color pencil, wash, on toned paper 2025 3. Light Balance (Xine), color pencil, wash on toned paper 2025 4. September (Erika) color pencil, pastel, wash on toned paper 2025

Moments of Joy and Wonder at Barker Hangar

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When an artlover visiting your booth is wearing the same skirt and bag as the figure in your gouache on paper painting, it is necessary to celebrate the moment! Thanks to my hard working, ebullient niece  @bavlnkabrand  who assisted me this week and at many other editions of  @theotherartfair , we were able to embrace this and so many other moments of joy and wonder at Barker Hangar. Artwork: Gregg Chadwick " On Broadway, Wired for Sound- Tower Theatre " 30"x22", gouache and ink on paper 2023 Venue: The Other Art Fair Los Angeles, Barker Hangar, September 28, 2025 "On Broadway, Wired for Sound" is a Best of the Fair pick by The Other Art Fair Global Fair Director Nicole Garton!  About the artwork: As the rain clears this evening, I am reminded how bright the city is the morning after a storm. In my new gouache and monotype on paper “On Broadway, Wired for Sound – Tower Theatre”, we find ourselves in DTLA as the morning light graces Our City of Angels. We ...

A Moment of Unexpected Self Reflection

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  Erika at The Other Art Fair Los Angeles with a Drawing of Herself by Artist Gregg Chadwick Last night Erika  @_msmuse  had as her friend  @shadia_elise  described "a moment of unexpected self reflection" as she held in her hands a drawing that she had posed for in a figure drawing session in my studio building -  @studios_3026  Each Wednesday we gather as a group of artists and seekers and create observational drawings from morning to night. A number of framed drawings from these sessions are available at special TOAF prices during the fair. Heartfelt thanks to the number of new collectors who have purchased a drawing or two and to all the models that have worked so hard to help us create lasting art. Special deep thanks to Erika who is an exceptional person and a skilled and inspirational artist's model. And thank you  @shadia_elise  for the thoughts, conversation, and photo of Erika gazing at her drawn image! And so grateful to  @msu...

The Three-Hour Challenge: 180 Minutes with ‘Las Meninas’

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Visitors to the Prado embraced the idea of taking a sustained look at a work of art, and shared their own insights into Velázquez’s masterpiece during the reporter’s immersive attention experiment. Credit-Carlos Chavarria for The New York Times The Three-Hour Challenge: 180 Minutes with ‘Las Meninas’ For years, a professor has assigned her students to spend three hours with an artwork. A reporter tried this “immersive attention” experiment with a Velázquez (gift article) https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/arts/design/art-velazquez-immersive-attention.html?unlocked_article_code=1.pE8.ChFO.AoMj1pTyWpxs&smid=tw-share

Studio is packed with new artwork ready to install at The Other Art Fair

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  Burning The Midnight Oil (Thanks  @philcousineau )  Studio is packed with new artwork ready to install at the  @theotherartfair My amazing niece  @bavlnkanoi  flew in from MKE today to help throughout the fair! Opening Reception: September 25, 2025 6:00 - 10:00 PM The Other Art Fair Barker Hangar 3021 Airport Ave Santa Monica, CA 90405 GENERAL ENTRY Friday, September 26; 5 – 10 PM Saturday, September 27; 11 AM – 7 PM Sunday, September 28; 11 AM – 6 PM 20 % Off Tickets Available at this link: https://toaf.com/45WSaOF Excited to see all of you very soon!

Happy Birthday Bruce Springsteen!

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  Happy Birthday Bruce Springsteen! This fellow Jersey Boy wishes you a grand 76th year! In honor of the 50 year anniversary of the Born to Run album, I playfully painted my inspired vision of that amazing LP as a sort of Meeting Across the River still life. On a vintage cigar box of course. Images - Gregg Chadwick "Scooter and the Big Man" 8"x8"x1" oil on vintage wood cigar box 1975-2025 Deep respect to the collectors who purchased this powerful artwork at The Other Art Fair Los Angeles on September 28, 2025! #BornToRun   #brucespringsteen   #art   #greggchadwick   #theotherartfairla

Happy Earth, Wind & Fire Day! - 21st Night of September

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Found the love that we shared in September Only blue talk and love, remember The true love we share today Gregg Chadwick September (Erika) 14"x11" color pencil, pastel, wash on toned paper 2025 Deep respect to the collectors who purchased this powerful artwork at The Other Art Fair Los Angeles on September 28, 2025!