Wednesday, December 28, 2011

The Beauty and The Bee

Artist: Ma Ly
"The Beauty and The Bee", 2011
Acrylic on Canvas, 16"x20"

Price: $450 (+ applicable tax and Shipping & Handling / original unframed)

Free pick-up in Fresno.
Buy online at www.colligostudio.com

Monday, December 26, 2011

Shaenna Dixon's next Art Hop

Represented by Colligo Studio, artist Shaenna Dixon from  Madera, CA has been invited to show her art at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California, on their first Art Hop on January 5, 2012! Thank you very much to Nancy Conway and her team!


The address: 905 N. Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93728


Shaenna Dixon in her studio "Shaenna's Twisted Toy Box"
with Nancy Conway, 
Fund Development Officer, of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California




Saturday, December 10, 2011

Donovan Conway @ Canon

Represented by Colligo Studio, Donovan Conway made the photo bar on Canon's Facebook Page!!!
http://www.facebook.com/CanonUSA?sk=app_231981833530498#!/CanonUSA?sk=info
 
 
 
 

Arlington Beach

Last week, John bought a print of "Arlington Beach", taken by Ma Ly in Santa Monica, California in summer 2010. This photograph placed 2nd in the category "Photojournalism" at the 2010 Fresno Fair Photography Contest in Fresno, California.



Thursday, December 8, 2011

Stephanie Allison on the web again!

Another accomplishment for one of our proteges, Stephanie Allison! You go girl!





Stephanie and her award at the Pink Show 2011.

The Winning Piece "The Journey" 2nd Place by Stephanie Allison Acrylic on Canvas 2'x3'


Monday, December 5, 2011

Colligo Studio is now on Twitter!

For future events, follow us on http://twitter.com/colligostudio

www.californiafestivalguide.com

Our events are now also announced on:
http://www.californiafestivalguide.com/323456-art-hop-dec-1st-group-art-show-at-colligo-studio-fresno-california-december-2011.html

http://www.californiafestivalguide.com



* Colligo Studio is not sponsored nor endorsed by California Fairs and Festivals

Ma Ly's first painting in New York!

Heather and Patrick (Hampton, VA) now own my painting "The Moment of Horror" :-)... It will soon be displayed in a gallery in New, York, NY. Stay tuned!


Last Thursday, Heather and Patrick (Hampton, VA) came to purchase
Ma Ly's painting "The Moment of Horror".
It will soon be displayed in a gallery in New, York, NY. :-)

December Art Hop at Colligo Studio

Please check out our Art Group Show last Thursday, December 1st, on Ma Ly's facebook page: 


http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.314889775195398.88128.100000231339111&type=1

Photo courtesy of www.donovanconway.com

Monday, September 19, 2011

Halloween Group Art SHow at Colligo Studio (Cont'd)

14 greatest California artists will showcase and sell their work at our Halloween Art Show at Colligo Studio for next Art Hop on Oct 6, 2011:
Karen English, Stephanie Allison Markley, Lupe Posada, Joseph D. Greenwood, Frankie Insinga, Saul Villegas, Greg Sumii, Chai Xiong, Linda Lloyd Pitts, Alaine Tambagahan, Vangandkhang Yang, Eliana Saucedo, Megumi Eirich, and Ma Ly.
 
Look who's coming too:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=265847323442047http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=265847323442047

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Halloween Art Show at Colligo Studio!

 CALL TO ARTISTS

We are already working on our Halloween Art Show for Art Hop on Thursday, October 6, 2011! Bring your work asap!


Artist: Ma Ly - "The Blood Is The Life", 2009, Oil on Canvas, 12"x24"


Please e-mail to artbymaly@hotmail.com with any questions or when submitting. Include "Halloween Art Show question/entry" in the subject box or it will go directly to my junk mail and devoured by monsters!

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WHAT: Art Hop Group Exhibition of Halloween-themed artwork

WHEN: Thursday, October 6, 2011 from 5:00-9:00pm

WHERE: Colligo Studio, 1416 Broadway Street, Ste 01, Fresno, CA 93721

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Central Valley artists are invited to share their most horrific artwork at Colligo Studio. "Cute" creations are welcome as long as it is Halloween-related (funny, pumpkins, candles, etc).

Artwork must have been completed within the past 2 years ( 2009-2011) and can be entered even if it was previously exhibited or/and awarded.
Only original work (no printed material) can be submitted.

Media accepted: include but not limited to oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, charcoal, pencil, ink, multimedia.
One-of-a-kind small sculptures, jewelry, clothing, and merchandise are welcome, no bigger than 20” x 20”. No mass production or retail items.
No photographs.

Even if you used reference pictures the artwork must have been created by you only. For example, you can turn “American Gothic” into a scary painting, but cannot simply copy the movie poster of “A nightmare on Elm Street 3”. You cannot just duplicate an action figure from a movie but sculpt your own version of a character. Please respect the creator’s work and copyrights law!

Artwork must be scary or horrific but not offensive, aggressive, degrading, or disgracing (include but not limited to gore, racism, anti-Semitism, slavery, pornography, pedophily, sadomasochism, etc.)

Up to 5 pieces per artists. Due to space limitation, Colligo Studio has the final decision about accepting or not your work and reserves the right to display less than 5 pieces.

FREE to exhibit. However, all the artwork submitted must be for sale. Colligo Studio will take a 20% commission on all related sales (before tax).

Submission by e-mail only at artbymaly@hotmail.com

Deadline: Sunday, September 24, 2011.

Artists will be notified if their work is selected and will be asked to bring their original piece(s) to Colligo Studio from Wednesday, September 28 - Sunday, October 2, 2011.

May Lee & Ma

www.artbymaly.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Colligo-Studio/180995655263828

Friday, June 3, 2011

8th Art Hop: The Photographs of Martin Nunez at Colligo Studio


It is only the day after Art Hop, but we already have to plan the next one: Colligo Studio's next guest will be Fresno photographer Martin Nunez who will share his beautiful landscape photographs.

Save the date: Thursday, July 7, 2011 from 5-8pm.
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Art Hop: The Jewelry of Karen English at Colligo Studio

A million thank you to all those who came yesterday to Colligo Studio for an amazing Art Hop: Karen English, Sally Weisse, Susan Yost-Filgate, Leonard Filgate, Jessica Filgate, Calixte Aholu, Sia The Artist, Eryn Williams, and our regular and new art enthusiasts.

One of the necklaces sold by our local artist guest Karen English of Suku Jewelry Designs during Art Hop yesterday

 

Saturday, May 28, 2011

General Vang Pao/Tso Plig - step-by-step oil painting by Ma Ly

This is my latest portrait of General Vang Pao for his Tso Plig (spirit release) ceremony. This original oil painting size 11"x14" is for auction through Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time).

As of Saturday, May 28, 2011 bid is $250 by Cy Thao from St Paul, MN. 

Each bid must be raised by $1 minimum over previous bid. Place your bid via the "comment" box here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.215474688470241.67222.10000023133911...



Thanks for watching!

Friday, May 13, 2011

Still time to register: Workshop with Ma Ly - June 2011

This workshop is only an introduction to realistic portraiture: the basics of drawing and the use of oil paint will be taught to complete a good portrait within a a time frame of a few hours.

DATE & TIME:
Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5, 2011 from 9:30am to 2:30pm with a break for lunch (not provided.

LOCATION:
Fresno, CA(Tower District, Fruit @ Clinton)

COST:
$120.00. A non-refundable deposit of 25% will get you registered. The total balance is due 2 weeks before the workshop.

REQUIREMENT:
Experience drawing from life is strongly recommended.

PROGRAM:
Class is limited to 6 students to give individual attention.

. workshop focuses on realistic portraiture (style, approach, materiel, technique, color theory)
. lecture on drawing: anatomy, proportion, light & shadow
. demo and work from life with a model
. painting in "Alla Prima" style (direct painting, wet-on-wet) so painting can be completed by the end of the workshop.

I will paint as I teach, to be completely involved in the painting process with the students.

SUPPLIES:
. oil paint
. brushes
. turpentine
. linseed oil
. palette
. easel
. 16x20 canvases
. apron

A complete list will be sent upon registration. Easels are provided.
Student is free to bring is own material.

More info to come but e-mail to artbymaly@hotmail.com with any questions.



Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Free Drawing Winners - Art Hop May 5, 2011

Every Art Hop there is a a free drawing at Colligo Studio: the winners of 1 free art lesson with me are: Jill Espinoza, James Valencia, Elizabeth Miguel, Alexandra Rodriguez.
Jill Espinoza alson won 20% discount on her first art commission from me.
Congratulations to all!

Art Hop: KINDREDS: the Art of Stephanie Allison at Colligo Studio

Pictures of Stephanie Allison's successful show "KINDREDS" are here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.207052452645798.59669.100000231339111
Artist Stephanie Allison with fellow artist friend Ole Scovill
 

Sunday, April 10, 2011

April Art Hop Free Drawing

Verdict for our last Art Hop free drawing:
Michael Villarreal, Michael A. Jaquez Jr., Shubnum Rai, Omar Cadena, Ted Esquivel have won 1 free art lesson with me.
Eva Rodriguez, Anna Lazcano, Alaine, Tambagahan, Exzavier D. Mones Jr. have won 20% off on their first commission from me.
Congratulations and see you guys soon!

Stephanie Allison at Colligo Studio - Art Hop May 5, 2011

Stephanie Allison will be our featured guest artist at Colligo Studio on Thursday, May 5, 2011 for Art Hop!

Fresno Artist Stephanie Allison - ©  Stephanie Allison
 

Art Hop Hummingbird

Last Thursday, Art Hop was even more successful for I let my little hummingbird fly away to a happy customer's home. Wish him a great and long bird's life :o)
Untitled, 2010 - Oil on Canvas - 5" x 7" - © Ma Ly - Private Collection of Ms. Sandi Downs

 

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

ART LESSONS 2011

From April 26, 2011 art lessons with me will be held on the last Tuesday of every month at Colligo Studio. Of course, other days can be scheduled at any other location.

Private lessons are also offered into your home in the Fresno/Clovis area. Outside this area, additional fees for traveling will apply.

Lessons for minors will be held only with the presence of a parent/legal guardian and at their home or favorite location.

Adults: $25 / hour  - $20 / hour for a minimum of 2 hours
Group (from 2 persons): $15 per person / hour

Children & Teenager: $20 per person / hour - $15 / hour for a minimum of 2 hours
Group (from 2 persons): $10 per person / hour

For more information contact us: 
559.824.1475 or artbymaly@hotmail.com

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Ole Scovill solo Art SHow in Fresno, California - March 2011

Private guided tour by fellow artist friend Ole Scovill for her last exhibit in Fresno thru March 21, 2011:

Studio 74, 1274 N Van Ness Ave, Fresno, Ca 93728.

You only move to Sacramento but we will sure miss you here!
 





Historic moment with Martin Luther King Jr., in Clovis, California

May Lee and I had the privilege to meet martin Luther King Jr., III, keynote speaker of the 7th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner 2011 at Buchanan High School in Clovis, California. For this special occasion, we gave him as a gift the first limited edition giclee print 001/500 of "The Bus of Shame".
Wonderful evening and dinner, seeing old friends and making new friends.
More pictures here and broadcasted here.


4th Art Hop: The Oil Paintings of Greg Sumii at Colligo Studio

Another successful Art Hop, with our guest artist Greg Sumii. You can meet him and get tattooed at "Towertattos", 716 E Olive Ave (tower district), Fresno, Ca 93728. More pictures here.
with Greg and his lovely wife
Greg Sumii with artist Reza Assemi
Me with Karl Kallman, curator of K-Jewel gallery.
with friend photographer Martin Nunez for his show at Fresno City Hall thru March 2011
with Fresno artist friend Stephanie Allison for her 2  days show at the Treasury in downtown Fresno.


 

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Saturday, February 12, 2011

The Hmong's King on ABC30!

My painting "The Hmong's King" appears a few seconds on the video below (click on the link below the image).

General Vang Pao's memorial on ABC30

Thursday, February 10, 2011

3rd Art Hop: Ma Ly & Karen English at Colligo Studio

The pictures you were waiting for: last Thursday, February 3, by popular demand, Karen English came back in our studio. Again, hundred of art enthusiast joined us for a Valentine's day evening. THANK YOU. Next Art Hop will be on Thursday, March 3, 2011...













Art Hop March 3rd: The oil paintings of Greg Sumii at Colligo Studio

Primarily a skilled Tattoo Artist, Greg Sumii will share his personal oil paintings on Canvas. 

You don't want to miss him!

Thursday, Marc 3, 2011 from 5-8pm  

Greg Sumii
Kat Von D, 2008
  Oil on Canvas - 18x24
Courtesy of the Artist

Monday, February 7, 2011

General Vang Pao's Memorial Service

On January 12, I started a life size posthumous portrait of General Vang Pao requested by his son-in-law to be completed by February 1, 2011, his funeral being held on February 4. More pictures on Facebook.

Work in progress, one week before Gen. vang Pao's Memorial.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Art For Sale

Original paintings, open and limited giclĂ©e prints, and greeting cards are now available for purchase online and at our studio! 
More info here


Greeting cards 4" x 6"




Monday, January 17, 2011

David Johnson's Photographs at the African-American Museum in Fresno, CA

I had the honor to meet David Johnson who photographed the African-American community in the 1960's.

www.davidjohnsonphotography.com

His photographs and my painting 'The Bus Of Shame" will be in display through the month of January 2011 at:

African-American Historical & Cultural Museum of the San Joaquin Valley
1857 Fulton St.
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 268-7102