Witchy Spring Clothing Offerings

Here's the three new Witchy Spring Offerings the will go live

this Friday, April 21st at Noon EST  

at my shop,

corybenhatzel.etsy.com

Häxa Planchette Fleece Unisex Hoodie 

Moonlight Candle Bearer Leggings

 

 

Häxa Spell Casting Women's Muscle Tank

 

These pieces are must-haves for the changing seasons and are made right here in Buffalo, NY with love and in very small batches, so they will likely sell out fast...

See you at the shop this Friday at Noon!

PreSale Info

I'm so excited to finally be able to announce the start of pre-sales for my new patches, shirts, tanks, screen prints and 2 new pins this Friday (tomorrow!), September 30th at 12 Noon EST.

You can see everything tomorrow at corybenhatzelart.bigcartel.com and corybenhatzel.etsy.com !

Everything is designed by me, from my hand drawn images and just in time for Halloween.

Häxa Pins, Mini Paintings and Prints

It's been a while since I remembered to update this blog, so sorry about that!

I've been quite busy shipping out Häxa pins and getting more items ready to go out, along with planning new paintings for upcoming shows...and welcoming another daughter kitten into our family.

There are just about 20 Häxa pins left, you can get yours on my Bigcartel or Etsy sites.

I'm also very excited to release "A Spell for Strength" and "Moon Guardian" as signed, limited edition fine art prints, also available in my shops.

Other than that, there's some mini paintings left in my shops as well.

Keep your eyes peeled for some exciting new stuff coming soon and thanks for all your support! xx

A Spell for Strength

"A Spell For Strength"

acrylic on birch panel

5 x 7 inches framed to 9.5 x 11 inches

2016

*SOLD*

Here's my piece, "A Spell for Strength", which sold at the "Felis Catus" art show last weekend in Michigan's Future Gallery.

This witchy cat casts her spell for strength with fennel, lovage and thyme.  These plants mean force, courage, bravery and strength in Floriography,  the Victorian Language of Flowers.

Salem's Spells for World Domination

"Salem's Spells for World Domination"

acrylic on birch panel

8 x 10 inches framed to 13.5 x 15.25 inches

2016

$600.00

gallery1988melrose@gmail.com

TONIGHT in LA!

"Idiot Box 2" opens at Gallery 1988, featuring works based on TV shows.

Here's my "Salem's Spells for World Domination", based on Salem Saberhagen from Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

The painting has Scot's thistle, which symbolizes retaliation, vengeance and Never forget in Floriography, the Victorian era Language of Flowers.

Consecrating the Talisman

"Consecrating the Talisman"

acrylic on birch panel

4.75 x 4.75 inches framed to 7.5 x 7.5 inches

2015

$250.00

For "Little Big" at Haven Gallery

info@havenartgallery.com or 631.757.0500 for purchase inquiries

Here's my little painting for "Little Big" at the new Haven Gallery.  The show boasts a fantastic lineup of artists creating small works of art, 8 inches and tinier.

For my piece I wanted to concentrate on the concept of consecrating a talisman; the act of making an object sacred, and charging it with power.  I also wanted to touch upon the idea of secrets, and the mysteries hidden from view, especially those secrets we keep from ourselves in our own minds.

I was able to attend the opening reception!

Here's me with my little fox, who was in great company with all the lovely works.  To the right of my painting is "Sentinel" by Michael Ramstead, behind my head is Lea Barozzi, and to the left of that is Kindra Nikole and "In The West" by Kaspian Shore.

Here's a great shot courtesy of the gallery photographer of the owners, and several of us that have work in the show.  Starting on the right are owners Erica Berkowitz and Joseph Weinreb, Janet A Cook, Erich J. Moffitt, Jean Pierre Arboleda, Hannah Faith Yata and myself.

Wild Spirit

"Wild Spirit"

acrylic on deep cradled birch panel

12 x 18 inches, unframed

2015

$950.00

Available HERE

Here's my painting, "Wild Spirit" for Gristle Gallery's "Libertine" show, opening Saturday, July 18th in Brooklyn.

I was greatly inspired by the definition of a Libertine; a being unrestrained by moral, religious and sexual boundaries.  I wanted to portray such a being; a fearless spirit that exists outside of the realm of the more timid creatures.

I chose lisianthus flowers to place amongst them as their meaning in Floriography (the Victorian era language of flowers) is "showy".

Care Bears

"Care Bears"

acrylic on birch panel

5 x 5 inches framed to 7.5 x 7.5 inches

2014

Here's my painting for "From The Toy Box", opening tonight in Seattle at Ltd Gallery.

I decided to to reimagine the Care Bears (a childhood favorite toy) in my own current style of cute occult-ness.

The show boasts an impressive lineup of artists, and is sure to have a lot of entertaining, nostalgic pieces! 

The Decision

"The Decision"

acrylic on birch panel

4.5 x 6.5 inches oval framed to 8.5 x 12 inches approximately

$350.00

2014

info@gristletattoo.com or 347.889.6422

Here's my painting for Gristle Gallery's "Secret World" show.

"The Decision" is a rather personal painting for me; the symbolism of the fox ghost beast having two heads deals with feeling two ways about something or someone; the feeling of being pulled in two directions at once and having to make a decision.  

And sometimes no decision is possible.

I'm honored to have my painting included alongside an incredible lineup of artists' work in this show which also marks the gallery's three year anniversary. 

The Night of the Cat

"The Night of the Cat"

acrylic on birch panel

8 x 10 inches, framed

2013

$500.00

SOLD

Here's my Halloween-themed painting for the annual show at MF Gallery in Brooklyn.

The show opens TONIGHT so check it out, and don't forget your costume.

Natural Science

"Forest Altar"

acrylic and silver leaf on birch panel

8 x 10 inches, framed

2012

$450.00

email trueloveartgallery@gmail.com or call 206.227.3572 for inquiries

A young red fox sits besides his forest altar while a cardinal rings the altar's bell, with the insignia of the inverted pentagram.  The blue jay observes from below.  Candles burn upon the skull, lighting the night.

The animals are guardians of the occult; their secrets and magic elusive to humanity.

They are invincible ghosts of the forest....

This painting will be on display tonight at Seattle's True Love Gallery for their "Natural Science" show.