Karyn Raz

New Dog Portraits for Holiday Show

2011-12-02T16:43:00.001-08:00

These are going to be available at Cactus Gallery for their holiday show, "Tiny Treasures."The opening is December 10 from 7-10. All pieces in the show (including these) are below $100.Cactus Gallery4534 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041(323) 256-6117 I'm now happily accepting doggy portrait comissions! Know someone who would love a portrait of their dog? E-mail a photo and I will create a

Holiday Art Show at Cactus Gallery

2011-11-18T16:19:00.000-08:00

I am participating in "Tiny Treasures" at Cactus Gallery in Eagle Rock!Please join us for our 6th Annual "Tiny Treasures" Art Exhibit -- this year we are showing the original works of more than 55 artists. This is a "cash and carry" style show so come early to find your favorites first!Handmade ornaments, acrylic paintings and oil paintings on canvas and wood, collage, photographs, mixed media,

Bearded Men

2011-06-17T16:33:00.000-07:00

I've been working on a series of portraits chronicling the hirsute men of our era. Can you think of any interesting additions to the series?

Hadassah Magazine piece

2011-02-25T01:40:00.001-08:00

This is a recent piece for Hadassah Magazine for an essay by Leora Eren Frucht recalling the time her son was in the hospital during Passover. He is adopted, and she references the story of Moses in his basket, thus the reeds and river. It's a beautifully written story with many interweaving images.

Vows

2010-06-21T10:14:00.001-07:00

I was asked to illustrate a set of wedding vows recently. The images include places and things that had meaning for the couple, including their Georgetown home, their awesome red truck, and the gorgeous University of Virginia campus where they fell in love.

Village Voice piece

2009-10-14T12:59:00.000-07:00

Check out this week's Village Voice for an illustration I did for for a book review by Sarah DiGregorio of the book "Waste: Uncovering the Global Food Scandal" by Tristram Stuart. The review is about the myriad, at times whimsical ways in which the Western world wastes food (ie. farmers forced to throw out thousands of carrots because they are curved and not straight), and the devastating effect

SCBWI 2009 Summer Conference

2009-08-12T17:22:00.000-07:00

I've just wrapped up four days at the jam-packed, star-studded 2009 conference of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Below are a few pics from the event's big party, the Blue Moon Ball...With Max, aka Sara Wilson Etienne, writer-extraordinaire.Fabulously costumed blue ladies of the night.Yoko enjoying some California wine.A full blue moon...And below are some rough sketches

Raz Raz Raz 2 Opening

2009-05-12T11:22:00.000-07:00

The opening went great! Here are some pics, including my new nesting dolls (inspired by different decades), the crowd, my wall, myself and my pirate brother, who was dressed to match his photographs, and my mom, hamming it up with the guitarist. The show will be up until June 14th, and there will be events every Saturday of the month, so come check it out!

"Raz Raz Raz 2" show opens May 9th

2009-05-01T18:02:00.000-07:00

In honor of Mother's Day, Artists Union gallery presents an exhibit by my mother, Ojai-based artist Sylvia Raz, myself, and my brother, photographer Alan Raz. In the upstairs gallery there will be a juried exhibit of women artists entitled "Women Growing Wings". Check out the calendar of events throughout the month:May 9th, 6-9 pm: Reception with the ArtistsMay 23rd, 7 pm: Poetry Reading by the

New interview posted

2009-04-10T19:24:00.000-07:00

Check out this interview with me on The Factory, a British art blog .

Society of Illustrators 50 Featuring My Artwork

2009-02-24T18:54:00.000-08:00

I'm honored to be included in Illustrators 50, which is now available in bookstores and on Amazon. My piece is a zine chronicling Liz Taylor's seven husbands that I completed for a show curated by Mark Todd and Esther Pearl Watson at Junc gallery a while back. It's in the sequential category. The book looks really beautiful and is filled with some great work -- definitely worth checking out!

"Skip the Mall" at Black Maria on November 22nd

2008-11-17T11:09:00.000-08:00

Along with a large group of artists, I'll be participating in this year's "Skip the Mall" exhibit at Black Maria gallery in Atwater Village. I will have several tarot-inspired paintings available. The opening reception is on Saturday, November 22nd, from 7:00-10:30. The show will run through January 3rd, 2009.Black Maria Gallery is at 3137 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039

SILA Event on November 15

2008-11-10T09:30:00.000-08:00

I'll be speaking this Saturday about pricing, along with Dan Santat and Lon Levin. We'll be going through a few of our projects, from sketch to finish, and the audience will guess how much we were paid. It should be a fun, informative afternoon!The event is from 2-5, at Gallery Nucleus. To rsvp e-mail info@si-la.org.

Illustrator's Day on November 8th

2008-11-03T22:40:00.000-08:00

I'm proud to be helping out with this year's Illustrator's Day, on Saturday, November 8th. It promises to be a great one, and walk-ins are welcome. For more info, go to www.illustratorsday.org. There's a great interview with the guest speakers in the Fall issue of Kitetales. I'm featured in the "Illustrator's Gallery" of the same issue! (page 19)

Raz Raz Raz Opening

2008-09-23T22:05:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone who came to the opening of "Raz Raz Raz" at the Ojai Art Center! The show will remain up until October 2. Thanks also to the Ojai Valley News, who published a nice feature about the show! Also, check out this recent segment on CNN Headline News about my mother's work.

Interview on SILA Blog

2008-08-27T16:35:00.001-07:00

I have an interview on the Society of Illustrators Los Angeles blog. I hope you can check it out!

"Raz Raz Raz" at Ojai Art Center

2008-08-25T22:13:00.000-07:00

I'm very excited for my upcoming show at the Ojai Art Center with my mother, Ojai artist Sylvia Raz (whose work is on the far right) and my brother, LA-based photographer Alan Raz (whose work is in the center. I'm on the far left.) Read the press release on the Society of Illustrators of LA blog.Opening reception Sunday, September 7, 1-3 pmOjai Art Center113 S. Montgomery StreetOjai, CA 93023805-

Group Show at Cactus Gallery

2008-07-11T16:28:00.000-07:00

Along with 50 other artists, I'm participating in a show that opens tomorrow night called "Icons, Legends & Notorious Figures." I'll have my Charles Bukowski, Edith Piaf, and Leni Riefenstahl portraits for sale. Cactus Gallery is at 4534 Eagle Rock Blvd. Eagle Rock, CA 90041. There will be an opening July 12 as part of the NELAart.org Gallery Night from 7-10, and an artist's reception on July 19

ICON 5

2008-07-10T21:48:00.000-07:00

I'm back from a great trip to New York, including four jam-packed days at the Illustration Conference. Some highlights for me included participating in the Road Show, getting a thoughtful guided tour of the New York Times magazine, and having an informative "topical lunch" with Edel Rodriguez. There were many great speakers -- highlights included Gary Panter, Mitch Nash, Ina Saltz, and Keri Smith

ICON Roadshow on July 2nd

2008-06-03T09:42:00.000-07:00

I'm participating in the Roadshow at the Illustration Conference in New York, along with 99 other illustrators. It's at the Roosevelt Hotel on on July 2nd from 5-8. Cocktails included.Art directors, editors, art buyers, and designers interested in attending, please RSVP by June 30th to admin@theillustrationconference.org, and use Roadshow RSVP as your subject heading. See you there!

Power in Numbers at Nucleus Gallery

2008-04-15T19:09:00.000-07:00

Limited edition prints of "Lovebirds" and "Tree of Life" are available at Nucleus Gallery, and were made for their annual "Power in Numbers" show, which helps support the "Make a Wish" foundation. There are many amazing artists in this show, including Dan Santat, Edel Rodriguez, and Andrea Offermann, and the pieces are a bargain at $100.

Love Birds

2008-03-13T17:16:00.000-07:00

Recently I created artwork for my brother's wedding invitation. My sister-in-law, Michelle, is a print production manager at Rapp Collins, and had a lot of great input. She also had the help of awesome designer and fellow Art Center grad, Danielle Perkins. The imagery is of a tree of life with flowers, pomegranites and two love birds on top. The trunk is meant to symbolize the union of the couple

Girl Show at Ghettogloss

2008-01-15T19:03:00.000-08:00

"Bridezilla" is in the upcoming "Girls, Girls, Girls" show at Ghettogloss. Other artists include Noel Ill, Alexis Walker, Jenny Mollen, Sue-ling, Jessica Garrison, and many more. The opening is on Thursday, January 17th from 7 pm-1 am. It'll be a "Gorilla Thursday," which means free cocktails and a waving gorilla!2380 Glendale Blvd.Silverlake, CA 90039www.ghettogloss.com

Happy Holidays!

2007-12-16T00:48:00.000-08:00

I created the tree lady above for the Wax Poetic holiday show, and was inspired to give her a Hanukkah counterpart.Recent good news: I was selected for Society of Illustrators West 46 and Society of Illustrators 50. Also, I have begun planning a two-woman show for next fall at the Ojai Art Center with my mother, sculptress extraordinaire Sylvia Raz. And lastly, I've joined altpick, and that's

Illustration Friday: "Wedding"

2007-09-14T10:38:00.000-07:00

"Bridezilla" gouache, colored pencil ..Inspired by my own recent wedding. www.karynraz.com

Illustration Friday: "Spring"

2006-03-31T11:48:00.000-08:00

Happy Spring! copyright Karyn Raz 2006www.karynraz.com

Arts Gala Preview

2006-03-03T17:50:00.000-08:00

These are part of a Hannukah series I did for Mazon, an organization that fights hunger. Along with the rest of the series, they'll be on sale March 10-12 at Arts Gala 2006. www.karynraz.com www.mazon.org tbeartsgala

Illustration Friday: "Glamour"

2006-01-27T13:34:00.000-08:00

"You do know how to whistle, don't you?"See more glamorous Hollywood gals in the drawings section of my website.www.karynraz.com

Boy to Man

2006-01-07T14:18:00.000-08:00

Here's a recent pen and ink drawing. I used Japanese paper called Washi that I got at Hiromi- it has a really rich, smooth texture that I love drawing on. www.karynraz.comcopyright Karyn Raz 2006

Illustration Friday: "Flavor"

2006-01-02T22:26:00.000-08:00

Here's my entry for Illustration Friday!www.karynraz.comcopyright Karyn Raz 2006