Fabrik Magazine Launch Party

All of us here at Fancifull are very proud to be sponsoring the launch of an exciting new magazine, Fabrik. The party happens Wed, March 26th at Skylark Gallery, 8576 Melrose (1 block east of the Design Center), beginning at 8 pm. We will be there pouring the wine and providing noshes.

This is very exciting for us because Los Angeles needs a magazine like Fabrik. It focuses on the many ways art is created in Los Angeles. “Fabrik magazine aims to discover the underlying structure of art, design and fashion being uniquely cultivated in the diverse districts that comprise Los Angeles“ explains publisher Chris Davies. The content of the magazine will focus on profiles of artists, curators, galleries, interior designers, and cutting-edge fashion designers. Fabrik also features hundreds of gallery listings, art walks, events and artist showcases.

Anything that celebrates living with and making art daily is a project we have to endorse whole-heartedly. Come join us tonight and welcome this bright bit of energy hitting Los Angeles. As Davies writes in Fabrik, “By connecting us to the art and design landscape of Los Angeles, Fabrik fashions an even more abundant city.” If you want to pick up a copy of the magazine you can contact us here at Fancifull (323-466-7654), or pick it up at Skylark Gallery.

Luc Leestemaker

The masthead of the Fancifull Blog has three paintings by artist Luc Leestemaker.
We chose these painting for many reasons. Leestemaker is a Dutch born artist, living in Los Angeles, who has enjoyed much commercial success over the last twenty years. We have been admirers of his for years – both the person and the paintings. The reason for my admiration became apparent when I read his essay, “The Ideal Artist” from the eponymous book of his paintings.

Here is an excerpt from “The Ideal Artist”:

“The artist can be anyone, and any equipment can be the artist’s tool. It may be the gardener’s shovel, the astronomer’s telescope, the accountant’s pen, or the doctor’s scalpel. Living one’s life is an art, if you think about it that way.
The Ideal Artist therefore, could be you.”

That sums up our philosophy beautifully.
Thanks Luc!

Luc’s paintings are on display in Los Angeles at Skylark Fine Art Gallery
8574 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069
The book Luc Leestemaker can be purchased at the gallery or online at www.skylarkpress.com

If you are in LA, come to the Gallery tomorrow night, Friday, Feb 22, from 6 – 10 for the Grand opening! You’ll get a chance to meet Luc and see more of his work.
I’ll be there with my husband Wally and some of our staff and we’ll be pouring wine and champagne! Hope to see you.

Terry August