Fazzino Bids Farewell To ‘The Captain’ in Style

Charles Fazzino was on the field prior to the game between the NY Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on September 10th. No, he wasn’t taking batting practice….instead, he was presenting The Captain, Derek Jeter, with an artwork commemorating his amazing career with the team. “Derek Jeter is a cultural icon,” said Fazzino before the game. “It’s an honor for me to work with the Yankees to present him with a signature-style piece that hopefully he will cherish for years to come. He is a larger-than-life sports hero and I just hope I have done his accomplishments justice.”

Fazzino Featured on YES Network

Fazzino appeared with Jeter during the pregame ceremony which was later broadcast by the YES Network during the ballgame. New York’s own Bruce Beck also visited Fazzino’s studios to see where the artwork was created prior to covering the unveiling on his NBC sportscast.

Derek Jeter has been a favorite subject for the Master of 3D Pop Art for years. Hand-painted baseballs, stadium seat backs, and 3D limited edition prints have highlighted the collection.

Our friend and talented artist Jackie Thomas is proud to have her art works included in the current Susquehanna Art Museum DOSHI Gallery exhibit Art & Barriers.  The DOSHI is currently located in the State Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120.  The exhibit runs through December 7th and focuses on the the way that contemporary art both affects and reflects societal barriers and social change. Art & Barriers:  Artists have long been at the forefront of social change through revolutionary and at times, subversive means of transcending both physical and hidden boundaries.  Contemporary art often acts as a mirror for barriers within all societies, challenging viewers to confront oppressive social, political, or cultural divisions.  Can art be the catalyst to break down these confines? Most impressive is the way in which technology has been incorporated to enhance the viewer’s experience. QR codes by each piece allow the people to hear an explanation of the work in the artist’s own words and voice. Visit Jackie’s exhibit page http://sqart.org/jackie-thomas/​ to see her works and hear her interpretations. Jackie was instrumental in the execution of all of our interactive workshops and art contests in Williamsport, PA in conjunction with the Little League 75th Anniversary Art Project. She worked with all of the fifth grade teachers on their student projects and helped bring them all together for the exhibition earlier this Summer at The Gallery at Penn College. We are eternally grateful for her contributions. Congratulations Jackie! We Love It.

Twisted Sister Archetype, Seated by Jackie Thomas

“A Dose of Dental Hyjinx” is the newest in a long line of satirical, entertaining, and whimsical tributes to the dental industry by Charles Fazzino. Fazzino’s first dental piece “Dentasia” was done in the mid-1990′s after a visit by the artist to the dentist. “I did that piece on a whim,” said Fazzino. “It just hit me as a subject that i could have a lot of fun with…and i did. What happened next was amazing to me. The piece sold out very quickly and collectors started demanding more and more dental artwork. I created my own little niche there.”

Since then, Charles Fazzino has released dozens of limited editions and original paintings about dentistry. He’s combined the Disney characters with dentistry in pieces such as “Visiting the Disney Dentist” and “Disney Dental School.” “Never Long in the Tooth,” “Tooth Story Building,” and “Mouth Under Construction” were highly sought after and sold out in a matter of months after their release dates. “A Dose of Dental Hyjinx” can be purchased at your favorite authorized Fazzino gallery.

Fazzino Dental Artwork

“A Dose of Dental Hyjinx” is the newest in the collection.

“Mouth Under Construction” was released in 2013 and sold out in a matter of weeks.

“I Tawt I Taw A Cavity” incorporated the Looney Tunes characters and was released in 2003

We’ve just added two new cards to our Fazzino E-Card page! And they’re perfect for sending spooky greetings to all of your friends and family. Just click on a Halloween card image from the grid, fill in your custom greeting and hit SEND!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!!!

“Let’s Go Fly a Kite” is the newest in the Fazzino Cityscape Collection of 3D limited edition pop art.  It joins New York, London, Paris, and Venice as the fifth city this year to be celebrated by Fazzino as a 3D limited edition silkscreen. It’s a bustling look at the city from a perspective high above. Colorful kites fly high to celebrate the splendor if this iconic city.

Charles Fazzino’s San Francisco collection began way back in 1992 when he released an edition called “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.”

Fazzino San Francisco Artwork

“City by the Bay,” “That San Francisco Treat” and “Our Day in San Francisco” have been added to the collection since  then, as have some incredibly vibrant original works. San Francisco, with its meandering hills and bustling and sometimes choatic activity, is the perfect subject matter for Fazzino. The artist brings his signature sense of whimsy, detail, and color to bring out the best of the Golden Gate City.

Contact your favorite authorized Fazzino gallery to purchase “Let’s Go Fly a Kite…San Francisco,” or email us at info@fazzinocollectors.com for more information.

It’s Our Fourth Edition of

TRAVEL WITH FAZZINO: PARIS

In our last “Travel with Fazzino” blog, we took you to Boston.  Now, we head to Europe and a place that Charles will be visiting in the very near future: Paris, France. “I have been traveling to Paris and to France in general, for decades to do shows at the galleries showing my work there,” Said Fazzino. “It’s always a real treat!”

Fazzino’s Love Affair with the City of Love

Charles Fazzino’s first limited edition release on Pariswas titled “City of Love” and it was created in 1993. A Beautiful blue sky, white fluffy clouds, rainbows, and balloons all set the stage for a lovers paradise on the Champs d’elysee. The Mona Lisa looks down upon the couples enjoying their leisurely drinks in the outdoor cafe, and the Eiffel Tower is highlighted majestically in the background. Since then, Fazzino has created more than a dozen limited editions and original paintings capturing the elegance and buzz that have always surrounded this city.

City of Love, 1993

La Joie de Vie, Paris,  2002

New France Artwork From Charles Fazzino

Charles Fazzino  is actually on his way to France this weekend to debut two new limited edition releases: “A Taste of French Gastronomie” and “Paris, Love is in the Air.” On Friday, he will be at Galerie L’encadreur in Lille and on Sunday, he will appear at Galerie Nuances et Lumiere in Lyon.” The new works on France will highlighted along with the rest of the Fazzino 3D Pop Art Collection.

A Taste of French Gastronomie

 

Galerie Arnaud Rogez

56 rue Esquermoise
59000 Lille
Time: 6pm – 10pm
Tel : +33.3.20.12.25.25
lille@lencadreur.fr

- See more at: http://www.fazzino.com/art-blog/category/events-appearances/#sthash.fsNz8ADZ.dp

When was Your Last Trip to The City of Love? Share Your Thoughts and Photos!

We’d love to hear from you about your experiences in this great city. Share some pictures of yourself near any of the landmarks Fazzino has rendered on our Facebook Page. And be sure to stop by for our next edition of Travel with Fazzino!

On the Heels of 3D Monopoly….Here Comes Scrabble!

Acclaimed 3D pop artist Charles Fazzino and premiere custom game maker Winning Solutions are proud to announce the release of “3D SCRABBLE®: World Edition by Charles Fazzino.” This innovative and stylish three-dimensional game is the first of its kind for the Scrabble franchise. It is a follow up to the wildly successful “3D MONOPOLY®: The Fazzino New York Edition”, all 2000 of which sold out in under one year.

The 3D Gaming Series was the result of collaboration between Winning Solutions, a boutique marketer of specialized and collectible versions of classic games, and Charles Fazzino, the world’s most popular three-dimensional artist. The marriage of these two entities has produced a series of truly exceptional, unique, and inspired board games. “3D SCRABBLE®” is a one-of-a-kind, hand-signed and numbered limited edition collector’s item. Only 2,000 of these games will be produced and each will come with its own Certificate of Authenticity.

The deluxe, oversized SCRABBLE® game board is encased in a beautifully appointed wood cabinet with a glass top. It sits on top of a rotating game board and features custom, three-dimensional, global-themed artwork by Charles Fazzino. The oversized glass tiles are stored in a luxurious embroidered fabric tile pouch, and the game is housed in its own deluxe storage box.

Just in Time for the Holidays

3D Scrabble has several features and custom components including:

• Deluxe oversized wood cabinet with glass top
• Rotating Game Board
• Embroidered fabric SCRABBLE tile pouch
• 100 oversized glass letter tiles with fabric backing
• Deluxe scorebook with embroidered fabric cover
• Sand timer with custom wood end caps
• Hand-Signed and Numbered by Charles Fazzino
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Premium packaging for storing
• Deluxe storage box for game components

Plus, it’s suitable for playing or hanging!

“I was so proud of our 3D MONOPOLY® game. My collectors haven’t stopped raving about it,” said Fazzino from his New York Studio. “I was thrilled when Winning Solutions suggested we move on to SCRABBLE®. SCRABBLE® is known and loved far and wide. Everyone around the world has played SCRABBLE® including me and my family. It’s a big part of our culture and I’m glad that my artwork is being used to enhance the playing experience. I think once again, many people will be torn between actually playing it and hanging it on their wall!”

3D SCRABBLE®: World Edition by Charles Fazzino” is available for order NOW! It will be sold in boutique and specialty stores throughout the country, will be featured in the Frontgate Holiday Catalog, and can be ordered directly from the manufacturer

Charles Fazzino has discovered that by printing his 3D pop art on aluminum instead of paper creates a whole new effect and that’s opened up a whole new world for him. His latest release on aluminum is called “In the Shadow of the Peach,”and celebrates the city of Atlanta in a way it’s never been celebrated before

“In the Shadow of the Peach” is the first Fazzino rendering of Atlanta since the 1996 release titled “Always a Dream, Always Atlanta.” It’s a great addition to the entire Fazzino cityscape collection. Contact your favorite authorized Fazzino gallery for purchasing information or email us at info@fazzinocollectors.com.

Take a look at the  Fazzino E-Card page! We recently added a card that’s just perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday. Send some bountiful greetings to all of your friends and family. Just click on the Thanksgiving card image from the grid, fill in your custom greeting and hit SEND!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!

We recently came across a Mashable post featuring the work of Frenchman Sébastien Del Grosso.  Charles Fazzino often talks about the necessity for an artist to do something different…establish a niche….distinguish himself from all of the other talented artists out there.  Sébastien Del Grosso has certainly created a new niche and his work is amazing. He crosses illustration with photography to create some of the coolest and most unusual portraits we’ve ever seen. We commend him on his originality. His work is a like a breath of fresh air: beautifully simple and strikingly unique with crisp lines and a truly unique style.

It’s Our Fifth Edition of TRAVEL WITH FAZZINO: London

In our last “Travel with Fazzino” blog, we took you to Paris, France.  We’ll stay in Europe with our next edition and travel a short way over to London.

Fazzino’s Newest London 3D Pop Art

Getting Cheeky in the Queue in West End London was actually inspired by Charles Fazzino’s trip to London for the 2012 Olympic Games. “That was my first extended trip to London and I had the opportunity to travel all over the city,” said Fazzino. “It was an incredible experience. One of my favorite things was seeing the show Jersey Boys in the West End. I couldn’t believe I had to go all the way to London to see it. It’s now one of my favorites and I remember coming out and looking around and thinking ‘my next London piece has to be about London’s West End.”

Fazzino has painted London countless times, the most recent being in the form of a Limited Edition for the 2012 Olympic Games. It was his seventh Olympic Games for the United States Olympic Committee and probably his most compelling to date. NBC created a set of three-layered collectible pins based on the artwork and Fazzino made several appearances in London at the USA House, the American School in London, and the Proctor & Gamble Family Home.

Today’s Featured Gift of the Day -
3D, Open-Edition, Broadway Mini Print

On the Third Day of Fazzino, we offer to you…20% off a framed, 3D, open edition Broadway mini print by Charles Fazzino. The perfect gift for your Broadway fan. Each piece measures approximately 7″ x 8″ and comes in a beautiful die-cut gift box. MUST ORDER by December 7th for Christmas delivery.

Regular Price: $175 plus shipping and handling

Today ONLY – 20% Off (while supplies last!)

To Order: Email info@fazzinocollectors.com

Plus, we’re giving one of these mini prints away for FREE. Just post a comment on this blog or on the Fazzino Facebook Fan Page answering our holiday question of the day by midnight tonight and you’ll have the chance to be our randomly selected winner.

Question of the Day: What did Ralphie want for Christmas in the movie A Christmas Story?

Visit the Charles Fazzino Gift Shop for even more holiday gift ideas and Thank You for playing along with our TWELVE DAYS OF FAZZINO.

WE WISH YOU A HAPPY, HEALTHY, AND JOYOUS HOLIDAY SEASON!!

Let your friends and family know you’re thinking of them during the holidays with a Fazzino E-Card! Just click on the image of the Holiday Card of your choice from the grid, fill in your custom greeting and hit SEND!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!

Getting Cheeky in the Queue in West End London was conceptualized by Charles Fazzino when he was in London for the Olympic Games in 2012. “I was in London for ten days, making appearances at the USA House, the American School in London, and the Procter & Gamble Family Home. I took an afternoon off to play tourist and found myself in the audience at ‘Jersey Boys” in the West End. I loved it so much and the atmosphere in that area of London reminded me so much of Broadway, that I just had to make it my next London release. I hope you enjoy it.”

Charles Fazzino’s first limited edition release about London was actually just called “London” and it was a lithograph released in 1991. Since then he has created dozens of limited editions and original pop art paintings about the Royal City.

Contact your favorite authorized Fazzino gallery for purchasing information or email us at info@fazzinocollectors.com.

On the heels of the popular and sold out release “Illusions of New York,” Charles Fazzino is releasing a new New York series on aluminum titled “Midnight in Manhattan.”  This time, he’s experimenting with color. The piece will be available in the standard black and white, and full color editions. However, he’s also thrown in a blue monochrome print and a green monochrome print. “I love the way the black and white pieces really shine on the aluminum, so I decided to go one step further,” said Fazzino. “We printed the image out in a whole rainbow of monochromatic colors and the green and blue were the ones I liked the best. So, we’re putting them out there. I think they are very cool and just a touch different while still remaining true to my style of rendering New York City.”

Contact your favorite authorized Fazzino gallery for purchasing information or drop us an email at info@fazzinocollectors.com.

 It’s Our Sixth Edition of TRAVEL WITH FAZZINO: Japan

In our last “Travel with Fazzino” blog, we took you to London, England.  Today, we take you around the world to Japan! Fazzino artwork has been popular in Japan for decades and Charles makes more than half a dozen appearances there each year in shows sponsored by our Agent, High Spirits and Yu.

Fazzino’s Newest Japan 3D Pop Art

Reflections of Mt. Fuji is the first Fazzino release on an aluminum background. It’s available both in black and white, and with dramatic orange highlights.  It’s the latest in a series of tributes to the Japanese icon and comes on the heels of the successful release on paper of The Sun Rises Over Mt. Fuji.

Fazzino has also painted many unique works about Japan and its celebrities including soccer start Takahara and  baseball legends Hideo Nomo and Ichiro Suzuki.

Charles Fazzino spent some time with WHUD‘s Mike and Kacey during the annual Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon to benefit the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center. While there, he sat down separately with Mike Bennett for an interview that aired on Mike’s nationally syndicated radio program “America Weekend.” Listen to what he has to say about the Children’s Hospital in addition to his involvement with the Super Bowl and countless other national and international events.  Mike even participated in the interactive Legacy Project Fazzino unveiled at the Hospital during the radiothon.

WHUD’s Mike Bennett Tries his Hand at the Legacy Project

Charles Joins New Rochelle Council of the Art

Charles Fazzino has recently been elected to the Board of the New Rochelle Council of the Arts. The Council, currently celebrating its 40th anniversary, actively promotes and encourages the arts throughout New Rochelle.  Throughout the year, they sponsor cultural events, artistic happenings, and major events such as the annual New Rochelle Arts Fest during which we open up the Fazzino Art Studios for public tours. Most recently, they started a series of “pop up” encounters throughout the city, meant to engage the public in a spontaneous and surprising way. The first  took place at the end of January with another one scheduled “somewhere” towards the end of this month. So stay tuned and keep your eyes open.

NRC Gratitude Art Exhibit at City Hall

Also going on right now, is the NRCA Gratitude Art Exhibit in the Rotunda Gallery at City Hall. Stop by and take a look if you’re in the area. The exhibition features the works of twelve local artists and is open until March 19th. “I attended the opening reception for Gratitude,” said Charles Fazzino “I was impressed by the level of talent and the creativity. We have such a rich arts culture here in New Rochelle and I applaud the council’s efforts to spread the word and encourage all of us to be inspired by the talent that surrounds us.”

In March, NRCA is sponsoring a Members Exhibit in honor of Thea Eichler, one of the founding members of the Council. The work on display will be exceptional and reminiscent of the organization’s 40-year history. It will be housed in the Winter Lumen Gallery at the New Rochelle Public Library from March 1st to March 30th.

Charles Fazzino’s work will be featured in the upcoming Art of Pop & Comics Exhibition at the Coral Springs Museum of Art. Guest Curator Lenore Stern Morris has put together an engaging collection of originals and limited editions that will delight any pop culture or comic book lover. Fazzino contributed eight pieces to the exhibit, four of which are ambitious new original works that he will debut at the museum. “I’m so proud to be a part of this exhibition,” said Fazzino. “One of the purposes that art serves is to reflect our own lives back to us….almost like a psychedelic mirror. When I paint pop culture and comic themes, it’s with the goal of taking these elements and creating something new out of them, while still being true to their own essence. We, as a culture, love our cartoons. And I enjoy bringing the cartoons that people love into my own artistic world. This was a fun exhibit to put together.”

Fazzino’s featured originals include: “A Simpson’s Selfie,” “Felix the Cat in Outer Space,” and “A Cartoon Celebration of the Masters.” The exhibit runs from March 5th through May 23rd and features an artist reception and opening on March 5th. The Museum is located at 2855 Coral Springs Rd. in Coral Springs, Florida. Telephone is 954-340-5000. The reception is open to the public for a $10 donation.