Art&Air, here I come!

I will be exhibiting my modern abstract art this June in Webster Groves, Missouri at the Art&Air art fair.

Art&Air is one of the best art fairs in the Midwest, attracting artists from over 23 states. This year it was juried by John Nagel, Executive Director, International Photography Hall of Fame, Rachel Kranzberg-Miller, award-winning jewelry, with degrees in painting and fashion design, Anne Murphy, former Executive Director of the Saint Louis Artists’ Guild, gallery director, and artist and Yael Shomroni, Peer Juror, ceramist, potter, and active art fair exhibitor.

The 12th Annual Art&Air, the Webster Arts Fair, June 5-7, 2015, is set on the oak-shaded grounds of Webster University/Eden Theological Seminary in the heart of historic Webster Groves, Missouri (63119), just 10 minutes west of downtown St. Louis.

June 5-7, 2015
12th Annual Art&Air
Webster Groves, Missouri

 

Here is a sneak peak into some of the art I will be displaying:

 

Red Modern Abstract Art Painting 127 by Andy Hahn

Splatter style abstract painting #128 by Andy Hahn, orange and blue drips

Green, blue and orange modern abstract art 125 Painting by Andy Hahn

 

Art&Air, the Webster Arts Fair, a one-of-a-kind fine arts fair, is set in the beautiful park setting of Eden Theological Seminary, in the heart of historic Webster Groves, Missouri. It is conveniently located near Downtown St.Louis and Clayton. Art&Air, continually noted as a favorite fair among artists, because of unmatched hospitality and amenities, showcases many varieties of art, while offering delectable food, top-notch musical performances, and unique creative activities for the whole family.

 

Art&Air Webster Groves Art Fair

 

Each year, over 110 juried artists participate at Art&Air, which is often noted as one of the best art fairs in the Midwest. The artists come from across the U.S. and Canada, with a third of them coming from outside the St. Louis metropolitan area.

I am really looking forward to the show. I had a lot of fun last year at the Shaw Art Fair, and this one should be fun too.

Come by and say hello, these are a great opportunity for me to see my collectors in person.

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My modern art featured in St. Louis At Home magazine

My abstract painting was featured in the spring issue of St. Louis At Home Magazine.

 

Andy Hahn art in St. Louis At Home magazine cover

I was contacted to submit paintings for a section they call Get The Look, where they feature mostly local artisans and furniture and design boutiques that have fabulous examples that are on trend with the feature articles of that issue.

 

Andy Hahn art in St. Louis At Home magazine inside

This issue also featured their 2015 St. Louis At Home Architect and Design Awards. You can also see my art in the online section of the magazine.

Andy Hahn art in St. Louis At Home magazine spread

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My painting that they featured, Abstract 151 has since sold. If you are interested in something in a similar style, browse my abstract art or consider a piece of custom art, where I can match this exact style to your unique space.

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Get these 5 Tips for Buying Custom Art Direct From an Artist

Commissioning an artist to make custom art for your home or business can be overwhelming at times. Buying wall art and knowing what you want is hard enough when you can see the finished product in front of you.

These 5 tips will help prepare you if you are looking to commission an artist online or in person to make custom art for you.

Tip # 1: Choose an artist that works in the style you are looking for wall art in.

I can’t tell you how often I am asked to make custom art that is not in my modern abstract art style. I mean hey, I would love your business and to help you out, but realistic paintings of your car or favorite pet isn’t exactly my forte.

Computer Rendering of Custom Art by Andy Hahn

Computer Rendering of Custom Art by Andy Hahn

There are many talented artists in every genre, so do a little research and find an artist that specializes in the style of wall art you are looking for. You can search for artists on google or sites and directories like AbsoluteArts and Etsy.

 

For the complete article, read more here.

Tip #2: Make sure the artist specializes in or regularly works on custom art.

 

Tip #3: Ask the artist if they can show you a visual of what the custom art would look like before you commission them.

 

Tip #4: Make sure the artist can show you exactly what the colors of the custom art will look like.

 

Tip #5: Expect to pay a deposit to get the custom art started.

 

For the complete article, read more here.

 

 

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Behind the Scenes: Exhibiting at the Historic Shaw Art Fair – Part 3

After the weekend at the art fair, I had some deliveries of larger paintings that I had sold that needed to be made. I figured I might as well personally deliver the larger pieces and since everyone was local, it made it pretty easy. Plus, I always like to do a little extra for my collectors when I can.

Here are some shots of the installation I did at one of my collector’s homes in West St. Louis County. The pieces look really nice in his home, they compliment his décor and add that wow factor.

Painting by Andy Hahn installed at collectors home

Painting by Andy Hahn installed at collectors home

Well, that pretty much finishes my recap of my experience exhibiting at the Historic Shaw Art Fair. I had a great time, and look forward to exhibiting my modern abstract art at more art fairs in the future.

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Behind the Scenes: Exhibiting at the Historic Shaw Art Fair – Part 2

I had a blast all weekend, meeting so many new people, showing my art, catching up with long-time collectors and sharing stories with fellow artists. My booth came out as planned and the weather could not have been better, especially Sunday.

Andy Hahn booth at Shaw Art Fair

Andy Hahn booth at Shaw Art Fair Andy Hahn Shaw Art Fair Booth

Saturday night, there was a reception and awards ceremony for the exhibiting artists. It was great to spend some time with other artists. Especially because I was able to catch up with my aunt that I haven’t see in forever. She is a very successful artist who does abstract architectural paintings. Here is a photo of me and my aunt Ginny Herzog.

Andy Hahn and Ginny Herzog at Shaw Art Fair

By the end of the show, my booth started looking pretty picked over, I sold almost half of my modern abstract paintings, so I was very happy with the turnout at the art fair. I met so many great people and made some connections that I am sure will help me in the future.

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Behind the Scenes: Exhibiting at the Historic Shaw Art Fair – Part 1

Exhibiting at an art fair takes a lot of preparation. You have to have a tent, display, and of course lots of art. I decided to build my own display panels this time. I built them out of wood frames and thin plywood.

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As you can see, building the display panels took over most of my garage. I finally got them done, assembled and all the kinks worked out.

I also had to make about 40 paintings to fill the displays and have some back stock. I decided to exhibit by most popular series. My red and orange series is arguably my most popular to date. Many of my commissioned paintings over the years have been for similar bold and tonal oversized pieces. So that was a safe bet.

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My other series that I wanted to exhibit was my newer blue, green, gray and orange series that has a lot more drips and variation.

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You can also see some progress photos of some of the smaller 12”x12” panels that I made for the art fair. You can see that the one painting in the middle left has several layers of paint on it, but I hadn’t added the dark layers yet. As I apply the thin transparent layers of paint, they really start to show the depth of color with the texture on the canvas.

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Here are a couple of 4 foot by 4 foot panels I was working on. I love to work at a larger scale, because I love the statement that large art makes in a room when it is the focal point. Plus there is so much more subtle detail you can work into a painting when it is larger.

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A couple days before the art fair, I got all the art bundled together and packed to set up.

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The booth and displays had to be set up the day before. Displaying on a grass area always proves to be interesting; I had almost an 8 inch change in elevation from the front of the booth to the back. I am a bit of a perfectionist… All the leveling and tweaking I did when testing the panels out in my garage was a waste when I got to the event and had that unlevel of ground.

Early Saturday morning, I got everything loaded up and off to the art fair I went!

 

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Abstract Painting ‘Corruption’ Explaination

Corruption by Andy Hahn - Abstract Painting

‘Corruption’ is one of my newer modern abstract paintings. It takes a stab at visually articulating the concept of corruption and the downfall of society because of it.

You might notice the strong vertical and horizontal lines in this piece. It suggests an architectural subject. I wanted to combine that with some distinct texture that gave it some additional industrial cues. The dark burgundy color palette is bold and attention getting, which was intentional, as I wanted a strong visually impactful piece.

We all experience corruption in different facets of life. It is often portrayed on the evening news and in social media. You can’t miss hearing about it or at least the speculation of it. In this painting, I am showing the destructive remnants of a corrupt society. The architectural elements seem to have decayed in this abstract painting. Read more and watch a video interview here.

The detail shots really show the texture and depth of the elements.

Corruption detail photo, red and blue abstract painting modern abstract painting - Corruption by Andy Hahn

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