Christina Olsen Burtner

Commissioned Work

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Olsen Burtner) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:46:00 +0000

This scene was captured via I-phone and emailed to me from a house-warming party in Washington DC, thus giving birth to my first commissioned piece!

So if anyone is looking to capture a moment, or a scene of toys doing something mischievous in my style of oil painting, just email me a jpg of your vision. I'll sketch something up and give you a quote: christinaburtner@gmail.com

Gimme Baby Robots - SEATTLE 12/16/09

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Olsen Burtner) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:24:00 +0000

Gimme Baby Robots is returning to Seattle! This is an amazing experience. I've been able to buy some of my favorite original artwork at these shows, the artists involved are top-notch, the bidding is super fun, and the starting bids are as low as $1. If you have any Christmas shopping left to do, this is a great time to do it. Some of the artists participating in this show are: Kellie Talbot, Stefan Hofmann, Ryan Davis, David Olsen, Kathleen Asmann, and I'll be putting some of my art in too.

Gimme Baby Robots is one night only! The bidding starts at 7pm and will end at 9pm. Spacecraft is hosting the show this year at their headquarters at 227 9th Ave. N, across from Jones Soda and next to Banya 5 Spa.

Wednesday, December 16th from 7-9pm

Spacecraft Headquarters

227 9th Ave. N.

Seattle, WA 98109

Cool Story Seattle Premiere Friday 9/25

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Olsen Burtner) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:42:00 +0000

Cool Story is out in stores already, but this is going to be the only chance to see it in Seattle on the BIG screen! We will be showing it at the King Cat Theater in Beltown tomorrow night.

This is an all-ages event, but for those party animals who want to celebrate the beginning of a season of snow with a cocktail there is a bar for 21+.

We are super excited about how this video turned out, it was a challenge and a joy to make and everyone involved should be darn proud of themselves. We've got nothing but rave reviews from the media moguls and peanut galleries alike.

snowboarding.transworld.net/features/the-angry-interns-video-review-cool-story/

So come out and enjoy the show, we'll have lots of prizes, and opportunities to meet the riders, filmers, photographers, and producers of Think Thank!

Think Thank's Cool Story

Video premiere sponsored by: LIB TECH, Snowboy, and Sno-Con

King Cat Theater

2130 6th Ave
Seattle, WA 98121

Doors open at 7pm

Advanced tickets can be purchased at Sno-Con for $7 or $10 at the door

Gimme Baby Robots 2009!!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Olsen Burtner) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:15:00 +0000

GIMME BABY ROBOTS, a one-night event features an affordable silent auction of small works (10x10 or smaller) by hundreds of artists nationwide, and it's on on its way to Seattle! This is the second year I've participated in these shows, both as an exhibitor and as a bidder, and let me tell you it's crazy fun. For the patrons, I like to think of it as a "gateway" opportunity to buy art, to see firsthand how inclusive, affordable and accessible it can be. For the artists selling art for uber-cheap, it's a great opportunity to get work out to the far reaches of the nation that would otherwise be inaccessible. I mean, I had a piece in Memphis, Tennessee last year for crying out loud! Also, I have a lot of art in a box right now, what good is it doing in a box? I'd rather have it go to a good home.

I'd also like to add that there is serious high quality original art shown at these auctions. From art professors like John Hitchcock from U of Wisconsin to my very own brother Dave Teng Olsen's work who teaches art at Wellesley College, and one of my all time favorite Seattle artists, Kellie Talbot we're talking art that you buy and love forever.

Here's the line-up thus far:
Igloo Gallery, Portland OR 7/30/09
Empty Bottle Gallery, Chicago IL 8/31/09
Seattle, WA sometime in December location T.B.A

Conor Byrne Show Up now until 7/10/09

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Olsen Burtner) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:57:00 +0000

"Nothing in Common Bonds"
18x24"
Oil on canvas

"The Friend"
18x24"
Oil on canvas

"Cold Shoulder to the Cold Blooded"
36x48"
Oil on Canvas

Here are the three new pieces on exhibit at Conor Byrne in Ballard. My show will be up through July 10th. Conor Byrne is a great Irish Pub in Historical Ballard. It's one of those last few places in Ballard where you can relax with a pint of cider on tap and not get poked by raucous frat boys. There's great live music too! I have to say, it's really a great setting for this group of paintings too. I've sold four pieces so far, but there are still some left. I won't be having another show for awhile so if you're interested in buying your own this is the time to do it. 50% of all sales will go to the Larry Sommers Art Fellowship too.

Larry Sommers Memorial

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Olsen Burtner) — Fri, 29 May 2009 19:24:00 +0000

Today is the Memorial to celebrate the life of friend, teacher, union leader and colleague Larry Sommers who died on April 2, 2009. Since August of 1985 Larry was the Printmaking Tech and Health and Safety Coordinator for the UW School of Art. He was also active in SEIU 925, the Seattle Print Arts, the Book Arts Guild and taught Papermaking during the summer. His contribution to artists, both emerging and established was profound. He was much more than a teacher to his students; he was a guiding light who's passion for Teaching, knowledge of Art and wisdom of Life was immeasurable. He will be sorely missed.

The Memorial for Larry Sommers is Today, May 29th from 6-9pm at: The Tashiro Kaplan Building in Pioneer Square
310 South Washington St.
Seattle, WA
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Seattle&state=WA&address=310+So.+Washington+St.&zipcode=98104
A collection of Larry's artwork will be on display and for sale.

A Fellowship has also been created in Larry's name sponsored by the Seattle Print Arts. To donate to the Larry Sommers Art Fellowship and to help sustain the legacy of support to artists that Larry gave to generations of artists while he was alive you can contribute by visiting the Seattle Print Arts website: www.seattleprintarts.org and clicking the donate/join tab.

Spacecraft Art Show

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Olsen Burtner) — Thu, 21 May 2009 23:42:00 +0000

The new Spacecraft Gallery Sticker sheets come out Friday!
The release party will be this Friday, May 22nd at Spacecraft Headquarters from 5-10pm:
227 9th Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98109

One of my paintings was chosen for the sheet, but I don't know which one, so I'm going to find out.

Also, this year, there will be a silent auction of framed gallery-sheet art (I'm not sure if they're originals, or prints). All proceeds will go towards The Bali School Fund For Kids.

Hope to see you tomorrow night, there will be live music, photo booth action, drinks and lots of art!

June Ballard Art Walk Show

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Olsen Burtner) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:28:00 +0000

"The Near Impossibility of Getting it Right the First Time"

Oil on canvas

54"x60"

A selection of my oil paintings, including 2 new pieces will be featured in the June Ballard Art Walk at Coner Byrne Pub. The opening reception is Saturday, June 13th from 6-9pm and will run until July 10th.

Coner Byrne Pub

conorbyrnepub.com

5140 Ballard Ave. NW

Seattle, WA 98107

206/784-3640

Curated by Kellie Talbot.

In Loving Memory of Larry Sommers

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Olsen Burtner) — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:29:00 +0000

In loving memory of Larry Sommers August 17th, 1953 - to April 2, 2009

It is with a very heavy heart to say goodbye to one of the best people I've ever known, Larry Sommers. I'm still having a hard time accepting that this has happened. Larry passed away Thursday night after complications from a heart attack that he had while in Chicago for a Printmaking conference. This is shocking and devastating. It comes as a surprise to us all who knew Larry as the free spirit, selfless, optimistically cynical, easy to laugh, solid as rock, uniting force, thoughtful and inspiring person that we all loved. He was so full of life and always up for an adventure. I feel so lucky to have had Larry in my life and will always cherish the memories we made and the influence he's had on me.

Larry has been apart of my life for close to 13 years. He has been my teacher, my confidante, my friend, and family. Every time I see a white mini van, Joan of Arc monument, a Canadian flag, a SEIU sticker, hear French techno or Avril Lavigne, go to the Moon Temple, see the big Cherry tree in my backyard that he always said I should cut down because "cherry tress shouldn't get that big!" or even writing in this Blog, which he always argued "is not the same as a website!" I will smile and remember Larry and his sense of humor. Larry, Larry Larry. I'll miss you forever! This is a time to celebrate his life though, I know Larry wouldn't want us to all be moping around with long faces. He'd want us to act! To join the Union and fight the good fight! It will be hard to face the day without someone like Larry on your team though. He made everything lighter and easier to bare. His presence was comforting. He was the glue that held things together! His memory will never be lost though, and I take comfort in knowing that he knew how much he was loved, and how much his friendship was cherished to so many people.

Gimme Baby Robots - SEATTLE 12/18/08

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Olsen Burtner) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:15:00 +0000

It never snows in Seattle... until the morning of the Gimme Baby Robots show! We woke up to about 4 inches of snow in the city, which turned into a big solid ice cube by about 7pm. We were debating on how many (or few) people would make it out, and were blown away by the number of people who braved the elements to partake in Seattle's first ever G.B.R.! About 60-70 people blazed Seattle G.B.R. trail, and let me just say that they raised the bar. Their enthusiasm could not be dampened by ice or snow, they came and conquered. It was nearly a sold-out show, and people were bidding with purpose. They were upping the bids by 5 -10 dollars at a time, and the local art represented was insane! Some of our local talent that participated were Kellie Talbot, Stefan Hofmann, Ryan Davis, Larry Sommers, Sean Genovese, Mike Yoshida, Jesse Burtner, Noah Overby, Joan Swearingen, Chad Johnston, Eric Mead, Andrius Simutis; so much awesomeness and inspiration, I just could go on and on. I'm still brimming with the excitement of it.

Big thanks to Shanna and Peter, Chris Knight and his mom Linda, and Eric Mead for helping hang the show. David Teng Olsen for giving birth to the G.B.R. idea and paving its way to Seattle. To Justin Donahue and Gorio and everyone who helped out at EVO for hosting and making it happen. To Pyramid Ale for the keg of delicious free beer. And especially to everyone who came out in the ice storm to bid on Baby Robots! See you next year!

How the Mighty Have Fallen

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Olsen Burtner) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:02:00 +0000

"How the Mighty Have Fallen"

5 1/2 x 5 1/2"

Watercolor and pen on paper

Sold

One of my "Baby Robots" for the Seattle show. It's kind of different from my normal work, that's the fun thing about the show, you can let loose. Get your bid on! December 18th at EVO!

Gimme Baby Robots! SEATTLE

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Olsen Burtner) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:21:00 +0000

Gimme Baby Robots! finally comes to Seattle!! This is a one-night event featuring a silent auction of small original artwork by hundreds of well-known and upcoming artists nationwide.

Minimum bids are as low as $1, which is just crazy talk. Highest bidder at the end of the night gets to take home their very own "baby robot".

EVO Timesinfinity Gallery

122 NW 36th St.

Seattle, WA 98107 in Fremont

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

Bidding Starts at 8pm and ends at 11pm

Scenes From the Second Story in Ballard

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Olsen Burtner) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:06:00 +0000

"Sayulita Happy Hour"

10x10"

Oil on wood

Scenes From The Second-Story returns to Seattle for a one month show at Aster Coffee Lounge in Ballard. I will have five of my remaining pieces up from Wednesday December 10th thru Wednesday, January 14th. Don't miss Lindsay Davis's amazing soft pastels too!

Aster Coffe Lounge:

5615 24th Ave. NW

Seattle, WA 98107

(between 56th and 57th St.)

206.784.0615

Annual Miniature Show

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Olsen Burtner) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:20:00 +0000

White Ibis
Oil on paper
3.5" x 5"

This year's annual Miniatures show opens on Saturday, November 29th at Kaewyn Gallery in Bothell. About 100 local artists exhibit up to 4 pieces in this group show where all work is 8x10" or smaller. I'll have the last 4 birds up from my "Scenes from the Second Story" show. They are the N. American Cardinal, White Ibis, Eastern Bluebird and Allen's Hummingbird.
Saturday, November 29 - End of January 2009
Kaewyn Gallery
10101 Main Street
Bothell, WA 98011
www.kaewyngallery.com

Artist Profile in the Bellingham Herald

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Olsen Burtner) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:25:00 +0000

Thanks Zoe Fraley from the Bellingham Herald for the write up! To read the Q&A go to: www.bellinghamherald.com/lifestyle/story/535300.html

Chuckanut Brewery and Kitchen Show

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Olsen Burtner) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:09:00 +0000

"Eke"
16x16"
Oil on canvas
Sold

I will have about 30 selected pieces from my "Scenes From the Second Story" show hanging at the new Chuckanut Brewery and Kitchen in Bellingham, WA.
When: Saturday, September 6, 2008 - November, 2008
Where: Chuckanut Brewery and Kitchen
601 W. Holly St.
Bellingham, WA 98225

I Heart Baby Robots!

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Olsen Burtner) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:35:00 +0000

Portland was a blast! Thanks Damien and Bryon from Igloo for hosting the show. Gimme Baby Robots in Portland last night was amazing. A great turn-out, fricking sweet-a art, and an aura of anticipation and eagerness mixed in with beer and friendly bidding competition led to one of the most successful Baby Robots shows to date! Thanks to Chris Knight for letting us crash at his place and for putting up with my lane changing antics.

Old and new friends made appearances. Gems from the past Ruby Nichols and Angie Fujioka, and mystical magicians Ben Fee and Alex Mertz got in the mix. Honeybear drove down from Mt. Hood and bought himself original Baby Robots from Todd Lown, David Olsen and Gary Olsen! Way to support the cause!

Mostly, big thanks to my big bro, David Teng Olsen for pulling rabbits out of hats and building an art community that is inclusive, accessible, affordable and down right fun. Your are the Manzilla. Kassie is the woman, she killed it, in style of course!

Gimme Baby Robots 2008 in Portland

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Olsen Burtner) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:45:00 +0000

"He Chose Waffles"
5 1/2 x 5 1/2"
Watercolor and pen on paper
SOLD

Gimme Baby Robots is tomorrow night! Thursday, July 31st from 8-11pm at Igloo in Portland, OR. Be there or be square. Beer and art, who can ask for anything else?! This is the show where starting bids start at $1, all of the art is original, made by man, not by robots. Bidding starts at 8pm. I'm going to get me someBaby Robots!

Igloo:
325 NW 6th Ave. #102
Portland, OR 97209

Gimme Baby Robots 2008 in LA

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Olsen Burtner) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:51:00 +0000

Christina Olsen Burtner
"Life Rafts"
Watercolor and ink on paper
5 1/2 x 5 1/2"
SOLD

Gallery opening on June 28th, 2008 at Echo Curio in Los Angeles, CA

The Gimme Baby Robots show in LA was a big success! A bustling turnout and lots of happy patrons of art buying original, affordable little gems, aka "Baby Robots". The next show will be in Portland, OR on Thurday, July 31st from 8-11 pm at:
Igloo
325 NW 6th #102
Portland, Oregon 97209

Thanks for coming out!

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Olsen Burtner) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:03:00 +0000

Thank you everyone so much for coming out to my art opening and making it a big success! Thank you so much for the support, I really couldn't have done it without all of you. I'm so lucky. The wine was drank, the cheese was all but nearly gone, and the cream puffs lasted longer than I thought, but with 90 degree weather, I guess the strawberries looked more quenching. My grandma and aunts came down from Bellingham, and my dad was there with his artsy party hat on! Big thanks go out to Larry Sommers for helping haul my big paintings to Bothell. Who said mini vans don't get chicks? After the Bothell show, it may be another couple of years before my next show, but I already have some ideas, and will get painting for it soon! Click here to see more photos of the opening reception!

"Crimes Against Toymanity"

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Olsen Burtner) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:56:00 +0000

"Crimes Against Toymanity"
43" x 61.5"
Acrylic on Canvas
Will be for sale 6/28/08
SOLD

This piece is what started it all for my upcoming show "Scenes From the Second Story". I started painting it September of 2006 and I just finished her up for the show. This scene shows a Brillo Box aircraft carrier docking for deployment. The Delta Team consisting of armored dinos, lightning-fast rabbit, tentacled octopus and pincher sharp scorpion emerge into full paisley explosion. Drumming panda and those that have already earned their "stripes" oversee the procession.

"Scenes From the Second Story" will be on exhibit from June 28th - July 29, 2008.
Opening reception is Saturday, June 28th from 5-8pm. This will be a catered event with wine and refreshments.
Kaewyn Gallery
10101 Main Street
Bothell, WA 98011

My Art Show!

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Olsen Burtner) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:24:00 +0000

Opening reception is Saturday, June 28th, 2008 from 5-8pm. I'll have 50 pieces hung! Come celebrate with us with a glass of wine, refreshments and lots of art!

Bewick's Wren

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Olsen Burtner) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:37:00 +0000

"Bewick's Wren"
Oil on paper
3 1/2 x 5"
Will be for sale 6/28/08

Birds of North America. Wren's are small, active birds with short, rounded wings, and tails that are often crooked upright. They are really cute.

"Galactic Noah's Ark; Moon Zoo Mission 4"

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Olsen Burtner) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:14:00 +0000

"Galactic Noah's Ark; Moon Zoo Mission 4"
Oil on wood
10x10"
will be for sale 6/28/08

This piece is the newest in an ongoing series called "Galactic Noah's Ark". These spacemen have spent the last 4 years traveling the galaxy for endangered space creatures. They have met challenging beasts from giant alligators to poisonous toads, and this goose has proven to be a mighty adversary. With a wingspan of over 6 feet and fiercely territorial, these spacemen have their work cut out for them.

Free Range, Grass Fed

noreply@blogger.com (Christina Olsen Burtner) — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:08:00 +0000

"Free Range, Grass-Fed"
4 4x5" pieces
Oil on canvas
Will be for sale 6/28/08

After reading Michael Pollen's "Omnivore's Dilemma" I got seriously into eating grass-fed beef. I couldn't give up eating meat, but I thought I had better put more thought into what I put in my body. These paintings are an homage to the cows that hopefully get to live more humane lives before ending up on our plates.