Behind the scenes: Interview and photoshoot about me and my art – publishing soon!

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So I should probably focus more on promoting myself, but sometimes great things come your way regardless. I’m a pretty humble person, but I am learning to celebrate me more and this is something I am extremely excited about and want to shout from the roof tops!

I was approached about a full spread featured artisan article, interview and photoshoot about me and my art for the upcoming March 2018 issue of St. Louis Homes + Lifestyles magazine. They interviewed me and came to my studio for a photoshoot late in 2017. The magazine will be published near the end of February. I am so excited to see how it all comes together!

Here is a sneak peak, I was able to capture a photo of the photoshoot, so you get a little behind the scenes preview of what the article will be about.

St. Louis artist Andy Hahn behind the scenes of photo shoot
With photographer Colin Miller

 

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Come see my art at Shaw Art Fair Oct 7 & 8

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I will be exhibiting some new modern abstract art this October in St. Louis at the Historic Shaw Art Fair.

Located on the tree-lined parkway of beautiful Flora Place at Tower Grove Avenue, the Historic Shaw Art Fair is one of the premier fine art and fine craft fairs in the St. Louis area. It is highly rated by art fair magazines and participating artists. Roughly 135 top caliber artists and craftspeople from around the country are selected each year to participate in the professionally juried event.

This year it was juried by Brian David Smith, a renowned painter and art faculty member at St. Charles Community College – St. Charles, MO, Melissa Whitwam, fiber artist and Executive Director of the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles, MO, and Michael Parrett a metal and glass artist and Director of Community Programs and Director of Operations over the Grand Center location of Craft Alliance Center of Art+Design.

 

October 7 & 8, 2017
4100 & 4200 blocks of Flora Place
St. Louis, Missouri

 

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

 

Andy Hahn painting Webster Arts Fair

 

Red Modern Abstract Art Painting 127 by Andy Hahn

Visitors and artists will enjoy the festive atmosphere that includes live music, a food court featuring food from many local restaurants, and a children’s art area.

This event is held concurrently with the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Best of Missouri Market, which is located directly across Tower Grove Avenue from the Shaw Art Fair.

Dates and Times:

Saturday, October 7th from 9am to 5pm
Sunday, October 8th from 10am to 5pm

I am really looking forward to the show!

Come by and say hello, this is a great opportunity for me to see my collectors in person!

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Sneak peak photos of my new art

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I have been getting my art ready for the Webster Art&Air show June 5-7. Here are some sneak peaks at some of my new art. My mini panel paintings were very popular at my last show, so here are some photos showing my progress with them.

red canvas art progress photo by Andy Hahn

Here you can see me applying one of the first layers of red paint over the texture I had originally applied.

red canvas art progress photo by Andy Hahn

As I apply each layer, the depth of color and texture really starts to come out.

Modern art abstract multi panels by Andy Hahn

And here is what they look like when hung in your home or office.

What do you think of the finished product? I will be selling these at Webster Art&Air for $95 each, they are nice to combine and mix and match in any configuration on your wall. You can also buy some now in my Etsy store.

How would you display them? Vertically, horizontally, in a bundle of 4 or 6?

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How-to-guide for purchasing art online.

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How to guide for purchasing art online - Andy Hahn

Buying art online can be a very positive experience. Art can enrich your life and improve your feeling of self-worth. It is great for inspiring children and young adults.

Buying art online has some great advantages too, like increasing the volume of art to choose from as well as finding some really affordable options since you can often buy directly from an artist. Buyers just have to keep a few things in mind to make sure they get something they will really love when the package arrives.

When you buy art online, make sure the artist or website has good photos of the art. There should be at least a photo showing the whole piece as well as a detail or alternate shot so that you can see as much of the details of the piece as possible. Ideally, there would also be a photo of it in a room or setting to show scale along with photos of the sides or edges or anything else that is unique or important for the buyer to see. Seeing art in person is always best, but good photography has really bridged the gap for online purchasing of art…

READ FULL ARTICLE HERE

 

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Art&Air, here I come!

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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

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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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Abstract Painting ‘Corruption’ Explaination

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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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My commissioned paintings for a bank in downtown Clayton, MO

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Commissioned paintings for bank - Andy Hahn Art

A while back, a local interior designer commissioned art from me for one of their projects.

They were completely redecorating the Carrollton Bank in downtown Clayton, MO. They did a great job by the way. As they got closer to the end of the project they needed some contemporary abstract paintings for their conference room that had windows facing the busy street that is famous for hosting the annual St. Louis Art Fair. I made two custom paintings for them that were twins that flanked the sides of the room.

This commissioned painting had to mesh well with their existing design, as well has enhance the small wall space in the conference room. Red was a primary color in their design, so I used that as an anchor color and worked off of it with to produce this modern abstract painting titled “Ochre Scape 77”.

Commissioned paintings for bank - Andy Hahn Art
Commissioned paintings for bank - Andy Hahn Art
Commissioned paintings for bank - Andy Hahn Art
Commissioned paintings for bank - Andy Hahn Art
Commissioned paintings for bank - Andy Hahn Art

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Exhibiting in Juried Art Show – Good and Evil in St. Louis

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Red yellow and white modern abstract painting with graphite marks by abstract artist Andy HahnI was accepted to exhibit one of my latest modern abstract paintings, Visceral Turmoil, in the juried exhibition called Good and Evil at the Art Saint Louis Gallery. The jurors are Tim Eberhardt, nationally exhibited ceramic artist, St. Louis, MO; and Nicole Dutton, artist, Curator, William & Florence Schmidt Art Center, Belleville, IL.

About the painting:

Working with the theme of good and evil, I created Visceral Turmoil a 24”x48” acrylic painting on canvas. I wanted to show the everyday struggle we all have to do the right things and make the best decisions. I explored the internal, even subconscious turmoil that we go through as good and evil battle as we are making decisions. By using aggressive contrasting colors, texture and graphite strikes, I depicted my perspective of what these moments in time look like.

Good and Evil Exhibition
Sept. 27- Oct. 30, 2014

Free opening reception for this exhibit will be held on Saturday Sept. 27, 2014 from 6-8pm.

Art Saint Louis Gallery
1223 Pine Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
www.artstlouis.org

Mark your calendars and join me in St. Louis for the opening reception!

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Oversized Commissioned Painting For a Two Story Great Room

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I was contacted by a couple a while back, who was looking for a solution for their large two story great room. I see a lot of similar problems like this with larger open floor plan homes. People struggle with managing the scale of the space with their furniture and art. This couple had been in their home for years, but never had a good solution for that room. The room needed custom art that would match its scale, while grounding the living space within the huge 2 story area. My collector also wanted to incorporate their orange color scheme into the art. I consulted with them, worked up some renderings and we agreed on this final look for their modern abstract paintings. The finished diptych is a massive 5 foot by 7 foot, each panel.

Andy Hahn Commissioned Painting

 

 

 

 

 

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