Come Celebrate the Holidays, December 7

Come celebrate the holidays – and the life and legacy of the late artist Russ Butler and his dog, Iggy – with the publication of their first book, Russ & Iggy’s Art Alphabet. The story of a dude, his dog and their art was conceived and co-written by Victoria Looseleaf and JT Steiny, with whimsical, iconic and colorful illustrations by Steiny.

Performers include the Coldwater Trio: Michael Intriere, cello; Haskel Joseph, guitar; & Bruce Friedman, trumpet; the Dick and Jane Family Orchestra; performance artist John Fleck; and poet/artist Mike M. Mollett

Libations will be served (Ladies, please note: no high heels on the roof)

WHEN:
Saturday, December 7, 4 – 8 pm

WHERE:
The Bendix Building, 1206 Maple Ave., Suite 1100 B, L.A. CA 90015

RSVP appreciated (limited to 50 people)

The premise is simple but profound: Wouldn’t it be cool if your best friend Russ and his Jack Russell terrier Iggy – who are no longer with us – came back to teach the world about art? It was this idea that inspired award-winning arts journalist, Victoria Looseleaf, to join forces with award-winning artist, JT Steiny, to create a fantastical work dedicated to bringing art and beauty to the world, fulfilling Russ’s mission. Looseleaf will discuss the origins of the book and its many iterations, while Steiny will do quick sketch drawings of gallery goers.

Combining playful rhymes with great works of art from history, including Russ &  Iggy’s very own renderings of American Gothic, the impressionism of Monet and an homage to the late Bob Ross and his TV show, The Joy of Painting, Looseleaf and Steiny, together with Russ &  Iggy, have given us an alphabet book like no other. It’s one that grown-ups will not only want to read over and over to kids, but it also makes for a great any-occasion gift. Come take this brilliant and colorful journey through Russ & Iggy’s Art Alphabet with its creators. See you at the gallery!