#ArtOfTheDay: 'Roja' by Karla Ortiz

'Roja' by Karla Ortiz.

Previously on view at Spoke Art's '15th Anniversary Art Show' in October 2025.

#CoolArt: Spoke Art & Harman Projects presents 'The 10th Annual Moleskine Project' Group Art Exhibition at the Mesa Arts Center

Spoke Art presents 'The 10th Annual Moleskine Project' group art exhibition at the Mesa Arts Center, curated by Harman Projects and featuring all new original artwork created within the pages of a blank sketchbook.

The opening reception is Friday September 9 6-10pm PT, at Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum, 1 East Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201, and will be on view until December 4 2022.

by Kelsey Beckett

#CoolArt: 'The Stormlight Archive' Heralds prints by Karla Ortiz

'The Heralds Chanarach & Nale' by Karla Ortiz, from Brandon Sanderson's 'The Stormlight Archive' book series, and used as endpapers art from book 4 - 'Rhythm Of War'.

Available as giclée art prints on 100% cotton rag archival paper, printed with archival inks.

On sale now from Karla's Inprnt store.

'Chanarach, Herald of the Order of the Dustbringers'

'Nale, Herald of Justice'

#CoolArt: Spoke Art presents the 'Draw Me Like One Of Your FINAL GIRLS' Group Art Exhibition

Spoke Art presents the 'Draw Me Like One Of Your FINAL GIRLS', a group art exhibition curated by Tracie Ching and Liz Reed (Cuddles & Rage), and featuring an eclectic roster of 60 women and queer artists exploring the "final girls" trope and all things horror from a female/femme perspective.

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the exhibition will be available on view at the gallery through appointment only, and will close with a livestream tour and artist Q&A on Instagram Live (@Spoke_Art) on Saturday October 31 at 2pm PT.

The exhibition will be on view through October 31 2020.

by Tracie Ching

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Karla Ortiz

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Karla Ortiz.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Liliana and the Eternal Army' by Karla Ortiz

'Liliana and the Eternal Army' by Karla Ortiz, art for the 'War Of The Spark' expansion set, released May 3 2019 by Magic: The Gathering

Also available as a signed gallery-quality giclée art print on 100% cotton rag archival paper, printed with archival inks, from her Inprnt store.

#CoolArt: Spoke Art SF presents 'Fantasia' Group Art Exhibition Curated by Paintguide

Spoke Art SF presents 'Fantasia', a group exhibition curated by Paintguide, featuring over 40 international artists from around the world, bringing together artists from the online community formed around the hugely popular Instagram account in the physical gallery space.

Opening reception is Saturday November 3 from 6-9pm at Spoke Art, 816 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California 94109.

The show will be on display until November 24.

by Vincent Xeus

#CoolArt: 'Punisher On Throne' print by Karla Ortiz for Sideshow Collectibles

'Punisher On Throne' by Karla Ortiz, a new officially licensed print release from Sideshow Collectibles.

18" x 24" giclee print, on 100% archival heavyweight 300gsm rag art paper, with embossed seals of authenticity in a signed limited edition of 150 for $90 or $250 Framed.

On sale now from the Sideshow Collectibles website.

#CoolArt: Spoke Art presents '12x12' Group Art Exhibition at Vertical Gallery in Chicago

Spoke Art presents '12x12', a group art exhibition at Vertical Gallery in Chicago, featuring over 60 local and international artists working in a 12 x 12 format and in a variety of media including painting, embroidery, sculpture and beyond. Each artist presents their unique style while adhering to the size parameters. Figures, landscapes and abstract forms dwell in each piece, inviting the viewer into the realm contained in each work.

Opening reception is from 6pm-10pm on Friday September 28 at Vertical Gallery, 1016 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, and is on view until Sunday September 30.

by Kelsey Beckett

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Liliana, Defiant Necromancer' by Karla Ortiz

'Liliana, Defiant Necromancer' by Karla Ortiz, from the 'Magic Origins' expansion set by Magic: The Gathering.

#CoolArt: Spoke Art NY presents 'The Moleskine Project VII' Group Art Exhibition

Spoke Art NY presents 'The Moleskine Project VII', a group exhibition curated by Ken Hashimoto and Rodrigo Luff, featuring over 60 internationally renowned contemporary artists, both emerging and established, using the pages of the universal notebook to create artwork for the exhibition, which is used by many artists for sketches, to record ideas, and for studies.

In conjunction with the exhibition, Spoke Art will also be releasing a Moleskine sized leather bound art book titled 'The Moleskine Project: Volume 2', featuring international artists from previous editions of the exhibition.

The opening reception is on Saturday August 4 from 6pm – 8pm ET, at Spoke Art NYC, 210 Rivington St, 10002, New York.

The exhibition will be on display until August 25.

by Rodrigo Luff

#CoolArt: Spectrum 24 Award Winners Announced

Winners of the 'Spectrum 24: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art Awards' were announced at Spectrum Fantastic Art Live in Kansas, Missouri Saturday April 22.

The Gold and Silver Award Winners in each of the categories - Advertising, Book, Comic, Concept Art, Dimensional, Editorial, Institutional and Unpublished - plus the Rising Star Award and the Grand Master Honouree are below.

Cover art by Iain McCaig

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Order of Deacons' by Karla Ortiz

Cover art by Karla Ortiz for ‘The Order of Deacons’, the omnibus edition of the 'Book Of The Order’ trilogy by Philippa Ballantine.

#CoolArt: Spoke Art presents 'Chimerical' by Karla Ortiz

Spoke Art presents 'Chimerical', a solo exhibition by Karla Ortiz. An unearthly display of new illustrations and paintings, Ortiz’s mystic figures are draped in delicately rendered robes, a brooding darkness and mystery. Steeped in their own lore, each work extends an invitation into the artist’s whimsical yet ghostly fantasy world.

Opening reception is Thursday August 4 from 6 -10pm at Spoke Art, 816 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California 94109. The exhibition is on display until August 27.

#CoolArt: Spectrum 23 Award Winners

Winners of the 'Spectrum 23: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art Awards' were announced at the Society of Illustrators on Saturday, May 7.

The Gold and Silver Award Winners in each of the categories - Advertising, Book, Comic, Concept Art, Dimensional, Editorial, Institutional and Unpublished - plus Rising Star Award and the Grand Master Honouree are below.

ADVERTISING: GOLD AWARD - 'The Blessing of Athena' by Nicolas Delort

#ArtOfTheDay: 'ImagineFX #28' Cover Art by Karla Ortiz

Cover art by Karla Ortiz for ImagineFX #28.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Liliana, Defiant Necromancer' by Karla Ortiz

'Liliana, Defiant Necromancer' by Karla Ortiz, from the 'Magic: The Gathering' CCG Expansion, 'Magic Origins'.

Cool Art: Thinkspace Gallery presents 'Omens' by Karla Ortiz

Thinkspace Gallery presents 'Omens', a new art exhibition featuring new works from Karla Ortiz.

Opening reception is Saturday September 12 6-9pm in the Project Room at ThinkSpace Gallery, 6009 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 and will be on display until October 3.

Go here to see a timelapse video of Karla drawing 'Second Omen' for the show.