Bill Cormalis
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Bill Cormalis Jr. is an award winning, American artist, painter
, illustrator
. He is a self taught artist out of Los Angeles, California.
Bill Cormalis Jr. was born on July 29, 1974, in Arcadia, California
. In his formidable years (1985–1992), being a skateboarder, he was exposed to the art and graphics on the pages of skate magazines. He began to experiment with painting, doing grip tape art, and making stencils.
Growing up in a musical family, music is a major influence, and subject in many of his artworks. 2004 was the first year Bill showed his paintings publicly at the annual Monrovia "Celebrate the Arts" Festival. At this event, Bill's talent for painting was discovered, and was hired by the Monrovia Unified School District, in Monrovia, California, to produce murals promoting staying active and eating right. The project was funded by the F.D.A and U.S.D.A. Bill has painted three murals for the M.U.S.D. In 2005-early 2006, Bill was represented by SK Visuals, a gallery located in Sierra Madre, California
. Soon after his representation at SK Visuals, Bill began exhibiting work at group shows and exhibitions throughout Southern California. In July 2008, Bill was a Featured Artist at the "Weapons of Mainstream Destruction" show at Zeem Haven, located in the Oldtown Pomona
Arts District. In October 2008, Bill exhibited artwork at the "MusicShare" charity benefit, in Downtown Los Angeles, California
. Notable artists with work in the show were; Shepard Fairey
, Slash
, Mark Mothersbaugh
, Ron English, Lemmy Kilmeister (Motörhead). Bill has shown at the Light Gallery, The Grind, Infusions Gallery, SK Visuals, The Art Factory, Hangar 1018, Zeem Haven. In July 2009, he was the first winner of Tattooed Steels 777 Limited Design contest. His winning design, "Kitten Dreams", was produced as a Limited Edition colored cuff. In November 2009, Bill's ink drawing "Muffinbones" was chosen by Ovation TV
to be aired on TV. The first week of December 2009, his portfolio was featured on Artbistro.com. On February 21, 2010, Bill had a solo show at the Museum of Tolerance
, in Los Angeles California, during the museums African-American History Month celebration event. Bill's solo exhibition "A" Game In The B Leagues" opened January 16 2011 at the Museum of Tolerance, Los Angeles California.
Painting
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
, illustrator
Illustrator
An Illustrator is a narrative artist who specializes in enhancing writing by providing a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text...
. He is a self taught artist out of Los Angeles, California.
Bill Cormalis Jr. was born on July 29, 1974, in Arcadia, California
Arcadia, California
Arcadia is an affluent city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, and located approximately northeast of downtown Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley and at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains....
. In his formidable years (1985–1992), being a skateboarder, he was exposed to the art and graphics on the pages of skate magazines. He began to experiment with painting, doing grip tape art, and making stencils.
Growing up in a musical family, music is a major influence, and subject in many of his artworks. 2004 was the first year Bill showed his paintings publicly at the annual Monrovia "Celebrate the Arts" Festival. At this event, Bill's talent for painting was discovered, and was hired by the Monrovia Unified School District, in Monrovia, California, to produce murals promoting staying active and eating right. The project was funded by the F.D.A and U.S.D.A. Bill has painted three murals for the M.U.S.D. In 2005-early 2006, Bill was represented by SK Visuals, a gallery located in Sierra Madre, California
Sierra Madre, California
The city of Sierra Madre is a municipality in Los Angeles County, California whose population was 10,917 at the 2010 census, up from 10,580 at the time of the 2000 census. The city is located in the Foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains below the southern edge of the Angeles National Forest. ...
. Soon after his representation at SK Visuals, Bill began exhibiting work at group shows and exhibitions throughout Southern California. In July 2008, Bill was a Featured Artist at the "Weapons of Mainstream Destruction" show at Zeem Haven, located in the Oldtown Pomona
Pomona
Pomona was a goddess of fruitful abundance in ancient Roman religion and myth. Her name comes from the Latin word pomum, "fruit," specifically orchard fruit. She was said to be a wood nymph and a part of the Numia, guardian spirits who watch over people, places, or homes...
Arts District. In October 2008, Bill exhibited artwork at the "MusicShare" charity benefit, in Downtown Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
. Notable artists with work in the show were; Shepard Fairey
Shepard Fairey
Frank Shepard Fairey is an American contemporary graphic designer, and illustrator who emerged from the skateboarding scene. He first became known for his "André the Giant Has a Posse" sticker campaign, in which he appropriated images from the comedic supermarket tabloid Weekly World News. His...
, Slash
Slash (musician)
Saul Hudson , known by his stage name Slash, is a British-American musician and songwriter. He is best known as the former lead guitarist of the American hard rock band Guns N' Roses, with whom he achieved worldwide success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. During his later years with Guns N'...
, Mark Mothersbaugh
Mark Mothersbaugh
Mark Allen Mothersbaugh is an American musician, composer, singer and painter. He is the co-founder of the new wave band Devo and has been its lead singer since 1972. His other musical projects include work for television series, films, and video games....
, Ron English, Lemmy Kilmeister (Motörhead). Bill has shown at the Light Gallery, The Grind, Infusions Gallery, SK Visuals, The Art Factory, Hangar 1018, Zeem Haven. In July 2009, he was the first winner of Tattooed Steels 777 Limited Design contest. His winning design, "Kitten Dreams", was produced as a Limited Edition colored cuff. In November 2009, Bill's ink drawing "Muffinbones" was chosen by Ovation TV
Ovation TV
Ovation is an American television channel that airs programming dedicated to the arts and contemporary culture. It features programming devoted to performance, people, art, music and film. In addition, Ovation features in-depth profiles on various artists and performers, Arts news from the U.S and...
to be aired on TV. The first week of December 2009, his portfolio was featured on Artbistro.com. On February 21, 2010, Bill had a solo show at the Museum of Tolerance
Museum of Tolerance
The Museum of Tolerance , a multimedia museum in Los Angeles, California, USA, with an associated museum and professional development multi-media training facility in New York City, is designed to examine racism and prejudice in the United States and the world with a strong focus on the history of...
, in Los Angeles California, during the museums African-American History Month celebration event. Bill's solo exhibition "A" Game In The B Leagues" opened January 16 2011 at the Museum of Tolerance, Los Angeles California.
External sources
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- http://www.museumoftolerance.com/site/c.tmL6KfNVLtH/b.5799869/k.95D2/Bill_Cormalis_Jr.htm
- http://tattooedsteel.posterous.com/?tag=777limitedwinners&page=4
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