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ToeHeads + SnackHacks Get An All New Storefront!

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Stop In To The New Virtual Store!

by Daric Gill

The 1st ToeHead Ever! "Me and Tea"
The 1st ToeHead Ever! “Me and Tea”

Thanks to the continued support of my clients and their positive things to say about my work, the ToeHeads went from being just an idea in a sketchbook to a globally sold set of illustrations.

At the time of this post, the ToeHeads have more than 600 illustrations in their family and have since branched into a second division called the SnackHacks. There are over 300 illustrations that are drawn out and have yet to be made! Until this year, all of this has been done from the simple use of auxiliary spaces, galleries, and strangely enough… Facebook. Read on for more.

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The Schnormeier Gallery Opening

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“Absolutes & Complements” Opening

This past Friday marked the opening reception of the largest collection of “Absolute” paintings ever exhibited in one space. A tremendous thanks goes out to the friendly people at the gallery and to the guests that graced the reception. 

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Unveiling of “Absolute: Pitch”

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The Debut Of The Largest “Absolute”

With the opening of my latest show also comes the unveiling of the largest “Absolute” painting in existence.  You could say that it’s the size of a piano– because that’s what it is; an oil painting on a reclaimed 1927 Honduran mahogany baby grand piano lid. Want to know more?  –>

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"Absolute: Closure" (detail)

P.S. “Absolute: Closure”

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Black Is The New Black

“Absolute: Closure” is my latest oil painting. It’s a moody brute with all the nostalgia and wanton reminiscence one could ask for. This piece was particularly a healthy challenge, as its dark tones made for a limited color palette. Black on black on dark brown meant that I had to find the subtle nuances between shades of darkness. I have to say, this was a welcomed exploration. Read on for more about this piece.

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