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Wesley Edward Warren Artist

Wesley Warren Artist Bio

A visual artist since he was in his teens, Wes works in a variety of media including acrylic painting, metal sculpture, pencil drawing, stencil art, LED light sculptures, video installations, and murals. He is also a musician who has recorded several songs and played with a variety of talented artists in St. Louis, Detroit, Atlanta, and the San Francisco Bay area.

His work has been shown in several cities across the United States. His work has been featured in multiple publications and shown in several galleries and venues in the bay area.

From Art school into the early 90’s most work was limited to acrylic and mixed media on canvas, pencil and ink, and tempera. A 20-year hiatus from art to raise a child and focus on career goals ended when he and his wife Jessica moved out to the SF Bay area to focus on art again.

Since opening the studio gallery in 2013 the medium expanded into many new forms and projects.

Organizations and Affiliations

  • CEO and Founder of ArtPush.org
  • Committee Member Downtown Alameda Business Association 2017-2019
  • Vice President and Board of Directors of the Island Alliance of the Arts 2016 – present.
  • Co-Founder Studio 23 Gallery Alameda
  • Co-Founder Alameda Summer Art Fair
Wes Warren Studio
  • Lord Zondar

This is a partial record of shows, exhibits, public art, publications, and other random art-related items from my life-long career as an artist.

EstablishmentExhibitWhereWhen
Flax Art & DesignStudio 23 Spotlight Exhibit Group Art ShowOakland, Ca2021
Danish InteriorsOur Lady Eris SculptureAlameda, Ca2021
Flax Art & DesignRobot Installation: Lord ZondarAlameda, Ca2021
Frank BettePet PortraitsAlameda, Ca2021
Studio 23 Gallery100 Under 100 Annual ShowAlameda, Ca2013-2020
Studio 23 GalleryBlacklight Art ShowAlameda, Ca2015-2019
Autumn LightsLED SculptureOakland, Ca2018, 2019
City of AlamedaMonthly Featured ArtistsAlameda, Ca2018
Team Silva Martial Arts AcademyWindow Installation: Robot HolidayAlameda, Ca2018
Public WorksBreast Art ShowSan Francisco, Ca2018
The LocalRobot Installation: Lord ZondarAlameda, Ca2018
The LocalMonthly ExhibitAlameda, Ca2017, 2018
JuliesMonthly ExhibitAlameda, Ca2017
Clay “C-Bone” Harding Skate TournamentSilent Auction- Painted DecksAlameda, Ca2016-2017
Redux Art GalleryAltered PaintingsAlameda, Ca2016, 2017
Alameda Island Brew Co.Monthly ExhibitAlameda, Ca2016, 2017
Studio 23 GalleryCollaborative Installation: Dark Side Of The GrimmAlameda, Ca2017
Studio 23 GalleryRobot Installation: Lord ZondarAlameda, Ca2016
Studio 23 GalleryDisplacement: FundraiserAlameda, Ca2016
Public WorksThe Murray Invitational. A Bill Murray Art Exhibition and Golf PartySan Francisco, Ca2016
Ballena BayBallena Bay Art ShowAlameda, Ca2014
SpritzersMonthly ExhibitAlameda, Ca2014
RhythmixPowerbox ExhibitAlameda, Ca2014
The Blue DanubeMonthly ExhibitAlameda, Ca2013
Studio 23 GalleryShow Me The CityAlameda, Ca2013
GaylordsMonthly ExhibitOakland, Ca2012
Art Space International Creative Art Program & Exhibit Co-OrganizerAtlanta, GA2011
Java Street Cafe & GalleryMonthly ExhibitSt. Petersburg Fl.1994, 1995
LunaOne man showColumbus Ohio1993
LollapaloozaOne man showColumbus Ohio1992
ACME Spotlight GalleryOne man showColumbus Ohio1992
Club 1227Monthly Featured ArtistsSt. Louis MO1991
The Wild Thang on DelmarOne Man ShowSt. Louis MO1990
Noir LeatherRotating ExhibitDetroit MI1989
PublicationsStory
East Bay Artists 2020Fine Art BookEast Bay2020
Alameda Sun“What’s Happening On West End”2020
NY TimesFive Places to Visit in Oakland with Fantastic NegritoNY, NY2020
Alameda SunLord Zondar Full Coloring PageAlameda, Ca2018
Alameda SunStudio 23 and City Hall Featured Stops in the 2nd Friday Art WalkAlameda, Ca2018
Alameda SunArt For Animals Raises $900Alameda, Ca2016
Alameda MagazineWes and Jess Warren are a Dynamic Painting Duo2016
Alameda Magazine“Another Reality” by -Michael Singman-AsteAlameda, Ca2016
Alameda Sun Cover“Alameda Gets Artsy”Alameda, Ca2016
Alameda Sun“Downtown Artists Support Community”Alameda, Ca2016
Bank of Marin CalendarFeatures Alameda Artists & Lord Zondar Sculpture2016
Alameda Sun“Artists Selected to Transform Utility Boxes”Alameda, Ca2014
Alameda SunNew Gallery Set To Open On Encinal AveAlameda, Ca2013
San Francisco ChronicleArt Featured “Peidmont Ave.”San Francisco, Ca2013
CMJ New Music MonthlyPoster Art for PyogenisisSt. Petersburg, Fl1997
MHZ Digital MagazineArt: “Psycho Dimensional”St. Petersburg, Fl1996
Hitch’ikers GuideFeatured Art: “Me And My Friend The Sun”St. Petersburg, Fl1995
Hitch’ikers GuideFeatured Artworks: ComicSt. Petersburg, Fl1995
Awards
Alameda StrongArtwork “Solidarity” used for Alameda Strong Campaign PostersAlameda, Ca2020
Best Of AlamedaBest Art Scene, Alameda MagazineAlameda, Ca2018
DABAStudio 23 Gallery, Most Professional BusinessAlameda, Ca2017
Best Of AlamedaBest Indie Gallery, Alameda MagazineAlameda, Ca2016
Power Box Contest1 of 10 selected artists.Alameda, Ca2014
Organizations
2nd Friday Art TalksCreator, OrganizerEast Bay2020-2021
ArtPushExecutive DirectorAlameda, Ca2019-2021
Alameda ArtistsCreator, OrganizerEast Bay2013-2021
Studio 23OwnerAlameda, Ca2013-2021
2nd Friday Art WalkCo-OrganizerAlameda, Ca2013-2019
IAABoard MemberAlameda, Ca2018, 2019
DABAMembership CommitteeAlameda Ca2017, 2018
Creative Art Program & Gallery ExhibitsCo-OrganizerAtlanta, Ga2011
Public ArtWhat
The HobNobOutdoor Restaurant SignAlameda, Ca2021
The HobNobWindow ArtAlameda, Ca2021
Feathered OutlawStore Front SignAlameda, Ca2020
Fireside Lounge, Webster StreetMusical Notes MuralAlameda, Ca2020
The LocalSignAlameda, Ca2020
The LocalLord Zondar & Tiki Mug MuralAlameda, Ca2020
The Healing GardenLove Wins, Black Lives Matter MuralsAlameda, Ca2020
Waters Edge LodgeOutdoor Holiday InstallationAlameda, Ca2020
Elders Inn Window ArtWindow ArtAlameda, Ca2020
DigifliDigital Community Art BoardsAlameda, Ca2019
Pacific Pinball Museum SignCollaborative art project with Art JamAlameda, Ca2019
Pedal AlamedaGood Vibes MuralAlameda, Ca2019
See Spot RunWindow ArtAlameda, Ca2019
Alameda Natural Grocery StoreWinter Scene Window Art & InstallationAlameda, Ca2018
Robot SculptureLord Zondar, a Giant metal robot sculpture.East Bay2016
Alameda Island Brewing CompanyBottle Cap Mural of Park Street BridgeAlameda, Ca2014
Alameda July 4th ParadeAlameda Artists #101 in parade line up.Alameda, Ca2014
High Street MuralOutdoor muralColumbus, Ohio1993
Club 720Indoor mural and bartopColumbus, Ohio1993
Hinds MotorcycleIndoor Wall MuralColumbus, Ohio1992
Tapatio RestaurantIndoor Wall MuralColumbus, Ohio1992
GalaxyIndoor Wall MuralSt. Louis, MO1992
Delmar LoungeIndoor mural and installationSt. Louis, MO1991
BookiesOutdoor Wall MuralDetroit, MI1990
Education
Studio 23Basic Principles of Classical Drawing with Ines Morova2019
Studio 23Beginners Oil w/ Jeremy Haney2017
St. Louis Community CollegeFine Arts Program1989-1991
Visual and Performing Arts HS1987
MISCWhat
Art Fair Coloring ContestColoring Page ArtAlameda, Ca2015-2019
Lord ZondarRobot Illustration and PosterAlameda, Ca2016
Lord ZondarGiant Metal Robot SculptureAlameda/Oakland2016
Hitch’Ikers Guide To St. PetersburgCover ArtSt. Petersburg, Fl.1994-1998
Hitch’Ikers Guide To St. PetersburgCreator, Design & ProductionSt. Petersburg, Fl.1994-1998
EAT MagazineFashion Show/ Co OrganizerSt. Petersburg, Fl.1997
EAT MagazineCover ArtSt. Petersburg, Fl.1996
EAT MagazineDesign & ProductionSt. Petersburg, Fl.1996
PyogenisisBand Poster ArtSt. Petersburg, Fl.1996
St. Petersburg CardinalsLogo IllustrationSt. Petersburg, Fl.1995
Go To HellsAlbum CoverSt. Petersburg, Fl.1995
Focus Music MagazineDesign & LayoutSt. Petersburg, Fl.1994, 1995
Focus Music MagazineCover ArtSt. Petersburg, Fl.1994, 1995
Pink LincolnsAlbum Cover “Sleeping Song”St. Petersburg, Fl.1994
Go To HellsAlbum Cover “Beach Drive”St. Petersburg, Fl.1994
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