April 13, 2007

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I am proud to say my good friend and local Boulder bad ass Josh Holland is having his first solo show tonight, April 13th, at the world famous Joy Engine gallery and toy store in Boulder, Co. Although this is Josh Holland's first solo show you may have seen his work in the historic "I am 8 Bit" show last year at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles as well as the "Phobias" show in Columbus, Ohio.

If you are you one of those people who is always pissed off because your favorite artist's work is totally fucking expensive and to ever obtain a piece would require you to sell a piece of your ass. Well here is your chance to pick up something from a guy who’s work will no doubt be in that unobtainable category before long.

I had the opportunity to work with Josh Holland last year before him and his lady, (another bar setting painter and illustrator) Shannon Bonatakis migrated out west in search of a life not so closely resembling Jersey. So I can speak from experience when I say Josh Holland is seriously one of the best all around under the radar artist I have ever seen. With an illustration style that simply can't be fucked with and painting skills to match. Mr. Holland is the real deal and deserves to get some attention. So if you are in or around the Boulder area swing by the Joy Engine gallery and toy store and show some support. If not, the show and works will be viewable on the Joy Engine site. Don't forget to pick yourself up a little something, you will be glad you did.