Mark Rushton - Ambient Musician and Fine Artist

Thoughts on making music, creating paintings, and advice on marketing it all in a Web 2.0 world.

Saturday, July 30, 2005

Mark Rushton Live Appearance - January 25, 2006

I'll be appearing live (laptop/firewire/Bose PAS) on Wednesday, January 25, 2006, at the Cedar Rapids Public Library - in Jem's Deli - as part of Midweek Music. It'll be over the lunch hour. I'll be playing nice beat-driven background instrumental music in an acoustica/electronica vein.

The space should be interesting to perform in, as it is a mezzanine above the main hallway. The acoustics should be something else!

Friday, July 29, 2005

Yellow Field Grey Sky

Yellow Field Grey Sky by Mark Rushton

Yellow Field Grey Sky by Mark Rushton

This painting is acrylic on spun-bonded olefin. It was completed on July 27, 2005.

You can view a larger version of this image here.

You can also buy a framed print of this image by going to my art store.

To inquire about using or buying an original image, email mark@markrushton.com

Green Swampy Field With Blue Sky by Mark Rushton

Green Swampy Field With Blue Sky painting by Mark Rushton
Green Swampy Field With Blue Sky by Mark Rushton.

It's acrylic on paper (recycled mat board). Completed on July 27, 2005.

You can see a larger version of this image here.

If you want to buy a framed print of it for under $50, here's the direct link to my art store.

If you're interested in acquiring the original, email me at mark@markrushton.com.

Sunday, July 24, 2005

Pond at City Park, Iowa City



A quick "rough sketch" of the pond and brick bathrooms in City Park in Iowa City. I did this on Friday, July 22, 2005, in about 30-45 minutes.

It's now listed in the 2005 Archive.

You can also purchase a framed print of this picture at my art store.

Green Grass And Orange Fire Sky painting and print


Green Grass and Orange Fire Sky is now on display in the 2005 archive.

It's also available as a framed print in the Mark Rushton Art Store.

Fire Earth Blue Sky



The original painting of Fire Earth Blue Sky will also be included in the upcoming auction for Tanager Place. It's still available as a framed print.

Friday, July 22, 2005

July's Ambient Matyk



Some pics from the July 2005 Ambient Matyk in Cedar Rapids. Lots of great music was produced. Now to transcribe it all from minidisc to WAV or MP3.

Thursday, July 21, 2005

Art Additions: Red And Black Fire Swirl


Red And Black Fire Swirl has been added to the Art Archive. It was finished in July 2005. It's acrylic on paper. Image size is 12" x 9". This painting will be sold via a silent auction for Tanager Place in early August 2005. The image is available as a framed print through the Mark Rushton Art Store.

Fire Earth Blue Sky will also be featured in the Tanager Place silent auction.

Wednesday, July 13, 2005

Amber Blue Horizon and Fire Earth Blue Sky prints



Two new additions to the art section/archive:

Above is Amber Blue Horizon. It was painted by Mark Rushton during July 2005 at his East Highlands Studio. The original painting is acrylic on spun-bonded olefin. It was scanned and edited in Photoshop, but not retouched in any other way. Price: $49.95



Above is Fire Earth Blue Sky. It was painted by Mark Rushton during July 2005 in Iowa City, Iowa. The original painting is acrylic on spun-bonded olefin. It was scanned and edited in Photoshop, but not retouched in any other way. Price: $49.95

All prints are custom manufactured using archival inks and acid-free paper. Framed prints are matted and framed in a stylish black frame with plexiglass cover. Frames include complete backing. Frame size: 15" x 19".

Monday, July 11, 2005

Framed Print Art Store Now Open



The art gallery has been significantly changed.

My new Framed Print Art Store is now open.

Everything is under $50.


    Above is Yellow with Fibers. It was painted by Mark Rushton during July 2005 at his East Highlands Studio. The original painting is acrylic on spun-bonded olefin. It was scanned and edited in Photoshop, but not retouched in any other way. Price: $49.95

    All prints are custom manufactured using archival inks and acid-free paper. Framed prints are matted and framed in a stylish black frame with plexiglass cover. Frames include complete backing. Frame size: 15" x 19".




      Here is Green Orange Aurora. It was painted by Mark Rushton during July 2005 at his East Highlands Studio. The original painting is acrylic on spun-bonded olefin. It was scanned and edited in Photoshop, but not retouched in any other way. Price: $49.95

      All prints are custom manufactured using archival inks and acid-free paper. Framed prints are matted and framed in a stylish black frame with plexiglass cover. Frames include complete backing. Frame size: 15" x 19".




        The last entry is Red Fire Break With Purple Sky. It was painted by Mark Rushton during July 2005 at his East Highlands Studio. The original painting is acrylic on spun-bonded olefin. It was scanned and edited in Photoshop, but not retouched in any other way. Price: $49.95

        All prints are custom manufactured using archival inks and acid-free paper. Framed prints are matted and framed in a stylish black frame with plexiglass cover. Frames include complete backing. Frame size: 15" x 19".

        Saturday, July 09, 2005

        Podcast #2 - Four pieces of music



        Podcast #2 is now available. It features four pieces of music: Perpetual Vision, two Ambient Matyk live tracks, and Sunday's Drift, from the new CD Hum And Drift.

        Friday, July 08, 2005

        2X2XU Paintings

        Skies Of The Grassy Grass, my contribution to the 2005 "2X2XU" show in New Bohemia, is available for viewing here. It's image 29.jpg. My daughter Isabel's contribution is image 67.jpg.

        Friday, July 01, 2005

        Solar-Powered Gig



        Performed live at the 2005 "2X2XU" Art Opening, outside the Cherry Building in New Bohemia, Cedar Rapids. The performance was solar-powered!