CA – Alice in Wonderland Artists Panel
March 10, 2010 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, California, Movies, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Gallery Nucleus is very pleased to welcome the creative talents of Disney and Gentle Giant Studio as they present and discuss their work behind Tim Burton’s box-office hit Alice in Wonderland. A Q & A and book signing will follow. This insightful, one-time only event is a huge treat for fans of all ages.
ONE-TIME ONLY, NUCLEUS EXCLUSIVE EVENT
March 13, 2010 – March 29, 2010
Opening Reception / Mar 13, 7:00PM – 10:00PM
Nucleus will also be the first and only location for you to own a copy of the Art of’ book, Alice in Wonderland: A Visual Companion before its’ release date (March 30).
Speakers in attendance include:
Dylan Cole ( Concept Artist)
Michael Kutsche ( Character Designer)
Scott Lukowski ( Concept Artist)
Steven Messing ( Concept Artist)
Daphne Yap ( Concept Artist)
Christian Gossett ( Concept Artist)
Jim McPherson ( Concept Artist)
CA – Curiouser and Curiouser Show
February 25, 2010 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Opening Reception / February 27, 7:00PM – 11:00PM
With the highly anticipated film adaptation by Tim Burton looming in the horizon, we invited concept artists of the feature film and beyond to create their vision of the iconic story and celebrate it’s lasting legacy. Featuring works by Amy Sol, Chris Appelhans, Kukula, Naoto Hattori and more, this superbly talented and diverse roster of artists gets curiouser & cruiouser with works that range from the gothic to the whimsical. This exhibit is sure to delight art-lovers of all ages.
Exhibition Features:
Never-before seen concept art, production and film stills for Tim Burton’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ courtesy of Disney Studios.
‘Alice in Wonderland’ film maquettes from Gentle Giant Studios on display.
Dress in your best ‘Alice’ inspired attire or as your favorite ‘Alice in Wonderland” character and be entered in a raffle to win a print by award-wining artist/ character designer Michael Kutsche.
Cha for Tea serving tasty teas.
Music by DJ Ronicus.
Gallery Nucleus, 210 East Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801
CA – One Night Only
February 10, 2010 by Colin Solan
Filed under Art Show, California, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Barron Storey & Kent Williams Book Signing This Saturday
February 13, 2010 / 3:00PM – 5:00PM
Join us in welcoming two amazing artists; Barron Storey and Kent Williams as they meet fans and sign copies of their published works.
After being out of print for 17 years, Barron Storey’s legendary and nearly impossible-to-find MARAT/ SADE JOURNALS is back in an all-new, re-scanned and re-edited edition. Storey will also have copies of LIFE AFTER BLACK, a “sequel” to MARAT/ SADE available.
Kent Williams’ work has been exhibited internationally and is included in the collections of Robin and Marsha Williams, Courteney Cox and David Arquette, Darren Aronofsky, and Meg White. His works have been published in numerous books, including the most recent KENT WILLIAMS, AMALGAM: PAINTINGS & DRAWINGS, 1992-2007, the most comprehensive collection of Williams’ work to date.
Gallery Nucleus, 210 East Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801
CA – Crash Course in Draftsmanship
December 29, 2009 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, California, Comic Books, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Marshall Vandruff Teaches Crash Course in Draftsmanship
Date & Time: January 24, 2009 (Sunday), 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Gallery Nucleus, 210 East Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801
Instructor: Marshall Vandruff
Materials: A mechanical pencil (or any pencil) and a sketchpad or sketchbook (or any paper), and an eraser.
To Register: $50 for the course. Please register by purchasing a ticket here….
Description:
This Crash-Course in Classic Draftsmanship focuses on one of the most valuable and practical skills an artist can have, the ability to draw forms without having to copy what you see. It is designed for artists who want to understand the secret of drawing anything from imagination.
Marshall Vandruff: has taught drawing in the art departments of corporations and universities since 1984. His clients have included MAD Magazine, Dark Horse Comics, Hanna Barbera, Warner Bros. Entertainment, and over 40 advertising agencies. You can see his work at www.marshallart.com
CA – The Art of Avatar
December 28, 2009 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, California, Movies, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles

James Clyne, Jordu Schell & more sign on Jan. 23rd
The Art of Avatar Q & A/ Book Signing
January 23, 2010
Opening Reception / Jan 23, 5:00PM – 7:00PM
Meet some of the extraordinary artists that worked on James Cameron’s Avatar. Here’s a rare chance to learn about all the behind the scenes ingenuity that went into one of the most epic sci-fi films ever made. Get the Art of Avatar book signed and be sure to catch Jordu Schell’s Phantasms exhibition in the Atrium upstairs gallery.
Featured Guests include:
James Clyne
Jordu Schell
Daphne Yap
Dylan Cole
Steve Messing
more to be annouced…
Q and A session (6pm – 7pm)
Booksigning and Jordu Schell’s PHANTASMS Exhibition (6pm – 10pm)
Gallery Nucleus, 210 East Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801
CA – Lift Off: The Art of Airships
December 25, 2009 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles

Kazu Kibuishi, Jake Parker, and more exhibit at Gallery Nucleus
Lift Off: The Art of Airships
January 9, 2010 – February 1, 2010
Opening Reception / Jan 9, 7:00PM – 11:00PM
Take flight with an imaginative roster of artists presenting their vision of lighter-than-air aircrafts through concept work, original paintings, and sculpture.
Featuring:
Andrew R. Wright, Bill Carman, Christian Lorenz Scheurer, Daniel Dociu, Jake Parker, Jason Caffoe, Kazu Kibuishi, Khang Le , Myke Amend, Rick O’Brien, Robh Ruppel, Sarah Caterisano, Stephan Martiniere, Sterling Hundley, Trey Bryan
Gallery Nucleus, 210 East Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801
CA – The Art of Sherlock Holmes
December 10, 2009 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Movies, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles

John Watkiss returns to Gallery Nucleus with an exhibition featuring development art as well as brand new work from Guy Ritchie’s upcoming film Sherlock Holmes, starring Robert Downey Jr, Jude Law, and Rachel McAdams.
December 12, 2009 – January 18, 2010
Opening Reception:
December 12 7:00 – 11:00 PM
Gallery Nucleus, 210 East Main St, Alhambra CA 91801
http://www.gallerynucleus.com/
CA – The Princess & The Frog Signing
December 9, 2009 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, California, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles

John Musker and team speak on Dec 19th
The Art of The Princess & The Frog (Artists’ Panel/Book Signing)
December 19, 2009
Opening Reception / Dec 19, 1:00PM – 5:00PM
Gallery Nucleus is very pleased and honored to have several talents from Disney’s latest 2-d feature film, The Princess and The Frog, featured in our gallery.
They will be here for a panel discussion, presentation, Q and A as well as a book signing.
Speakers in attendance are:
John Musker (Director)
Ian Gooding (Art Director)
Lorelay Bove (Visual Development)
Randy Haycock (Animator)
more to be added…
Entrance Fee: $5 (seats are limited, first come first serve, plenty of standing room allowed)
Start time: (1pm)
Panel and presentation: (1:30pm – 3pm) Each artist will speak, the session will end with a live animation demo of the main character.
Q and A: (3pm – 4pm)
Gallery Nucleus, 210 East Main St, Alhambra CA 91801
CA – Quinquennium Exhibitum
November 4, 2009 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles

Bill Presing, Kazu Kibuishi & more at Gallery Nucleus
Quinquennium Exhibitum: Nucleus 5 Year Anniversary Exhibition
November 7, 2009 – November 30, 2009
Nov 7, 7:00PM – 11:00PM
CA – October Shadows Exihibit
October 9, 2009 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Horror, Movies, Signing and Appearance Profiles

Rick Baker, Dan Brereton, William Stout & many more exhibit at Gallery Nucleus
October Shadows (presented by Nucleus and Creature Features)
October 10, 2009 – November 2, 2009
Opening Reception / Oct 10, 7:00PM – 11:00PM
Gallery Nucleus and Creature Features presents: October Shadows. For the past two years, October Shadows has been known as Creature Features’ annual homage to the Halloween spirit. The exhibit and book by the same name will feature a prestigious group of artists from all facets of fine art, illustration, comics, film, TV, and animation, conjuring a wealth of imagery that explore the grotesque and the occult.
The exhibition will also give one the opportunity to pre-order the Creature Features book which features many of the artwork shown.
Gallery Girls will be here opening night for a very special costumed figure drawing workshop! Bring drawing materials and join us from 7-10PM in the Atrium upstairs gallery.
Opening night features include:
- Free refreshments provided & spooky snacks served.
- This is an all ages event.
- Admission is free.
- Music spun by Special Agent Lotus & DJ Cyrano.
- Free costumed figure drawing workshop with Gallery Girls 7-10PM ( Materials not included).
FEATURED ARTISTS:
Adam Rex
Bruce Spaulding Fuller
Bob Lizarraga
Cam De Leon
Carlos Huante
Chet Zar
Chiodo Brothers
Dan Brereton
Gris Grimly
Jordu Schell
Martin Astles
Miles Teves
Mizna Wada
Rick Baker
Robh Ruppel
Travis Louie
William Basso
William Stout
Tony Lombardo
Gallery Nucleus, 210 East Main St, Alhambra CA 91801

















































