Donation Confirmations!

We've finally received confirmation from Doctors Without Borders of their receipt of the Relief Art Auction donations. In addition, someone actually called us from their offices to thank us personally.
The Pakistan Red Cresent Society sent us a bank receipt, confirming the successful delivery of funds to their account.
It was yet another phenonemal turn out to the auction and we are so grateful to you all!

RELIEF AUCTION FOLLOW UP

The first results are in for the Holiday disaster relief auction. Congratulations to all of you who attended, on top of taking home some great art for the holidays, you also helped Relief raise almost $12,000 in one night to benefit the victims of the eathquake that struck Pakistan and Kashmir; you have made a true difference in this world.

Thanks again to all the artist who donate art, you guys definitely raised the bar.

Also major props go to all the Maverix volunteers and friends who help make this auction possible it would not have been possible without you.

It seems everyone had fun, there were a lot of happy faces at the end of the show with hands filled with amazing art, some people were walking out looking like proud parents.

It’s been an honor for Maverix to have been able to host this amazing event, thanks for bringing your holiday cheer and of course cash and checkbooks.

Soon we will be putting a gallery up with pictures from the show so check back soon.
Until then, happy holidays and have a great 2006.

Thanks for all the beautiful art

Maverix would like to thank all the artist that donate art for the Relief auction, being held next thursday the 15th, here at the studio (more info below.)
Now with less than a week to go, we already have received quite an amazing lot of wonderful art
TO SEE THE ARTWORK WE RECEIVED SO FAR

CLICK HERE


but there is still room for your piece. And since we know you like working under presure, we are still accepting art till monday. So break out the paint brushes, pencils, cameras, wacoms or cintiqs, whatever you use and let your creativity flow.
And to inspire you here are some examples of what we recieved so far.

http://www.maverixstudios-llc.com/Auction_preview/index.htm

MAVERIX STUDIOS HOLIDAY RELIEF ART AUCTION

what: MAVERIX STUDIOS HOLIDAY RELIEF ART AUCTION

where: MAVERIX STUDIOS 1717 17TH ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103

when: THURSDAY DECEMBER 15TH, 2005. Doors open at 7:00pm for drinks, snacks and the start of the silent auction; all bidding ends promptly at 10:00pm.

what to bring: cash or checks (no credit cards please!)

Once again, the holidays are upon us, and again, we find ourselves in the midst of tragic world events during this joyous time. That's why MAVERIX STUDIOS has decided to use their annual holiday event as an opportunity to help raise money for the many affected by the earthquake that struck Pakistan and Kashmir - by hosting another art auction!

On Thursday Decemeber 15th, 2005, MAVERIX STUDIOS will host a Holiday Relief Art Auction. Thanks to your generosity, last year's art auction raised over $25,000 for the victims of the South East Asian Tsunami. And like last year, we hope to raise money by auctioning 2D and 3D pieces donated by professional artists working in the entertainment industry.100% of the proceeds from this event will be split between the Pakistan Red Crescent Society and Doctors Without Borders to benefit the many victims of the devastating earthquake that recently struck Pakistan and Kashmir.

We're confident that with the help and support of our friends, we can usher in this holiday season and make a difference in the world by helping those that have been less fortunate. Not to mention seeing all of our friends for an evening of holiday fun and scoring some amazing artwork at auction house prices!

If you have questions or are interested in donating art, money or time to this event, please go to: call MAVERIX STUDIOS (415) 522-1717 for more information.

Photos :Derek , Tom and Vaughn...working in their auction art.

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2005 Holiday Party and Art Auction

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Maverix Studios 2005 Holiday Party and Art Auction

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Thursday December 8th, 2005

Hello friends!

Our World Needs Help!
Here we are in another aftermath of terrible events in our world. Let's respond to it in our unique way and make Art! On Thursday December 15th, MAVERIXSTUDIOS will be hosting a Holiday Event and Relief Art Auction. Thanks to your generosity, our last art auction raised over $25,000 for the victims of the South East Asian Tsunami. Once again, we will help to raise money by auctioning 2D and 3D art pieces donated by professional artists working in the entertainment industry. 100% of the proceeds from this event will be split between the Pakistan Red Crescent Society and Doctors Without Borders to benefit the many victims of the devastating earthquake that recently struck Pakistan and Kashmir. Do you have art lying around or better yet, have time to customize a lovely piece of art for this event? Join the fun! Don't be left out! Participate! We need all the help we can get!

Don't forget! All donations are tax deductible for US taxpayers.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSIONS:

* All 2D artwork MUST be submitted FRAMED AND READY to hang. It's a lot of work to hang all the art and last year proved a bit overwhelming because many pieces came unframed. 3D artwork must also be presentation ready. Unframed artwork will not be accepted. Thank you for understanding!

* Artwork must be submitted with a suggested beginning auction price and a brief artist bio (50 words or less), to be included in the auction program.

* The deadline for submissions is Thursday December 8th, 2005, but the earlier the better! Art must be delivered on or before that date to: MAVERIX STUDIOS1717 17th St., Suite 108San Francisco, CA 94103

Should any pieces not sell at the event, artists will be contacted for Pick-up or they will be returned to the artist no later than January 15th, 2006.

Please call MAVERIX STUDIOS at (415) 522-1717 with any questions about donations, or write to sho@maverixstudios-llc.com.

WE NEED YOUR HELP, TOO!

As anyone who has attended any of our previous auctions knows, we absolutely could not do it without the help of amazing volunteers! If you have time either before, during or after the auction to donate, please contact Adrienne (adjieanderson@hotmail.com) or Lyla (lyla@lylawarren.com). We'd be delighted to have your help with another wonderful MAVERIX STUDIOS event!

With your help, we can make a difference!

Thank you all HEAL participants

Maverix and Charlotte Maxwell would like to thank everyone for making the Heal event possible. Thanks to your donations and participation it was an amazing success. HEAL raised over 9 thousand dollars for the Charlotte Maxwell complementary clinic (CMCC), which provides FREE complementary alternative medicine and social services to underserved women who have been afflicted by cancer.

Now Maverix is sponsoring another great event, RELIEF, which doubles as our holiday party, and we call to you once more to donate art, time, and overall cheer. RELIEF will be an industry auction party to help raise money for the many victims of the earthquake that struck Pakistan and Kashmir. It will be taking place on December, 15^th, at Maverix Studios. (look for more information above)

So again thanks for all your help with the HEAL event and the entire Maverix crew is looking forward to see you in three weeks at RELIEF.

HEAL: The Art of Healing
show dates: November 16th - 17th, 2005
Maverix Art Gallery Space
1717 17th Street, San Francisco, CA (map)
artists reception & silent art auction:

Thursday, November 17th, 2005 - 7pm to 10pm
no cover

includes work by artists:

- Carlos Jose Guzman
- Enrico Casarosa
- Jerome Opena
- Paule DuBois
- Denise Laws
- Patrick Awa
- Justin Proj Rowley
- Ed Bell
- Karen Koltonow
- Garvey Albert
- Judith Carroll
- Larissa Martin
- Tessa Merrie
- Adam Moore
- Micheal Murnane
- Nancy Otto
- Cheri Lynne Reid
- Dolphin Waletsky
- The Maverix members : Derek, Tom , Vaughn, Sho and Sergio


Maverix Studios joins forces with Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic to bring you
"HEAL: The Art of Healing" Benefit Art Auction. Heal is a benefit art auction about healing and the healing power of art. All proceeds go to the Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic (CMCC).

SHOW DATES NOVEMBER 16TH & 17TH 2005.
Heal is co-sponsored by Maverix Studios and Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic. All art will be sold in a silent auction format on Thursday, November 17, 2005. Artwork may be viewed prior to auction on Wednesday, November 16th, 2005. The proceeds from this auction will help fund the opening of CMCC’s new San Francisco clinic location.

Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic is a 501©(3) non-profit organization so all donations are tax deductible for US tax payers.
If you have questions, feel free to email us at heal@charlottemaxwell.org or call (510) 601-7660 ext. 11. More information can be found on the
Maverix Studios News Site.

THE ART OF HEALING BENEFIT ART AUCTION CALL FOR ENTRIES

We are now accepting entries/donations for HEAL

Heal is a benefit art auction about healing and the healing power of art.
All proceeds go to the Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic (CMCC),which provides FREE complementary alternative medicine and social services to underserved women who have cancer.

Submissions Requirements & Requests:

Art must be submitted framed and ready to hang
Artwork larger than 4 ’x4 ’ will be considered on a case-by-case basis
We are mainly looking for 2D art;some 3D art will be considered

Submissions Deadlines :

Art submissions should be first sent by email for jury review @ :
heal@charlottemaxwell.org preferably before October 23RD.
All artwork needs to be sent to us and received by the

FINAL ART ACCEPTANCE DEADLINE , NOVEMBER 3RD 2005


All original art should be delivered between Monday,October 31st and
final art delivery date , nov 3rd to :

Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic
5691 Telegraph Avenue,Oakland,or 545 10th Avenue,
San Francisco

Please fill out this entry form and send it with your submission.

entry_form_02_single_page_final.pdf

The Jury:
Art work will be juried by members of both sponsoring organizations.
If you have sent jpg's of your work by october 23rd , you will be notified of the jury results by October 28th .
If you have sent an original by November 3r you will be notified by November 8th 2005.

If your piece is not selected, and you have sent original art you are required to pick it up from the above CMCC location.

SHOW DATES NOVEMBER 16TH & 17TH 2005
AUCTION & RECEPTION Thursday,November 17th,7-10pm

Heal is co-sponsored by Maverix Studios and Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic.
Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic is licensed as a primary care clinic and the only facility of it kind in the nation,healing treatments such as acupuncture,Chinese and Western herbs,massage therapy,homeopathy and therapeutic imagery offer relief from pain,nausea,fatigue,and loss of appetite,all common side effects of cancer and its treatments.
Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic is a place where compassion and social justice come together.
The proceeds from this auction will help fund the opening of CMCC ’s new San Francisco clinic location.Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic is a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization so all donations are taxdeductible for US tax payers.

If you have questions,feel free to email us at
heal@charlottemaxwell.org or call (510)601-7660 ex.11

Hurricane Katrina Help Info

Looking for ways to help out victims of the Hurricane Katrina , I came across this site I thought might be helpful...it informs u about charity organizations and how the money is being spent.


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Maverix : Article in the SF Chronicle

Now 75, sleuth Nancy Drew looks younger, hipper in graphic novels drawn by S.F. artist Sho Murase


Growing up in Barcelona, artist Sho Murase often felt like an outsider. People were always asking, "Where are you from?"

When she went to Japan, her mother's homeland, she felt out of place, too. People were startled to hear Japanese spoken with a Spanish accent -- particularly a Catalonian accent like hers, with its faint, lilting lisp.

So when she moved to polyglot San Francisco eight years ago, it felt just right.

She landed just the right job, too. At Maverix Animation Studios, she is one of eight wildly talented artists from all over the world working on independent and group animation projects in a bustling space on Potrero Hill.

"Maverix is a little bit like San Francisco itself," Murase says. "Different people, different styles. You can't find that anywhere else."

On a recent bright and sunny afternoon, Murase sat deep inside her dark office -- wearing an acid-green Pop Art halter top, a wide grommet belt, low- rise cargo pants and fawn suede platform boots -- drawing directly on her computer screen with an interactive pen.

With a few bold strokes, her sure hand sketched the face of the new Nancy Drew. Her brand-new Cintiq monitor, with a 21-inch flat screen, is state of the art for computer animators.

Murase has the plum job of creating an updated look for the popular girl sleuth, a character much beloved by generations of fans who collected the books by Carolyn Keene.

The first of the books featuring Murase's artwork -- "The Demon of River Heights" -- came out in April, when the new series of graphic novels was published by Papercutz to coincide with Nancy Drew's 75th anniversary.

Papercutz had sought out Murase for the task after seeing her first book, "Sei: Death & Legend," a witty fable inspired by the Earth creation saga of Japanese Shinto mythology.

Her dynamic artwork, influenced by Japanese manga, was deemed perfect for the updated Nancy Drew series of all-new stories. (The popularity of such "graphic novels" has skyrocketed in recent years; in 2004, sales in the United States and Canada reportedly topped $200 million.)

Manga is the word for comics in Japan. Literally, it means "whimsical pictures."

The type evolved after World War II as Western drawing styles merged with the historical style of Japanese woodblock prints, of which Hiroshige's "36 Views of Mount Fuji" are perhaps the best known.

If there is a thematic through-line in manga, it is storytelling of the heroic kind, identity stories in which a protagonist overcomes hardship to triumph.

It's no wonder Nancy Drew was ripe for the manga treatment.

"Nancy Drew is strong, feminine, smart," Murase said. "She finds herself in difficult situations but always manages to come out on top."

Though not exposed to the books while growing up in Europe, Murase soon became a fan.

"I love stories of girls with strong personalities, stories that are not just romances," she said.

"It's an exciting character to portray, especially in comic form, which mainly has been geared toward teenage boys in the realm of superheroes."

Veteran comics writer Stefan Petrucha is penning each of the all-new Nancy Drew stories; Murase works directly from his scripts.

(Boys, don't cry: The publisher has launched a manga-style Hardy Boys series, too, though with a different writer-artist team.)

Even as a child, Murase made comic books. "My sister was my first reader, " she recalled.

Before getting her college degree in fine art, she studied Rembrandt ("to learn about light") and Goya, Picasso, Munch, Egon Schiele and Gustav Klimt in high school.

Her father was a director of live-action commercials in Spain, so film was not a daunting or unfamiliar medium. She became fascinated with animation, spending a year at film school in Vancouver, B.C.

Back in Spain, she began work on an animated educational TV series for children. But she felt she wasn't learning. "You repeat the same style over and over" in such a job, she said.

San Francisco is simply a more fertile place for animation work in diverse styles.

Since coming here, she said, "working with different directors improved my skills." She thrived on adapting, and quickly.

"I've done everything from Kentucky Fried Chicken ads to Japanese anime to Bugs Bunny," she adds with a laugh.

This summer, Murase has been juggling many projects, working six or seven days a week.

She had to skip Burning Man, the annual fantasy week in the desert, though it's a dream vacation for an artist such as Murase, who has gone there three times before. She likes "the friendly creativity."

But Nancy Drew has made stiff demands on her time. For each 96-page volume -- and she's working on No. 4 now -- Murase needs to draw 28 finished pages per month.

Still, she says, "I feel lucky to work with an icon like Nancy Drew." The latest book in the series will be in stores in November.

What's up next?

TokyoPop, the hot L.A. publisher, has commissioned a graphic novel. Watch for the title: "Me2."

"It's about identity," Murase hints. "A teen with a double personality."

Murase may not have a double personality herself, but she can boast plenty of dual strengths.

She's got an unusual match-up of sensitivity and drive. And her artwork, which she calls a hybrid of European and Japanese influences, speaks to an international audience.

Her story is bound to be an inspiration -- to girls, to young artists. In fact, to anyone aspiring to be his or her own superhero.

E-mail Heidi Benson at hbenson@sfchronicle.com.