It’s a West Virginia Cryptid Family Jam! Psychedelic artist, Brian Zickafoose returns to Ace Adventure Resort for another round of music, art and festival fun. This year’s poster art features several famous mythical monsters from his home state of West Virginia, Sasquatch, Bat Boy, the Flatwoods Monster and Mothman. This year’s poster marks, Zickafoose’s fourth year illustrating the official artwork for the festival and appearance as a feature live painter and Pigment Sanctuary art gallery staple. Zickafoose sat for an interview with the festival promoters to talk about the art and the magic that goes into the creation of the illustration. Mountain Music Festival is happening June 4-6 at Ace Adventure Resort on the New River Gorge, West Virginia. Read the full interview here.
The Jamwich Issue 84 – May 2019
I have been a huge fan of Taco and Elise Olmstead’s publication and their involvement with the jam band scene for a long time. So I was thrilled when they asked me to be featured artist for this issue. Elise has been healing from battling cancer and the fact that this issue was even happening I felt was an incredible blessing. In the interview, I dive into the spiritual mission of the artist and the challenges of moving my studio and family to New York. It gets pretty deep – well worth the read. A LOT of Love went into this!
Order a copy here: http://www.thejamwich.com/product/jamwich-issue-84/
~ Psychedelic Country Presents ~
All Eyes on the Sunrise :: New River Gorge, West Virginia
An Oil Painting by Brian C. Zickafoose © 2018
See more at www.PsyCountry.com
Video Credits
Executive Producer – Brian Zickafoose
Video Produced by Whole Brain Productions – wholebrainproductions@gmail.com
Directed and Edited by Adam Sowder
Filmed on Location in the New River Gorge, West Virginia
All Eyes on the Sunrise: New River Gorge, West Virginia
36″ x 24″ x 2″ – Egg Tempera and Oil Mischtechnik Painting on Canvas
Brian Christopher Zickafoose © 2018
Approximately 150+ hours of Love were put into this painting.
About the Artwork
High above the tree tops, a falcon stirs from an early morning rain as the first rays of the sun shatters the dew. In the belly of the New River Gorge, a dense veil of geometric shapes falls into the chasm like pick-up sticks. The fog dissipates slightly in the distance to reveal the spine of the New River Gorge Bridge bent across the background. The heat of the morning sun unchains misty, angelic, vapor into the atmosphere. “All Eyes on the Sunrise” is the artist’s tribute to the breath taking, mystical mornings of West Virginia. Thanks for looking. Enjoy!
Available Print Editions
36″ x 24″ – Edition of 50 – $600.00 (List – $850.00)Paper Editions
36″ x 24″ on Artist Rag Matte – Edition of 50 – $320.00 (List – $420.00)
20″ x 16″ on Economy Matte – Edition of 250 – $59.00 (List – $89.00)
7″ x 5″ on Hahnemuhle Bamboo – Edition of 10 – $24.00
Alex and Allyson Grey, Zenna (age 5), Xia (age 6), Brian and Jeannine Zickafoose – Photo by Genevieve Wood
It’s a rare occasion that you get to spend an entire week hanging out and painting with your art heroes.
Sketchbook excerpt – Visionary Intensive Elements of Art – Brian Zickafoose
It began with a prayer to the Divine Creative Spirit.
Group Critique Session with Alex Grey and Allyson Grey – Photo by Linzy Miggantz
1. Art IS a valid spiritual practice.
Visionary Intensive Late Night Art Sesh
2. You are NOT alone.
Entheon – Get In on the Ground Floor – Plein Air 8×10 Acrylic – Brian Zickafoose
3. Dream BIGGER!
Zickafoose Family Art Selfie with Alex Grey in the Background
4. YOU are art.
Just Eat Me Already – 24×24 Inch Oil on Canvas – Work in Progress by Brian Zickafoose
It concluded with hugs and tears of joy.
This program was presented with financial assistance by the West Virginia Division of History and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission for the Arts.
Check out this short movie about the Visionary Art Painting Intensive by my friend, colleague and fellow 2015 Intensive attendee, Perry Kroeger:
Owl Family Self-Portrait – A Movie by Brian Zickafoose
Whooo loves to paint? Apparently owls do. Watch as a family of screech owls play and paint the afternoon away at Seneca Rocks, West Virginia. Please subscribe to my channel and share if you enjoyed this feature presentation. The links for purchasing prints are below. Thank you for watching.
Movie based on
The Keeper of Twilight : Seneca Rocks, West Virginia
by West Virginia visionary artist, Brian C. Zickafoose.
36″ x 24″ inch Acrylic and Oil on Canvas / Completed 2016 / 200+ Hours in Production
Video Credits
Produced by The Green Touch Group, LLC
Video Production: Brian Zickafoose
Camera / Management: Jeannine Zickafoose
Starring: Xia Yasmine Zickafose and Zenna Yvonne Zickafoose
Filmed Entirely Using GoPro Hero Action Cameras
Audio Author: R1Studio
Track Title: Upbeat Funk
Licensed Through: Envato Network
Painting Imaged by: The Highland Studio – Cold Spring, NY