Dubai is one of the most spectacular places on earth. People who visit talk about the lavish lifestyle, the grand scale, the man-made islands, and of course, the Burj Kalifa, the world’s tallest building. Charles Fazzino had the opportunity to visit Dubai a few years ago when our new agent there, Create Hub Gallery, first introduced the artist’s work to the United Arab Emirates. Over the course of two years, he relied on his memories and tons of research to create a collection of art celebrating the grandeur, mystery, and uniqueness of this spectacular locale. Until this year, the collection was exclusively available in Dubai and now, we are proud to be able to make it available through any authorized Fazzino gallery.

Illusions of Dubai

Illusions of Dubai is a 3D mixed-media limited edition of 100 pieces on aluminum. It is available either in black and white (as show) or in full color. 

The Wonderful World of Dubai 

The Fountains of Downtown Dubai

The Fountains of Downtown Dubai is a 3D mixed-media limited edition  of 100 pieces on paper. 

A View from the Dubai Desert

What A Guy Wants in Dubai

See these works and more international cityscapes by Charles Fazzino on our website. Interested in purchasing Dubai inspired 3d works? Just fill out a simple Purchasing Information form! 

Tell us what you think! Share your thoughts in the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter!

New York City is “The Big Apple” and it always seems to be going through transition. In this limited edition 3D release, Charles Fazzino shows both a city in flux and a city that remains the center of the world. 

“New York is always changing, there are so many ways I see and draw the Big Apple, but this time, I wanted to capture the feeling that it’s never standing still. New York today looks different from New York a year ago and New York ten years ago, and so on. It’s incredible that there are still spaces to fill and new buildings to build. I love to watch the ever-changing facade.”

Introducing: Constructing the Gridlocked Apple

“Constructing the Gridlocked Apple” measures 9.5″ x 10.5″ and is available in an edition of 125DX and 125AP. Contact your favorite authorized Fazzino gallery or email us at info@fazzinocollectors.com for purchasing information.

Fazzino’s Famous Apples

 
The apple is the icon with which Charles Fazzino is most closely associated. You can trace the history of this city through his decades-old collection of apples. Here are a few of the sold out limited editions from several years ago, along with two new originals.

Apple-tizingly New York
2003 Limited Edition

Take a Ride Around the Big Apple
2009 Limited Edition

Taxi’s Up and Apples Round, People Ride in the Hole in the Ground
2004 Limited Edition

Apple de Klimt
2016 Original Painting

Peeling the Big Apple
2017 Original Painting

Get a Taste of These Apples

 
Fazzino is all about the Big Apple. Interested in purchasing any of these Apple inspired pieces? Fill out a simple Purchasing Information form! Not sure which one best suites your appetite? Check out more New York City Pop Art HERE!

Tell us what you think! Share your thoughts in the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter!

The 2017 Charles Fazzino Award of the Heart was handed out last week and we are so proud of this year’s recipient. The award, given annually by Project Community, Inc (formerly Nurses Network of America) was named” in honor of the international pop artist whose sensitivity to community needs has made him a valued friend of Project Community, Inc. for over 30 years. The award recognizes generosity of spirit, creativity and resources that support innovative programs that inform and offer practical choices to prevent illness for children, teens and adults.”

Charles Fazzino Award of the Heart Winner

The 2017 recipient is Nicholas Clausen, a graduating senior from Pelham Manor High School. Nick has been a teen mentor with Project CHILDD program for a number of years. The program serves children with developmental disabilities and their families. He has worked with a number of participants, assisting them with arts and crafts, yoga and movement programs as well as teaching life skills and supporting appropriate behaviors. He has done so without holding back and as more “Senior” mentors have gone on to college, Nick naturally, and without hesitation, moved into a leadership position within the group, assisting other mentors and modeling best behavior practices for other teens as well. Along the way, Nick was also able to help provide respite for the parents of the participants. Nick is a hero to many!

About the Program

Project Community, Inc is a grassroots community-based organization that concentrates on helping some of its most vulnerable people including seniors, children, and the developmentally disabled. Their mission is achieved through education (ie: educating teens and young adults how to identify and quickly intervene when someone exhibits signs and symptoms of  alcohol poisoning), and they are dedicated to the health and well being of our global community.

A Word From Charles Fazzino

“Congratulations to Nick, Project Community is out there facilitating the growth of kids like Nick…but the kids are doing all the work and they deserve all of the credit. It’s a wonderful program and I’m glad to be helping them to pay it forward!” -Charles Fazzino

Share your thoughts in the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter!

Calling all Baseball lovers, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game is near!  This “Midsummer Classic” marks the symbolic halfway-point in the MLB season where the All-Stars from both the National League and the American League compete for the title of 2017 All-Star Champions. What these MLB players don’t know is that they are not the only ones who are competing to win something…

It’s All-Star Trivia Time!

Trivia lovers, now’s your time to shine. That’s right, start mustering up the years worth of fun facts you’ve been archiving in the deep dark depths of your head space because you’re going to need them! These weekly #TriviaTuesday contests will be held on our Facebook,  Twitter, and Instagram pages and will look something like this:

So, what does it take to win? Charles Fazzino will ask a All-Star related question and you, the trivia aficionados that you are, will pick from four possible answers for a chance to win a signed 2017 Fazzino All-Star Game poster! Yes, it’s that easy! The contest starts tomorrow, June 13th, at 12PM EST! 

Did You Know?

Not only does Fazzino’s baseball pop art collection include tributes to the New York Yankees, LA Dodgers, Chicago cubs and more, he has also designed helmets, pins and  commemorative 3D prints, all of which you can check out on the Hand-Painted Sports Art Equipment Page. Fazzino has been designing anything from All-Star Game Posters to hand painted baseballs for years, but now it’s your turn…

All-Star, Ball-Star Baseball Contest

Weekly Trivia contests and a All-Star Ball-Star contest?  No need to rub your eyes, or pinch yourself because you’re not dreaming! Fazzino wants you to get creative and send in your baseball creations for a chance to win a  a hand-painted limited edition 2017 All-Star baseball valued at $1,000!

Here’s the Pitch

With baseball season at it’s prime, Fazzino wants to see how creative artists of all ages, genres, and levels of experience can get with re-purposing old baseballs in the name of art!

As with any piece of art, no two baseballs are the same. Participants are encouraged to enter more than one baseball, as long as each design is unique. Once these pictures are submitted on the official contest form, via Facebook or Instagram, the voting begins! Get your family, friends, teammates, and coworkers to vote for their favorite designs (one vote per person). Dates to enter your baseball design and cast votes run from June 15th to July 18th, and the Grand Prize winner will be announced on the Official Charles Fazzino Facebook page on July 21st, 2017.

Ball Star Contest and Weekly Trivia Recap

The Weekly Trivia contests are held on all of our social platforms starting at 12PM EST tomorrow June 13th through July 11th. The Ball Star Contest Starts June 15th and you have up until July 18th to submit your baseball works of art! 

Good Luck! 

Share your thoughts in the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter!

Baseballs are round and smooth and white…they’re just begging for color and design and excitement. For those with the right creative spirit, they are the perfect canvas to re-purpose in the name of art!

You can hit a home run creating your own baseball artwork and design by following our step-by-step guide to prepping, decorating, and showcasing your baseball-inspired arts and crafts!

Preparing the Baseballs

Before you begin the decorating process, it’s important to properly clean your baseball canvas. This will not only brighten up the exterior of the ball, but provide a smooth surface that is easier to paint, glue, and draw on.

The first step to cleaning off your baseball is to run it under luke-warm water to loosen any compacted dirt.

Second, find a small scrub brush or toothbrush to get dirt out of the ball’s stitching. Add a dab of cleaning solution or soap to your hand, lather it into the ball, and take your scrub brush to bristle away additional buildup.

Here are a few recommended cleaning products to use when washing your baseball:

• Diluted bleach and liquid dish soap.
• A mixture of water and vinegar.
• Dr. Bronner’s liquid soap.
• Moist baby wipes or towelettes.
• A small amount of toothpaste.
• Foam hand soap.

Once your baseballs are scrubbed and rinsed thoroughly, pat dry each ball with a hand towel. Depending on what resources are available to you, choose one of the following drying methods to ensure the baseball canvas is totally dry before you begin to decorate:

• Leave in direct sunlight (recommended).
• Place in front of a fan or dehumidifier.
• Use a hand dryer or blow dryer.
• Heat in an oven to 180 degrees for 3-4 hours (be very careful and check it frequently).

Must-Haves

Before you get started you will want to gather these items:

• Glue or glue stick.
• Glue gun.
• Bristle brushes.
• Foam brushes.
• Rags or paper towels.

Painting Your Baseballs

When it comes to giving a bit of life and color to the canvas of your baseballs, water-resistant paint or spray paint are great options. Certain colors will need more than one coat to cover marks or flaws, so let each layer of paint dry before adding another. Be sure to pay special attention to the stitching. You may even want to paint around it and leave the original red exposed. 

Cut a few toilet paper tubes in half so you can prop the baseballs up to dry before you hit the other side of this. This will make it easy to paint several at once. 

Grab the Craft Bin

Okay team, it’s time to get creative with your crafting. From seasonal inspiration, channeling your team spirit, or simply designing whatever bright and bold designs come to mind, bring your “A” game to the baseball design playing field! The best part about decorating baseballs is the ability to use scrap materials from Halloween costumes, dance recitals, and leftover crafting supplies. Here are a few go-to craft supplies we dug up to create a few sample baseballs for inspiration.

Markers

Use markers to highlight the stitching on the baseballs, to draw images or write text. Thin ones are great for detailed work, line art or coloring in small areas. The thick ones are great for coloring in larger areas or to go over things you want to hide. 

Pipe Cleaners

These always seem to be hanging around the house. Use them for things that need to stick up from the surface of the baseball, like a stem or imitation hair. Since they can be bent, they could also be used to wrap ribbon around or other types of fabrics. 

Glitter & Glitter Glue

Glitter is just plain fun. Use glue or glue stick to affix the glitter to specific areas of the baseball or roll it the glitter when the paint is tacky (not too wet). If glitter is something you regret as soon as you open the can, stick to glitter glue. It is much easier to work with and gives you a bit more precision in application.

Googly Eyes

Sometimes all you need is googly eyes – they are just fun. Use them to bring to life just about any creature. You can get the traditional white and black, or colored ones. 

Feathers

These can be used to mimic actual feathers for making birds or creating angels, or they can be used for hair or to create texture. 

Pom Poms

Poms poms come in a variety of sizes and colors and can be used to add texture and 3-dimensionality to your baseballs. Use them for noses, eyes or ears, for hair or for clothing.

Crystals & Gems

Nothing says classy and glamour like a little bling. 

Ribbons

Add a bow, trim or other details with ribbon. 

Other Crafts

If it’s a craft item, there is a creative way to use it for baseball art. 

• Themed stickers.
• Scrap paper.
• Felt.
• Buttons.
• Stencils (use tape to hold it down along the curve of the ball).

Remember to experiment and have fun – you can always pull something off and redo it. 

Pitch a Themed Baseball

Although baseball is not a year-round sport, decorating them can be! Crafting with baseballs is not only a fun activity for teammates and baseball lovers to take part in, but they also make great seasonal gifts. Get creative with your theme – from holiday celebrations, end of the season awards, and birthday gifts!

Holidays 

Create pumpkins, ghosts, turkeys, goblins or ghouls. Dress up a snowman for the holidays with snowflakes or give someone roses for Valentine’s Day. 

Gifts for Mom or Dad

Mother’s and Father’s Day gifts or just to show appreciation for your loved ones.

End of Season Gifts & Awards

Give your coach or teammate a much deserved thank you or award – include their name and number. 

3D Baseballs with Charles Fazzino

If there’s one thing that makes Fazzino’s artwork one of a kind, it’s his pop-art style and eye catching designs. As do his 3d pop art limited edition, his hand-painted baseballs tell a story. His method often involves splitting the baseball into its various quadrants, using each one to tell a different part of the story. For example, if he’s creating a baseball commemorating the New York Yankees, one panel might show Yankee Stadium, while another depicts the New York City skyline, and another might celebrate all of the famed franchise’s historic achievements.  Of course, a baseball wouldn’t be a “Fazzino baseball” without eye catching crystals, acrylic paint glitter, 3D elements, and bright vibrant colors! Here is how Fazzino baseball art gets created.

It all starts with a baseball, new or old.  

To begin, Charles sketches out his design in pencil. It might take you some practice to be able to draw your design on the contours of a baseball. Charles tends to hold the baseball in his hand and turn it as he is drawing, rather than leaving it on a stable surface and trying to draw on it like that.

After the sketch is complete, he then begins the coloring process. He uses paint markers to line the design and then color it in. The markers are more precise than a paint brush would be and they allow him to create detail in such a small space.

Once the coloring process is done, he then adds the 3D elements to the piece to give it some flare. He uses Swarovski Crystals just like those used on his original paintings and limited edition pop art. Each is applied by hand with a tweezer.

And with a few touch ups, Charles has finished his design! Check out the final product below! In this case, it’s a Derek Jeter-themed NY Yankee baseball autographed by the former Yankee captain himself!

Play Ball!

With baseball in full swing, now is the time be like Fazzino … and re-purpose your new or used baseballs into some incredible pieces of art. Get inspiration from your favorite MLB team, local little league, or fellow teammates to create a game winning ball that channels your love for the art of the game!

An in the spirit of Charles Fazzino’s All-Star, Ball-Star Baseball Contest, go to bat for a little fun and creative competition when it comes to decorating new or used baseballs and enter our contest!

Major League Baseball All-Stars Coming to Miami!

As he has done for the last thirteen years, Charles Fazzino has put together an exceptional art collection for the 2017 Major League Baseball All-Star Game which will take place on Tuesday, July 11th at Marlin Park, home of the Miami Marlins. The Major League Baseball All-Star Fanfest will be held at the Miami Convention Center, July 6th through July 11th . Fanfest is the largest baseball fan event in the world. Test your arm against the game’s greatest relievers, tour an authentic dugout, see all of the World Series rings, and more! And of course, make sure you check out the Charles Fazzino All-Star Game Art Collection.

Fazzino to Appear at the Miami Convention Center for Fanfest

Fazzino will be on hand each day of the event. He will meet and greet fans at his own exhibition throughout the five days. In addition, his artwork will be featured on one of the commemorative All-Star Game Program Covers, and he will be autographing those for Major League Baseball throughout the event as well.

Posters, Limited Editions, 3D Art Prints, Open Edition Mini Prints

Here is the entire Fazzino signature All-Star Game Art Collection. Contact your favorite authorized Fazzino gallery, email us at info@fazzinocollectors.com, or visit us at Fanfest for purchasing information.

MLB ALL-STAR GAME OPEN EDITION POSTER PRINT

18″ x 24″ Available Signed or Unsigned
$25 Unsigned / $40 Signed

MLB ALL-STAR GAME 3D LIMITED EDITION
FINE ART PRINT

Available as 100 Deluxe Prints/25 Aluminum Prints or 15 Premiere prints
$1,595 Framed DX / $1,895 Framed ALU / $5,500 Framed PR

MLB ALL-STAR GAME 3D FRAMED MINI PRINT ART

7″ X 8″ framed open edition
$175

HAND-PAINTED ORIGINAL TEAM BASEBALLS

Any Team / With Deluxe Display Case
$795

2016 HAND-PAINTED ORIGINAL LIMITED EDITION
ALL-STAR GAME BASEBALLS

Limited Edition of 88 With Deluxe Display Case
$995

HAND-PAINTED ORIGINAL BASEBALL HELMETS

Any Team or All-Star Game/Mini or Full-Sized/With Deluxe Display Case
$1,200 Mini / $5,500 Full-Sized

All-Star Contest

Charles Fazzino can never be accused of being a one-coast artist! Yes, he’s most famous for painting New York, but he spreads the talent all over and his latest creation takes him out West to California. “California is Calling Me” is a more personal look at the Golden State than you might think.

“I’ve spent a lot of time out in California. I wanted this to be in a sense, my personal reflection of what California is like. The piece has a lot of my favorite haunts in it…hotels, restaurants, villages. And I’ve always been struck by how much nature…and wildlife…there is out there. It’s a different world from New York where I spend most of my time, and I wanted this piece to really capture that.”

There are tons of hidden gems in this incredibly detailed and intricate composition. From Whiskeytown and Muir Woods, all the way down to Joshua Tree and Pismo Beach. If it’s in California, chances are it’s in there! “Because the state is so long, there is an incredibly amount of diversity in terms of landscape and lifestyle in California. The wine…the mountains…the National Parks…the desert…the water…the beaches. California really does have it all!”

Fazzino’s California

Charles Fazzino has been rendering California in his 3D pop art style for decades.  It all started in 1990 with “I Luv LA”

Since then, there have been several California images, all of which have sold out on the primary art market. They have included: “That San Francisco Treat” from 2000, “Our Day in San Francisco” from 2004, and “You’re Going to Hollywood” from 2012.

The young artists at Kids Need More Art are at again! And this time they are taking old baseballs and turning them into absolute masterpieces!

In a recent interview with owner and creator, Karen Nobel, we talked about their overall mission, the available programs for kids and the art projects that they have worked on in the past. Last we saw, young artists were hard at work with their Wired Art teacher, Martine Lipnitzky, wire threading beads to create Charles Fazzino-inspired Apple Keychains.  Since then we have reached out to Karen and her power house team of teachers and pitched the idea of participating in Fazzino’s All- Star Ball Star contest!  

And trust us, this project was definitely a home run!

The summer classes over at Kids Need More Art are broken into themed weeks, where the campers agenda based around one word for that particular week. They have anything from Rhythm and Blues to Wet and Wild weeks! Karen and a fellow art teacher, Kim Kovacs, incorporated this pitch perfect project into two of their themed weeks: Wet and Wild Week! Karen’s class focused on “Wild” aspect while her partner Kim and her class over at the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center focused on art projects that affiliated with the word “Wet.”

Each Monday of the month the teachers at KNMA have an open discussion about the theme for the week to jump start the kids creativity and boost their imagination. Because Karen’s class of young artists, ages 5 to 6, word of the week was “Wild” they talked about what types of animals, creatures, and things are found in the wild and this is where they came up with idea to create Trolls! 

Over the course of three days the kids designed outstanding works of art. Here is what they did:

1. First, the class wrapped their used baseballs in a brown paper bag and tied it off the excess with a rubber band to create the trolls hair.

2. In order to create the roundish shape of the trolls head, the kids then wrapped the baseball in paper mache. 

3. Once the paper mache was dry, the young artists painted and added embellishments like, googly eyes, gems, pom poms, felt flowers and sparkle modge podge.

Thank you to Karen and her class of truly talented kids for participating in Charles Fazzino’s All-Star Ball Star contest! 

Enter the Ball Star Contest

Charles is encouraging kids of all ages (that means you too, mom and dad) to enter more than one baseball, as long as each design is unique. Once these pictures are submitted on the official contest form, via Facebook or Instagram, the voting begins! Get your family, friends, teammates, and coworkers to vote for their favorite designs (one vote per person). Dates to enter your baseball design and cast votes run from June 15th to July 31st, and the Grand Prize winner will be announced on the Official Charles Fazzino Facebook page on August 2nd, 2017. Click here to enter the contest!

Tell KNMA what you think about their Wild Pitch Art project in the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter!

The young Michelangelo’s over at Kids Need More Art have had a Wet and Wild couple of weeks!  While Karen and her class of crafty kids were hard at work designing Trolls, for Wild Week, Kim and her school of fish at Pine Jog Environmental Center were swimming around the idea of sculpting Pufferfish!

Pine Jog Environmental Center sits among 150 acres of preserved land of native trees, wildlife and various ecosystems. The Pine Jog property lies within a shallow drainage basin between the Loxahatchee Slough on the west and the Lake Osborne Basin to the east. Although Pufferfish may not be native to this land, Kids Need More Art at Pine Jog mission is to educate children of all ages on how to connect with nature and discover the world that surrounds them through sculpture, collage painting, and other various forms of art. 

A Puffer-Pitch

Kids Need More Art at Pine Jog is all about incorporating the  three R’s- Reduce, Reuse and Recycle into every project they do. When it comes to reusing recycled materials, the kids know how to turn by-products, discarded material or unwanted objects into new materials or products of better quality or for better environmental value. Did you know that this process is called upcycling? Upcycling is very important to Kids Need More Art at Pine Jog and when proposed with the idea of reusing baseballs in the name of art, Kim Kovacs dived right in!

For Wet Week, Kim’s class studied the works of Derek DeYoung. The patterns, dimensions and textures he uses in his unique style of oil paintings inspired the kids to explore the wonderful world of Pufferfish! Over the course of three days, the kids, ages 8-12, worked vigorously to create their very own masterpieces. Check out their process: 

1. The kids started the project with a recycled baseball that Kim gathered together from her days of being a co-coach with her husband of her sons little league team. 

2. Because the baseball is already in the shape of the fish when it inflates, the kids used recycled cereal boxes to create the fins then wrapped  the figure in reclaimed brown paper bags to construct it’s overall form.

3. The youngsters wrapped their creation in paper mache to seal it and molded the fishes eyes out of Model Magic (a clay like compound) to finish off the Puffers final form. 

4. Once the paper mache was dry, the young artists painted their fish according to the paintings they studied over the course of the week.

5.  Finally, their project was complete and the kids were encourages to submit their creations to Charles Fazzino’s All-Star Ball Star Contest!

Thank you to Kim and her school of All Stars for incorporating this project into the Kids Need More Art curriculum! 

How to Enter the Ball Star Contest

Charles is encouraging kids of all ages (that means you too, mom and dad) to enter more than one baseball, as long as each design is unique. Once these pictures are submitted on the official contest form, via Facebook or Instagram, the voting begins! Get your family, friends, teammates, and coworkers to vote for their favorite designs (one vote per person). Dates to enter your baseball design and cast votes run from June 15th to July 31st, and the Grand Prize winner will be announced on the Official Charles Fazzino Facebook page on August 2nd, 2017. Click here to enter the contest!

Tell KNMA what you think about their Pufferfish in Paradise Art project in the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter!

It has been an exciting baseball season so far, and the All-Star game did not disappoint. With a tie game at the bottom of the ninth, the American League secured a victory in the tenth inning with a solo homer from Robinson Cano. While baseballs were being pitched and hit, others were busy creating baseball art for our All-Star, Ball-Star contest. We were so impressed with the inventive and unique entries and are excited to announce the winners.  

1st Place Prize: Hand-Painted 2017 All-Star Baseball

A BIG Congratulations to our ALL-STAR Grand Prize winner! You will be receiving a 2017 All-Star Baseball, valued at $1,000! 

Baseball Trolls: The Fashion Twins

2nd-4th Place Prize: Signed Fazzino Book

Congratulations to the 2nd-4th prize winners! You will be receiving a signed Fazzino book! 

2nd Place: Big Apple

3rd Place: Patriotic Pastime

4th Place: Grandma Loves Baseball

5th-9th Place Prize: Fazzino Signed All-Star Poster

For the 5th-9th place winners, you will be receiving a 2017 singed All-Star Poster! Congratulations! 

5th Place: Detroit Pride

6th Place: David’s Puffer Fish

7th Place: Poppy the Troll

8th Place: My First Grandchild

9th Place: Frog Fish Baseball

Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for creating such fun baseball art!

What do you think about these ALL-STAR baseball designs? Tell us in the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter!

Charles Fazzino has spent the last several days rubbing elbows with some of the world’s greatest baseball fans and stars. He’s been at the MLB All-Star Game Fanfest at the Miami Beach Convention Center – Major League Baseball’s huge interactive baseball theme park, set up leading up to the All-Star Game played in Miami on Tuesday, July 11th.

While there, he’s had the opportunity to visit with baseball stars Bobby Bonilla,who reminisced about a signing he did with Fazzino back in the 1990’s, and Andre Dawson, who divulged he has the Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field piece done by the artist. In between, Fazzino’s made appearances on MLB.com, the Florida Sun-Sentinel website, and Fox Sports Miami. It’s been a whirlwind but a fun one, as always!

Here are some of the highlights in pictures:

Sun-Sentinel Interview

With Marlins Owners Jeffrey and Julie Loria

Interview with MLB.Com

Baseball Great Bobby Bonilla

We hope you enjoyed this Fazzino recap at MLB’S All-Star Fan Fest! 

Tell us what you think in the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter!

Back in April, we introduced you to Nicholas Rouke, one of our very own staff members who is a talented photographer in his own right. Well, there is so much talent here at the studio that we decided to delve in a little further.

Meet Christina’s Crocheted Characters

Christina Piraneo has been working with Charles Fazzino for more than two decades as an Art Assistant. But, as we recently found out, her true passions collide with her favorite hobby: Crocheting and Animals. She’s been crocheting for as long as she can remember, but about 7 or 8 years ago, she was looking for a unique gift for a friend’s baby shower…and the light bulb went off. She started crocheting animals. Over the years, she’s created them both for herself and for friends who have commissioned baby gifts. We think she should do them for EVERYONE!

Just take a look at how beautiful and adorable these are. We just love them and it’s obvious that Christina has developed her own signature style and look for the animals.

So far, Christina hasn’t found an animal she can’t crochet into a lifelike cuddly creation! Some take her a few hours while others take her a few weeks to complete. If you’re interested in commissioning your very own Crocheted Character, drop Christina an email at Iluvmischief@gmail.com.

Tell us what you think! Share your thoughts in the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter!

The best of Charles Fazzino … all in one piece of art…that’s “NYC is the Apple of the World.”

“I love to paint cities … cities from all over the world. But it’s an amazing phenomenon. No matter where I go in the world, a gallery could have 100 different works on their walls, but the pieces that sell the best…what most people want…from Japan to Germany to Switzerland, France…and of course the United States…is New York City. It truly IS the Center of the World and I love to paint it. It’s my home. This piece puts NY in the middle of the world, but also celebrates the vastness and the diversity of the globe. There are so many wonderful and amazing places on earth and I’ve started drawing images that encompass more than one of them at a time….NY may be the center, but it’s the whole world that we have to look at and hopefully this piece conveys that.”

Fazzino’s World

Charles Fazzino’s first limited edition 3D art release encompassing the whole world was titled “We are the World…Mural.” It was released in 2010 and its popularity resulted in the release of two more editions: It’s a Small World in 2014 and What a Wonderful World in 2016. All of these editions were extremely popular and sold out within one year of release. NYC Is the Apple of the World is bound to be just as sought after as its predecessors. Contact your favorite authorized Fazzino gallery for purchasing information about this incredible new limited edition from Charles Fazzino. Or fill out a simple Purchasing Information form!

“We Are The World” 

“It’s a Small World”

“What a Wonderful World”

Tell us what you think! Share your thoughts in the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter!

• An Extensive Studio Tour
• A Private Reception & Dinner with Charles Fazzino at Modern Restaurant & Lounge
• A Special Fazzino Wine Tasting
• An Exclusive Fazzino SWAG bag
• A Very Special Tribute to Motown Performance by Emilie Surtees

Dates & Times

Between August 25th and September 2^nd, Hurricane Harvey ripped through the state of Texas, leaving the affected areas in its path in a state of emergency. Here at Museum Editions,  Charles Fazzino and the rest of his team have seen the devastation and felt the need to step up and help the many who have been affected by this storm.  Charles has decided to give back to the people of Texas by doing what he does best… creating art!

Help by Purchasing Fazzino Artwork- All Proceeds will be Donated to Red Cross Relief Efforts

He has donated 14 pieces of artwork that are being made for sale with 100% of the proceeds going to the Red Cross Hurricane Harvey relief fund. If you are interested in any of these pieces for your collection, please visit our Official Fazzino Gift Shop where will are currently selling 2 of the 3D limited edition prints titled “Texas We Got It Y’all” and a dozen Houston Texans Mini Prints! We are so proud to see the spirit of Texas shining through the storm…and the Houston Texans are such a big part of that. We will donate 100% of the proceeds from the sale of these art pieces to the Harvey Relief fund through the Red Cross! 

Visit the Official Fazzino Gift Shop

Head over to the official Fazzino Gift shop to learn more about the relief efforts: 

• Texas We Got It Y’all Limited Edition Print
• Houston Texas 3D Mini Prints

We remember all of the victims, pray for a speedy recovery, and hope that our contribution helps in some small way. Please help us help others in their time of need! 

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If you feel like you can never get enough Fazzino – Now you can celebrate Holidays, Birthdays and Anniversaries with Charles!

The brand new Fazzino 2018 Pop-Art Wall Calendar has now been released and is ready for purchase.

The Fourteen full-color pages burst with your favorite Fazzinoesque icons, character, and charm; It takes you to Venice, Moscow, Paris, and of course…New York City! Not only do you have the chance to travel visually, but you get to see some of the most beloved Fazzino images.

Where can you get your own Fazzino Calendar? With a click! Visit the Official Fazzino Gift Shop, purchase your Fazzino calendar, and have your favorite artist remind you of your most important dates, appointments, and holidays. These Calendars are a great gift for your closest friend, co-worker or even…for YOU!

Which month is YOUR favorite? Make sure you snap a photo of your favorite month for Instagram and tag the artist @charles_fazzino and use the hashtag #FazzinoCalendar2018! We love to see how far FAZZINO can travel!

Calendar Size: 12” x 11”

Calendar Price: $14.95 + shipping ( shipping price may vary based upon location)

Tell us what you think! Share your thoughts on Facebook or Twitter!

For over 25 years, the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County (HMTC) has used the historical events of the Holocaust as life-lessons to teach the public about the dangers of antisemitism and intolerance. Each year HMTC provides tolerance, anti-bullying and Holocaust education to thousands of students, law enforcement officers, educators and the general public through educational workshops and community outreach.

HMTC has opened its doors to Charles Fazzino and will showcase a special exhibition titled “The Heroes of the Holocaust,” in its museum from October 22nd through December 8th. The exhibition will feature “After the Darkness,” a limited edition release created exclusively for the HMTC, four plexiglass sculptures, each celebrating a Holocaust Hero (Raoul Wallenberg, Irena Sendler, Oskar Schindler, and Alicia Apppleman-Jurman), and an original painting celebrating more than thirty individuals who risked their lives to save countless Jews during World War II. The exhibition will also include an exclusively curated selection of Charles Fazzino’s Judaic-themed artwork from the last twenty-five years.

After the Darkness

“After the Darkness” will be unveiled on October 18^th by Fazzino and the Consul General of Israel, Ambassador Dani Dayan, at HMTC’s 25^th Annual Tribute Dinner, at Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation, 21 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, NY. All proceeds from the Tribute Dinner support HMTC’s Holocaust, anti-bias, tolerance and anti-bullying programming. Tickets may be purchased by contacting Deborah Lom at 516-571-8040 or dlom@hmtcli.org.

AFTER THE DARKNESS
3D Limited Edition by Charles Fazzino
Image Size: 14″ x 16.5″ DX & AP; 28″ x 32″ PR
180DX/180AP/18PR

Museum Exhibition with Public Cocktail Reception

“Heroes of the Holocaust” will be opened formally at a cocktail reception at HMTC on Sunday, October 22^nd at 6pm. Charles Fazzino will be present and a special collection of poster prints, limited edition artwork, and originals will be made available for sale to benefit HMTC. The reception is free and open to the public but RSVP in advance is required. To RSVP contact Deborah Lom at (516) 571-8040 or dlom@hmtcli.org.

“I am honored and humbled to have been asked by HMTC to put together this very special and important collection of artwork,” said Charles Fazzino. “Tackling a project of this magnitude and intensity was very difficult for me because of all the sadness associated with this horrific time period. My artwork tends to be bright, colorful, and uplifting. People say it makes them happy. But then I discovered all of these incredible people…everyday people who sacrificed their own lives and the lives of their family members to save others. Their stories are inspiring. I really felt that given the current political climate in our country, it’s even more important for people to remember what happened. And my mission is to document not only the thousands of heroic acts that took place, but also the hope and the resilience of the Jewish people. This exhibit celebrates the ability of the people of our world to survive a horror like the Holocaust and in the end, become even stronger and more full of hope and love than they were before.”

HMTC’s Chairman Steven Markowitz said, “We are honored to have an exhibition of Charles Fazzino’s magnificent creations with new work created exclusively for HMTC. His vision as an artist reveals stories of survival during the Holocaust as well as hope for a better future. We must apply the lessons we learn from this history, as reflected in his work, to continue our mission of educating children, adults, police officers, nurses, teachers and the entire community of what hate and intolerance can lead to.”

Dates and Times 

Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County (HMTC)  

Address:
Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove, NY.

Museum hours are: 
Monday through Friday: 10 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 12 pm to 4 pm

HMTC’s 25^th Annual Tribute Dinner

Address:
Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation,
21 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, NY

Fazzino 3D Limited Edition on Sale to Benefit HMTC

Contact Your Favorite Authorized Fazzino Gallery or email us at info@fazzinocollectors.com for purchasing information.

The New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary of supporting the New Rochelle school system and its extraordinary, diverse student body through advancing equity, excellence and inspiring all public school students. Charles Fazzino is proud to be a part of the celebration, creating a piece of artwork exclusively available through the crowdfunding campaign, and participating in a variety of art-related events throughout the school year.

New Rochelle Crowdfunding

Throughout the 2017-18 school year, The New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence is celebrating a “Year of Creative Expression,” sponsoring several programs that foster creativity, innovation and ingenuity and self-confidence among students throughout the district. Those programs include:

Poetry Out Loud: A festive evening of children’s poetry, featuring young poets in 3rd through 6th grades.

Charles Fazzino Collaboration: An art exhibit, professional teacher development, and in-classroom interactive projects.

Pilot Grant Writing: A writing course that encourages students, parents, and teachers to speak out, create and execute educational program proposals. 

With the funding for these and other programs in mind, nrfund has launched a croudfunding campaign with the goal of raising $20,000 in its 20th year. Charles Fazzino is supporting this campaign with a custom-designed artwork to commemorate the anniversary.

Anyone who donates to this campaign will receive a Fazzino-designed item… ranging from a car magnet to a 3D Pop Art piece!

“I’m honored to be working the New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence to celebrate their 20th Anniversary. I’m a huge proponent of arts education in our schools and I’m so happy to be able to support the Fund’s efforts in my own backyard. The arts enrich our kids in so many ways…teaching them how to be creative, to engage in problem-solving, and and to be inventive. We must inspire our children to venture out into the world…to experience it…and to be a part of it. The arts do all of that and more!”

The 3D World of Fazzino at MAC

Later this month, a Fazzino exhibit will be installed at the Museum of Arts & Culture in New Rochelle High School (MAC is the only Regents-chartered museum in a school in the State of New York). Students will have the opportunity to see the exhibit and to be inspired to create their own work. Join us for the public opening on Wednesday, October 25th at 6:30pm. In conjunction with the exhibit, Charles Fazzino and his team will also offer professional development for teachers and work with students as they embark on their own 3D projects which, in turn, will also be exhibited at MAC in the Spring.

Get inspired, get creative, join our efforts, and GET ART!

Looking to Donate?

If you are looking to donate to the New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence please stop by the: 

NRFund Website or the Donation Page

It’s time to bring Fazzino to your workplace or home office with these unique, eye-catching Pop Art Mouse Pads!  A small, yet vibrant way to have the feel of  Fazzino’s New York City at your fingertips, even if you’re somewhere else in the world. Each mouse pad was designed with optimal shape and size in mind, to create a visually appealing surface with consistent gliding to get you through long hours of emails, excel spreadsheets, and the occasional “retail therapy” of online shopping!

Where do I get my own Mouse pad, you ask? The official Online Fazzino Gift Shop is open 24/7 for purchasing this great item along with calendars, puzzles, and much more!

Dimensions 

Item Description: Rubber-backed, cloth top, measuring 7.625″ x 9.25″

Price

Item Price: $9.95 + shipping and handling

Make sure you snap a photo with the hashtag #Fazzino of your Mouse pad on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook!

Attention: Comic book and video game nerds, start spreading the news!

Fazzino has a new piece of HEART-work for you! Your little town blues will melt away after you see this one. (Only if you fall into a pit of lava.)  Fazzino released all of your favorite fictional video game characters and sent them to invade New York City! 

Is that Yoshi scaling the side of a sky scraper? What other characters do you see? Maybe they are  hungry for something from Katz Deli? Or trying to sneak into the Majestic Theatre in Times Square to see Phantom of the Opera? Even though these Extra-Terrestrial and Comic- book favorite tributes reworked in Fazzino’s inimitable fashion are trying to take over NYC, they still can’t change the fact that Charles always seems to find a way to make you fall in love with New York City….all over again!

“The idea for Invading the Heart came to me in the studio one day. I was thinking about the evolution of the city and for some reason, it hit me to do a piece about the evolution of video games in the context of NYC. So, I created a lot of my own characters but put them in scenes that made them reminiscent of many of the old standards and favorites. I just thought it was fun to see them in NYC…taking over and just having a grand ‘ole time.”

This Limited-Edition 3D piece measures 13.5” x 10.5” and is available in an edition of 200DX and 50 ALU; embellished in Swarovski crystals to bring to life pieces that are “Out-Of-This-World!”

Fazzino Hearts the World 

Many of Fazzino’s most famous places have been celebrated within the Heart Shape…Paris…NY…Switzerland…Japan….and more. Do you recognize any of these previous pieces of Fazzino HEARTwork?

Night and Day the Heart Beats for NY, Released in 2016

The Heart of Santa Barbara, Released in 2015

Snowing in the Heart of NYC, Released in 2014

The Heart of Paris, Released in 2011

Contact your favorite authorized Fazzino Gallery for purchasing information about this incredible new limited edition from Charles Fazzino. Contact your favorite authorized Fazzino gallery,email us at info@fazzinocollectors.com , or fill out a simple Purchasing Information form for purchasing information.

Make sure to snap a photo and hashtag #FazzinoHEARTwork or #InvadingTheHeart so we can see how many cities this piece can Invade on!

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