>>07 18 08 Gonna dose Baltimore with a little POP.... I currently have 5 pieces hanging at"TAG" Galleries in Baltimore, Maryland. TAG Galleries is one of the featured galleries in the Baltimore Art Loop. This new space is super dope and i am psyched to be working with the crew. The spot is located at: TAG Galleries 732 S. Broadway St. Baltimore, MD 21231 June show running *June 6th - July 6th*. Featuring Monty Montgomery Jeremiah Ketner Ashton Howard *******Prints from these Artists and various other Artists will be available...... Here are a few more dates for events getting ready to pop at the spot!!!! Friday June 13th: Debut of TAG Galleries clothing Saturday June 14th: Grand opening party at TAG Galleries (7:00pm-11:00pm - after party from 10:00pm-2:00am location TBD). Featuring live music, free drinks, food. ****For information or other questions about "TAG" Galleries, contact Cory Woods. E-Mail taggalleries@gmail.com Cell 443 538 5730 >>07 07 08 The opening at "Obrigado" on June 6th 2008 form 5.30pm til 9.00pm went awesome. I hung 28 pieces in the Gallery space. There was a great turn out of friends and family. I added pics from the evening to the "snapshots" section.......... The show will hang through July. POP in and check it out.... >>06 24 08 Get you a wall paper on your cell in my direct wallpaper gallery... Create a new text message and type in CILLI for the message to deliver, then for the number to send the message to put in 32852 hit send.... You will receive a text back in a few seconds and there you will be able to enter into Cilli Original Designs Wallpaper gallery ... You will see "make a statement", "phone explosion", and "pop art" , roll through all the sections and check it out, Only $1.99, and will be sent straight to your cell device... All phone types and services work, except verizon... Add some funk to your celly..... >>05 17 08 The Show in NYC went smooth.... I just updated the "Snapshots" section with some pics from the evening... Pop in and check em' out! >>05 16 08 I will be featuring the Poetry of Caroline Smith who is one talented Poet, in the "POETRY" section on my site. Caroline, at the young age of 15, writes way beyond her years. It's not often that i feature someone else's work in this section, but she really blows me away!!!!! Hit the "POETRY" section and check her words out!!! Her works are titled, "The Beauty of Nature" and "PEACE"....Keep at it Caroline!!!!!! >>05 16 08 POP in and check the hook on my good friend Stevie's site. He will be featuring works over the next few weeks. Stevie pumps mad energy to the streets of NYC and beyond... Check his site and dive in to all he promotes... Relevant Link: http://www.dashusland.com >>03 13 08 I dosed Knoxville, Tn. with a dab of color and POP... Mike at "The Basement Gallery" booked me for a solo show at the spot for the month of March, opening reception was on "First Fridays", the 7th from 6pm until 10pm, and the show will remain hanging until the 28th, 2008. The Gallery features 32 pieces, one of my largest solo shows to date, and many of the pieces haven't been out of the studio until this show... The show is titled, "UNDERNEATH". The Gallery is located in "THE OLD CITY" district at 103-b West Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, TN. 37902. Spread the word... For more information, hit the website or contact Mike at info@thebasementgallery.net Relevant Link: http://www.thebasementgallery.net >>01 27 08 Get some "POP" on your wireless...... After signing on with Wireless Developer Agency now Cingular Wireless and At&t Mobility have picked up a few of my paintings and you can now download from http://www.cingular.com for most Cingular and AT&T devices. Get to the site and follow this breakdown... Phase over "SHOP" on the orange bar,slide over and click on "Ringtones and more", go down to "Buy Graphics", in the search menu type "cilli original designs" and from the drop down menu choose "Graphics" hit GO.......... There you will see cropped images of my works... "Dream Lady", and "Into the City" in two versions. I also recently submitted a couple more, so look for new images to POP up in the section soon.....Hopefully this is just the beginning and there will be many works to follow... Please spread the word and get some FUNK on your device.... Help me get these works around the globe.... Relevant Link: http://www.cingular.com >>10 18 07 Make sure you jump on over into the "Cod Gallery" section and check out some of the many organizations and talented folks that have it goin' on. This section is a pocket of diverse artists and promoting their visions. If you want me to throw your talent in the section, just let me know, send me the info.... >>10 05 07 All you folks get out your spacesuits and gas up the rocket... "All systems go, The Space show" launched at Florida State University in Oglesby Gallery on September 17, 2007. The show will be landed there through the 12th of October. The opening reception on Friday, September 21st went awesome. I am pumped to be one of the featured artist in this event with others from all over the globe. The show is curated by fellow artist, John Lytle Wilson. The show is out there.... I mean like, Outer Space... Bring your moon boots and hit the "Art" section to check out the piece that I did for the show titled "Funke Ryde". Visit Http://JohnLytleWilson.com and hit "All Systems Go" to see pictures from the opening reception... Relevant Link: http://www.myspace.com/allsystemsgospaceshow >>08 30 07 I recently visited emotions that were spread in ways like never before, I pumped out "Comfortable Sofa" and "Unsafe Tunnel". I started not to display them in the "Art" section because of the pieces being so different from my normal visions and in a way wanting to keep them out of the loop... Then I decided that these pieces mark a period in my path, and that they must be taken in as all the other moments..... Go take em' in..... >>08 24 07 "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of nonessentials." -Lin Yutang >>08 03 07 Shifar Mazar also known as "LACQUER" in the art, music, and graf world is pulling together an amazing project that will be hitting the web in a matter of months... She is the mastermind behind the GALRILLA Project which will feature all styles of the arts, from writing, to fashion, to design and photography.. Shifar has pulled a team of creative individuals from all over the world together to create a massive vibe of energy for the arts. As a contributor to the project, I will be bringing art and vibes from this side of the globe.. Relevant Link: http://www.galrilla.com >>07 13 07 Pop in and check out my boy Shawn's write up in Juxtapoz... "Street and gallery artist, AKO, can now add muralist to his list of credentials. Earlier this month, he finished up a mural project at an office space in the San Francisco Bay Area and sent us some pics of the mural and some studio shots as he prepares for his 2 Person show coming up at Bent Gallery in Pasadena on July 20th." - Juxtapoz Magazine Relevant Link: http://www.juxtapoz.com >>06 18 07 The Starving Artists Collective is bringing artists from all over together to get all the art possible out to the masses. The hope in creating this space, is to bring independent, underground artists together to show their work, promote events, network, and critique. As well as, provide a place for aspiring artists to gain exposure, and make a name for themselves. All are welcome, and every contribution appreciated. If you are interested in displaying your work on, The Starving Artist's Collective, you can send it to Andruw at: starving-artists@hotmail.com. ******pop in and check out all the art on this Myspace page, and thanks Andruw for promoting my works this week on your site... Relevant Link: http://www.myspace.com/starvingartistscollective >>06 13 07 Get your WAR on......... "POW...BOOM...BANG..." just exploded in the ART Section..... >>06 06 07 Leo Vasquez of the "Sound of Art" in NYC has just produced another method to get the artists under his label out on the streets and in front of the masses..I joined on with the crew and look forward to bringing a little POP flavor to the group. Hit the relevant link to see all of the current individual artist involved.... Relevant Link: http://www.soundofart.net/paintings/artsale.html >>12 05 06 Friends are extracted from an unimaginably small microcosm. They are microbes that have been enlarged one billion times their original size. They live in your breath and under the part of your brain used for wishing. Lieutenant Captain Lee Karl discovered a world very much like ours. The only difference being that ours is made up of plants, animals, and humans, and this sub-amoebic world contains an unexplored realm of living organisms. The few strains of organisms that survived the enlargemnet process have been carefully studied and tested. And we have concluded that these new "Friends," have actual life enhancing skills. The friends have magic powers never before seen, and are improving lives one person at a time. Share your wishes and desires with your new friends and watch as everything you ever dreamed of becomes a reality! Welcome friends into your heart and home and start living better TODAY! Relevant Link: http://www.friendswithyou.com >>06 23 06 ABSOLUT Artini will have nine area restaurants/bars participating by creating “arty” martinis (artinis) to be entered into a competition. For one month , with steady support from print ads and solid promotion of posters, table tents, and postcards, the restaurants/bars will highlight their artinis for patrons to taste and compare. Also, nine local, living artists will each create original artwork in the tradition of the ABSOLUT ads.The artists include: Russell U. Richards, Fleming Cunningham Lunsford, Sharon Shapiro, Charles Peale, Lisa Beane, Monty Montgomery, Michael Fitts, Steve Taylor, Sean Samohey. These will be used for the print campaign and each will become a limited edition postcard quality art “coaster.” The art coasters will be sold at the participating restaurants (one artwork per restaurant) as small art and be used as a raffle ticket to be entered into the drawing for a GRAND PRIZE. The intention is to create an infectious buzz in Charlottesville with people wanting to compare artinis and collect coasters. This promotional period will lead into a hip, edgy ABSOLUT Artini Party on June 23, 2006 from 9pm until 1 am, at the Ix Building Warehouse. The party for 400-500 people will be filled with artinis, food, fabulous décor, amazing entertainment, ground-breaking art and dancing all night to the best music today! At the party, samples of artinis will be offered. A panel of judges will choose their favorite artini and guests will be able to vote on the people’s choice favorite. Afterwards, an ad will announce the artini winners and thank all sponsors for supporting the contemporary arts. No event of this nature has ever been produced in Charlottesville and we feel confident ABSOLUT Artini’s success is certain. For questions and ticket information on the event please contact Second Street Gallery and hit the relevant link.... Relevant Link: http://www.secondstreetgallery.org/artini >>06 15 06 I had the pleasure of hanging out with "G Love" a few weeks ago here in the Ville as the guys were getting down at Starr Hill Music Hall. I had begun hanging my show early downstairs in the Gallery at Starr Hill when he popped in and we crossed artistic paths... We traveled through many of my pieces and in the end, that cool cat picked up 3 paintings for his pad in PA., "What Love", "Core", and "Testimony". It's amazing when you meet someone that musically talented who remains to be very subtle and of few words. Mad respect to you "G". Thanks. Relevant Link: http://www.philadelphonic.com >>05 18 06 "Independent Artists and Musicians" is a spread of just that from around the globe. Individuals and groups that are low key or unsigned, yet trying to get the vibes and energies from within out to the masses. Through the hard work of the mind behind IAAMU, many works and sounds are getting to people all over the map. A couple of my works are featured on the page this week so please POP in and check it all out, spread the word and support the vision of all this mission is after, supporting the arts... Relevant Link: http://www.myspace.com/iaandmu >>05 05 06 This is going out to all you folks getting the word around in Canada... Bell Mobile just picked up one of my images.. "Hula On" is now available for you to download on various devices through many providers in the region... Get to the relevant link and check it out.. Get your "Hula On" now in Canada...... ***************************hit the link.you may need to choose a phone, do so and then follow this process.... it may read error but to the left you will see, DOWNLOADS. Hit SCREENSAVERS, URBAN,DJ REVOLUTION, and then in this section you will see "HULA ON".... Relevant Link: http://www.myapplications.ca/subsportal/itemDetails.do?id=20 >>04 23 06 After a few years of writing and listening to what exactly it is that I construct through moments that pass, a while back I submitted, "Endless Journey" to the International Library of Poetry contest. I recieved word recently that the work was selected to be published in a collection of poems from all over the world. The series is titled, "Twlight Musings". Here's a brief statement attached with "Endless Journey" in the publication... "From an early age I understood that my "Endless Journey" was just beginning. During my childhood and adolescence, I developed my toolbox through color and shape. This passion to create later became a desire to use words that visually represent my innermost feelings and thoughts. "Endless Journey" marks a period of growth in my life as an artist and person. I truly wanted to create a passage that gives others the freedom to investigate their own untraveled path". -Monty Montgomery ***To purchase this publication and other merchandise visit the relevant link and enter poet: Stephen Montgomery, There you will find "Endless Journey". Also readable in the "Poetry" secton on this site. Relevant Link: http://www.poetry.com >>04 19 06 As an influx of new talent in all areas have flowed into the city there needs to be a new voice, RVA. Built on the backbone of an all purpose city guide, we show you the places to be, the writers to read, the artists to see, the filmmakers to critique, & musicians to listen out for. We are dedicated to giving all the wanna be hipsters, young professionals, faux mohawk wearing designers, tatted sleeve punks, comic strip nerds, out-of-work painters, living-on-noodles writers, skater boys, lefties, righties, and everyone in between an outlet to just be. ****Parker, Tony, and and the Crew @ RVA have a great mag coming at the streets and I look forward to working with this group of talented visionaries. The mag featured my art in the March issue along with a little scoop on whats happening and how Cilli Original Designs has developed over the years. Get out there and pick up the mag..., subscribe and support the Solid culture these cats bring.....The mag is now sold at Plan 9 here in Charlottesville as well.... Relevant Link: http://www.rvamag.com >>03 12 06 Get your daily dose of creative juices and a bag of hype spots, dessert will be the lo-down on various cultures and multiple forms of artistic vibes... From L.A. and San Francisco to Chicago to NYC and across the waters to London... Flavorpill brings it all to the table.... Hungry Relevant Link: http://www.flavorpill.com >>03 06 06 "Disrobed" at Gallery 5 in Richmond Va. was an amazing evening..... The show featured various artists from the Richmond area and all around. The Nude art exhibition brought a little flavor to your eyes and offered diverse visuals of human nature for you to absorb. I had four pieces in this show and look forward to working with Amanda Robinson and all associated with this event and beyond.... Little Howlin Wolf kicked the sounds off and sounded awesome..... Please stop in and check out the spot...... The gallery is located at 200 West Marshall Street.There are a few pics fromthe evening in the "snapshots" section.... Gallery5 provides an opportunity to exhibit an impressive array of works, with the space to accomodate over 50 artists in one showing. This magnificant space showcases a different world of art, a place with an ever-changing soundtrack. Gallery5 encompasses what so many Richmond artists are looking for. "It is truly different: the art, the music, the whole feel." Gallery 5 showcases the underground art of Richmond and the risqué work that intimidates. We want the dirty, the witty, the ever-changing, the respected, the disrespected, the opinionated, the diverse, the unwilling, the unintentional, and the beautiful work of Richmond. Feel free to contact Amanda @ 804.644.0005 for info... Relevant Link: http://www.gallery5arts.com >>03 06 06 Hit your local news stand and bookstore to pick up the January-February Issue of "KING" magazine. The Issue features a page on "The Red Light District" show in NYC through "Sound of Art" in which my works were featured. It was an amazing evening along side all New York based artist's. I have signed on now with the "Sound of Art" crew and living at the moment through the amazing vision of Leo Vasquez who leads the camp and promotes his crew in NYC and beyond...... Hit the "Sound of Art" site in the "COD Gallery" section and check out all the other artists under SOA...Roll into the "updates" section on the soa site and you will see many pics from the evening as well... *a few words on the event from the writers of "KING" magazine.... "Guests didn't need Amsterdam-bound plane tickets to relish in the "Red Light District". This Red Light special -- Courtesy of the "Sound of Art", "Michelobe Lager" and "KING" magazine -- delivered similar satisfaction through laidback atmosphere and Extraordinary Artwork. Held in the Big Apple's swank Tribeca area on Saturday, October 1, The exclusive event opened it's doors to over 200 A-listers, soaking in expertly crafted eye candy.... The "Sound of Art" upgraded it's "Art as Celebration" concept in grown-and-sexy fashion..." Relevant Link: http://www.soundofart.net >>02 09 06 "ROTTEN" is in the books... Eric Hurt and ole' Timmy from L.A. wrote the piece and we all brought the vision to life. The cast and crew had a blast working together and developing this idea into a reality. The flick has currently been submitted to 16 film festivals around the states and Eric is waiting to hear back from them in the next couple months for results.... . There will soon be a site hitting, posters, etc... stay tuned for more information on the film and it's path... If you would like a copy of the short, please contact me or contact Eric at eric@erichurt.com.... Relevant Link: http://www.booyahentertainment.com >>01 22 06 Just added five new pieces to the poetry section titled, "Blurred", "Barcode", "Stand Clear of the Closing Doors" "Doings Undone" and "Breathing Apparatus". Pop on in and give them a read.... Starting on a few new canvases as well, took a little breather for a while and ready to slam back to it...."4mula", "rolled" and Non-cents"" are all new paintings in the art section......... Tons of new pics in the "snapshots" section from the show in NYC, The New Years gig and shows.... Just got new stickers in as well so if your up for spreading the word shoot me an address and I will get some in the mail for you. >>01 20 06 Help me spread the c.o.d. word............. Post it where you may... Send it through your mail.... Set it on your desktop ..... However you do it.... Just trying to get it out there and all over and could use your help.... Head to the "art section", click on a piece to enlarge the painting and then right click once it's large..... Options will appear..... Print it out, put it on your wall, e-mail it to a friend... Set it on your desktop .... Let me know if you need some stickers...... I'll put them in tha mail for you... If I get word your spreading for me somehow, (send me a digital, jpeg) ..... I will add your shot to the "Snapshots page" , Contact you to get your address, and send you some threads....... >>01 16 06 Bringing "into the city" and some of the strongest pieces to "KIKI" here in Charlottesville... A nice new world thats sittin" in a new location down a side street off of the downtown mall .... Not really throwing out the exact location as I feel that when you need to find it, you will... I just hung 4 pieces in the place and truly dig all the vibes that Michael and Genie are bringing to the Ville from out in L.A. Look for the construction towards the Pavilion at the end of the mall. Search.... Find.... Enjoy..... >>01 15 06 The first attempts from "3 DEEP Productions" on New Years Eve went off without a hitch.... "Unwrapped" was a blast and everyone tour it up through the hours into the morning of the new year... The fashion show was a total hit and sure to happen again in the future... Thanks so much to all of our sponsors and friends who donated time and energy to make this gig all that it was.... "3 Deep" will surely be bringing the next event to your calendar soon..... Hit the "snapshots" section to view a couple pics from the evening... The Fellas at "BooYah" will be joining in as well to bring the funk to the mix, look out for ole' STU and Black Cherry..... Those cats are crazy ....... Relevant Link: http://www.booyahentertainment.com >>12 06 05 If you know of a gallery in your area code that you think might fit my swang of painting, please fill me in with the name of the spot, some info, the site or something. Painting, Writing, and building the culture of C.O.D. is the focus for now and getting it out there for eyes to witness is what I am into full steam. Let me know if you want some goods to drop by the spot and I will pop a package in the mail for you and surely take care of you... Thanks for lending a hand..... Relevant Link: http://www.cillidesigns.com >>10 13 05 Sound of art kicked off "the red light district" in NYC and man was it a blast.... Everyone experienced a visually rich, sensual world of artistic entertainment. This evening in nyc tookplace in a posh, loft style venue in Tribeca which was filled with people, tunes, art and painted beauties walking around..... The event was my first dose on the city and I am psyched about how well the evening went.. The vibes were deep... My work was featured along with works by Joe Buck, Edward Ubiera, Rad Batich, M. Tony Peralta, Voodo Fe, Toofly, Tony Philippou, D-Pi, Aexzandria Smith, Dubleyoo, Johny Nunez, Renaldo Davidson, Tahir Hemphill, and Craig Anthony Miller. . It was amazing being able to hang with these fellow artist and absorb all the energy that was in this place.... There will be a video created on the evening that will be distributed through the city and a spread in KING magazine outta nyc. Thanks to "TAHOOT'", Leo Vasquez and all of the artist's involved for pulling an amazing evening together, this will surely never be forgotten. Hit the "Snapshots" page to check out pics from the evening.... Relevant Link: http://www.soundofart.net >>09 14 05 I wanted to take a minute and say thanks so much to C-Ville weekly for an awesome "Best of C-Ville" party this year and to the city of Charlottesville for all of your votes that enabled me to pick up "Best Artist" for 2005. I am very honored to be selected and appreciate all of your support. Without the energy from everyone in this communityI would never be able to create and see the way I do... I will continue to do all I can to build the arts in Charlottesville and make our community rich in culture... Thanks so much C-Ville, I truly appreciate your support. The Best of C-VILLE 2005 Readers highlight the local landscape, from beer and burgers to trumpeters and reporters ARTIST Monty Montgomery "The founder of Cilli Original Designs and CODG gallery, Montgomery is sharp and focused, yet full of energy and ideas, much like the brightly colored, pop-influenced paintings he produces. He also offers his own clothing line. Runners up were oil-painter Robin Braun and watercolorist Lee Alter. " -C-Ville Weekly Magazine Relevant Link: http://www.c-ville.com