I wouldn't have it anyother way

I just finished 2 new pieces for an upcoming group show titled "It's gonna be Queer" curated by the lovely Persia!

I wouldn't have it any other way pt. 2

Little Things Mean A Lot

This is a piece that I did for a group show I'm in called "The Eye of the Beholder"
Root Divison, San Francisco. show ends June 26th.

Studio Invasion- KQED Arts!!!!!

http://www.kqed.org/arts/visualarts/article.jsp?essid=43799

Heres a link to my awesome interview with Kristin Farr for KQED Arts Studio Invasion!!!! Im loving it! Also come by Incline Gallery to check out my show!!! :)

and it felt like a kiss opening. Incline Gallery,SF

This was truly a lovely night. So many good friends and art lovers turned out and made this opening amazing! I'm so proud to have shown with Nora and Leah. Our hard work paid off!!!! Special Thanks to Incline Gallery and Christo Oropeza for your incredible love and support! Also thanks to all the people who helped out in every way the could from donating drinks and food to volunteering at the merch table. Seriously THANK YOU!!!

and it felt like a kiss mural!

Preview for Feb. 11th

and it felt like a kiss show will include my very first mural!!!!

2am Update

new video!!!!

FEB. 11th - and it felt like a kiss

Come out Feb. 11th from 6-9pm! I'm part of a great show with my two good friends, Nora and Leah. It's at Incline Gallery on Valencia between 18th and 19th ave.
Hope you can make it!

love making

From Adobe Books to 111 Minna

This past year has truly been amazing.It started off with my Adobe Books show. I still can't believe I had a show there. So much history, so much love. I still tear up thinking about what a great experience I had and will always cherish.
Towards the middle of the year things changed, not for the worst but for the better. I got a new job, FINALLY, and I feel much better! Now I have time to draw and be happy.
At the end of the year I was in 2 amazing shows. One of them was at 111 Minna.
I got to be part of an awesome show and what made it even sweeter was that I was showing my work with someone I admire dearly, Jeremy Fish.
Thank you 2010. Mi amor, mi corazon.

gift sets

these are some of the notebooks I printed over christmas. I have calendars too!

Alone Together

Alone Together

My first book this year. All screen printed in Que Lindo studios.
Alone Together, one page screen printed book that comes with a poster and paper pop up. :)

Painting over the summer.

So this year has been all about changes. I finally have a new job where I feel happy and stress free. No more working for assholes, thats all I have to say.

new drawings

it was needed

my love is another kind, links

Here are some lovely links to some lovely articles about the show. enjoy :)

http://www.kqed.org/arts/visualarts/article.jsp?essid=27764

http://moneydick.com/2010/02/06/gina-m-contreras-at-the-adobe-books-backroom-gallery/

http://continue-ation.blogspot.com/2010/01/gina-m-contreras-adobe-books.html

http://www.artbusiness.com/1open/012210.html

http://robertamador.blogspot.com/

my love is another kind

photos from my love is another kind, opening Jan. 22nd, 2010
seriously an amazing night. adobe books backroom gallery, i love you even more.
thank you!!!

Opening, Friday Jan. 22 at Adobe Books Backroom Gallery!!!! 7 to 9pm

I am having a solo show at Adobe Books Backroom Gallery on Friday, Jan. 22 from 7 to 9. My love is another kind, will run until Feb. 21st. Im so excited and very lucky to be showing at such a nice place. Thank you Nicole, Devon, Katie, Andrew and the rest of the lovely people of Adobe Books.

http://adobebooksbackroomgallery.blogspot.com/2010/01/gina-m-contreras.html


page 3 from book "If only thing were like that"

Bonerific

my new piece for the Adobe show. love it.

Tote Bags for sale! $15 each

2010 calendars

last night i finished printing a 4 color 2010 calendar. it was nice.

2010 calendars

2010 calendars

The Suffering of Obviously and Genuinely Liking You.

NEW NEWS

Since my last post I went to New York and Philli, saw a lot of amazing stuff and fell in love with a lot of it. Also in the past 3 months I have had 4 shows! and sold some work to some pretty cool people.
ANDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD,
Today the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art bought my book. I will be a part of the SFMOMA Artist Book Collection!!!!!! SO HAPPY!!!!!!!
Thanks again to all my family and friends for their love and support.
My Loves, My Doves.

If Only Things Where Like That

Just finish my doll for my book.
Meet Odette Dolores de Contreras