"Manny 'Pacman' Paquiao, Fighting Pride of the Philippines"
Vermilion Nude, Mixed Media on watercolor paper. 11 x 17.5"
Ambassador to the Philippines, Harry K Thomas
Two original artworks by Cristopher Nolasco, "Manny 'Pacman' Paquiao, Fighting Pride of the Philippines"and "Vermillion Nude" were chosen by United States Ambassador to the Philippines Harry K Thomas to be exhibited at the US Embassy in Manila, Philippines for a loan period of three years beginning in May 2010.
Manny Pacquiao and Top Rank promoter Bob Arum
"Manny 'Pacman' Paquiao, Fighting Pride of the Philippines"
Dear Cris,
Thank you so much for the hand signed fine art print of Manny Pacquiao. It is truly a terrific work of art and you should be congratulated on producing it.
We are hanging it proudly in our office.
Sincerely,
Bob Arum.
American Soldier in Iraq, 24"x24"
The Los Angeles Daily News, August 23, 2006.
"Cristoper Nolasco's triptych visualizes the present plight of Iraqi civilians, stuck -literally- in the crossfire between native insurgents and foreign troops."
- Rachel Heller, Editor, Encino Sun.
at the Noho Gallery, March 7 - April 14, 2006
5108 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
NoHo Gallery LA is located in the historic
Lankershim Arts Center
(right to left) artist Lynn Creighton, NBC news reporter Carey Burglund, artist Karen Locke, artist Cristopher Nolasco and curator Daniel Debevoise,
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Interview
Special thanks to producer Alex for putting this together for YOURLA.com. My interview starts at 02:40 of this video.
Awards
1st Place Award
The mission of the Lotus Festival is to develop, promote and create an atmosphere of understanding in which Asian and Pacific Islander communities in Southern California are brought together for cultural sharing. The Festival also seeks to preserve and enlighten the public with a sampling of distinctly different and unique Asian and Pacific Islander culture and traditions.
The Art Exhibit will feature artwork by Los Angeles based artists celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander culture and traditions. The 2007 exhibit will be opening for viewing during Festival hours at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul, 850 Echo Park Avenue. Special thanks to Trish.
2007 Lotus Festival Art Exhibit, July 13, 14, and 15
CCH Pounder and Cristopher Nolasco sitting in CCH's trailer on the set of "The Shield" in Los Angeles
Acclaimed actress CCH Pounder, from NBC's ER, Fox's The X-Files, and the FX hit series The Shield purchased two of my paintings above (Light Study Self Portrait and Young Monks) at the Lotus Festival in Los Angeles, CA. "Young Monks" received the 1st Place award for best in show at the event. CCH is also the owner of the art gallery Pounder Kone Art Space in Atwater Village, Los Angeles.
Artwork "Obama 08" chosen as advertising art for city presidential campaign event, Bristol Pennsylvania
Chosen to serve as Art Juror for Peace Poster Contest,
Spring 2007 Affaire in the Gardens Art Show , Beverly Hills, CA
Spring 2007 Affaire in the Gardens Art Show , Beverly Hills, CA
May 19 - May 20, 2007
Live Painting and Demonstration
Three painters out of 200 exhibitors were chosen to demonstrate and paint live.
The show features the artistic talents of more than 200 exhibitors from around
the nation, showcasing their work in photography, painting, sculpture,
watercolor, mixed media, ceramics, jewelry, drawings, graphics and prints.
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Client: City of Los Angeles
May 2006 and May 2007
Cover Illustration, April 2006.
Half page illustration, February, March 2006