>>07 19 10 Just popped out "Show Time" and "Nice Dice" so roll into the "Art" section and check out the newest paintings! Relevant Link: http://www.cillidesigns.com >>07 14 10 Upcoming group exhibit with Dark Vomit in San Diego, Ca. on July 24, 2010 I will be part of the LIVE group art show at the Visual Art Supply on July 24, 2010 from 6-11 pm. Dark Vomit and Bret Barrett productions will be presenting, “The San Diego UNDEAD SHOW”. The Exhibit will focus in on Zombies and I will have a skate deck that I painted in the show. My good friend Kelly Hutchinson of Dark Vomit will also be introducing a new video game that he has created, super cool! Visual Art Supply is located at 3524 Adams Ave. San Diego, California 92116. Come on out, there will be a LIVE Zombie walk as well. Relevant Link: http://www.darkvomit.com >>06 23 10 Upcoming group exhibit at Mixture in San Diego, Ca. on July 24, 2010 On Saturday, July 24th from 10am till 6pm I will be part of “ALL DAY ART” at Mixture Modern Furniture in Little Italy. Misti and Brumby will be throwing the all day event that will feature only local selected artist from San Diego, Ca. They will be offering 10% off of everything in the store for that one day only!!!! Brumby will be cooking it up in the kitchen, there will be tunes to get funky to, and “LIVE” painting as well. I am psyched to be a part of this Exhibit so come on out and have a blast, I will have 3-5 pieces in the Exhibit. MIXTURE is located at 2210 Kettner Boulevard San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: 619.239.4788 Relevant Link: http://www.mixturehome.com >>06 21 10 Just in! "Limited Edition", **FULL SIZE**, Giclee Process Prints on Canvas. 1.5" stretcher bars. To kick off this new venture with my paintings I chose "Flavor" 24" x 48", Doctors Orders" 24" x 36", "Reverse" 30" x 24", & "Into the City" 24" x 48". To check out a view of each painting hit the "ART" section. Contact me for pricing, able to ship all over the globe. The quality is awesome, my boys at Impact Visual Arts here in San Diego do amazing work, hit the site below! Relevant Link: http://www.montymontgomeryart.com >>05 15 10 Pop into the new site! Roll into the ***STORE*** to check out the new skate decks, clothing, paper goods, cards, bags, hats, you name it. If you would like a painting on a product, just give me a ring and I can create it for you! -monty Relevant Link: http://www.montymontgomeryart.com >>05 10 10 Past Solo exhibit at DYLAN Gallery in Philadelphia, Pa. “G” LOVE gave his boy Dylan in Philly a peak at my work and I had an exhibit with “DYLAN” Gallery at the “PIAZZA” in “Northern Liberties”. The Exhibit opened on Friday, May 7, 2010 from 6pm till 11pm. I had 11 paintings in the exhibit. The address is 1050 North Hancock street suite 84 Philadelphia, Pa. 19123. The opening was dope and everyone had a blast! The exhibit was up through July 2010. For questions about the exhibit, contact Dylan Epstein at (267) 808.2985. www.dylangallery.com should be “LIVE” in the coming days. Relevant Link: http://www.philadelphonic.com >>05 10 10 Upcoming group exhibit at TRIM Gallery in Venice, Ca. on August 6, 2010 I will be joining forces with B.C. in Venice, Ca. to dose the walls of TRIM Gallery on Abbott Kinney in August. I visited the space a while back and really felt a cool vibe in the digs. All the peeps I met were super cool and I look forward to the Exhibit opening. I plan on hanging around 20 pieces. There will be an opening get down with D.J.’s, drinks, etc. on “First Friday” August 6, 2010 from 7 till ….. News to come as the exhibit gets closer. TRIM is located at 1424 Abbot Kinney Blvd Venice, CA 90291. Pop in and check em’ out. Relevant Link: http://www.venicetrim.com >>04 14 10 Current group exhibit at Sportie LA in San Diego, Ca. A few of my paintings now hang in "Sportie LA", a dope new sneaker boutique in the heart of "The Gaslamp District" here in San Diego... All the crew at the spot are super cool and I'm psyched to be a part of this new space, a crazy display of awesome sneaks... pop in and check em' out.. pics in the "Snapshots" section.. Sportie LA has established itself as the industry leader of sneakers, and has continuously been the go-to place for celebrities while acquiring a loyal following of clients looking to purchase the newest and latest trends in sneaker design. “There are many great cities here in Southern California, and San Diego has a rich and distinct culture that we’ve wanted to be a part of,” Isack Faldon(Owner). Sportie La San Diego is located at 953 5th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101. Relevant Link: http://www.sportiela.com >>03 18 10 The Exhibit/party at the “W” Hotel in San Diego on March 13th was freakin’ crazy! There were various D.J.’s jamming throughout the evening and photographers shooting the event. I painted “LIVE” on the rooftop next to some sand and fire pits. Pumped out a new piece that included the “lipstick” buildings here in downtown San Diego. I have wanted to put them in a painting ever since I moved here and it finally happened. The piece is in the "Art" section so pop in and check it out! Thanks to SCHUGAR with the “Infusion Project”! Photos from the event are now in the "Snapshots" section. Relevant Link: http://www.thewsandiegohotel.com >>03 10 10 Thanks to all you peeps who came out to the the Exhibit at STUDIO|SERESS in Venice on March 5, 2010. It was awesome to hang with friends from Charlottesville, Va. that are now living in the L.A. area, I felt like good ole’ C-Ville was in the house. I met some great new friends from L.A. and look forward to ding much more on the Venice scene. Thanks to Erica and Scott for a great evening of ART!! I left 5 pieces there at the studio so pop in and check them out. The address is 1219 1/2 Abbott Kinney Venice, California 90291. Spread the word to all your Southern Cali peeps. Photos from this event are now in the "Snapshots" section. For more info, feel free to shoot me a mail or contact Erika at 310.399.0878. Relevant Link: http://www.studioseress.com >>02 23 10 Just finished my newest piece titled, "Oh Thumper" so pop into the "art" section and check it out. Don't forget to roll into the new store on my new site, link below!!! Relevant Link: http://www.montymontgomeryart.com >>02 17 10 Thanks to all you peeps out there that voted for me in the **COMMUNE** "Featured Local Artist" contest. I got the good news yesterday that I won so pop into the COMMUNE site and read the interview!! Relevant Link: http://jointhecommune.com >>01 20 10 Just finished my newest piece titled "Reverse"... I'm super pumped about the final product. I merged some new style textures in with various images and a black background with white outlines poppin' all over. Roll into the "Art" section and check it out!!! Don't forget that I also launched my newest website, hit the link below!!!! Relevant Link: http://www.montymontgomeryart.com >>11 29 09 O yea. On Tuesday December 1st the opening at BASIC in the East Village of San Diego Ca. went awesome. I hung around 10 paintings with other local San Diego painters and fashion designers. Tons of peeps were out for the event and everyone had a blast. Picks in the "Photos" section. BASIC is located at 410 10th Ave. San Diego Ca. 92101. Pop on by. Relevant Link: http://www.barbasic.com >>11 11 09 The concert in Del Mar, California with "G" Love and Special Sauce went awesome!!! I was able to finish the painting in under 90 minutes and it turned out pretty dope. All of the pics are posted on the website in the "Snapshots" section so check them out! "G" loved the piece and it will join the others that hang in his studio and in his house in Boston/Philly! Here's a pic and some words that he posted on his Twitter page!! Hit the link below!!! Relevant Link: http://twitpic.com/blpa1 >>10 12 09 I hit the Cover of City Beat Magazine on the October 7th Issue. One of my works titled, "Going Bananas" was featured with news about the piece and a link to my site, it was a super cool step here in Diego!!! There was a web article and pic with a little scoop on my vision. Relevant Link: http://www.sdcitybeat.com >>07 19 09 OH YEA!!!! I’m gonna be painting “LIVE” on stage with “G LOVE”… He’s rolling into town with the “Special Sauce” and the fellas are gonna be tearing up the scene. PSYCHED.. to be a part of the show and ready to POP out a kooool piece will jammin’ with the band… come join us!!! Standing room only! --------“G” Love & Special Sauce kicks off the Del Mar, California Summer Concert Series on July 24th 2009. He's no stranger to the Del Mar scene, having played the first show of the 2005 Summer Concert Series where the "Surf Meets The Turf". When hip hop meets the blues and “G” Love is behind the mic....let the good times roll. **for ticket info, location, etc. hit the link below!!! Relevant Link: http://www.philadelphonic.com >>07 16 09 ****Just launched a new group of paintings at "MATERIAL" for "RAY OF NIGHT" in the North Park area of San Diego for the month of MAY!!!! The show opened on May 9th 2009 at 6pm. The exhibit will hang for a few months so pop in and check it out.. For directions, etc. hit the site below!!!! Spread the word!!!!! Get ready for some new FUNKY!!!!!!!! Relevant Link: http://www.domaterial.com >>03 31 09 Ahhhhhhh YEA!!!! Commune Wednesday is a monthly event in the San Diego area featuring a collection of local bands, dj's, fashion designers and artists every last Wednesday of the month. Commune celebrates local art, music and fashion and takes a stand against "BIG" music, "BIG" fashion and "BIG" tobacco. The March event opening went awesome at the "WHISTLESTOP", my works will hang for a couple weeks.. Hit the link below and click to see awesome pics from the event!!!! **** The Venue is located at 2236 Fern Street, San Diego, CA. 92104 Corner of 30th and Juniper, in South Park!!! For more info, hit the website at http://www.whistlestopbar.com Relevant Link: http://www.jointhecommune.com >>01 15 09 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.... >>09 29 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 ****For information or other questions about "TAG" Galleries, contact Cory Woods. E-Mail taggalleries@gmail.com Cell 443 538 5730 Relevant Link: http://www.taggalleries.com >>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 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 >>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 >>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 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 >>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 >>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 >>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