Exhibitions

Current Exhibitions 

"6 Annual Something Creepy," Chee Chee Club, 929 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101


Saturday October 12, 2019
8PM - 12AM

"Horrorgasm 2019," Queen Bee's Art & Cultural Center, 3925 Ohio St. San Diego, CA 92104


Saturday October 26, 2019
1PM - 11PM

 Resume

CRYSTAL POWELL. SAN DIEGO. CA. SURREAL OIL PAINTER


Solo Exhibitions

                                             

"Highway Runaways Fan Art," 

Montgomery Motorcycle Inc. San Clemente, CA 

Sept 2016 - Sept 2018

"Born Free 9: Motorcycle Art Show," 

Born Free 9, Silverado, CA

June 24 & 25 2017


"Token Tuesday," 

The Playhouse, San Diego, CA

Mar 21 2017


"Solo Featured Artist," 

The Safehouse, San Diego, CA

Aug 7 2016 - Sept 7 2017

"Wine Steals Exclusive," 

Seaside Grotto Cardiff,  San Diego, CA

Feb 2013 - Feb 2016

"I Found Myself in Wonderland," 

House of Hair, North Park CA 

Jan 1 - Jan 31 2015


"Featured Artist of the Month," 

Leroy's Lounge, Coronado CA 

May 15 - June 14 2014

"Hidden Among Aboriginal Ar,t" 

The Australian Grill, Carlsbad CA 

Dec 2012- Dec 2013

“Commissioned 30 ft. Mural w/ 60 portraits,” 

The Grand Del Mar, Del Mar CA

Feb - June 2012

“The Love of a Mad Hatter,” 

True North Tavern, North Park CA

Apr - Jun 2011

“Recycled Ideas; an interactive gumball machine,” MiraCosta College, Oceanside CA 

May 12-18 2009

“The Painted Moon,” 

The Beauty Bar, North Park CA

Dec 4 2008

“Crystal's Yellow Corner,” 

Blue Gate Gallery, Oceanside CA

Mar - Apr 2008
 

Gallery Exhibitions

                                             

"Pin-Up Art Show,"

La Bodega Gallery, San Diego, CA
May 11, 2019


"90's v. 80's movies,"

Midnight Cult Art, 10th Ave. Arts Center Gallery, San Diego, CA
May 17 - 18, 2019


"Meanjolly 4: Tim Burton Fan Art Show,"

Thumprint Gallery, San Diego, CA

Oct 30, 2018


"Bend the knee; A game of Thrones

Fan Art Show,"

Thumbprint Gallery, San Diego, CA

July 17, 2018


"Pin-Up Art Show,"

La Bodega Gallery, San Diego, CA

Feb 17 - 26 2018


"Mermaid Art Show," 

La Bodega Gallery, San Diego, CA 

Nov 11 - 20 2017


"Melanjolly 3: a Tim Burton Fan Art Show," Basic Bar, San Diego, CA 

Oct 3 2017


"Rad Robots! A pop-up Group Exhibit," 

Bar Basic, San Diego, CA

 June 20 2017 


"Small Works", 

Thumbprint Gallery, San Diego, CA

Mar 14 2017


"Hellion Rebellion," 

Thumbprint Gallery, San Diego, CA

 Dec 13, 2016


"Bad Santa. The Naughty List," 

Thumbprint Gallery, San Diego CA

Dec 17 2013

“Electric Show,” 

The Queen Bee Gallery, North Park, CA

Mar - Apr 2012

“Beat,” 

Mosaic Art Gallery, North Park, CA

Dec 2011 - Jan 2012

“Fall into December,” 

Green Flash Gallery, Cardiff, CA 

Dec 2011- Jan 2012

“Beatles Mini-Fest Round II,” 

Queen Bee Gallery, North Park, CA 

Jul - Aug 2011

“Red, White and Black,” 

Gallery AKA, North Park, CA  

Jun - Jul 2011

“Park Boulevard,” 

The Park Gallery, San Diego, CA

Jun - Jul 2011


“Beatles Mini Fest,” 

The Queen Bee Gallery, North Park, CA 

Mar - May 2011


“Entertainers at Large,” 

Tara Nichole Galleries, San Diego, CA

Feb - Mar 2011


“Artists in Wonderland," 

Baron Gallery, Ocean Beach, CA 

May - Dec 2010


“Fall in December,” 

Bakerloo Gallery, Carlsbad, CA

Dec 4 2010


“Large Scale Sculpture Instillation,” 

Kruglak Gallery, Oceanside, CA

Apr 29 2009


“Art Walk,” 

Little Italy Gallery Showroom, San Diego, CA

Nov 7 2008


“Deuces are Wild,” 

Blue Gate Gallery, Oceanside, CA 

Nov - Dec 2007

 

Curated Exhibitions

                                             


“Newfangled Interactive,” 

Architecture Showroom, North  Park, CA

Dec 19 2009

 
 

Group Exhibitions

                                             


"Show of Fire, Game of Thrones Art Crawl"

After Dark Creations & Thumbprint

gallery, Northpark, CA

April 6 - May 3, 2019


"Show of Ice, Game of Thrones Art Crawl"

Midnight Cult Art & Thumbprint gallery,

Northpark, CA

April 6 - May 3, 2019


"Lyrical, a Music Inspired Group Exhibit"

Thumbprint Gallery, San Diego, CA

May 25 - June 7, 2019


"Women's Motorcycle Show 4,"

Lucky Wheels Garage, Los Angeles, CA 

Jan 12, 2019


"Nightmare Before Christmas Fan Art,"

After Dark Creations, San Diego, CA

Nov 17,2018


"Motorcycle Art Show," 

Legacy Brewing Co., Oceanside, CA

Feb 24, 2018


 A"Something about Alice: Mad Tea Party," 

Haven Antique Boutique, San Diego, CA 

Aug 18 - Sept 8 2017


"Pancakes & Booze,"

57 Degrees, San Diego, CA

Jan 27 2017


"Melan Jolly 2; A Tim Burton Fan Art Show," 

Bar Basic,  San Diego, CA

Nov 22 2016


"Megaphone,Giving a Voice to Local Artists" EVE, Encinitas, CA

Oct 20 2016


"Stranger Paintings; Stranger Things Fan Art," 
Bar Basic, San Diego, CA 

Oct 4 2016


"Megaphone, Giving a Voice to Local Artists," EVE, Encinitas, CA 

Sept 15 2016


"Dysfunctional;Damaged Disney Group Show" 
Bar Basic, San Diego CA 

April 7 2015


"Nickelodeon Themed Group Art Show," 

Subterranean Movies & Music, San Diego, CA

March 29 - July 31 2014


"Elevate," 

Hardrock Hotel, San Diego, CA 

May 24 2014


"Subterranean Pop Art," 

Subterranean Movies & Music, San Diego, CA 

Feb 21 - March 28 2014


"Sway Art," 

BLK OWL 1 year Anniversary, San Dieg,o CA

Jan 29 2014


"Resurrecion III," 

The Merrow, San Diego, CA

Oct 26- Nov 29 2013


"Love for Local art," 

Tomea Inc., San Diego, CA

Feb - July 2013


"Hot Button," 

Papaya Bay Restaurant, Oceanside, CA

June 29 2013


"Obsolete," 

The Kingston Club, San Diego, CA

June 22 2013


"Madre," 

Chee Chee Club,  San Diego, CA

May 11 2013


"Mend," 

Mosaic Wine Bar &  Gallery, San Diego, CA

Dec 18 - Jan 18 2013


"Between Two Points," 

Kruglak Art Gallery, Oceanside, CA

Dec 10 - 14 2012


"Resurrection La Segunda Venida" 

The Ruby Room, San Diego, CA

Oct 31 2012


"San Diego Entrepreneur Day," 

East Village, San Diego, CA

Sept 22 2012


“1 year Anniversary Group Show,” 

Barrio Logan,  San Diego, CA

Sept 1 2012


“Madhouse 8,” 

The Belly Up, Solana Beach, CA

May 8th 2012


“Hostel Takeover Part II,” 

Market Street Hostel, San Diego, CA

April - May 2012


“It's not Easy Being Green,” 

Bluefoot Lounge, North Park, CA

Mar - Apr 2012


“Good Luvs Evil,” 

The Ruby Room,  Hillcrest, CA

Jan - Feb 2012


“Día de los Muertos,” 

Hensley Pub, Carlsbad, CA

Nov - Dec 2011


“The Elegantly Wasted,” 

Royal Dive, Oceanside, CA

Oct 7 2011


“Hostel Takeover,” 

Market Street Hostel, San Diego, CA

Sept - Oct 2011


“One of Three Featured Local Artists,” 

Speakeasy, Gaslamp San Diego, CA

Sept - Nov 2011


“Fusion,” 

The Ivy, The Andaz Hotel, San Diego, CA

Aug 25 2011


“Folio Exposition,” 

The Loft at UCSD, La Jolla, CA 

Aug 6 2011


“Art Rocks,” 

Suture, San Diego, CA

Jun 24 2011


“The Chocolate & Art Show,” 

Monk Space, Hollywood, CA

May 20 2011


“Tea Party Pack,” 

Evolution, San Diego, CA

May 28 2011


“Art Funktional Exhibition,” 

Tara Nichole Galleries, San Diego, CA

May 2011


“Art  Walk,” 

Qualcomm Stadium,  San Diego, CA

May 6 2011


“Thread Show: Curated Indie Design,” 

Horton Plaza Event Space, San Diego, CA

Nov 28 2010


“Reflections of the Keepers,” 

Studio 2306, Oceanside CA 

Nov 17 2010


“Thread Show: Curated Indie Design,” 

Horton Plaza Event Space, San Diego CA

Sep 26 2010


“619 Anniversary Event,” 

Gallery A.K.A., North Park, CA

Jun 19 2010


“Bloom,” 

Vin De Syrah, San Diego, CA

May 20 2010


“Beerfest,” 

Hensley's Pub, Carlsbad, CA 

May 2010


“Thread Show: Curated Indie Design,” 

Horton Plaza Event Space, San Diego, CA

Apr 11 2010


“Electric Art Show,” 

The Voyeur Nightclub, San Diego, CA

Feb 27 2010


“Mixed Emotions,” 

New Village Theater, Carlsbad, CA

Jan 15 2010


“Pop-Art Show,”  

Split Ends Salon & Gallery, Oceanside, CA 

Aug 23 2009



 

Live Art Exhibitions

                                             


"Saturday Night Art Showcase," 

The Silver Dollar, Chula Vista, CA 

Feb 25 2017

 

"Open Mic Night,"

The Sleeping Tiger, Carlsbad, CA

Dec 7 2016


“TkProductions Presents the Arts,” 

Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego, CA

July 28 2012


"Float,"

Hard Rock Hotel, San Diego, CA

April 28 2012


"Ivy Thursdays,"

Club Andaz at the Ivy Hotel, San Diego, CA

Mar 1 2012

 

"Rooftop Oasis,"

Rooftop Club at The Ivy Hotel, San Diego, CA

Jan 13 2012


"3 Year Anniversary Party,"

Stingaree, San Diego, CA

Dec 9 2011


"Night of the Arts,"

Rooftop Club at The Ivy Hotel, San Diego, CA

Nov 19 2011


"Art in the Park,"

Bluefoot lounge, North Park, CA 

July 7 2011


"Creative Strangers,"

Dragon's Den, San Diego, CA

Aug 18 2011

 

"TOMS Shoe Launch Artist,"

Active Skate Shop, Mission Valley, CA

Feb 28 2010


Donations/Charity Events

                                             


"Peace, Love and Pitbulls," 

Inaugural Fun Run, Dana Point Harbor, CA

Nov 10 2012


“Paws for a cause,”

Thruster  Lounge, San Diego, CA

August 2 2012


“Boobs, Booze & Art,”

The Ruby Room, San Diego, CA

June 15 2012


“Purple Stride Pancreatic Cancer Auction,”

Mission Bay, San Diego, CA

Oct 9 2011


“Save Sammy Bones!"

Gallery AKA, North Park, CA

Dec 9 2010


"Annual Poseidon Skateboard Art Auction,"

Hensley’s, Carlsbad, CA

Jun 11 2011


“Help Japan Fundraiser,” 

Captain Kenos, Encinitas, CA

Apr 29 2011


“Women's Outreach Association,”

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Apr 20 2011


Juried Exhibitions

                                             

"Art Around Adam" Thumprint Gallery/Art 

Around Adam, San Diego, CA

Feb 6 2017


"Art Around Adam" Thumbprint Gallery/Art

Around Adam, San Diego, CA

Nov 7 2016


“All-media juried awards show,” 

Kruglak Gallery, Oceanside, CA

May  2012


“RAWards. Indie Arts Awards Semi Finals,” 

4th & B, San Diego, CA

Nov 17 2011


“944 Magazine Challenge,” 

Gallery AKA, North Park, CA 

Oct 10 2009


“Poetry/Art Collaboration,” 

Fine Art Gallery Space, La Jolla, CA

Jun 7 2009


“All-media juried awards show,” 

Kruglak Gallery, Oceanside, CA

Apr - May 2009


“Summer of Sports,” 

San Diego County Fair, Del Mar, CA

June – July 2008


“All-media juried awards show,” 

Kruglak Gallery, Oceanside, CA 

Apr 16 2008


Honors and Awards

                                             


"$50,000.00 Grand Prize Winner,"

Cheetos/Frito-Lay, Halloween Exhibit,

Cheetos Museum, www.cheetosmuseum.com

September - October 2016


“3rd place in photography,” 

Kruglak Gallery, Oceanside, CA

May 2012


“Best Representation of five stars,”

The Grand Del Mar, Del Mar, CA

Jan 2012


“Raw Awards Semi Finals,” 

Indie Arts Awards Show, San Diego, CA

Nov 17 2011


“2nd place out of 200 artists,” 

944 Magazine Challenge,

Oct 10 2010


“Poet of the Year Nomination,”

The International Library of Poetry, Owings Mills, MD

July 2007


“Honorable Mention in ceramics,”

Kruglak Gallery, Oceanside, CA

May 2007


“Won Editors Choice Award,”

The International Library of Poetry, Owings Mills, MD

Oct 2006


“Semi-Finalist International Poetry Contest,” The International Library of Poetry, Owings Mills, MD

Sept 2006

 

Published Works

                                             


In Print Magazine Issue #15,

Three page color spread featuring bio and artwork

Apr 2014


"Annual Art Showcase" featuring Crystal Powell

Live on KUSI Good Morning America Segment with Brad Perry

Feb 20 2013


Two original oil paintings featured in the book “Budget Press Edition 5” 

kickstarter.com/projects/28907671/budget-press-review-5 

June 2012


“The Things We Love: Everything is Yellow”

Union Tribune Newspaper article featuring a first hand look at the concept    behind my yellow collection 

Utsandiego.com/news/2012/may/05/tp-everything-that’s-yellow/

May 2012


“Night of the Arts,”

Video featuring Crystal Powell at the Andaz/Ivy Salon with DJ here productions

Nov 10 2011


“Junction,”

Short Documentary film on Crystal Powell at Raw: San Diego

Sept 22 2011


“Fusion,”

Short Documentary film on Crystal Powell at Raw: San Diego

Aug 25 2011


San Diego Talent Magazine,

Two page spread featuring a bio, portrait and 2 original oil paintings

sandiegotalentmag.com/emag/story/crystal-powell

April 2011


“Today’s Tomorrow,”

Original poem published at The International Library of Poetry, Owings Mills MD

July 2006


“The Perfect Man,” 

Original poem published at The International Library of Poetry, Owings Mills MD

July 2006


“Divorce,” 

Original poem published at The International Library of Poetry, Owings  Mills MD

April 2006


“Inner Child,” 

Original poem published at The International Library of Poetry, Owings Mills MD

April 2006


“Whenever,” 

Original poem published at The International Library of Poetry, Owings Mills MD

April 2006


“I Had to…” 

Original poem published at The International Library of Poetry, Owings Mills MD

Feb 2006


“Questions,” 

Original poem published at The International Library of Poetry, Owings Mills MD

Feb 2006


 

Internship

                                             


 Computer Arts Gallery

Mentored by Hyacinthe Kuller Baron 

Produced one body of work and 2 gallery shows 

Ocean Beach CA

July 2010-Aug 2011


 

Education

                                             


 Mira Costa College, Oceanside CA

Fall 2006-Present


·      Traditional Media


Art 100 Drawing/Composition 

Art 101 Design and Color

Art 102 Drawing/Composition II

Art 157 Artist in the Now

Art 203 Life Drawing

Art 204 Painting

Art 207 Film Photography

Art 295 Visual Art/Professional Practice


·      Studio Arts

Art 103 Sculpture

Art 230 Intro to Installation

Art 225 Ceramics


·      Advanced Studio Arts

Art 204 Adv Painting

Art 216 Adv Sculpture

Art 225 Adv Ceramics


·      Art History
Art 258 Ancient to Gothic Art

Art 259 Renaissance to Modern Art.


·      Selected General Education


Comm 135 Gender Studies

Comm 207 Interpersonal Communication

Humn 251 American Studies

Phil 100 Informal Logic

Psyc 100 Intro to Psychology

Psyc 101 General Psychology

Psyc 115 Human Sexuality 

Psyc 121 Human Development


 

Volunteer Work  

                                             

    
Provided note-taking services for students enrolled in the Disabled Students Service Program 

Mira Costa College, Oceanside CA

Fall semester 2010


Fall semester Service Learning certified volunteer 

Taught Arts & Crafts to an underprivileged  after school program 

Camp Fire USA.  Oceanside CA

Dec 2009


Spring semester Service Learning certified volunteer
Taught Arts & Crafts to an underprivileged after school program 

Camp Fire USA.  Oceanside CA.

June 2009


Managed gallery showroom floor at the Fine Art Gallery Space in La Jolla CA

June 2009