Current Exhibitions
February 9, 2025 8AM - 4PM
Ventura County Fairgrounds
Los Angeles, CA
Stop by to pick up my limited edition poster featured to the left.
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Solo Exhibitions
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"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 Art"
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
“Featured Local Artist – Crystal Powell,”
Speakeasy, Gaslamp San Diego, CA
Sept - Nov 2011
“The Love of a Mad Hatter,”
True North Tavern, North Park CA
Apr - Jun 2011
“Recycled Ideas; an interactive gumball machine,” Mira Costa 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
Group Exhibitions
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"Horrorgasm 2019,"
Queen Bee's Art & Cultural Center, San Diego, CA
Oct 26, 2019
"6 Annual Something Creepy,"
Chee Chee Club, San Diego, CA
Oct 12, 2019
"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
"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 Diego CA
Jan 29, 2014
"Resurreccion 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
"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
“Fusion,”
The Ivy at 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 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
“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
Published Works
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Shoutout SoCal
Meet Crystal Powell: Artist
Featured Article with bio and 9 colored photographs.
Los Angeles based Voyage Group of Magazines
https://shoutoutsocal.com/meet-crystal-powell-artist/
Feb 9, 2021
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
Gallery Exhibitions
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"Horrorgasm - Kowai"
Midnight Cult Art, 10th Ave. Arts Center Gallery, San Diego, CA
July 31, 2021
"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,"
Thumbprint 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
"Between Two Points,"
Kruglak Art Gallery, Oceanside, CA
Dec 10 - 14 2012
“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
“Art Funktional Exhibition,”
Tara Nichole Galleries, San Diego, CA
May 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
“619 Anniversary Event,”
Gallery A.K.A., North Park, CA
Jun 19, 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
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“Newfangled Interactive,”
Architecture Showroom, North Park, CA
Dec 19, 2009
Live Art Exhibitions
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"Saturday Night Art Showcase,"
The Silver Dollar, Chula Vista, CA
Feb 25, 2017
"Open Mic Night,"
The Sleeping Tiger, Carlsbad, CA
Dec 7, 2016
“Tk Productions 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
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"Motorcycle Art Show"
American Motorhead Scripps Health Charity Event, Vista, CA
July 30, 2022
"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"
Thumbprint Gallery, San Diego, CA
Feb 6, 2017
"Art Around Adam"
Thumbprint Gallery, 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
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"$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
Internship
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Computer Arts Gallery
Mentored by Hyacinthe Kuller Baron
Produced One New Body of Work and Two Gallery Shows
Ocean Beach, CA
July 2010-Aug 2011
Select Education
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Mira Costa College, Oceanside CA
Traditional Media:
Drawing/Composition
Design and Color
Drawing/Composition II
Artist in the Now
Life Drawing
Painting
Film Photography
Visual Art/Professional Practice
Studio Arts:
Sculpture
Intro to Installation
Ceramics
Advanced Studio Arts:
Adv Painting
Adv Sculpture
Adv Ceramics
Art History:
Ancient to Gothic Art
Renaissance to Modern Art.
Selected General Education:
Gender Studies
Interpersonal Communication
American Studies
Informal Logic
Intro to Psychology
General Psychology
Human Sexuality
Human Development
Volunteer Work
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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
The Fine Art Gallery Space. La Jolla, CA
June 2009