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presents:
~ Advice Portraits ~
by
Maria Forde
opening reception
Friday, March 13, 2009
at Needles + Pens • 3253 16th Street • SF, CA. 94103

Mini-comic creator, zine maker, illustrator exraordinaire, ex-Iowan, and current San Franciscan - Maria Forde will displaying a new body of work she's entitled Advice Portraits. The show will feature portraits of her many friends and the advice they have to offer to their fellow humans.
On display through April 26th, 2009

*Plus the release of Maria's new zine : LONGVIEW :

Overview of Advice Portraits by Maria Forde

Opening Night of Advice Portraits by Maria Forde

Overview of Advice Portraits by Maria Forde

Opening Night of Advice Portraits by Maria Forde

Galen - "Don't Wax On What You Can't Wax Off" by Maria Forde

Galen - "Don't Wax On What You Can't Wax Off" (frame) by Maria Forde

Opening Night of Advice Portraits by Maria Forde

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Adam - "Never Buy a New Car..." by Maria Forde

Mr. Matt Furie at the opening of Advice Portraits by Maria Forde

Sonya and Pal

David - "Don't Scrap Off A Scab..." by Maria Forde

The good people of San Francisco at the opening of Advice Portraits by Maria Forde

Jillian - "Gray Hair is a Crown of Glory" by Maria Forde

The good people of San Francisco at the opening of Advice Portraits by Maria Forde

Griff - "My Mom Used to Say..." by Maria Forde

Mary Elizabeth - "Know Your Energy" by Maria Forde

Miss Maria Forde

Wiley - "Please Recycle" by Maria Forde

Groshong

Tara - "Always Root for the Underdog" by Maria Forde

Tara - "Always Root for the Underdog" by Maria Forde

Opening night folks


Mikey - "Fuck Around, But When You Fuck Around, Don't Fuck Around" by Maria Forde

Ed and Richard

Lindsey - "Never Say Goodbye..." by Maria Forde

Longview Zine by Maria Forde

Longview Zine by Maria Forde

Julie and ewok companion

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Any Questions and/or Inquiries about purchasing artwork can be
directed to needlesandpens@hotmail.com
(Maria Forde's Advice Portraits are available for $1000 each [framed])

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~ Maria Forde's Advice Portraits in the press: • S.F. Gate - "Wisdom On Exhibition" • My Love For You Is a Stampede of Horses • My Love For You Is a Stampede of Horses Part II • Doodlers Anonymous • Bunny Wax • The Fanzine • Mission Mission • SF BAY GUARDIAN "Pick of the Week Artist's Website: http://www.mariaforde.net/

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