The developers have raised enough money through a kickstarter campaign to actually begin production and take the 3Doodler to market. They expect to release it early next year, so stay tuned The future is upon us!

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The FAZZINO RIDE Received Nomination for 2013 Drama Desk Award

Unique, Fazzino-Themed Bus Tour of New York City Nominated in Unique Theatrical Experience Category

New Rochelle, NY – –The Charles Fazzino, 3D Art-version of the popular New York City attraction called THE RIDE has been nominated for a 2013 Drama Desk Award in the category of Unique Theatrical Experience. The Nominations were announced on April 29th and the 58th Annual Awards Ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 19th at 8:00pm at The Town Hall in Manhattan. The Drama Desk, an organization founded in 1949, is made up of theater journalists and critics and honors both Broadway and Off-Broadway productions.

“In my wildest dreams, I never imagined The Fazzino RIDE being nominated for an award such as this one,” commented Charles Fazzino.  “And we’re in the same category with Cirque Du Soleil which is an incredible honor. I’m so grateful to Richard Humphrey (The RIDE) and Jim Erlick (The Erlick Group) and all of the people who contributed to the idea of the Fazzino RIDE. I had so much fun working on it. That was award enough. This is simply fantastic!”

In response to the nomination, the Fazzino RIDE is returning to the tourist attraction’s current running schedule for one week only:

Thursday, May 9, 2013 @ 7:30 pm

Friday, May 10, 2013 @ 7:30 pm

Saturday, May 11, 2013 @ 9:00 pm

Monday, May 13, 2013 @ 4:00 & 7:30 pm

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 @ 7:30 pm

Tickets can be purchased at The RIDE Box office at Madame Tussauds on 42nd Street in Times Square in New York City or visit The RIDE Website for reservations and information.

About Charles Fazzino

Charles Fazzino — one of the most popular artists in the world — is most well-known for his unique, detailed, and vibrant three-dimensional style. His work is exhibited in hundreds of fine art galleries and museums in twenty different countries. He is an officially licensed artist of the National Football League and the Super Bowl (2000-present), Major League Baseball and the MLB All-Star Game (2003-present), and the US Olympic Team (2000 to present) .  He has also recently created official artwork for high profile events, including: the 2011 Centennial Celebration for the City of Fort Lauderdale, the President’s Challenge for President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, NASCAR Sprint Cup series, NHL All-Star Game, Belmont Stakes, Daytona 500, Indy 500, Andy Roddick Charity Gala, U.S. Tennis Foundation, CMA Awards, Grammy Awards,  Daytime Emmy Awards, NBC’s “Today” Summer Concert Series, Rosie O’Donnell’s For All Kids Foundation and the President William J. Clinton Presidential Foundation, among many others. You can view more of Fazzino’s work at www.fazzino.com.

Media Contact

For Charles Fazzino: Julie Maner, Museum Editions, Ltd., Jmaner@fazzino.com, 914-654-9370

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Charles Fazzino commissioned as official artist for 2013 Warrior Games presented by Deloitte

Art collection to be featured at the competition for service members and veterans with physical and visual disabilities, Colorado Springs, Colo., May 11-16

New Rochelle, NY – –Acclaimed 3D Pop artist Charles Fazzino, a licensee of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC)  has been commissioned  to create the official artwork for the 2013 Warrior Games presented by Deloitte, being held in Colorado Springs, Colo.  May 11-16, 2013. Approximately 260 wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans will compete in seven sports over the six-day competition. Five U.S. teams will compete with athletes representing each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as a sixth team from the United Kingdom – the British Armed Forces.   The competition will also play host to an official visit by England’s Prince Harry who is a great supporter of service members and veterans around the world.

Fazzino’s artwork will grace the cover of the event program and be available for purchase as the official event poster and limited edition fine artwork.  “I am proud to be involved with an event as patriotic as the Warrior Games,” said Fazzino from his New York studio. “These incredible men and women have sacrificed so much for us and they deserve not only to be recognized for what they have done, but to be celebrated for all they have yet to achieve. They are truly inspiring and I hope that my artwork can give a visual voice to all they are accomplishing in the sports arena and beyond.”

“We are excited to have Museum Edition’s Charles Fazzino lend his artistic talents in support of the 2013 Warrior Games,” said USOC Chief of Paralympics Charlie Huebner. “His artwork truly celebrates the spirit of sport and the impact it can have on service members and veterans who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.”

Prints will be available for sale on-site at the competition and interested parties may also purchase items online at:

www.fazzino.com/art-blog/art-collection-2013-warrior-games/
or
www.teamusashop.com

About Charles Fazzino

Charles Fazzino — one of the most popular artists in the world — is most well-known for his unique, detailed, and vibrant three-dimensional style. His work is exhibited in hundreds of fine art galleries and museums in twenty different countries. He is an officially licensed artist of the National Football League and the Super Bowl (2000-present), Major League Baseball and the MLB All-Star Game (2003-present), and the US Olympic Team (2000 to present) .  He has also recently created official artwork for high profile events, including: the 2011 Centennial Celebration for the City of Fort Lauderdale, the President’s Challenge for President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, NASCAR Sprint Cup series, NHL All-Star Game, Belmont Stakes, Daytona 500, Indy 500, Andy Roddick Charity Gala, U.S. Tennis Foundation, CMA Awards, Grammy Awards,  Daytime Emmy Awards, NBC’s “Today” Summer Concert Series, Rosie O’Donnell’s For All Kids Foundation and the President William J. Clinton Presidential Foundation, among many others. You can view more of Fazzino’s work at www.fazzino.com.

Media Contact

For Charles Fazzino: Julie Maner, Museum Editions, Ltd., Jmaner@fazzino.com, 914-654-9370

For the USOC: Beth Bourgeois, U.S. Paralympics, beth.bourgeois@usoc.org, 719-866-2039

Charles Fazzino Commissioned as Official Artist for 2013 Warrior Games Presented by Deloitte

Internationally acclaimed 3D Pop artist Charles Fazzino has been commissioned by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) to create the official artwork for the 2013 Warrior Games presented by Deloitte, being held in Colorado Springs, May 11-16, 2013. Approximately 260 wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans will compete in seven sports over the six-day competition at the United States Olympic Training Center and the Air Force Academy. The five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and the British Armed Forces will participate. Prince Harry from the UK will be a spectator in the stands along with US military and government VIPs.

Fazzino’s artwork will grace the cover of the event program and be available for purchase as the official envent poster and limited edition fine artwork. A percentage of the sales from the Fazzino collection will be donated to the US Paralympic Movement. Visit www.teamusashop.com  for poster and mini print purchasing information or email us at info@fazzinocollectors.com for  the entire collection.

“I am proud to be involved with an event as patriotic as the Warrior Games,” said Fazzino from his New York studio. “These incredible men and women have sacrificed so much for us and they deserve not only to be recognized for what they have done, but to be celebrated for all they have yet to achieve. They are truly inspiring and I hope that my artwork can give a visual voice to all they are accomplishing in the sports arena and beyond.”

“I’m always thinking of new and creative ways to express myself in 3D,” said Fazzino.  “Last year, I was in France for a show and spent some time brainstorming new ideas with my French Agent, Olivier Waltman. I thought about the fact that most of my art is retrospective, somewhat nostalgic and inspires people to remember the past….the recent past or the distant past, but the past nevertheless. I thought about creating something that makes people think about the future…make them ponder the ‘what if’s”…hence my new punctuation mark  sculptures.”

Fazzino spent several months working with a fabricator to create 6-foot tall punctuation marks….question marks and exclamation points. “I remember when the first ones were delivered. My staff looked at me like i was crazy. They had no idea what i was going to do with them. “  The sculptures are made from fiberglass resin and are placed atop 2-foot tall bases. The first one completed is a question mark….designed to get people wondering about and talking about the future of the world wide financial markets. “Everything is and has been in such a state of flux for so long. People talk about the markets like they are a constant. The reality is that they are always changing. The way the world views money is always changing throughout history. What will money mean to us 100 years from now?”

Fazzino used primarily acrylic paint on the Question Mark and accentuated it with mixed-media elements including genuine coins. His next creation-in-progress is an exclamation point that takes a good look at the issues surrounding global warning. Stay tuned!

Here’s the sculpture through the phases of creation.

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The “Win a Fazzino for your Home” contest is open to all Fazzino Facebook Fans

Internationally renowned 3D pop artist Charles Fazzino recently launched the new  “Fazzino in Your Home” contest on Facebook. It’s open to all Fazzino Facebook Fans and . The contest runs until June 30th. Those wishing to enter must submit a picture of a Fazzino from their collection at home. All entries will be posted on the contest site so viewers can vote on their favorites. The posts with the most votes win. One Grand Prize winner will win one Fazzino 3D limited edition print  and  five runners-up will receive open edition Broadway mini prints.

About Charles Fazzino

Charles Fazzino — one of the most popular artists in the world — is most well-known for his unique, detailed, and vibrant three-dimensional style. His work is exhibited in hundreds of fine art galleries and museums in twenty different countries. He is an officially licensed artist of the National Football League and the Super Bowl (2000-present), Major League Baseball and the MLB All-Star Game (2003-present), and the US Olympic Team (2000-present).  He has also recently created official artwork for high profile events, including: the 2011 Centennial Celebration for the City of Fort Lauderdale, the President’s Challenge for President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, NASCAR Sprint Cup series, NHL All-Star Game, Belmont Stakes, Daytona 500, Indy 500, Andy Roddick Charity Gala, U.S. Tennis Foundation, CMA Awards, Grammy Awards,  Daytime Emmy Awards, NBC’s “Today” Summer Concert Series, Rosie O’Donnell’s For All Kids Foundation and the President William J. Clinton Presidential Foundation, among many others.

Media Contact

For Charles Fazzino: Julie Maner, Museum Editions, Ltd., Jmaner@fazzino.com, 914-654-9370

CHOICE Art Education & Therapy for Mental Illness

CHOICE first came to our attention when a good friend of ours told us about the way in which CHOICE uses art as a therapeutic and socialization tool. They hold weekly art and music groups meant to encourage group members to express themselves and accomplish creative milestones. Their objectives fit perfectly with the “Fazzino Arts Education Initiative,” and we took an immediate interest in what they were doing. Then we had the privilege of meeting their President Guy Fessenden who tells the story of a woman who came to one of these art workshops and drew a flower in a vase. However, the flower’s roots weren’t long enough to reach the water in the vase…the water the plant needed to survive…and thrive. It was a poignant moment and proved to be a turning point for this woman who previously had been unable to express her lack of confidence…her lack of feeling understood…or cared for…or loved.  Powerful stuff.

A CHOICE Fundraiser at Charles Fazzino Studios

CHOICE is another perfect example of why we cannot forget about the arts…not in our personal lives and not in our educational programs. That’s why we’ve decided to partner with CHOICE to hold an Art Show Fundraiser for this wonderful organization at Charles Fazzino’s private studios on Thursday, September 26th. The event will consist of a private art show, guided studio tour, and reception. You’ll have the opportunity to view some never-before-seen Fazzino 3D pop art pieces as well as some of the work by the clients of CHOICE. It promises to be an entertaining, educational, and inspiring evening and we hope you’ll consider joining us. If you’re interested in either sponsoring this event or in purchasing tickets, please contact CHOICE at 914-576-0173 or email choicenr@choiceofny.org or visit their website at www.choiceofny.org.