Art Behind the Ink: Art Show at the Dole Mansion

Change your routine one Friday a month an attend the First
Friday Art Show at Lakeside Legacy Foundation in Crystal Lake, IL. The public
is invited to enjoy a fabulous time at
the Dole Mansion and Arts Park on Friday, August 2nd from 5pm-8pm at 401
Country Club Road in Crystal Lake, IL.  The art show encourages guests to view art,
mingle with the artists, enjoy music, explore the Dole Mansion, all while
enjoying light appetizers and a cash bar. First Friday's are free to attend and
donations to the foundation are appreciated.



The August 2nd Exhibit is titled 'Art Behind the Ink' and features the body as
canvas. It is a showcase of area tattoo artists. The exhibit features many
artistic mediums. View the talents of these artists and learn about the 'Art behind
the Ink'. Traditional mediums such as photography, oils, watercolor, acrylic,
and other great artistic expressions
will be on display! This exhibit was curated by Crystal Lake resident Mike
DeBoer.  DeBoer’s traditional line art
will be on display depicting traditional tattoo images.

Participating artists in the exhibit include Joe
Schaumann from Full Moon Tattoo in Crystal Lake, John Cackler, Juan Silva, and
Eric Bullock from Blue Magic Tattoo in Crystal Lake, Chuy Gomez from Wolf's
Fine Line Tattoo in Joliet, and Chicago tattoo artist Nikk Dycha from Krol Body
Art. Photographers Melissa Smith of M.A.K. Photography, and Roxanne Rich
O'Brian of Wild Side Boudoir partnered with Haute Bombshell Beauty and Tan on an
artistic shoot featuring the tattoo work and airbrushing of Joe Schaumann of
Full Moon Tattoo. Guests at the August 2nd First Friday Art show can also enjoy a free concert by Ken Cooper in 'the Listening Room' at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park.

For more information about the August 2nd art show visit www.lakesidelegacy.org. Lakeside
Legacy Foundation is home to the Historic Dole Mansion, Arts Park, and 'the
Listening Room' performance venue. Lakeside is a 501(c)3 charitable
organization located on the shores of Crystal Lake at 401 Country Club Road.