Solongo Monkhooroi

Siberian Beauty – framed and installed

Solongo Monkhooroi — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:15:39 +0000

A few months ago I completed a commissioned painting “Siberian Beauty” for my client Gary. Every time I complete a commission, I itch to find out if the client is pleased with the result and how it transforms in the client’s home. Yesterday, Gary sent me a photo of the painting, framed and installed in his home.

Thanks for sharing Gary… I think the frame suits so well on the painting and looks fabulous.

Click here to see process of the painting.

Opening reception – “Illustrators 54″, Society of Illustrators

Solongo Monkhooroi — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:54:00 +0000

I was glad to be able to attend opening of “Illustrators 54″ at Society of Illustrators – New York last Friday.
The opening was great and I am excited to be having my “Werewolf” next to many great illustrators’ work.
“Werewolf” was selected in the Uncommissioned category of the competition.

Thank you Ann-Marie, who is a current owner of the work, for letting me borrow the work for the show.

Click on the image to see pictures from the opening!

“Werewolf”, 20″ x 20″, acrylic on board,

Siberian Beauty

Solongo Monkhooroi — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:51:15 +0000

It is always exciting to get an email from a client to illustrate beautiful woman and animals. This painting has been commissioned by my client Gary. The painting is a gift to his wife Lena, who is originally from Siberia, Russia. I was thrilled to work on this piece because it reminded me bit of Russia and its culture that I grew up around, as some of you know Russian borders with Mongolia. Gary explained that it would be nice to include some of Siberian nature and animals along with his beautiful wife Lena in the painting. So I decided to include a Russian brown bear, a Siberian tiger and birch trees and a small village in the background.

“Siberian Beauty”, 24″ x 36″, acrylic on canvas

Thumbnails

Sketch

Revised sketch/Final drawing

Spectrum 18 Preview

Solongo Monkhooroi — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 20:17:00 +0000

Spectrum 18 will be on sale soon. Bulk of the print run is scheduled to arrive from overseas in a few weeks. Pre-ordering is available on Amazon .

Here is a flip-through of an advance copy…
I saw my 2 pieces in there and can’t wait to get a copy in my hands. The edition looks amazing!

My work has been featured in the Breakthrough Spotlight: Staff Picks

Solongo Monkhooroi — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 01:24:00 +0000

Few months ago I entered an art competition “Breakthrough” from Richard Solomon Artists Representative. The contest was the first illustration competition that launched by an artist’s representative. With the help of 20 judges, all working industry pros, they judged 400 + entries from 15 + countries. Michal Dziekan, an amazing young illustrator from Poland won the competition and is going to be represented by the agent in the future.

I’m very honored to be featured in this spotlight from the Richard Solomon Breakthrough contest as one of the staff picks. Thank you Richard Solomon for an opportunity to display my art! This gives me lots of encouragement!!!

Richard Solomon: “Now that the Breakthrough Contest is over, we, the staff over at the Richard Solomon’s office, got a chance to sit down and look over all of the submissions from this year’s contest. We picked out those people that in our opinion also deserved a little spotlight even though they didn’t win. These artists are also among the highest scoring of the competition. They were chosen by Ana Gomez (graphic designer), Kofong Hsia (assistant), and Anastasiya Tarasenko (assistant) collectively.”

“Jorogumo” acrylic on wood, 20″ x 20″ © Solongo Monkhooroi

KAI LIN ART presents The Art of Monkhooroi, Johnston, Hamer, + Horishita

Solongo Monkhooroi — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:40:00 +0000

FYI, if you missed the Monster -2.0 opening, the show is still up and running… Come and check out some amazing work by Atlanta artists.

MONSTERS 2.0 runs through Saturday, October 22nd. The closing Artist Mixer will be on Friday, October 21st from 7-10pm

For purchase inquiries and for more information, please contact us at info@kailinart.com or call 404 408 4248

KAI LIN ART + KAI LIN SHOP // 3096 Roswell Rd NE Atlanta GA 30305

Parking spaces in front of gallery, complimentary parking behind gallery + pay lot adjacent to Buckhead Theater.

Carpet design I made displayed at HD boutique show in Miami

Solongo Monkhooroi — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:26:00 +0000

Hey all,
It has been a while since I updated my blog. I’ve been so busy with work and freelance projects. One of the highlighted projects I’ve done lately are some carpet designs I did. Couple months ago I got assigned to do my company’s “show rug” designs and was thrilled for such an opportunity. Great thing about these projects was I could create whatever I wanted in my own style. The Koi fish design is smaller 10ft x 20ft and the Cloud design is 20ft x 30ft.

The greatest thing is that I got fly to Miami and see the carpets in person and they looked amazing. I also enjoyed seeing other companies products at the “HD boutique show” convention at Miami Beach Convention Center.

Koi fish rug, 10ft x 20ft

Clouds rug, 20ft x 30ft

I have to share this photo with you, haha
This is something that doesn’t happen to me often :)

Monsters show 2.0

Solongo Monkhooroi — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:15:00 +0000

“Monsters” show is now open at Kai Lin gallery in Buckhead, GA!!! The exhibition will run through Saturday, October 22nd, 2011.

This is a group exhibition of 14 local Atlanta artists and I’m so trilled to be in the show second time.

I have 4 pieces in the show, “Medusa”, “Collective Unconscious”, “Sobek” and “Wise Old Man”. The gallery also have a nice shop inside and I have some smaller works available in there :)

Artists in the show are: JON ARGE, MATT BELFI, TIM BOYD, DANTE DESTEFANO, MARIA NELA GARZON, CHRIS HAMER, BRAD JOHNSTON, JASON HAWKINS, YOHEY HORISHITA, SOLONGO MONKHOOROI, IVY ROSE MCLEOD, GREG MIKE, JANIE STAMM, RICHARD TAPP

If you are in town you should definitely check it out. You will like it!!!

with friends at the opening

with friends, in the background “Wise Old Man”

Friends

My illustrator friend Yohey Horishita

Wise Old man Giclee prints available

Solongo Monkhooroi — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:01:00 +0000

Great news! I just got my original illustration “Wise Old Man” delivered from Mongolia. I’m so glad it arrived safely through its long trip to the States.

Original illustration and giclee print are available via PayPal. The giclee prints are printed on acid free fine art papers. Shipping and handling in the United States is included in the price. If you would like shipping outside of the United States please contact me.

Wise Old man giclee prints are available in custom sizes:
7 x 9 in. $40.00 USD
10 x 12.5 in. $60.00 USD

“Wise Old Man”, 17.5″ x 22″
gouache on canvas

Detail section

Background illustration for Atlanta Magazine

Solongo Monkhooroi — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:25:00 +0000

Just a few weeks ago, I was approached by Art Director Sheri Wilson from Atlanta Magazine about a background illustration on their July 2011 issue on raising koi fish. I have to say that I enjoyed this project very much as it was one of my favorite imagery, water waves.