Open Bicycle

Having attended some of the Paint Pens in Purses events over the past year, I think its time to share this awesome artistic concept with the cycling community.  A little over a year ago I met Shayna at a gallery opening, not knowing that she doubled as illustrator/artist Shayna Shenanigans and was the driving brain behind P/P/P.  Shayna’s illustrations cover subjects such as fuzzy animals, clowns, scary flowers and household appliances – you know, the normal stuff.

Across the globe, the “urban arts” circuit has been predominantly male driven, however in Boston things are run a bit different.  The Paint Pens in Purses series plays by a no-nonsense, no-boys-allowed rule – meaning all females, all the time.  For the last few events, artist & LAB co-owner Kim Harris has been working alongside Shayna to help grow the P/P/P movement, which is growing strong.  Kim helped shine some national-light on the series by hooking up a sponsorship with our favorite marker company, Sharpie!

I was inspired to write this little article because the ladies have an upcoming show (flyer above) at the recently closed Marty’s Liquors in Allston – thats right kids, no more beer runs to Marty’s.  They will be hanging work in the windows along Harvard Avenue next Tuesday, April 21 sometime around 5pm, so be sure to check it out.  Shayna is curating the event and Kim will be showing work alongside locals such as tofusquirrel, Silver Oris, Nineta, and another pal of ours, Morgan Thomas.  For you cyclists, rumor has it that the female half of octoPIST-n-SKquID will be hanging a piece or two.
If you want to get involved with the Paint Pens in Purses crew, email Shayna or Kim and tell them we sent you!