The Protist - Untitled

The Protist - Untitled

Thanks to everyone who came out to the art show earlier this month in Santa Barbara. It was a fun opening. In case you weren’t able to make it, we have some photos of new work here and a behind the scenes video in the works. So that should popping up in the near future.

-Justin

The Protist - Sketchbook

We have an art show lined up in Santa Barbara, CA on June 3rd. Being that most of the paintings for it do not exist yet, I’m gonna be a busy guy for the next month! It’s fun to do these shows with tight deadlines, because it puts you into a place of intense focus. We’ll be posting more details as the date approaches.

-Justin

Can you guess the meaning of our new song, Dissolution? We’re curious to hear what you guys think Matt is singing about. In fact we’re so curious, that we’re going to give away original paintings and music to find out. Here’s the scoop:

Listen to our new single, Dissolution in the player above and email your idea on what the song is about to DissolutionContest@gmail.com. We will read through all the entries and the people who come closest to the actual meaning… or come up with the most entertaining/humorous/interesting interpretation will win big!

The Protist - Grand Prize

One grand prize winner: will receive this original painting and a free download of our entire music catalog. It’s a signed, mixed media piece on 5 hardboard panels, approximately 12×30″

The Protist - Finalist's Collection

Five finalists: will receive one painting each, from the finalists collection and a free download of our entire music catalog. These signed originals range from sizes 5×5″ – 9×12″on hardboard panels.

Ten runners up: will receive a digital download of our new single, including an alternate version and instrumentals.

Those who don’t want to partake in the contest: can also join in the fun, by picking up the new single from iTunes, or Amazon.

*Entries must be received by April 2nd. Winners will be contacted for shipping info shortly after and announced on the website on April 10th.

The Protist - Artwork in progress

Here’s a quick peek at a new painting in the works. When it’s finished, we are going to be giving it away. We’ve got a contest planned and the winners will receive original artwork & music! It should be a lot of fun. We’ll be posting the full contest details, once the paintings are finished. Being that this is the last of the bunch, I should probably get back to painting!

-Justin

It’s official. We have way too many paintings here. So, in order to make space for new work, we’re selling all our current pieces at deeply discounted prices. All pieces were created with archival quality materials on stretched canvas. They are available on our Etsy store page. If you have any questions, please direct them to Justin, at info(at)theprotist.com. To view the paintings, click here.

"Archipelago" by The Protist

"Dissolution" by The Protist

We’ve been getting a new series of paintings together based on the idea behind the Persona EP. Here’s a look at the first one. More info and imagery to follow.

Untitled Mask by The Protist