Behind the Scenes at Stuart Ng Books: Get Inspired ... Flat Bonnie art show, Food and Fun

So many artist friends featured in art shows at galleries the last few weeks. Finally was able to get to one..

the Flat Bonnie show at Giant Robot in West Los Angeles, open now through August 26, 2015 ...http://www.giantrobot.com/blogs/giant-robot-store-and-gr2-news

Above is photo of the gallery exterior... this link to the Gallery's Facebook page has more photos of interior and past exhibitions...https://www.facebook.com/GiantRobotLA

Poster and signage for the Flatness show :)

I first discovered the Flat Bonnie story (and art by Yukari) at the WonderCon show in 2014. http://stuartngbooks.blogspot.com/2014/04/wondercon-2014-flat-bonnie-artists.html
Since then it's been great fun to follow them.. not only at shows, but also on social media.

Flat Bonnie friends are hand-made plush with a purpose. Artist Yukari supports pet rescue efforts.. donating portions of her proceeds every month to rabbit rescue. More info and links on the Flat Bonnie website. http://www.flatbonnie.com/

In addition to this great cause.. Flat Bonnie friends who go to new homes don't just get adopted.. they go on travel adventures shared in photos on line -- from all over the world! Some like to go on road trips

Here's the Flatness show from the entrance at the Giant Robot Gallery....

Lots of fun at this Flatness show right from the start..

The exhibit featured Flat Bonnie favorites...

Sloth (far left on shelf) and Red Panda below are perpetual sell-outs...

for this Gallery show, each Flattie was displayed with their name, price, and the number available.

Lots of the tags already had the little red marks to indicate they were sold~

Cactus Flatties.. plus Cactus in the new wall art format...

Flatties are available in stock characters .. Two Flattie Ratties (or Mice) below...
You can also order custom Flatties..and see more on the website store page...http://www.shop.flatbonnie.com/

New wall art Flatties were getting lots of attention. These are bas relief Flattie art .. so clever and fun. Perfect for kids decor .. or kids at heart.

Magical creatures are Flattie specialties. This show featured Batbun .. Mummy Flattie.. and Jackalopes in black and grey...

Flattie sharks help raise awareness about the impact of the trade in shark fins. The flattie shark below left, with the two small fins, where made with a really cool shark-skin like fabric no longer available.

Here's a closer view of these very special Flattie shark items..

Of course, I love the Flattie Batties!

Flattie side views .. yep, they're flat. And Flattie Dragon has spikes and wings!

Lively turn out for this event..

Enjoyed by all ages...

Congrats to artist Yukari.. thanks for all the Flatness fun!

Before the show.. Photographer pal Sarah and I enjoyed some great food at a new find.. just a few doors north of the gallery.

Flores + Sons restaurant. http://www.floreslosangeles.com/menu/

OMG I do love to eat and the food here was so good. Rustic, farm-to-table philosophy and feel.. you can taste the love!

Decor included mis-matched farm-house china...

Indoor bar and tables... also lovely outdoor patio...

Broccolini and carrots.. roasted to perfection. Like candy!

Pork tenderloin beneath cozy shawl of the most delicious asparagus I've ever eaten.. with a chaser of seared peaches. Be still my hungry heart!

And a side of home-made fried chicken... \

Did I mention I love going out with Sarah! After the show.. we resumed eating. Had to try this sweets shop.

http://www.mybsweet.com/#!dessert-bar/cifa

They had bubbles blowing as they were celebrating their first birthday at this location. So much yumminess all on the same street.

Many home made treats. Plus on this night .. a free cupcake with your order. I got a slice of the red velvet cake (glimpse below) Swoon! It was so good (sorry, no picture of mine... I wonder why ?? :)