the smaller pieces between the stations are from: Troy DeRose is a member of The Modbo Collective. He graduated from Mesa State College with a BA in Fine Art Painting in 2002. Troy now works as a graphic designer under the moniker Fixer Design. Troy’s latest show at The Modbo was entitled “Playing Nice.” Troy intended the show to be a commentary on irony and the ways we “attempt to restrain our secret motivations; the ways in which we ‘play nice.’” In an attempt to emulate this restraint, Troy imposed his own restrictions on his work, limiting his canvases to square proportions and his palette to a mere four colors. It is mostly selections from this show that you see at Locals. http://www.troyderose.com/ the big panoramic piece is from: Douglas Rouse (of Rouse 66 fame) is a self-taught, self-employed local artist who is known for his murals and trompe l’oeil painting. The pieces on display are from his latest show at The Modbo, called “Steampunk Paraphernalia and Attack of the Dinosaur.” This body of work embodies the essence and fun of the Steampunk genre, a totally fantasy-filled, technological creation. http://www.rouse66.com/

A day at the shop. After one visit it's easy to see why we were VOTED BEST BARBERSHOP and BEST PLACE TO SEE AN EMERGING ARTIST by the Colorado Springs Independent 2010.

Our new artist that we are featuring is Donovan Abel. We asked him to write a bio... I was born in Portland, Oregon. I have lived back and forth from there and colorado most of my life. My mother got me into art. I write graffiti and have been for 20+ years. I'm influenced by hiphop and underground cultures. I don't eat land animals and believe in intelligent life on other planets. I love being a father and apologize if I have graffitied your property but I have a problem... please buy my stuff... my daughter needs noodles and balloons. Donovan Abel (720)329-5917

Beginning January 29, Locals Barbershop will display items up for auction in store. They will remain on display until the final event on February 20, and online at localscut.com. Items will also be on display at the Synthetic Elements/Lola Black show at the Gothic Theatre February 5. All proceeds made during the auction will be donated to Oxfam America, a humanitarian organization currently on the ground in Haiti, delivering water and sanitation services to tens of thousands of people in need.