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Recently Blogged & Upcoming Events
July 25, 2010
Silence
Today I walked to my studio only to realize that I had left my ipod at home. I usually listen to audiobooks or news podcasts while I paint. The silence, however, proved beneficial. By working in silence I was able to think about the paintings as I worked. I made clearer decisions and stayed focused. [...]
Jul 23, 2010
Gallery Night & Day
I will be showing a few Chromascapes this weekend with the Wisconsin Visual Artists. We will be in the Marshall Building, on the 2nd floor. 207 East Buffalo Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 There is always tons to see throughout the Marshall Building, so please stop by! Friday, July 23, 4-10pm Saturday, July 24, 10am-4pm
July 13, 2010
Sketchbook
This drawing was done today in my sketchbook, in crayon from photo reference. I am doing these in preparation for a new direction my work is taking. I think I am going back to oils….
July 7, 2010
Productivity
It has been a lovely five day weekend from my day job. Most of it was spent doing 4th of July festivities. However, yesterday and today were mainly devoted to painting. I realized, however, that my work does not lend itself to full days in the studio. My thin, watered layers of paint take sometimes [...]
June 8, 2010
Dutton Quote: Seriousness & Religion
“…absolute seriousness of purpose comes ultimately from an individual, not just a culture, and most great artists, musicians, and writers demonstrate a rare and often obsessional commitment to solving artistic problems in themselves.” (240)
May 30, 2010
“What Makes us (More) Human…”
Click here to read the article. I read an interesting blog by John Hammond entitled: What Makes us (More) Human: The Vast Middle Ground Between Art and Science. Hammond has been featured on Art 21′s blog a few times for similar discussions. He has both science and art backgrounds. I have read many things of [...]
May 17, 2010
Update
This is a new piece (Chromascape 26) just finished in the studio today. I have been experimenting with doing my acrylic landscapes on various surfaces. This piece is on unprimed canvas, which I think worked out quite nicely. I am also attempting to do a piece on raw wood panel, but that posed a few [...]
Mar 1, 2012
Ploch Art Gallery
I am pleased to announce that I have been offered a solo show by the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, to be displayed inside the center’s Ploch Gallery in Brookfield, WI. I am very excited about this opportunity, and when dates become available I will post them. For more information about the Wilson [...]
Oct 7, 2010
Class- Painting Without a Brush
Deepen your understanding of oil painting, while discovering new tools and techniques to create powerful images.
Jul 6, 2010
Class – Mastering the Color in Watercolor
Starting with a few exercises, you will learn to see and use color as you paint. Practice the mixing and layering of colors to create a desired effect, as well as how to use color effectively in composition for a specific purpose, such as feeling, mood and contrast.
