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January 20, 2012
The Artist Life
I have not written anything recently, well nothing I have shared anyway. It has been a busy couple of weeks. I have some classes running, a new commission project, and two shows coming up. Also, the Pond Project continues on, though I am a bit behind. I have been self employed for 2.5 months and [...]
Solo Show at the River Edge Gallery
I will be having a solo show at the River Edge Gallery, in Thiensville, Wisconsin. More than 25 paintings will be on display! Dates: February 17 – March 31 Opening Reception: Friday, February 17, 5-8pm River Edge Gallery Phone: 414 207-7444 Address: 184 S. Main Street Thiensville WI 53092 Hours (during exhibitions): Thursday & [...]
Jan 20, 2012
Winter Gallery Night
My studio will be open to the public for Gallery Night Friday, January 20th, from 5pm-9pm. Refreshments and snacks will be available. Come visit me to see my latest paintings, hear about upcoming classes, and ask me questions about my work. I will be giving free demonstrations throughout the evening. There will be other studios [...]
Jan 11, 2012
Winter at the DeLind Gallery of Fine Art
I will have two paintings at this show at the DeLind Gallery in downtown Milwaukee. “Winter” A celebration of Plein Air and other winter artworks, Jan 11-Feb 11 Winter may mean skiing, or skating, as in an antique poster or the fresh clean snow on a sunny winter morning, painted in plein air by Wisconsin [...]
December 27, 2011
The Pond at Night
Journal excerpt 12/26/11 Image: Pond Study 18, pastel on paper, 7″ x 11″ The holidays have come and gone, but yet we wait for a significant snowfall. What dusting was received last week is now long gone. The pond has become bare and boring. I find myself waiting for something to happen- anything. The browns, [...]
December 22, 2011
Continuing the Pond Project
This most resent piece is based on a photo of the Humboldt Park lily pond taken about a month ago. This was actually the second time I painted from this photo. This piece began as a demonstration piece for my intro to oil painting class. The painting is larger (11″ x 14″). Also, you will [...]
Drawing from Photo
Saturday, January 28, 10:00am-2:30pm Learn how your favorite photos and images can translate into sensitive and powerful drawings. We will cover a brief introduction on drawing and then focus on how to translate photographs using drawing techniques and tools. Perfect for beginners or those looking for a new perspective. The Bay View Hide House- [...]
December 6, 2011
The Yellow Line
This is a drawing, a chalk pastel, and an oil painting done over the last two weeks. All reference the same photo The original photo was taken a few months ago, obviously before fall was in full swing. The image is titled The Yellow Line after the thick band of sunlight that breaks free of the treeline and runs at an angle across the picture plane.
November 30, 2011
Commission Information
Yes, I do commissions. If you are interested in having your favorite picture or scene captured as one of my paintings please contact me. Perhaps you are interested in a landscape but are just not seeing the colors you want in my inventory. Or you would like a portrait done of a friend or family [...]
November 28, 2011
Pond Study Excerpt
Today I did number 14 in my Pond Study Series. You can see the dulling of colors, which is a departure from my usual palette. The lone willow tree just right of the center is holding onto its foliage, as is the adjacent pine. The other side of the pond grows more and more bare. [...]
