New work coming soon!
I have a lot of new work to post here and at my etsy shop, so come back soon to see what’s new!
finding place at running with scissors
“finding place – new prints and paintings” opened with a fabulous party on July 29th! I want to send out a quick “thank you” some of the other running with scissors artists who helped out with the opening; Kate Ankler, Ariette Scott, Leslie Wicks and Robert Nason. Also to the family and friends who are … Read more
Upcoming Solo Exhibit!
I realize that I haven’t posted in a while and you might be wondering what I’ve been up to. Well, here it is! I’ve been getting ready for my solo exhibit at running with scissors in Portland, Maine! All new prints and paintings, working with the ideas of landscape and abstraction. See you there!
Getting Ready for a 3-foot Canvas
I am currently creating a new body of work for a solo exhibit in August at Running With Scissors. I have been working on new screen-prints, and have also challenged myself by buying a big canvas t paint for the show! I haven’t done a painting this big since 2005, and I’m also trying to … Read more
An Approach to Painting Figures
I stumbled upon a article today on artistnetwork.com that seemed to fit well with how I like to depict my figures: simplify while still catching the essence of the person. I wonder if I would have a harder time painting someone I don’t know? That would be an interesting challenge in the future. Richard Schmid: … Read more
Drawing of the Day – 2/2
I have found a new website that I have had a lot of fun exploring lately: http://www.wetcanvas.com/ . My friend Karen recommended it to me, and I’ll admit that for a long time I didn’t think much of it. It’s a little “clunky” and hard to navigate. BUT, once you do figure it out it … Read more
Getting Over a Bad Case of “The Block”
We’ve all been there. I think a new art school graduate may even be extra susceptible to it, suddenly out on your own with out classes and assignments and professors and a built in peer group. Over the past few weeks, I’ve had it bad: creative block. Winter blues and colds can exacerbate it, and … Read more
Call for Art!
Hope.Gate.Way. is very excited to announce the February 2011 art exhibit, “Portland in Winter,” and we are inviting you to be a part of it! Please submit one 8”x10” original photograph (as well as one high resolution jpeg if using digital) on the theme “Portland in Winter” by Friday, January 28 to Hope.Gate.Way. Digital images … Read more
New Print: Peaks of Beomeosa
Here is a new print I just finished. The image is based on my trip to South Korea this past May. The most wonderful place we visited was Beomeosa Temple in Pusan. The space was so peaceful and beautiful. This print is capturing both the beautiful temple rooftops and the mountains. This print was made … Read more
Re-binding a Special Old Book
A elderly friend of mine, who knew about my recent bookbinding class, came to me the other day with a request. She had a old prayer book that was her mother’s. It had no cover and she kept loosing pages. She asked if there was anything I could do to recover it. After a little … Read more
