Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Show time

I have been working on new pieces for quite awhile now for the exhibit that is finally here. This two person show will also feature work by Faith Scott Jessup. Faith is an incredible painter and has some amazing pieces for the show.

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Faith Scott Jessup
36" x 36"
Oil on canvas


This show is sponsored by the city of Keller, TX (between Dallas and Ft.Worth). Keller has a Public Arts program that understands the importance of and actively promotes the arts in their community. The Keller Public Arts Program sponsors monthly art exhibits and invites artists to show work. This exhibit is a little atypical, because it is not in a traditional gallery space. The display area for the exhibit is actually the Town Hall building, which sounds like an odd place for an art show....I know. However, the building is impressive and it actually works quite well to showcase art. I agreed to do this show for a couple of reasons, one of which is the basic concept of the exhibit: to bring art work out of a traditional setting and potentially expose a wide variety of people to something new. I think this is a wonderful concept and is a win/win for everyone involved.
The show opens November 2, and will run through November 30. On Thursday, November 11, there will be a "meet the artists" reception from 7-9pm in the foyer of Keller Town Hall. This reception coincides with the monthly gallery walk in Keller. Several galleries are literally across the street from Keller Town Hall.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Close

30"x36"
Oil on canvas
New painting.

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Fall into it

24" x 36"
Oil on canvas
New painting.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Eye on Art


I have been invited to join a brand new gallery called Eye on Art, in Indiana. I am super excited to be in the mix of artists being represented. Jerry Points, the director of the gallery, has gathered a wide variety of artists and styles to show. Check out the Eye on Art blog to see for yourself.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Top Floor, Bottom Buzzer

24" x 36"
Oil on canvas

New piece for upcoming show.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

3's a Crowd

24" x 36"
Oil on canvas
After taking a break from painting for a few weeks, I'm back in the studio again. Shortly after starting this piece, I had doubts. I felt rusty and a tiny but overwhelmed, especially since my previous three paintings were tiny compared to this 24"x36" canvas. Thankfully, I found my groove quickly and I was soon experiencing those familiar painting sessions that last for hours, but feel like minutes. Extremely satisfying.

Monday, July 19, 2010

Ducks

Oil on Ampersand panel, 8"x8"
Oil on Ampersand panel, 8"x8"
Oil on stretched canvas, 10"x10"

What a challenge these were. I had to dig out some of my tiny brushes for these. Over the past year or so I have been working fairly large, so jumping into this set of commissioned paintings was a shock to the system. I believe that a good painting(my style anyway) starts with a good drawing. I am totally OK with spending time tweaking that aspect before I squeeze any paint, but these little babies were tough! At such a small scale, "mistakes" really stick out. I like to draw and paint using my arm/shoulder(you know what I mean), but I had to forgo that familiar motion, and use just my hand. Challenging and really took me out of my comfort zone. To make things even more interesting, I painted on a support that I have never used before: Ampersand textured panels for the two 8x8's.
As far as subject matter, I probably would have never considered this antique duck toy for a painting. It just doesn't contain things I look for when choosing things to paint. However, it turned out to be quite satisfying to paint. I am really pleased with how these pieces turned out.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Rubber Cement

14" x 18"
Oil on canvas
I decided to take a break from producing pieces for my upcoming fall show. My studio walls are covered with finished paintings for the show, and I've even "loaned out" a few to a local, trusted collector! I honestly don't think I have had this many finished pieces on hand since college. No doubt having all of this finished work around me influenced my decision to take a break and accept some commissioned work.
This is one commissioned piece...a straight forward take on the Elmer's rubber cement bottle.

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Assimilation

30" x 24"
Oil on canvas
New piece.
Composition of broken glass and small green bottle.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Batman, again

36"x 36"
Oil on canvas
I wasn't happy with the original piece, so I decided to go back and work on it. Changed the eyes and the background. Mixed "newer" Batman w/Adam West Batman.
I once saw Adam West in person at a book signing. Total coincidence, but still cool to see him. He was of course in civilian clothes, but something that struck me funny then, now, and every time I think about it was his shoes. Batman was wearing Birkenstocks. Nothing wrong with them, but I just never envisioned Batman with Birkenstocks.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Safety in numbers

24" x 36"
Oil on canvas
New painting of unbroken bottles.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Blue Cowboy

30" x 36"
Oil on canvas
New painting of a big blue cowboy.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Police

24" x 36"
Oil on canvas
New painting.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Awards and upcoming show

I am pleased to announce that my work was just honored at the 45th Annual NCTC Art Exhibit. I was blown away to find out that I received 1st place(Painting division) and Best of Show...and another award sponsored by a local bank. Pretty cool!
Also, I will be showing select work in a group exhibit at Oxide Gallery in Denton, TX. The opening will be May 4, 6pm.

Friday, April 23, 2010

Batman

36" x 36"
Oil on canvas
New painting.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

...and I know you too.

40" x 30"
Oil on canvas
"Candyman" with gumballs.

Friday, March 12, 2010

Licorice!

30" x 30"
Oil on canvas

Friday, February 12, 2010

Peppermint Pony

40" x 30"
Oil on canvas
New painting.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Candy Man

36" x 36"
Oil on canvas
New painting.