As The Crow Flies

6"x6" oil on canvas   

This work was painted to be included in the Wild Arts Festival fundraiser for the Portland, Oregon Audubon Society. Art Media (a local art store soon to become "Dick Blick"), donated the 6 inch by 6 inch canvases and asked artists to donate their time and talent to create a piece of art that will be sold at the festival held on November 19 and 20, 2011.  If you're in the neighborhood, stop by 2701 Vaughn street. It's a lot of fun!

Amongst The Clouds

8"x8" oil on panel $400

This is the second and final piece that that I painted for a show in Bellingham, Washington for the "Little Gallery". The opening reception will be Friday, December 3, 6-10pm and will run until December, 18.

Afternoon Delight

8"x8" oil on panel $400

This is one of two pieces that were painted for an upcoming show called "Small Treasures at the Little Gallery" with the "Little Gallery" in Bellingham, Washington. I've only painted on panel just a couple of times, and even at this small size, (8"x8"), it is bigger than any other panel I've previously painted. It's a very different experience than working with canvas and I found myself completely absorbed in my work. I thoroughly enjoyed it! I am able to get detail and fine lines that I found elusive with a textured canvas. This may revolutionize the way I paint in the future.

Dialogue

18"x18" oil on canvas $1,200

This is one of several new pieces painted for my September art show at the gallery of Allied Art Of Whatcom County in Bellingham, Washington. The reception is "First Friday", September 3, from 6pm till 10pm. Check it out!

Finding Your Way

2"x2" oil on canvas on metal can

This is a piece that was donated to the "Nourish and Sustain" auction at the Mary Lou Zeek Gallery in Salem, Oregon. It will be showing February 1-27 with the proceeds benefiting the Marion Polk Food Share.

100 artist were directly mailed an empty can and told to create something . I choose to open it, flatten it and texture it with a hammer on concrete, creating the perfect 2 dimensional surface to mount a picture. What you see here is the small canvas I painted and attached to the front of the flatten can.

Art Show Opening!

Postcard for "City Life, Country Life"

Open for viewing are dozens of paintings and photographs in a group show entitled, City Life, Counry Life - 4 Artists, 4 Perspectives. (My piece is in the upper right hand corner). Hosted by Windermere Community Realty, 1901 NE Broadway, Portland, Oregon. Hours are 9-5 Monday-Friday. Two Receptions will be held, April 30th and May 1st. Come join us!

Southwest Storm

20"x20" oil on canvas $1500

I was in New Mexico a couple years ago in the late fall. The season was in transition and I was lucky enough to experience some fabulous storms that rolled through the area. In some places, all you could see was rock, sand, shrubs and vast amounts of land. Weaving in and out amongst it all is the Rio Grande.
This piece is one of a dozen of mine that will be in a 4-Person art show that is now open to the public! Windermere Realty is hosting the show, which will run through May 31st. 1901 NE Broadway, Portland, Oregon. Hours are Monday-Friday 9-5. There are two receptions scheduled back to back. April 30th and May 1st. Come have a look!

Walking The Wind

20"x20" oil on canvas
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This is another piece that was heavily influenced by the churning skies of the Pacific Northwest. This will also be present at my next opening, at Windermere Realty, 1901 NE Broadway Street, Portland, Oregon. We've almost locked in a reception date.......Will post when I know for sure!

West Hills

20"x20" oil on canvas $1500

This is a piece that was inspired by the warm fall colors that were intermixed throughout the West Hills area of Portland, Oregon, last autumn. It will be one of a half dozen in a 4-person art show this April at a local Windermere Realty, 1901 NE Broadway St. (They had the walls, we had the art.) Stay tuned for the reception date!