Lots Of New Work!

"Duet"   20"x20"  oil on canvas

I'm gearing up for several great art shows this fall (yet to be confirmed) and the Studio is brimming with new work!  Also....if you happen to be in the NE part of town, the pieces currently hanging at Portland, Oregons' favorite pie place, Pie Spot, is set to close at the end of April. Get yourself some pie and take 20% off whatever is left on the wall.  Or.....come on down to the Studio for cuppa (or glassa) something and take a gander at my latest!

Stonehenge Gallery Reception February 21!

Together  oil on panel 

Stonehenge Designs will be hosting an art reception for my solo show on February 21, 2014.  Originally scheduled two weeks prior to this, the snow, ice and all round inclement weather kept the doors from opening that evening.  Friday the 21st is coming right up and looking good weather wise.  It's definitely worth a trip to 3508 SW Corbett Avenue, Portland, Oregon.  We'll have snacks, wine,  great company and art!  Drop by any time from 5:30 -7:30.

Passing By

 

6"x6"  oil on canvas  Sold

January 1 of this year, I became the proud renter of a new studio, and although it took me several icy winter months to get it up and running, it was worth every sore muscle and drop of perspiration I put into it.  Then I was T-boned by a car that ran a stop sign and I lost a bunch of time trying to get my legs to work right.  But that's another story for another time. 

This little guy was painted not too long ago in anticipation for the Holiday's.  Not too big, not too pricey and just what every inspiring art collector could want. If you're in the area, come on by. 

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!

Autumn Sojourn

10"x10" oil on canvas $500

It's getting to be that time of the year again. The season is in transition and the winds of change are beginning to blow. Up here at 1100 feet it is you can also throw in a good amount of rainfall. This piece was inspired by the vistas I see from the higher elevations looking down on the river. The skies are incredibly dramatic and change faster then the camera can capture them.

Sold!

Willamette Blues 6"x6" oil on canvas
SOLD

Where A River Goes 6"x6" oil on canvas
SOLD

About three years ago I came up with the brilliant idea to paint 100 6"x6" oil on canvas landscapes and have them in an exhibit to be entitled "100 To Show". What I failed to realize was, as I painted them, if someone wanted to buy one, of course I'd sell it. Who am I to deny someone the pleasure of my craft? Ahem. So I continued painting and they continued (sporadically) selling. Now I sit at my easel realizing that I am nearing the end of my original inventory of 100. I knew with the sale of the first one, that my dream to have all of them at the same time had gone up in curls of smoke. Oh well. For what it's worth, I have about 50 left. Not nearly as cool as 100 to show. What brought all this up is that I recently sold two more little square gems at the Mary Lou Zeek Gallery. Here they are. Say goodbye to them.

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!