Longing to Survive
Dec. 27 2009
Attached to the precipice of ancient stone, a small sliver of greenery longs to survive. I admire the sheer audacity of its eternal clinging-on. Here it is and here it remains. It is important that this happens.
Crafty Wonderland = Success!!
Dec. 18 2009
Thank you so much to the kind folks who came by my booth at Crafty Wonderland this past week. I had such a nice time meeting you and fielding questions regarding my work. The event was pretty spectacular; some 7,000 plus people swooped in and swooped around the 200 vendors at the convention center. I'd never done anything like that before and it was such an awesome experience. Hopefully I can do it again in the spring of 2010 during the next Crafty Wonderland Super Colossal Sale. For now, happy holidays!
Crafty Wonderland Super Colossal Sale!
Dec. 08 2009
Portland's one and only Crafty Wonderland Super Colossal sale will be happening this Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm and yours truly will be there with a booth and new and old works for sale! Please stop by and say hello and grab a few kaleidoscope cookies while browsing the 200+ vendors!!
New Digs in the Fifth Wheel
Dec. 01 2009
Just recently, a few days before Thanksgiving, my father drove all the way up to Portland from the far reaches of Southern California towing a rather large "fifth wheel" behind his aging truck. What was the purpose of this? To bring forth a mobile art studio. We had discussed the possibilities of this months ago and I actually didn't think it was going to be a reality. Well, it is here now and I am already spending time in there working on new projects. I think I'm going to like this thing.
Willow Ptarmigan
Nov. 24 2009
New Wildlife Analysis piece "Willow Ptarmigan". 10" x 8" Found image with mixed media.
ETA LA II
Nov. 18 2009
This past spring I was part of an awesome group show called Enormous Tiny Art, otherwise known as ETA. The show was held in Los Angeles and was a successful display of small works (10" x 10" max.) On Dec 4th I will be part of this group show once again. ETA LA II will be held at the Living Room gallery on Sunset Blvd. in Los Angeles. If you happen to be in the Southlands during this time please try and swing by to see the varied (and tiny) works.
Second Time's a Charm
Nov. 08 2009
Two years ago I had some work hanging at the Gladstone Coffee House in Portland. The show was exciting and was the first time I actually had some of my Nature Paths and Wildlife Analysis pieces displayed. I currently have work once again hanging at Gladstone, and it seems the place has transformed bit in the two years since. It is still called Gladstone Coffee, but apparently they now specialize in really good pizza. Below is "Ibex Resonance" this piece is currently hanging at Gladstone. Stop by and grab a pie and gander at the werks if you are in the area.
Within the Cinders
Oct. 26 2009
A few weeks ago a nice man (and good artist) by the name of James Gallagher contacted me in regards to having some work hung at the Brooklyn, NY gallery known as Cinders. He was in the midst of curating a show there called "Cutters", which was to include several artists from all around the world working in the collage realm. I happily sent a few pieces and it looks as if the show went really well. The opening reception was on October 16th and the works will be on view until Nov. 15th. I wish I could have been there for the opening, looked like a good time!
Coverage
Oct. 16 2009
Wow, I am entirely thrilled to have my most recent show at Half & Half covered by Portland's own venerable alt weekly, The Mercury. Click the link below to read the nice piece written by the gentle human known as Matt Stangel.
http://www.portlandmercury.com/portland/rendering-the-invisible/Content?oid=1736250
Below is "Discoveries" a new piece currently showing at Half & Half.
Half & Half
Oct. 03 2009
I currently have a show up at the awesome little cafe in Portland known as Half & Half. The kind and gentle folks who work there are very friendly, and their Courier coffee is among the best in town. My early morning travels into work have seen me pass through Half & Half's doors many a time. I am excited and grateful to have my work hanging on their walls for the month of October. If you happen to be in town please stop by. Half & Half is located at 923 SW Oak St. in-between Reading Frenzy and Rocco's pizza.
