Summer Day

Finally winter is over! I've be enable to paint outside. I'm getting ready for next weeks Plein Aire event in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. I painted this 8x10 alla prima today. Please email me if interested!

Seaside Art Show

Every year I look forward to this miniature show in Nags Head North Carolina. This year I submitted paintings on ampersand cradled panels. The Seaside Art Gallery has been hosting this event for 23 years and entries are received from around the world 

Here are two of my paintings from the exhibit.

WPA Show

Here are two more little whiskey paintings that will be in the show at the Cuyahoga Falls Art Center opening April 5th.

Whiskey Painters Show

The painting part was fun! The matting and framing, not so much. But I have eight pieces ready for the show which opens April 5th at the Cuyahoga Valley Art Center. Here's a peak-

The frame is 8x10". In the upper corner you can see the little, tin engraved paint box that is given to each new member.

Insta-Artist

I take photos. Lots and lots of photos. A photo a day. A photo for painting reference. So when I heard of this photography show in Maryland that features Smartphone photos I knew it was meant for me. Here are two of the photos I submitted-

I wish I could make the trip tomorrow night to the opening. Here are the details:

Friday, March 14, 6-9pm Annmarie Sculpture Garden

Www.annmariegarden.org

Featured Exhibit: Insta-Artist 

Featured Exhibit: Color & Light Society Exhibit

Appetizers by: Giant, China Harbor, Hardesty Haven Catering, Ann Preston, and the Color & Light Society 

Live Music by: Justin Crandle

In the Main Gallery, Inspired by the smart phone, the explosion of social sharing websites, and photo-editing applications – Insta-Artist invites smart phone users to submit their best photos taken by a cell phone and edited through Instagram or any other phone photo-editing app. The jury seeks an array of photographs that are both visually stunning and representative of everyday life. The goal is to bring together a compelling collection of digital snapshots that showcases each artist’s unique perspective of the world around us.

W.P.A.

Color me thrilled! I have been accepted in the Whiskey Painters of America. This small group  - 150 members only -  was formed over 50 years ago.

""A genuine Whiskey Painting consists of painting a miniature piece of art no larger than 4 X 5" with watercolor by dipping your brush in some form of alcoholic spirits,.... then possibly sipping the alcohol, thereby enhancing the painting experience.

http://www.whiskeypaintersofamerica.org/

The website includes a piece from every member. Look in the gallery to see work by John Pike, Marc Moon, Don Stone,LeRoy Cross, and jack Mulhollen. I am proud to say I was sponsored by Mr Hilary Sheeter and I will participate in the annual show next month.

Spanish Moss Show

This year I have submitted six miniatures to the Alabama Spanish Moss Miniature Show in Mobile Alabama. I'm very excited to be part of this exhibit. This tiny watercolor is one of my entries, as is this aceo acrylic