coasters

looking for a gift for someone? (or yourself) i am still making coasters! each is on a 4 inch tile and coated to protect from water or whatever you want to put on them. the bottom has felt foots so it will be soft on any surface.

PRINTS!

so i am glad to say that i have prints of my work once again available. they are printed on an archival fine art rag paper and like the sample shown, can be framed in a glass frame. this print of my painting 'the rescue boaters' is in a 20x30 inch frame.

chalkboard wall

i have had this slice of wall covered in chalkboard paint for a while for writing myself notes or doing an occasional drawing. many people stop by the studio and think it is a painting but it is just chalk, and i often erase and change up what is on it, so i figured i would start making a record and sharing when i do

Art for Life press

Columbus Dispatch Article

Art for Life artist committed to the cause

i know that painting

someone gave me this gv gazette with a photo of one of my paintings cruising across the front.

614 magazine August

http://614columbus.com/magazine/08-01-2010/distinct-impressions

art for life painting

this is the painting i submitted to the 2010 Art for Life show coming up in sept. find out more about this great show and cause on the columbus aids task force website

a couple new works

show at Barcelona Restaurant

this is my latest work hanging through august at barcelona restaurant.

sketches from around the studio

here are a few shots i took while working out my latest show. some are techniques to how i compose and design and others are just drawings or paintings i do on my desk or wall or wherever.

evolution of a painting

your photo backdrop

dear visitors of the art institute of chicago,

this painting was not meant to be the back drop for all of your group photos. if you plan on standing in front of it, please put some effort into turning 180 degrees, and at least looking at the painting at some point. i am sorry for all of you who had to wait to take your photos while i enjoyed this beautiful gustave caillebotte work.

one lovely painting

i found myself in front of this painting in the chicago institute for quite a long time. i would walk around and keep coming back to it. something about it just struck me. winslow homer was pretty good at what he did.