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Non-figurative series inspired by Matisse, Hammershøi
Fall has brought me back to atelier work at Gage South, aggressively going after the figure, but this non-figurative series has held my...
Oct 31, 20161 min read


Plenty of firsts: narrative installation at “Best of Gage”
My entry in to “Best of Gage” juried competition at Gage Academy of Art made history this year. It’s the first “installation” entry in to...
Jul 12, 20162 min read


Group show review: Trowbridge Atelier and Gage Studio Arts Intensive
I wanted to share some photos from the group show that opened on Friday, April 15, 2016. Thanks to all who came to see the show and...
Apr 18, 20161 min read


Dreams and memories: synopsis of a new series
Over the last month-and-a-half, I began a new body of work. Two paintings are completed so far, and more are in the works. This post...
Apr 13, 20161 min read


Dream figure symbolizes time and finds place in Flicker collage
Late last night I returned from a trip to Mexico City! I cannot express how fulfilling this experience was. Luckily, I’m still on CDMX...
Apr 11, 20162 min read


Rewards of adhering to strict value scale and perspective
This is the third and final post about my collage piece, Flicker. Prior to Flicker, I had produced a self portrait that took on a...
Mar 12, 20162 min read


Dream imagery as a source for artmaking
As a follow up from another post, Incorporating cartoon imagery into traditional three-dimensional still life, my next piece is an ink...
Mar 2, 20162 min read


Incorporating cartoon imagery into traditional 3D still life
When it comes to technique, I am pushing myself to combine what I already know with the ideas that take more effort on my part. My...
Feb 24, 20161 min read


Best practices: maintaining a reserve of oil colors
I occasionally buy the same color paint, but different brands. As artists we are in a constant search to find whatever it is to make our...
Jan 11, 20162 min read
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