2010 Regional Fine Arts Exhibition at the RACC

I hope all the serious artists will forgive me, but above is a photo of the absolute coolest part of the show (and a delicious part of the reception!) The artwork was of superior quality of course. It only seems to improve every year. Pat Besl's pastel piece "Jack" won the best of show prize and quite deservedly so, it was just beautiful!

I was also impressed by the variety of arts represented. Sculpture, painting and photography along with etchings, fiber arts and collage. All this in only 57 pieces. Mary Murray, contemporary art curator at the Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute did a fabulous job, not a 'dud' in the bunch!

RACC CNY Regional Art Show

An etching titled "Self-Portrait" abstract etching is my entry for this show. Another artist's proof was entered in an on-line show last month. I made a very limited edition of these - 20 total. Of these there are now only 5 left, probably because I'm selling them for only $225. I know that's not much for an original etching but with the economy as it is I thought it would be a good thing to price it lower. It's such a great feeling to be able to own an original piece of art and I really didn't want money to get in the way.

If you're interested in purchasing one. stop by at the RACC this month or e-mail me and I'll get it right out to you :)

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The Everson Museum's '60/60'

"The Dance" 11" x 14" Done as a continuation of the river series begun with the painting "Hope" This painting was created, donated and sold during the 60/60 event at the Everson. Museum

This past Friday, I took part in the '60/60' event at the Everson Museum in Syracuse. It was a great time and a wonderful opportunity to raise funds for upstate New York Art!

60 Artists were chosen and we each had 60 minutes to complete an artwork to be raffled, while patrons of the arts strolled through the museum grounds and offered encouragement, comments and generally chatted, watched and enjoyed the refreshments. Arriving an hour ahead of time to get set up and spend time getting to know the other artists added to the fun. I met such interesting people that evening!

The weather was perfect, the people were friendly and a wonderful museum got a little financial boost in these difficult economic times.

Self Portrait - No Really, I look just like this

"Self Portrait - No Really I look just like this" Etching on archival 100% Cotton paper.

I've recently joined "The Artist's Challenge - A Private Art Club" mostly for fun. This month's challenge was a self portrait. I'm fond of this one as it never fails to make it's viewer smile (and usually call me an idiot) It is, however a fair representation of what I look like first thing in the mornings :-P

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Another Abstract Landscape and some great news!

Another small 8 x 10 landscape painted with Golden Acrylics. I'm having a really good time with the colors!

Alright, now for the great news: A couple of months ago I wrote here on the subject of provenance. I was having trouble finding all the information on where my work had been years ago. I've given up on the search through dusty boxes and decided it was time to get back to exhibiting anyway. So I'm really happy to announce that I have gotten replies back from the Everson Museum in Syracuse, New York and from the Chapel Gallery in Ontario, Canada..... I'm in!

Tempest painting

Tempest Acrylic Painting and Monoprint combined. 8" x 10" on paper.

I've been thinking for some time about how much fun I have with intense colors in my realistic paintings, but I always end up dis-satisfied because they seem so still and dead when completed. My earlier abstracts don't really have more life to them but are lacking in the coloring aspect because I felt that strong and/or realistic coloring would distract from the mystery. The abstracts are much more difficult to do but I love the way that they never get old the way realistic paintings do. It seems to me that even a wonderful realistic painting when put on the wall sort of blends in and is largely ignored until it comes time to dust it. An abstract however stays interesting as it only gradually gives up it's secrets.

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New Abstract landscape

Partly painted with semi-opaque Golden Acrylics and part monoprint, I really enjoyed creating this intimate landscape piece. Small for me, only 8" x 10 1/2" it really seems to attract alot of attention with it's color.