New Paintings

Some paintings are new...some have been waiting for me to finish them up.

I have been trying to come up with some new subject matter, but for some reason I always go back to eyes and faces.

Modern Formations' 2009 Spring Salon

Another salon style show with an unbelievable array of art work. This show was packed floor to ceiling with artwork!

Soon I hope to get to painting more often.

Believe me, I want to everyday! But, work and life get in the way. (boo!) Moving every year doesn't help either. Check back again, I want to update this blog more often in the future!

Show at Zombo Gallery!

I was a part of the 2nd Annual "Zombo's Big Hang Up" in January of 2009.

It was a great show with a varity of artwork. Zombo is a unique space in Lawrenceville. There is a gallery space, a full screenprinting shop, a DJ /promotions office, and a massage therapy studio. Check out the website!

Sorry for the blurry pic, I was in between cameras and this was taken on a friend's phone.

FE Gallery Show

250 Years/250 Artists

There is my painting, waaaay up high!

My piece, Brush the Hair Out of Your Eye

A shot of the crowd, some of my friends are
in this shot, discussing the artwork.
Thanks to everyone who came to the gallery to support me, I really appreciate it!

250 Years/250 Artists

In the Making: 250 Years/250 Artists, is a visual art exhibition celebrating Pittsburgh's 250th anniversary with cutting edge artwork by 250 Pittsburgh area artists (including ME!).

The show is at FE Arts Gallery, 4102 Butler Street, in Lawrenceville. The opening is on September 12th from 7:30-10:30 pm. The show will run through January 10, 2009.

New studio and New Paintings!

working on a new painting now... and show information coming soon!

Pictures of my work in the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts!

These are my paintings among the glass section of the shop.

"Fraction"
My painting above this glass section.

The holiday shop is open extended hours during the holidays and if you shop on Thursday you can receive and extra 10% off!
Click on the link above for more information!

Have you heard of Phil Hansen?

He is an awesome artist that works in a large scale and with crazy mediums. He posts videos and pictures of himself creating the pieces. It is very interesting to see how he creates his artwork.

Here is his website

http://www.philinthecircle.com/

One of my favorite pieces ...

Mother Theresa, 2006

It doesn't look that impressive until you realize that the image is made out of dandelions. He uses all sorts of interesting . Check out his website

Posts of my work to come soon!

Small Small Small!

I am creating several pieces for the holiday shop at The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. I usually work much larger than this, so that is a nice change for me. I am also using materials I haven't used before, such as cigar boxes, paint chips and a few other surprises. Enough talk, here are the pictures!

Some new paintings.

Painting on a cigar box

A shot of the table I work at. I should probably pretend that my workspace is spotless...but you wouldn't buy it anyway!

Some doodles...

and a painting for a friend...

more to come!

Joe and Danielle's wedding gift.

Congrats!

I have been chosen to have my work included in the Shop at the

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts!

A picture of Tree Blobs at the Shop.

http://www.pittsburgharts.org/

More paintings to be added to the shop in the fall!

It is excited to be included with the wonderful artists in the shop.

Frida Kahlo was born today, July 7th in 1907.

She is one of my favorite artists. I recommend looking at her paintings, reading about her life or seeing the movie "Frida" if you aren't familar with her already.

Current Project......

These two crazy kids are getting hitched in June. They are two of my favorite people. I am so excited that they found each other! I am painting them something for their wedding gift. Can't give any more details than that, they might look at this!

A show my friend Karen is in.

http://www.galleryon43rdstreet.com/index.htm

Six x Six

pastels by

Carol Donnelly

Karen Ferrick

Diane Grguras

Robert Hertz

Marian Sallade

members of the Pittsburgh Pastel Artist League

Opening Reception May 4, 7 - 10 pm

Exhibition Dates May 1 - June 15, 2007

Gallery Hours Tues. - Sat., 11 - 6

Sunday, 12 - 4