Just finished this piece for the cover art of our local paper’s Holiday Guide, Colorado Springs Independent. Dedicated to Miss Ruby Girl.
April 3, 2012
on the easel :: ruling the realm
I’m excited about this papier collé. Larger than I typically work, it’s coming along nicely. Commissioned.
March 13, 2012
on the easel :: birds of a feather
I’m still working on this piece … it’s slowly coming together and should be ready within the month. 19″ square, framed. Papier collé and oil painting.
December 29, 2011
peabody essex museum
I’m convinced I’ll be working on a short series of maritime related artwork for the new year.
A most inspirational resource is the Peabody Essex Museum.
November 28, 2011
back in town :: chicago for the holidays
I ducked out last week and enjoyed Thanksgiving with family. Had a tremendous day at the Art Institute of Chicago.
My favorite piece:
Henri Matisse
French, 1869–1954
Apples, 1916
Oil on canvas
46 x 35 in. (116.8 x 88.9 cm)
The Art Institute of Chicago, gift of Florene May Schoenborn and Samuel A. Marx, 1948.563
November 9, 2011
sneak peek :: new line
Each glass tray is hand decoupaged. Many have metallic oil paint applied to the back of the glass, giving the artwork a phenominal sheen. The new line will be available next week. How exciting!
September 2, 2011
crazy busy :: creating
Over the last week I have been working late hours preparing for upcoming shows. Here’s a sneak peek of the new work available. Don’t forget to stop by at the Commonwheel Art Festival in Manitou Springs this Labor Day weekend. Saturday through Monday, 10-5.
I have been working on a variety of different subject matter, here is a sampling of my black bird series.
Birds of a Feather, 19″ finished, framed. This piece is actually a mock-up of a larger piece I’m creating for a client. I occasionally work out imagery in a smaller scale before producing larger pieces on birch canvases which are resined rather than framed. This piece actually was prematurely photographed, last minute I added more rhododendron to the upper edge of the piece. I’m thinking of keeping this piece for my own collection. We’ll see.
Crows in Blue, 19″ finished, framed. Papier Collé and Oil. I have been having a ball with these two black birds. They have captured my interest for months.
Black bird belt buckle. Resined for long lasting wear.
This octopus is from one of my latest pieces. Resined for a long lasting wear.
This belt buckle is from the same artwork as the octopus above. All belt buckles fit on a 1 and a 1/2 inch strap of which I carry in my online shop.
Coral and maps, what a fab combination.
The above buckles are available at my show in Manitou Springs, Colorado. I’ll have a hundred or so designs to choose from!
August 8, 2011
pairing art and interior :: ocean floor
We love these rich tones of orange and blue. Photographed by Jonny Valiant of Apostrophe.
We added this piece:
This new piece is 14″ square, papier collé on birch panel. {via}
interior photo {via}
June 15, 2011
on the easel :: days in deutschland
Currently on my easel. I hope to have this double panel papier collé completed within the month.
A papier collé applied on birch panel. Gold leaf and oil on polymer and paper. See also, inspiration post.
