der Junggeselle

Acrylic on panel

I apologize for the poor quality of the image. I'll update it with a better one in the future, but at the moment I'd just like to keep the content flowing.

This is a tip of the hat to the Neue Sachlichkeit painters.

Update...

It's been an interesting month here in the soggy Northwest. I don't have any images of new work to put up yet, but they'll be coming soon.
November was an eventful month. I moved into my fantastic studio and was promptly flooded by torrential rains. My artwork survived intact, but the walls are now splotched with mold where the water came streaming down. Not one to be deterred, I had a rewarding open studio, in which one of my favorite pieces found a good home.
Back on the East Coast, the Cornerstone Gallery featured one of my new pieces in their "Art to Go" fundraiser.
Also, I've been chosen to show in the Blue Heron Gallery next October. I'll share the space with a painter from Portland, OR.
That's it for now, but I'll be posting images soon.
Photo Credits: Laughing Tree Studio, Boston.

Happy Halloween!

Tomorrow I move into my new studio, but tonight...

New Digs

Great news from Vashon. In just over a month, I will be moving into a studio at the historic Harrington-Beall Greenhouse Complex. Most of the greenhouses are in ruins-- pierced through with blackberry and alder... glass ragged... wood rotting... my kind of place. My studio will be in a restored greenhouse. It's big and well lit. I look forward to returning to larger format oil paintings... and, of course, poking around in the ruins.

Photo credit: historylink.org, courtesy of Mary Randlett.

Out Here on the Perimeter...

For those of you who are wondering, I've been out of the internet loop for the past few months. I am in the process of relocating my life and studio to Vashon, WA. The island allows me to live and work in a rural setting but remain within reach of the vibrant, urban atmosphere of Seattle. New work is in the making, and I'll try to keep updating despite the unsettled nature of my life. In the mean time, enjoy the above view from the door of my cabin.

Grimm cover

This will be the back cover of 'Grimm: An Illustrated Collection.' This soon-to-be published book is being put together by the Richmond Illustrators Club. (See previous posts for more Grimm images)

Balaam's Ass

"The Devil gets up just before the break of day. When he opens up hell you can hear them jack-asses bray,"
-from "Meeting the Mule" by Cephas and Wiggins

Acrylic on Panel
Approx 4" x 3"
Sold

Solitary Woman

This painting sold at Chop Suey's Bizarre Market, but I really like it. I may end up doing a larger version.

Acrylic on Panel
Approx 4" x 3"
Sold

Ailanthus in Late Spring

This painting will be featured in a Silent Auction to benefit the Partnership for Smarter Growth. The silent auction will feature fine local items, light fare, and music by Richmond Favorites Ed Brogan and Ben Belcher. All proceeds benefit the Partnership for Smarter Growth. Come down to Lift Coffeeshop at 218 West Broad Street on Wednesday, June 7th from 5pm - 7pm.

Acrylic on Canvas
5" x 7"

Sold

Lost in the Park

These paintings are currently on display at the Cornerstone Gallery at 23 W. Broad St., Richmond VA.
To purchase, please contact Christina Newton at (804) 344-1508

Is One Feather Enough?
Acrylic on Panel
23.5"x11.5"
Sold

Her Grip Was Unsteady, But Her Aim Was True
Acrylic on Panel
11.5"x23.5"
Sold

Autohagiography
Acrylic on Panel
23.5"x11.5"
Sold

While He Waited
Acrylic on Panel
23.5"x11.5"
Available

Richmond Represents: Grimm Fairytales

It's a busy time in the old town tomorrow night. Come down and check out Richmond Represents at the Public Library. The show features work by myslef, Eric Collins, Forrest Young, Alex Bostic, Dwayne Carpenter, Katie McBride, Holly Camp, Kelly Redling, and many other illustrators from Virginia and North Cackalacky.

View images here: www.28solutions.com/grimm

Richmond Represents: Grimm Fairytales
Richmond Public Library
101 East Franklin St.

Opening: Friday April 7, 7-9
Show runs: 4/7-5/4

Lost in the Park

Come check out my first solo gallery show-- 19 new paintings, food, drink, live music by 'Death by Musette', and all the First Friday you can get your hands on.

Lost in the Park: Tiny Tales of Stasis and Apocalypse
Friday, April 7
7-10
Cornerstone Gallery
23 W. Broad

Brown Buildings

All prints are intaglio on 12"x9" paper.
$25 a piece or $100 for series


Heavy Sky
Image 3"x3"
Edition of 6

Shade Tree
Image 3"x3"
Edition of 6

What Was
Image 4"x 4"
Edition of 6

Vigil
Image 8.5"x6"
Edition of 10

Lazy Afternoon
Image 3"x3"

Ad nihilo...

Intaglio and digital
12" x 5.75"

Quincunx

Acrylic on Panel
3' x 3'
Commission

Quincunx sketch

Pen and Crayon on Paper
6.5" x 7.25"

Ambush

Acrylic on Canvas
5" x 7"
Sold

Waiting...

Featuring artwork of Richmond's waitstaff, bartenders, and kitchenstaff.

Limani Fish Grill
3123 W. Cary St.

Opening
February 19th
3-8PM

I will be showing "Into the Wilderness"

Bulova Watchworks, Sag Harbor

Colored Pencil on Paper
11" x 8.5"
Available

Bizarre Market

I have roughly 20 small works included in Chop Suey Book's Holiday Bizarre Market. I created several new pieces specifically for the sale, including the following work.

Moon and Dead Trees, Yellowstone
Acrylic on Panel
4" x 3"
Sold

Seaside Shrine, Ireland
Acrylic on Panel
3.7" x 2.7"
Sold

Ailanthus Blossoms
Acrylic on Panel
5" x 7"
Sold

Mountainside, Peru
Acrylic on Panel
1.7" x 2.7"
Sold

It Turned into Autumn

This painting wasfeatured in Curated Culture's "Art to Go" fundraiser at the Cornerstone gallery in downtown Richmond.
Acrylic on Canvas
8" x 10"
Sold

Threadbare Umbrella

Acrylic on Panel
15.75x11.825
Sold

No Reason Why

Acrylic on Panel
17.5x18.25
Sold

This work is currently on display at the Petersburg Regional Arts Center

Commission Work

What follows is a sampling of work that I have done on commission. If you are interested in commissioning a painting, please email me, and we can discuss the detials.



The artist and a happy customer pose next to 'Quincunx'
Acrylic on Panel
3' x 3'



Not Even a Letter (32-20 Blues)
Acrylic on Panel
3' x 3'



Balcony
Commissioned addition to the Series '51 Minutes: A Cold Evening'
Acrylic on Panel
18" x 17"



Fence
Commissioned addition to the Series '51 Minutes: A Cold Evening'
Acrylic on Panel
18" x 17"

What Was (Redux #1)

Intaglio and Watercolor on Paper
4" x 4"
Sold