The Farm Restaurant Show

I just finished hanging my work at The Farm and I think it looks pretty nice. The old building and warm colors on the wall compliment my work well. Almost all the paintings are for sale and will be hanging for the entire month of February. The Farm is located at SE 7th and Burnside in Portland Oregon.

Thank You YRG

Thanks to YRG in downtown Portland for letting me hang my artwork in their office space for the month of January. Now, on to The Farm Restaurant for February where everything will be on sale.

A Commission

Last week a woman emailed me asking for a commissioned piece themed around Florida and using the couple image that I refer to as The Dreamers. At first I was hesitant to try as it is hard for me to find specific imagery that people request. But, after some convincing, I did it. I think it turned out pretty good. I hope my client is happy with it as well.

Spooky Man in Progress

I am not sure where the idea for this painting has come from, but here is today's work so far...

My process is starting to develop which includes the following steps: 1) On canvas, begin by adhering strips of regular paper using acrylic medium or Modge Podge. I guess it isn't critical to use canvas. One could use board. 2) Paint with a base color. Usually something very saturated and dark (burnt sienna in this painting) and let dry 3) Add a crackle medium on top. Let dry 4) Add a pattern transfer to selected areas (under the yellow on the ground in this painting) 5) Add second color over crackle medium (yellow in this painting). 6) Add subject matter (man and flowers). 7) Add third color (white) with a dry brush to pick up the texture 8) Add details (stars).

Art in the Pearl

Art in the Pearl 2009 (the art and craft festival held over Labor Day weekend) applications are coming up soon and I am hoping to particiapate this year. This show is juried and I must have four of my best paintings for submission. Here are two I think will be included so far.