If People Had Tails (some do)

This is the first of a new series of illustrations for an upcoming show at Gallery 9 in the Spring. It's in the same genre as the Sketchbook Project posted in the sidebar to the right. That project was a lot of fun for me but a little challenging because I had to stick to the theme "Make Mine a Double". Since this new series is themeless I think it might be more fun because I can go where ever.

New Year's Resolutions and Muertos

At  the weekly Thursday night meeting with my "Neponset Valley Artist" friends at Beckett's Pub in Walpole Mass, Kim Weineck, founder of the group, passed out painting resolutions/projects. I chose this one:  Make a painting stressing a warm/cool relationship, painting can be any size, subject selection is up to you, keep values to a tight range. I think this is pretty cool because I do like and am intrigued with the warm/cool aspect of color. Thinking of simultaneous contrast ( something I learned in school and you could google it), can a  cool color be warm?  So what's with the Muerto? "Roberto" has been (my favorite Muerto) starring at me all weekend so when I go to post  I accidentally hit him with my head and he's starring at me still!

Caravaggesque Apples and Pears

The morning after New Year's Eve I was at my friends Danielle and PJ's house waking up for breakfast and noticed this apple and pear setup on their table. The dramatic Caravaggesque lighting reminded me of an apple series I've done with the same extreme light. There may be some earlier postings with pics of the paintings. I had to take a picture if not for reference but for prosperity. Hints of a commission in this.

Cape Wild Things

 Arts Education Initiative

This last Saturday evening at the Cotuit Center for the Arts on Cape Cod was not only fun and engaging but also a "I feel like I'm participating in something significant" time. The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod's themed exhibit, "Wild Things", is presenting extremely talented artist working in a variety of media. Unique is that the exhibit is created with children in mind–the pieces are hung at a child's eye level. During the duration of the show kid's will participate in creative activities and meet the exhibiting artists. Pictured here is one of my favorite artists, Ann Gorbett, who is showing in the event.
http://www.artsfoundation.org/
http://www.cotuitcenterforthearts.org/

New Museum

New Museum is a stellar museum to check out on Bowery street in NYNY. The contemporary art and the building's architecture is a feast for eyes + the many varied ongoing events.
http://www.newmuseum.org/

WoRk of ArT

Been following the reality show "Work of Art" on Bravo. Just saw the latest show and there are three artist left. It's interesting and inspirational to see how the artists meet the challenges. The different mediums and materials they use to create their concepts are always fascinating. This kind of stuff helps you think outside of your box.

http://www.bravotv.com/work-of-art

Prints and Web of Art

All the paintings of my recent series, currently at Gallery 9, are available as prints (click prints above). Please check out Gallery 9's link and see the talent. Kim Weineck, the gallery director, is also the founder of NVA (Neponset Valley Artists), of which I'm a member. This group meets every Thursday and paints +, in addition to painting field trips. These artists are also members of the FAA (Foxboro Art Association). Some of these artists. including myself, exhibit their work at The Artist's Studio and Gallery at Patriot Place. And then there's my wife, Ann Gorbett, who is also involved in this web.