A Stellar Event at Sopa

U8 was, yet again, a huge success. Click here to view photos from the opening night.

My triptych study titled 3SUM sold, as did a grouping of "smalls" I had sent for their Christmas show. I am now working on several new pieces for Wallace Galleries and should have photos for my website soon.

The Sooke Fine Art show is still accepting submissions until May 25, and this year they are accepting digital images online for jurying. I am undecided whether I will submit this year or not...the "juries still out" on that one.

Anthony White Artwork, "The Money Series"

I don't know quite how I came across Anthony White Artwork, but I have recently discovered this Australian artist with an attitude very similar to that of my friend Jimmy Wright (who passed away in 2008). I don't agree with all of Mr. White's opinions (as I often didn't with Jimmy's) regarding the world of conceptual art, but I did find it all a very entertaining and thought provoking read. Since you might enjoy it, too, check out Anthony White's Guide to Conceptual Art. I also like the idea behind his in-your-face "Money Series" (again very Jimmy) and, as I wrote in my recent newsletter, if I had an extra $176 kicking around for fun, I would probably purchase this next painting in the series.

Nobody Special by nobody special

Have you heard of Blurb.com? It's this great place where you can create your own books: coffee table books, portfolios, children's picture books, and more. Well, I wrote this slightly humorous, tongue-in-cheek fable, Nobody Special, which is now available in 7" x 7" hard or softcover format if you want to actually own one in print (and are not put off by the exorbitant shipping cost); however, I have made the story available so that it can be read entirely online for free. Why? Because in today's world, we all need something to help us sleep better at night, and I don't believe in pharmaceuticals.

PREVIEW BOOK!

It's Almost That Time Again

I have just put the last coat of varnish on "3SUM," a small three panel piece for U8. You can see it in the Abstract Portfolia of my website. Each panel is 10" x 10" but because it turned out so well (and I do love it!), I decided it will be a study for a much larger triptych.

A Complete Redesign

I am currently working on a new website using FolioLink. It is a lot of work but should be well worth it in the end since I will then be able to update and change the look of my site whenever I want. Please be patient; it won't be too much longer before I have all my latest works online for your viewing pleasure (or displeasure depending on your taste in art)!

Until then, here are a few new paintings:

Blue Notes, 30" x 30", acrylic on wrap canvas

Shadowlands, 8" x 8", acrylic on panel

Sideways, 30" x 30", acrylic on wrap canvas (edge view below)

A Return to Realism

PONY TALES (above), 24 x 24, SOLD

This is the painting that I planned to show in the 2011 Sooke Fine Art exhibit this past August, but it sold before I could submit it for jurying.

Now in Calgary

Black Poppies, 16" x 16"

I have just wrapped up the last painting for a shipment of five works to Calgary. That's right folks, I am now represented by Wallace Galleries in Calgary so check out their website @ www.wallacegalleries.com. It may be a while before any images of my work appear online but I do see my name listed for a show opening March 23, 2011! I have two more works in progess which I have yet to send.

I will also be sending several new smaller works to Sopa Fine Arts in Kelowna in time for their annual U8 exhibit. All works must be under $800.00 in order to take part.