I have a show coming up on Sep 1 through Oct 31 in the Friendship Village complex on North Drake Rd in Kalamazoo. It will be in their Kiva Gallery and there will be an artist talk scheduled soon. Come by and say hi.

Bluebird Nest 2023, Pastel on UArt paper, twigs, leaf, moss, planter plate, 12 x 12 x 3 $300.

A departure from my usual technique. This nest was found on a nearby Arboretum property. It was beautiful in the sun. I painted the eggs and background with soft pastels. Found twigs on the ground and glued them onto the paper. Added the moss and set it into a terracotta planter plant.

Just got notice I was juried into the Muskegon Museum of Art’s 94th Michigan Contemporary Art Exhibition. It opens on Sep 28 to Nov 8, 2023. The opening reception is Thursday, Sep 28, from 5 to 8pm. My “Locks of Love” piece was accepted! Very pleased about this. A real gallery!