I’m done with my most recent painting, “Self-Reflection,” 2023, 27 x 22, $3000. It’s a pastel on Lux Archival paper with Derwent Inktense Blocks underpainting.

This painting came from an old photo I took in downtown Denver as I was going through basic training in the Army as a photographer. I LOVE the colors, and the twin reflections are interesting. This was the third time I tried this subject as a pastel. (My photo is pretty cool too.) It’s a close up of a brass handle on a very old wooden door to a tavern.

My show at the Carnegie Center for the Arts in Three Rivers is opening Jun 23 through Sep 13. The Opening Reception is on Jun 23 from 6-8pm. I have a full room upstairs with 16 paintings on display. Drop in and say hi!

I’m honored to have my “Winter Mosaic” painting win Honorable Mention at the 2023 KVCC 12th Annual Alumni+ Art Show. The exhibit is currently at Center for New Media in the downtown location of the Kalamazoo Valley Community College. It will be there for June and most of July 2023.