I’m happy to say my “The Wisdom of Trees” garnered the Committee Prize this year at the Westminster Presbyterian Church’s Art and Poetry Festival. The theme was “Eco-Wisdom.” (24 x 11.5 $300.) Go see this wonderful exhibit at 1515 Helen Ave, Portage MI. April 29-Jun 14.

This painting has been sold.

I have some upcoming shows for 2023:

1) Westminster Presbyterian Church in Portage,  opening Apr 29 through Jun 14. (Won the Committee Prize.)

2) Kalamazoo Valley Community College 12th Annual Alumni+ Art Show at Center for New Media downtown Kalamazoo, opening Jun 2 through July 24. (Won Honorable Mention.)

3) Carnegie Center for the Arts in Three Rivers, opening Jun 23 through Sep 13 (half show).

4) Friendship Village’s Ann Harrison Gallery in Kalamazoo, opening Sep 1 through Oct 31 (half show).

Come on by and say hi!

Started on a painting I’ve been thinking of doing for years. A self-portrait. It’s a photo I shot in Denver CO when I was in basic training for the Army. We were out and about downtown to practice. I saw this beautiful handle on an old door and I came in close. I noticed the reflection of myself in the twin brass spheres. Ah! A self-portrait. I attempted this painting in pastels before and wasn’t satisfied. This time I’m starting with a Derwent Inktense Stick/water underpainting on Lux Archival paper. This is the underpainting before and after water application. I’m really happy with this and can’t wait to start on the pastel! 

Progress: Most of the background is completed with just some tweaks needed. Next is the fun part! The brass door handles!