Enero!

I received my official letter from ArtsWest. My show is tentatively scheduled between January 4th through the 31st. I guess I better get started on any new work I want to display but first to make a calendar of all my deadlines. Remember to tune in every week to check my progress.

I haven't blogged much but I recently moved into a new studio. It is a wonderfully large space and since then I have more projects than I can handle which is good. I need to get to work. I am scheduling an open studio for August 23rd to showcase a new series of drawings, "Fenced: A New Story". Be on the look out for postings of this work. Other projects that I have been toying with for quite some time are a line of greeting cards showcasing my wonderful pooch, Pugnacious D.O.G. and a children's book. Also, the Paw Prints of Seattle is still up and running. I'm hoping that the Pugnacious Cards create some sniffing around the Paw Prints site since I have no money for advertising.

Una Vez A Una Semana

After some prodding from a friend, I've decided to force myself and post once a week. Hmmmm...but what to post? Well, what is going on in my life as an artist? I have a show coming up at ArtsWest. I will post about the show once a week until it is up!

The coordinator from ArtsWest, Nicole DeMent, visited my studio last week and showed great interest in my work. I submitted to them work from my show in San Francisco called, "How to Make Tortillas". She really liked the texture but from perusing my catalogue of work she had a greater interest in work that had a three dimensional aspect. A good deal of the work has this component to it but this series did not due to the fact it had to be shipped to San Francisco. The series also contained five larger scale works with sixty smaller scale prints (6" x 6.5"). I have decided to add to the series (2-3 pieces) that fall in between.

The exhibit will either be in November or January-February. It has yet to be decided.

Adios!

One of my favorite people in this world, found a nice place in her heart and home to hang this piece from a couple years back. So I say Adios to it. It is a nice piece. I am especially proud of the framing. However, I owe her a few new light bulbs. Thank you, MM!

DRAW

This drawing of my father-in-law is actually a couple of years old. I found it recenlty while I was cleaning files on my computer.

A Valentine for All.

I used to make Valentine's every year for my friends and family and since I got married...well only my wife has been the recipient. Actually, it was most likely laziness. Not this year! Here is this years Valentine and if you didn't get one my apologies. Leave me a note and I send you one.

More Block Prints

Here are some more block prints. These come from my wedding in 2006.

Block Prints

I have been making block prints since 1988. I haven't done one in awhile and about a year ago I rediscovered my love for them. Since then I started the Paw Prints of Seattle website where I make prints of your pets. The block printing process is about to leak into my regular art making process. So keep on the look out.