March 4, 2013
I have arrived in Rome, Italy for a several month painting excursion and hopefully some “la dolce vita!”
October 2-7, 2012
I’ll be a participant and artist at Plein Air Mt Lebanon, a suburb of Pittsburgh, PA. Prize money and a show, so wish me luck!
August 31 – September 1
I’ll be participating in the Camden falls Plein Air Wet Paint Auction to benefit the Camden Windjammer Festival. Sponsored by the Camden Falls Gallery.
from the sponsors website: “Taking place on Labor Day Weekend, the First Annual Plein Air Wet Paint Auction coincides with the Camden Windjammer Festival, which draws thousands of visitors each year. During the festival, the fleet gathers in picturesque Camden Harbor for festivities reminiscent of the days when hundreds of coastal schooners lined the waterfront. Events include a parade of sail, boatbuilding and nautical exhibitions, live music, dancing, and fireworks – any or all of which may serve as inspiration for the dozens of artists who will gather to paint in and around the harbor on Friday, August 31 and Saturday, September 1.”
July 11 – Aug.11, 2012
I’ll have four paintings for sale at the Finnegan’s Farm Reunion Show at the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts. This is a show for students at the Lyme Academy that stayed at the Weekend house of Patti and Tom O’Shauganassy during our schooling. Should be fun!
July 2012
I participated in a plein air paintout in New London, Ct. July 7 and 8th.This was my first plein air event andI even got a prize (3rd place). I have a few Paintings up at the Gallery at Firehouse Square. I was awarded third Prize. and I was thrilled for my first paint-out competition.
April 2012
I have moved to Portland, Maine. What drew me here is the vibrant arts scene and Portland’s wonderful juxtaposition between the big urban centers of Boston and NYC and so much beautiful nature.
February – March 2012
I am now in Perth, Australia assisting on the RedBall Project, with my stepbrother Kurt Perschke. More info at: http://redballproject.com/perth and http://www.perthfestival.com.au/en/
December 2011 – January 2012
I am in Topeka, Kansas working on the restoration of some murals in the Kansas State Capital Building. With Evergreen Architectural Arts.
July 29 -Sept.10 2011
This is an opening at the Gallery in Firehouse Square in New London, Connecticut. It is a reunion exhibition titled “John Stobart Fellowship Award Winners: 1989-2011.” Featuring works by over 17 of the Fellowship award winners, this exhibition will open with a reception at the gallery on Friday, July 29, 2011 from 5-10pm. In attendance on this evening will be Mr. Stobart himself.
This is an exhibit for winners of the Stobart Fellowship, which I generously received in 1995. John Stobart is a noted marine painter. I sent 3 paintings, but I will not be able to attend.
May 2011
I am in Paducah, Kentucky at St. Francis De sales Church, working on restoring a mural and recreating stenciling and trompe l’oiel decorations. For Historic Surfaces.
March 2011
I will be going to Nantucket Island in Massachusetts to help recreate old Tromp l’oiel decorations at the Old South Church. With Evergreen Architectural Arts. A Unitarian Church, which was the faith I was raised in.
January, 2011
I recently relocated to Asheville ,N.C.
October 8-16, 2010
I will have four small and inexpensive works in the Edgewater Historical Society space (5358 North Ashland, Chicago, IL) It is part of Andersonville Arts Weekend. There are many receptions in the area on Friday, October 8 (5 to 9pm). Click here to see the work.
August 2010
I recently was spotted painting on the street by journalists from Time Out Chicago magazine. Check it out here.
May 2010
I have returned from my SE Asian trip. I was in Thailand,Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia. I did many small oil sketches and had a wonderful and educational trip. To see the details and paintings click here.
January 2010
I will be taking a four month trip to Indochina starting January 7th. I will be exploring and painting and perhaps improve my sun tan.
October 2009
I will be showing at a group show for the artists who worked this year and last year on the Chicago Ave. mural project. At The Architrouve gallery, 1433 W. Chicago ave.
September 23- October 10, 2009
I am participating in the artprize competition in Grand Rapids,MI, which is an exhibit/competition in the center of Grand Rapids at about 100 venues featuring over 1250 artists. I am exhibiting a large figure painted on wood and adhered to the outside of a building. My subject is Adrian Booth (a.k.a Lorna Gray) , a golden age movie actress who grew up in Grand Rapids. My venue is the B.O.B.
August 2009
I am working on my Public Transpoortation themed mural for the Westown neighborhood in Chicago. It is on Chicago Ave. about 1 block west of Halstead. I hope to be finished about the 22nd of August. They were looking for street scenes from their area to be painted underneath a Union-Pacific train bridge. My theme is a “Utopian vision of an alternative future” where the area has developed into a green culture. Sponsored by the West-town Chamber of Commerce. To see the completed mural take a look at this blog post.
Oct. 2008
In October I will be exhibiting at the Around the Coyote Arts Festival In Chicago. I was selected as a Curators Choice which is a nice honor and should get me a little more attention.
The venue is just west of Chicago’s Loop at:
Plumbers Hall, 1340 W. Washington Blvd.
Festival Hours: 2008 Around the Coyote Fall Arts Festival: October 17-19, 2008
Friday, October 17 from 6pm- 10pm: Opening Night Party
Saturday, October 18 from 12pm-10pm: visual art venues open to the public
Sunday, October 19 from 12pm- 6pm: visual art venues open to the public
Oct. 2008
I will have a painting in the Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Exhibition to be held at Richland Fine Art in Nashville, Tennessee, October 17 through November 15, 2008.
June 2008
Exhibit: Thursday, June 12, 2008, 5 – 7 pm at the University Club of Chicago (76 E Monroe St
Chicago, IL (312) 726-2840 at the corner of Monroe and Michigan) . I’ll have about 20 mostly new works for your viewing pleasure. The exhibit is on the 12th floor in the dining room with a lovely terrace and a beautiful view over Grant park and the Art institute. There is a DRESS CODE: NO JEANS! Business Casual to receive entry to the building.
Stop by for a glass of wine. Hope to see you there!
