Aw Shucks, Thanks Frank!

Yesterday, Lenny over at DC Art News posted an interview with Post Secret creator and facilitator Frank Warren. Towards the end of the short interview, this question gets asked...

"DC: Who is your favorite DC area artist?

Frank: I have work hanging in my home from my favorite artists. Most of them I met through Artomatic. Mark Jenkins, John Adams, Scott Brooks and Tim Tate."

Looks like I'm in pretty good company don't ya think?

You can read the entire interview here.

Moving the Studio

I've been silent for awhile, but big changes and new things are happening. I moved my studio into the AKA Building in Arlington, VA. After a huge snowstorm (or two or three, I can't remember) and quite a bit of disassembling and reassembling it is operational... it feels good to be painting in there.
Here are some photos from the move - there is more to come....








I've got several projects coming up, more later. You'll be over here before you know it.

Last Chance to See "Exposed"

"Seep"
oil and acrylic on birch
20"x17" - 2009
Currently at Mayer Fine Art

"Exposed" a juried group show at Mayer Fine Art (click the link for more info)
333 Waterside Drive, Suite #252, Norfolk, VA 23510 tel. (757) 803-4749
Opening Reception :Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 7:30-10 PM
Awards announced at 9pm
February 6- February 26, 2010
GALLERY HOURS:
Thursday 4-6pm
Friday 4-6pm
Saturday 12-4pm.
All other times, by appointment.

Exhibition in Norfolk, VA Opening This Weekend (2-6-10)

"Seep"
oil and acrylic on birch
20"x17" - 2009
Currently at Mayer Fine Art

"Exposed" a juried group show at Mayer Fine Art (click the link for more info)
333 Waterside Drive, Suite #252, Norfolk, VA 23510 tel. (757) 803-4749
Opening Reception :Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 7:30-10 PM
Awards announced at 9pm
February 6- February 26, 2010
GALLERY HOURS:
Thursday 4-6pm
Friday 4-6pm
Saturday 12-4pm.
All other times, by appointment.

Artist Residency Opportunity!

My Artist residency experience last summer at Soaring gardens was awesome - this opportunity is a little closer to home and many of my artist buddies may be interested:

Visiting Artist Program at the Torpedo Factory Art Center - Summer 2010

The Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria Virginia has opportunities for one, two, or three-month residencies between June 1 and August 31, 201.

Visiting Artists will be provided with studio workspace, and will be able to display and sell original work to the public.

Download the prospectus and application form from www.torpedofactory.org/vap.

There is no application fee. The deadline for application is February 28, 2010.

Juror: Jack Rasmussen, Director and Curator of the American University Museum at the Katzen Art Center.

Send questions to: vap@torpedofactory.org . No telephone calls please.

Holiday Shopping for Artwork?

Looking for a hip way to do your holiday shopping? How about supporting DC artists and the Washington Project for the Arts at the same time, while getting someone a gift they will never forget?

I have five paintings from the Element Series (Element 1, 2, 4, 5, and 8) available at the Washington Project for the Arts Headquarters starting this Friday, December 4 (see you at the opening from 6-8pm) and running through December 21. The hours are Monday-Friday, noon- five pm (and by appointment). Note: the only scheduled evening hours are on the opening night this Friday and the Special Shopping even on Monday, December 21. All artwork at Icebox is under $250 (my paintings are $200).

The WPA Headquarters is located at 2023 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036, Contact The Program Director Kristina Bilonick at 202.234.7103 ( ext. 2) or kbilonick@wpadc.org with any questions about the event.

I hope to see you there!!!

New Work on the Website

Element 5
oil, acrylic, graphite on birch panel
6"x6"x1" - 2009

Element 4
oil, acrylic, graphite on birch panel
6"x6"x1" - 2009

Element 1
oil, acrylic, graphite on birch panel
6"x6"x1" - 2009

I've posted twelve paintings from the new suite "Element" on my website. They were begun at my artist residency in August and finished in my studio in September. Each painting is 6"x6"x1" and can be hung alone, or in groups in various grid formats. I hope to take some installation shots this weekend and post them on Monday or Tuesday, but for now, I'm gabbing another cup of coffee and hitting the studio.