Ethan Framed

Yesterday I had Ethan framed, and I thought I'd post a photo...

Practicing Oil Painting...

Since I spent a few weeks on my last colored pencil piece, I decided to do a quick study in oil before diving into my next oil piece. This painting of an old tarnished bowl was done in about hour last night, with light only from my easel lamp. It was interesting to paint something that would be difficult (if not impossible) to see in a photo, but the resulting painting is way too dark!

By the way, you can kind of make out the reflection of my head and easel lamp upside-down in the center of the inside of the bowl!

Newest piece, Smile, 22x28, colored pencil on sanded paper:

Rubik's Turns 30

I recently found out that the Rubik's Cube, which I have spent many frustratingly fun hours solving in my lifetime, turns 30 this year: http://www.rubiks.com/World/Rubiks%2030.aspx

Of course, I've only captured the winning moment in my piece Mastery, shown below (e-mail me with purchase inquiries).

"Next" going to NYC

I just found out that my colored pencil piece Next has been accepted into the American Artists Professional League 82nd Grand National Exhibition. The exhibit of painting, graphics and sculpture will be at the Salmagundi Club in NYC from November 2nd through November 12th, with a reception on November 7th.

Colored Pencil News

I am much happier than I look in this self portrait... I recently found out that I am now a Signature Member of the Colored Pencil Society of America, as I have been accepted into the annual exhibition for the past three years. CPSA is a wonderful organization with a plethora of information for colored pencil artists, and I have found the members to be very encouraging and supportive.

Also, Reticent, shown above, has been accepted into this year's Art Kudos International Juried Art Competition and Exhibition. The entire exhibition is available at www.artkudos.com, and my piece can be viewed on this page.

Finally, my first open studio event this past Saturday was a great success - I was thrilled to have people view my art in person, two pieces were sold, and I am excited about upcoming commissions. Future open studio events will be announced in my e-mail newsletter.

CPSA Award Winners Announced

The Colored Pencil Society of America's 18th Annual International Exhibition Award Winners have been posted, and I am thrilled to announced that my piece Quiet Moment has received an Award for Excellence! I wish I could have attended the convention this year in Los Gatos, CA, but I hope to be able to attend next year's in Dallas...