A few of my newest floral pieces will be on display as part of Griffin Gallery’s Pop-Up Shop at the Westin Galleria in Edina on March 25th from 11am-5pm. The event is in conjunction with Bachman's “Spring is in the Air” floor to ceiling flower show. Join us for afternoon tea and shop the Floral Fine Art display. Hope to see you there!
Cinque Terre
My latest painting is of a rugged portion of coast on the Italian Riviera, called Cinque Terre. The town is quite colorful with bright colors, however I chose to paint it at night and use grays and darker colors.
The moonlight in this painting offers shadows and the colors play off of each other, making an interesting effect.
New Series
I am working on a new series as a tribute to Jean-Michel Basquiat. Basquiat's art focused on "suggestive dichotomies", such as wealth versus poverty, integration versus segregation, and inner versus outer experience. His works included text and image, abstraction, figuration, and historical information mixed with contemporary critique.
My painting is titled "Recalculating". Stay tuned for more pieces in this series coming soon!
Professional Building Showcase
My studio is located in a great building in Bloomington, Minnesota. The new owner has done a lot of updates by raising the ceilings, taking down the dark wood paneling and adding new lighting.
As part of the remodel, I was asked if I would be willing to showcase some of my work in the hallways. Of course I said "yes" and am very pleased with how it all looks.
The response has been fabulous! I've been told, "the artwork adds a whole new sense of class to the building."
I just so happen to agree!
A Custom Piece
I've been working on a custom piece for the last few weeks. A client was looking to fill a large space on a wall that is mostly windows that overlooks beautiful rolling hills. They trusted my vision by just telling me to somehow incorporate trees.
I had the clients come to my studio last week and I knew in an instant that they loved the piece and had an immediate, emotional connection to it. I love that!
Here are a few shots of the work in progress. I can't wait to see how it looks all hung up.
Watching You
This painting hangs at the end of a long hallway, reminding people that there are cameras everywhere!
Newest Painting - "Walk in Paris"
My wife LuAnn and I were in Paris and our hotel was close to the Eiffel Tower. It was a rainy but beautiful and memorable day. "Walk in Paris" 18" x 24".
Paintings in Griffin Gallery
I had the pleasure of meeting with Griffin Gallery in Edina last week. It is an honor to have a few of my newest pieces on display in their gallery. It is such a pleasure to work with the great people of Griffin. Stop in and check them and my paintings out!
Love is All Around
I've been working in the studio a lot lately and have created a few new pieces. These pieces are all part of my floral series. I call this one; Love is All Around. The coloring is softer than some of my other work but I love it just the same.
New Painting
Here is a new painting that I have just completed. I loved using the vibrant, jump-off-the-canvas color and texture to create these beautiful flowers.
New Paintings coming soon
Even though it's cold and snowy outside, it's nice and warm in my studio and perfect working conditions for me to finish up my newest paintings. I am adding pieces to my floral series and continue to be inspired by the works of Vincent van Gogh. Check back again to see the reveal of my newest paintings.