Are You a Square?

Are You a Square?

by | Jan 4, 2023 | Newest Post, Old Posts

I’ve been getting back in to production mode and this batch of work is part of that new year push.  My daughter Lacy and I were invited to participate in the upcoming “Square” show at the Sandusky Cultural Center.  We collaborated on 12 pieces for this exhibit.  They feature Albert Einstein, The Fonz, and a cat.  They were painted in CYMK colors (or primary with black and white).

Why The Fonz, Einstien and a cat you ask?  Well…. In typical “Dad joke” manner, the pieces are titled: Fonzie is not a Square, Albert is Square’d, and Four Fe-lines make a Square.  They are puns within the context of the format theme of the show. (I thought it was funny!) They each measure 12 x 12 inches and are gallery wrapped canvas’. 

I enjoy collaborating on works with other artists, and my daughter is no exception.  The show opens on Jan 8th at the Sandusky Cultural Center.  We hope to see you there.

Thinking Outside of the Box, Literally.

Thinking Outside of the Box, Literally.

by | Oct 10, 2022 | Old Posts

Hey all! It’s time for a new website and some new work.  So here you go! I’ve been working alongside the Hive Design Group (hivedesigngrp.com) to help rebuild my website and create a new online store for my art work.  Shout out to Oliver who has been stellar and instrumental in this process.  He’s been picking up everything I’ve been laying down and making it stick!  I hope you like what you see!

I’ve also been laying out some new work.  My latest works have been stencils on upcycled card board boxes, specifically Montana spray paint boxes.  These are the boxes that my spray paint cans come in. Why throw them out? (says the artist hoarder in me). I love the fallouts, handle holes, and tears on the boxes.  I’ve always found it’s easier to start a piece of art on a surface that already had a former life: as to existing text, surface blemishes, or other images left behind.  I then make my work/image play or interact with those found images or make my color pallets align with them.  I think of it as a contemporary collage or another form of mixed media.

I’ve been pulling a few different color pallets with each of my stencils.  This one was painted in rainbow progression.  Even the hair is a dark burgundy purple color, although it appears black in the photo.  Other variations of this image can be found in my gallery or store.  Does one color pallet connect with you better?  I’d love to know which one and why.

These works will be available soon in person at E11even 2 Gallery (e11even2.com) and in my online store.

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