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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Tuesday, June 22nd

Mercury Finally goes Direct..truly kicked my ass this go-around. I have an old ephemeris around that has a quote from Sir Issac Newton that goes something like this, "I, sir, have studied the subject and you have not..." whatever... all I know is that three or four times a year my shit goes sideways and I hate when it happens during my summer break. 


Painting has come with great difficulty for me these past 30 days or so. But I've learned to not push the river and just to ride out the storm. Anyway, not over the moon with this but it's work and it deserves respect. Peace out.



Old gold acrylic undercoat/borders with Matisse acrylics warp with lupus lazuli oil paint as final weft. 24"x36" 

I recognize and accept this fool's errand that I am on and that I'm essentially pissing into a black hole but I don't really give a fuck. I  paint because I must. I don't love this piece but I don't have to because it was a piece that demanded to be made. I am not the author-just the messenger. Love somebody. Love somebody and feel life be real.

Thursday, June 17, 2021

 Thursday, June 17th,

Lulu and I would like to thank all our friends and family members who came to our OpenHouse and a big thanks to all the sculptors who came for The Decatur Sculpture Tour. A grand time was had by all!


No new work to speak up as we're still in "recovery" mode but a couple of shots to share.


This painting has shown up in numerous iterations and titles but this is finally completed and re-titled (tip of the hat to the lovely Alexis Atlee for the name) "Klimt's Garden."




"Vincent" has found a wonderful home with Alex Leavell and Emma Beauchamp and looks lovely!

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

June 8th, 2021

 This is a shot of the grouping of "The American Primitive" series as Lulu and I prepare for our Open House coinciding with the 2021 Decatur Sculpture Tour. We will be opening up studios and gallery to one and all Friday June 11th and Saturday June 12th from 5pm-10pm. Y'all come down and see us. 222 N. 2nd Street, Decatur IN. We cordially ask those not vaccinated to please mask up for the sake of others.



Sunday, May 16, 2021

Sunday, May 16th,2021

 Continuing to work with blocks of color  in seemingly random patterns that ultimately find their internal rhythms. "American Primitive #5." More conversations with color. 24"x36" acrylics on linen. It's my first experience painting on linen and I love it.




Monday, May 3, 2021

Monday, May 3rd, 2021

 Continuing with the theme of Conversations With Color is the following: 36"x48" acrylic base with oil . "The Last Crayons In The Box." 



Saturday, May 1, 2021

Saturday May 1st, 2021

 Workers Of The World, Unite! Happy May Day to all...new work below- 36"x36" acrylic undercoat with oil impasto on top. Working title, "Conversations With Color." Give it a moment and let the piece speak to you. 




Sunday, April 25, 2021

Sunday, April 25, 2021

 New work..."Rust Never Sleeps (Thanks, Neil)" 30"x40" oils with acrylic undercoat. Happy Sunday