New Work in the Works

December 14th, 2009

I am working on new work for three upcoming exhibitions that includes the conclusion of my installation, Infinite, new digital work and a new mezzotint.

In March, I am taking part in an invitational exhibition at The Miller Art Museum in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The exhibition is called Printmaking Invitational Exhibition 2010 and runs from March 6 through April 20 with a reception on Saturday, March 6 from 3-4:30. I will exhibit 4 new digital pieces that will incorporate screenprinting and hand-cutting.

Also in March, my new mezzotint, Remembrance, will be part of a portfolio exchange, Mezzotint: The Illuminated Mark. This exchange will include many known mezzotint artists and will be exhibited at the Southern Graphics Council conference in Philadelphia, PA at the Tyler School of Art/Temple University.

Finally, Dialogue, Spectacle, and Fabrications: Art Faculty Exhibition will run from April 6 through May 15 at the H.F. Johnson Gallery of Art, Carthage College, with a reception on April 8 from 4:30-7:30. My installation, Infinite, will be featured in this group exhibition.

As the work is finished and installed, I will post pictures for you to see. Hopefully I will see you at some of the receptions!

Color Mezzotint Course to be offered at Anchor Graphics

December 14th, 2009

I will be teaching a 10-week Color Mezzotint Course at Anchor Graphics in the Spring semester. The course runs from February 1-April 5 and will be held on Mondays from 6-9 PM. The course is open to anybody, includes free open studio times during the duration of the class and costs $300. For more information on this class, please visit Anchor’s website.

Tiny Art Exhibition Opens

November 10th, 2009

I juried and curated an exhibition called Tiny Art at ArtWorks in Kenosha, WI. The show is running from November 7-December 5, 2009. There are a variety of mediums represented and the maximum size of the work is 12 inches cubed. Prices range from $15 to $500 and the content ranges from photo-realistic to non-representational. Some artists in the exhibition include: John Cizmar, Art Werger, Nicole Hand, Scott Smith, and Rachel Akin.

I look forward to curating and jurying the Tiny Art exhibit again next year. Please check ArtWorks website for information on how to enter next year’s exhibit.

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Inspired by Music exhibition opens on August 1

July 30th, 2009

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A small portion of my new installation, Infinite, will be featured in an invitational exhibition at ArtWorks in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Each artist was to submit a song that inspires them in some way while making art in general or the exhibited piece specifically. During the opening reception, the Laurenzi Dance company will be performing an interpretive piece based on the music. The music will be played as a backdrop to the exhibition for the rest of the time it is displayed.

The show runs from August 1 until September 5 and the reception is on August 8 from 6 pm-9pm.

Festival of Arts and Flowers

July 17th, 2009

I was asked to be one of the jurors for this year’s Festival of Arts and Flowers in Kenosha, Wisconsin. This festival showcases students in the Kenosha Unified School District from grades K through 12. I will be picking the awards for the middle school levels!

The Festival of Arts and Flowers is at Lincoln Park in Kenosha and will be held on Sunday, July 19 from 10 am-6 pm.

Creative Influences: Artworks exhibition opens in Lake Charles, LA

July 6th, 2009

passingthrough_1I started a new series of drawings inspired by light coming through the trees onto my studio floor while I was a resident at the Vermont Studio Center. My first drawing of this series is in an invitational exhibition at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The piece, called Passing Through, is a charcoal drawing and is 22″ x 30″.

The premise of this exhibition was for the curator to pick a variety of art professors from around the US. In turn, each professor had to pick three of their past students to be included in the exhibition also. Doug DeVinny was my professor in the exhibit and his influence still comes through in my work.

The exhibition is at the Abercrombie Gallery, Shearman Fine Arts Center, McNeese State University from July 8 until August 21.

PaperWorks invitational exhibition

February 11th, 2009

I have a piece, Hover, in the PaperWorks exhibition at ArtWorks in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The exhibition runs from February 14 through March 14 with the opening reception on Saturday, February 14 from 6 pm-9 pm.

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Exhibition opens at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

January 20th, 2009
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I am part of a two-person exhibition at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts in Clinton Township, Michigan. The exhibit is of my work and the work of Bokyung Jun and runs from January 22, 2009 through February 12, 2009 in their gallery.

I have over 15 pieces 2-dimensional pieces in the show ranging from my mixed-media monoprint/drawings to my mixed media encaustic pieces. If you are in the area, please stop by for a look!

There will not be an official reception for this exhibit; however, the gallery is open Mondays through Thursdays from 9 am-9 pm.

Holiday Art Sale: Sunday, December 14

December 9th, 2008

John and I will be participating with many other artists in the 2nd Annual Working Artist Holiday Sale. It will be held this Sunday, December 14 from 10am-4pm in Kenosha. The location is:

Historic Southport Beach House
7825 1st Avenue
Kenosha, WI

Our works will be priced between $5 and $150. We hope to see you there!

    Organic Origins opens December 15, 2008

    December 7th, 2008

    After over 6 months of work, my newest installation will be part of a five person exhibition at ArtWorks in Kenosha, WI. The piece is called At Peace and will be on view in addition to 5 new drawings that I just completed. The exhibition runs from December 15 through January 31 and includes: Donya Allison, Trenton Baylor, Annette Gaspers, Matthew Standish and myself.

    The opening reception will be on Saturday, December 20 from 6-9 PM. The address is: 5002 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI. I hope to see you there!

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