OHIO

Something new, something in a fresh  palette for these gray days......

OHIO 20x24 mixed media on 300 lb aquarelle

project progress

Here is a sample of some preliminary designs and color mock-ups for the Children's Hospital project.  The community engagement  sessions were  awesome and I am eager to begin on the 15 final paintings.
It's been a lot of work so far, but, also, such a gift to work with the talented and supportive ArtWorks staff and the amazing teen-agers that I've met along the way.  Stay tuned for progress reports!

city scenes

11x14 mixed media on panel  "blue city"

11x14 panel mixed media  "a new adventure"

COMMISSION

I'm enjoying the challenge of this two-panel commission.  Images that mean a lot to this newly-wed couple make me happy to paint.   It's been a long time since I've painted a barn!


Here are the completed panels:

panel 2  mixed media on 24x30 birchwood panel

panel 1 mixed media on 24x30 birchwood panel

NEWS

I am happy to announce that I am working  on a project for Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in partnership with ArtWorks and Kolar Design.  It involves some of my favorite things:
art-making with kids and teens, art-making on my own,  and the sublime ArtWorks Cincinnati .
Here is  a preliminary study related to my submitted theme, CONVERSATIONS, that was chosen by the design team.   I'll be eventually working on 15 large mixed-media pieces that incorporate art from CHMC children and their families.  Look for more news as the project progresses through the rest of this year.

Pittsburgh-inspired

wedding in pittsburgh; two trees  22x30" mixed media on paper

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springing into some new projects

There is ALOT happening here in my studio.  Here are my spring and summer projects; itemized, sanitized, summarized:
1. a commission from my favorite non-profit arts organization ArtWorks.  It began several months ago and the final deadline is next Feb.  I am just now signing a contract so am still figuring out what I can post about it, for now let me just say that I'm very excited about it and am gearing up for A LOT of painting.

2. another "family" commission.  so excited to paint a "signature" piece of their history and backgrounds for this newly-wed couple.  and it's a DIPTYCH on my favorite surface, PANEL!

3.  I've bought a tent!  After a couple of years of "the inclement weather" tour I have made an investment and thus, a commitment.  I am hoping to do the Autumn Air Art Fair in Clifton in November  ( with all of the work that did not get exhibited at the Spring Fling last week).  Hyde Park and Wyoming Shows are on my radar once the ArtWorks project is complete.

4. other than that I'm excited to see where the Journey and the Life Together themes lead.  I have more Losing My Religion work to explore, too.

Mother's Day Birds

These 4x6 acrylic on woodblock pieces and more will be for sale at The College Hill Spring Fling happening Saturday May 10 in the Gene Kress Lot at the corner of Hamilton and NorthBend in College Hill (behind College Hill Coffee, Marty's Hops and Vines, Silk Road Textiles).  The show goes from 10 am to 4pm, I'll be there til 2.  Hope to see you there!

Mr Rogers meets Prince

"Why won't you be my Neighbor"  (subitle:  "Purple Rain")
20x27" mixed media on paper

Life Together No 8

Life Together No 8     9x12 acrylic on aquarelle
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Life Together No. 9

or life together on a lovely orange-frosted , slice of chocolatey-purpley cake!

Life Together No.9  9x12 acrylic on aquarelle

Away from Home

Away from Home 16x20" mixed media on aquarelle

detail- dried flowers, dictionary text

detail- russian icon, dictionary text

detail- map of Indiana, monoprint on dictionary text, hand-painted rice paper

Hello, Lent

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sing us a song to keep us warm
21x28" mixed media on aquarelle

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Family Painting

Here's the finished painting....signed, sealed, delivered.  Everyone's happy.

LIFE TOGETHER (continues)

Life Together VI  9x12 acrylic on aquarelle

Life Together VII 9x12 acrylic on aquarelle

A new painting in The Journey series

16 x 20 mixed medium on paper
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Northminster Preview

The NORTHMINSTER show happens this Saturday from 10-4.   703 Compton Rd. 45321 (Finneytown/Wyoming).   Here is a sneak peak at some new work I'll be showing.

FINI!

Just completed a large commissioned painting, given to a couple celebrating a big anniversary from their very thoughtful children.  I can't show you the completed work until they see it, of course.  But here are some shots of details.

NOT YO MAMAS CHURCH BAZAAR

It's time for the annual NORTHMINSTER ARTS FAIR.  It's my third year participating and I have to say it's one of my favorite shows.  The artists are top-notch.  The folks running it are organized, supportive, kind and helpful.  And now let's talk about the food-  freshly made cinnamon rolls in the morning and a foodie-worthy luncheon. Come out of the cold and gray to this warm, colorful arts fair happening SATURDAY FEB 1st at NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH at 703 COMPTON RD.  45231 (Finneytown/Wyoming) 10am to 4pm

 

New Year New Sink

Here's what new in the studio......seriously, between the lighting and the new sink and a functioning adjoining bathroom I feel like a QUEEN.

a commissioned "family" collage/painting...almost finished!

for all of you birdie lovers....more coming!

lil houses.   some on canvas for a change!

the queenly sink.  no kidding, it's changed my life.

Fair Housing

an illustration for EHOC in ST LOUIS MISSOURI