Debut at Spring Street Gallery in Saratoga

My new home in upstate New York has proved to be the fresh creative start that this artist has been sorely missing.

For my first venture into the local art scene, I volunteered and participated in the most recent group show at Spring Street Gallery in lovely downtown Saratoga Springs. Follow the link below to read about this wonderful non-profit supporting the arts and its community.

Blue Show @ the Spring Street Gallery

The painting I submitted is an oldie from my college days which I finally framed and sold at the show!

Recent Fancies

These two pieces will be on display at Art & Frame of Danbury LLC. during their Small Works Show from November 9th 2013 through the New Years.

Check out the reception event page on Facebook!



Calathea & Mouse
Gouache and ink on archival foam board.
5 1/2" x 6"

A recent houseplant acquisition ideal for low light environments.
(In private collection)

Hug Sold
Ink on paper
5 1/2" x 8 1/2"

Made this one while gallery sitting for the Mercurial in Danbury.

The Frame Shop of Ridgefield

 This is a shot inside the newest frame shop in Ridgefield CT.
Owned by my friend Sean Kilroy.

Pictured are 3 of my most recent landscapes from this year.

 

 A fall scene from one of our favorite hiking spots, Huntington Park, located in Bethel CT.

Another favorite scene located in Tarrywile Park in Danbury CT. We spent a lot of time with friends on that dam in between classes at WestConn

Painted over the summer at Steep Rock State Park located in Washington CT.

Etchings

Sold Coral Bed - Drypoint Etching (Aprox. 4 3/4" x 8")
(Unframed prints available. Email me if interested.)

Disintegrating Tree Trunk - Drypoint Etching (Aprox. 3" x 10 1/2")
Email me if interested. Preservation mounted and framed with withe 8-ply rag mat with brown black wood vaneer frame.

These etchings were made possible due to the generosity and expert tutelage of my good friend Dave Gesualdi, who is nothing short of a print master.

Garden Installation @ The Danbury Historical Society

 This idea is based on a Chinese wishing tree. I've always loved the effect in other tourist locations where I have seen it. This much smaller scale version is about 7 feet tall made out of an antique plant stand, wrapped wire, fabric, and locally found stones.

This is my original sketch for the idea.

An article on the entire garden and other artists involved in this occasion is featured on www.TheMercurial.com

http://themercurial.com/peaceful-gardens-artists-create-for-the-dalai-lama/

Miniature Bug Worlds

 "Overlook"
  12" x 6"
Gouache on mat board, rocks, rattan, found insects, moth sachet, glue.

This is the first in a series where I created a miniature world inside of a shadowbox frames. The cicada as well as the exoskeleton was found by a co-worker. It's been pinned and the head of the needle disguised with paint. The painted rocks are simply my own whimsey as i seem to like creating rocks with personality in sketches.

"Rock Buddies"

Approximately 8" x 10"

Gouache on mat board, rocks, rattan, moss, dried flowers, found insects, moth sachet, glue.

 

This one includes a friendship rock and is now in the collection of that friend who gave it.

From the recent "Passing Through & Present: An Employee Art Show" at Art & Frame of Danbury:

The empty space below the panda is where the framed picture to the left here was until it was bought and taken shortly after the opening.

"Slouching" Sold

 "White Out"                                                                       "Hillside"

"Fat Panda" Sold
    


                                       "Mo" Sold

"Betula Papyrifera"
(Paper Birch)

"Brown Bear"

Hopefully just the first of more miniatures that I'd like to create.

I think the details are lost here, much better to see in person.