The Hint

12” X 14” mixed media on gessoed masonite.  $150

This painting has depth and complexity that are not fully realized in this photograph. 

Brave Pear

 

Approx. 8” X 8” oil on gessoed masonite.  $75

 

This backlit pear was a challenge.  I’m forcing myself to try a few different things.  Fun, but scary. 

I have had such a hard time getting back in the studio.  I feel the urge to work on more fruits and vegetables.  I’ve been dreaming of lemons and peppers again. 

I'm too old and too mean....

I had an email from an art scammer. Well, not really an art scammer, just some cockroach using artworks as a vehicle to get unsuspecting people to part with their money.

Do not fall for an offer to buy your work from someone calling themselves Crystal Moll from New Jersey.

I exchanged emails, explaining I would be glad to ship as soon as they put $$ in my PayPal account or sent me a certified check. Then I got an email from their "shipping agent". I was bored with the game by then and just sent them back the above link.

The whole thing smacked of Nigerian scam. Their game is to send you a worthless check for much too much money and get you to send them back the overage...before you realize their check is rubber.

It's a dog eat dog world out there. Don't get caught wearing Milkbone underwear.

(Man, I loved "Cheers".)

Perched

8" X 10" oil on gessoed masonite.  SOLD.

This simple painting is the first in what I hope is a series of birds on wires.  I'm drawn to the simple composition and, well I like to look at birds.  Then there is that cloud thing going on.

Showdown

I guess that's the feeling you get after all the excitement of a show is over?

I had a great time.  Many friends came out to support me and I sold a painting.  I am doing a couple of private showings this next week.

Morning Melon

30" X 50"X 1 1/2" oil on gallery wrapped canvas. $700

This one has such vibrancy. It's my largest non-abstract painting to date and I can't wait to do another one. I'm having so much fun, I can't believe it's legal.

Spring Art Show

My show will run two days, April 18th and 19th, 2 p.m. until 6 p.m.  We will be serving wine and hors d'ouevres catered by Great Scott Catering http://www.greatscottcatering.com/. 

I have many new paintings and I have invited Jan Kransberger, glass artist, to show a select group of her latest work.  http://www.jankglass.com/gallery.htm#

If you have not seen any of Jan's pieces you are in for a real treat.

The address is 26 Valley Creek Drive, Asheville 28803

Here's the Mapquest link:

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