Old & New

(My two newbies ontop of a pile of old geezers)

Every artist has them...The oil paints you've had since college.  They no longer have labels, and look like a twisted, goopey mess in your paint drawer.  They may not be the best quality of paint but the two of you have fought battles on the canvas together.  

Considering how much paint costs who can blame you!?  I recently made the resolution to buy a new tube of paint or brush after each completed painting.  My hope is to build a collection slowly rather than suffer a heart attack at the AC Moore register at the cost of multiples.   Will I ever let my oldies but goodies go....?  Not likely.

A look back

This year has been such an experience for me as an artist.  I started a website, created a blog, did my first time lapse painting, and painted a piece for a celebrity.  I spent some time today to reflect on past accomplishments, failures, and lessons that have impacted me as an artist and teacher.  One of my favorite memories was when my work was selected to hang in one of my favorite hotels in Philly.  Every time I visit the hotel it encourages me to work hard and never stop painting because every once and a while your work is acknowledged and appreciated. Stephen Tannenbaum, one of the founders of Ugallery is on the picture with me and is one of the first people to see potential on my work.  So a big thank you to Ugallery for their support!  Happy New Year everyone and as my students say "Keep arting."

Merry Christmas

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Printmaking cards for the Holidays!  Hope you enjoy your Holidays with your friends & families!

Thinking warm

Sunflowers in watercolor

Despite the weather outside it's sunny in the studio! Take that winter!

Drawing for the Holidays

So happy to have had the opportunity to draw Keegan Brenner.  Such a cutie!

Time Lapse →

I had the opportunity to work with Joe Peifer on a time lapse painting.  Joe set up a series of cameras around me while I did a two hour painting.  It was really great to see my process from an onlookers perspective.  Thanks Joe you do amazing work!

A Week Away at Federal Taphouse

Come out on December 20th at Federal Taphouse in Lancaster for an auction based on the theme: Lancaster, Craft Beer, and Christmas.  All artwork is painted on plexiglass and benefits A Week Away who sends families battling illness away for a week to recharge and gain a sense of normalcy.  I'm so happy to have the chance to work with this amazing organization. #AWeekAway 

Wedding Florals

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Handmade

I was recently in need of cards for a gallery showing.  I debating about designing some digitally but made the decision to hand create my cards.  I still love receiving hand written mail so why not keep a dying tradition alive.  Ditch the commercial and hand produce!

The Clay Studio- Old City Philadelphia

It is very rare for me to visit galleries and find more interest in a ceramic studio than a painting one but I was blown away by the Clay Studio in Old City Philadelphia.  Artist Maurice Merleau Ponty made painting like pieces out of porcelain and glaze.  Her intense colors are going to serve as inspiration for a piece I'm working on for http://www.aweekaway.org/

STREET ART INSPIRATION

Inspiration can strike anywhere.  The city has always been a source of inspiration for me as an artist.  Murals, rusted walls, and blurred city lights have been the focus of my work since college.   A weekend in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia reminded me that artwork does not always need a canvas.  This mural was one of my favorite..  Check out the artist here: