Smooth Operator

4x4" oil on canvas, SOLD  

This is one of the pieces that sold at the Temptation6 show (Thank you Barbara!). Seems like a long time ago, now...but I took a little breather to catch up on the rest of my life after the show; you know: kids, bills, appointments, taxes, the adult stuff...and my other 12 full time jobs. I'm getting anxious to start on my next series for a solo show in July--itchy fingers, busy brain! That's how I know it's time to start planning the next round of paintings. That and a sketchbook filled with weird little people just begging to land on a canvas. Stay tuned...

Sweet-Talkin'-Ladies-Man

18x24" oil on canvas, email me for more information

Another new piece from the Moonstruck Chronicles series with a little nod to Joni. We've all known one of these guys, right? One of the great things about getting older is that you can smell them a mile away. When you're 22 you're nose is just not that astute. Takes a little practice and a lot of scars.

 Temptation6 Opening Reception February 12, India Street Gallery

Tonight I'm very excited to introduce another of the artists in the Temptation6 exhibit, Maite Benito Agahania. Her new series, "Secrets", painted just for the show is full of visual surprises. Maite has collected "love secrets" from people that were brave enough to send them to her anonymously. She has created layers upon layers of brilliant colors and patterns in her abstract paintings that both obscure and reveal the secrets. You really can't get enough in just one glance. Her Secrets series requires the viewer to linger and discover the mysteries of love hidden in the layers of lucious color. Pretty much like true love, huh? Maite is enormously talented and one of the funniest people I've ever met. If you come to our opening on February 12 be sure to slip Maite a little scrap of paper with your love secret. Who knows? It might very well end up as her next masterpiece.

Maite Benito Agahnia

Operating Instructions: Slot B

24x18 oil on canvas, email me for more information  

Part two of the Operating Instructions diptych. See yesterday's post to get a glimpse of her partner, Tab A. Both are from the Moonstruck Chronicles series soon to be hanging at India Street Gallery in Little Italy. The show, Temptation6, will be on exhibit from February 9-16 with our opening reception scheduled for Friday night, the 12th.

As promised I am introducing the other five artists that are included in the exhibit. Below you will find one of Alison Haley Paul's gorgeous landscapes. I have painted alongside Alison for several years now in a class we've taken from Reed Cardwell. It's amazing to watch her process. Her canvases are huge and she covers the entire surface with oil paint slathered on with teeny little palette knives. Her colors are rich and buttery and each painting is highly textured. All of her pieces are captivating and serene. I hope you'll drop by the gallery to see Alison's work in person but if you can't, do take a peek at her website.

Operating Instructions: Tab A

24x18 oil on canvas, email me for more information

For the next several posts I will be previewing my newest paintings from the Moonstruck Chronicles series, soon to be hanging at India Street Gallery for the Temptation6 Show. This piece is part of a diptych; I'll post the other half tomorrow. But just for grins...can you guess the name of tomorrow's painting. Aw, go on..

In addition to giving you a sneak peek at my newest work I will also be introducing you to the five talented artists that I will share the walls with at India Street Gallery. First up is Cree Scudder. I hope you'll visit Cree's website. I think you'll be delighted with her mastery of color and playful manipulation of her compositions. Along with the other artists Cree will be showing several new pieces at Temptation6. Don't forget to drop by our opening reception if you are in the area, Friday, February 12, 6-9pm. Wine, chocolate and beautiful art like Cree's!

Useless Moon

18x24", oil on canvas, SOLD

For the next couple of weeks I will be previewing my new paintings created for the upcoming show, Temptation6, at India Street Gallery. All with a bit of a twisted Valentine's theme--minus the sugar coating. And starting next week I will be introducing you to the work of the other five artists in the show. I am so proud to be exhibiting alongside these talented painters! In case you'd like to get a sneak peek at their work here are links to their websites: Maite Agahnia, Bronle Crosby, Theresa Donche, Alison Paul and Cree Scudder.

Temptation6

India Street Gallery
Opening Reception Friday, February 12
Show Dates February 9-16