We are blessed with sunshine and warm days this October in North Idaho. Snow and darkness is just around the corner so I am spending a lot of time hiking and kayaking. It has also inspired a new series of paintings!
October Sun
Tag: travel
Aster
A new colorful painting in the studio this morning. I have six 12”x12” panels and I am dedicating them all to water imagery.
Homeward (past/future)
This painting is available through RiverSea Gallery in Astoria, Oregon. Today I am homeward bound. I have been away nearly a week, visiting family and friends. Painting from out of the past of the near future.
This time of year is gorgeous but the winter looms! On this trip I signed up for two solo shows. One through Momentum Gallery in Asheville, North Carolina. The other show will be 2025 through Haven Gallery on Long Island, New York. Both will require massive focus, huge amounts of time and of course paint! I took a year off from the solo show grind but am really excited to dig in this winter, and next, to chase the magic. Putting together large and powerful collections. Anything is possible and this is me at my most driven and optimistic… always for art.
Silver Shine
Fall, entering the dark season. It brings some melancholy with the beauty. Chasing the vibe on some small panels.
Begin and End (Oregon)
A large painting available through the RiverSea Gallery in Astoria, Oregon!
Beginning (SOLD)
I was happy to hear today that this painting was sold through Higher Art Gallery in Traverse City, Michigan. This one was part of a group show celebrating Lake Michigan. I had a solo show at this gallery a few years back and was pleased to be invited to participate in this exhibit.
Crown of White (SOLD)
I was pleased to hear that this painting was sold through Abend Gallery in Denver, Colorado. Great gallery, I had a solo show there in 2020 but at the height of Covid it became online only. Hopefully I can visit the gallery at some point, maybe my next show?
Passing
A new painting on the easel. This is a great size to work at. As a child I would have considered it a huge painting. I am painting a lot of boards this size with plans for larger work ahead.
Cloudy (Charleston Exhibit)
Two new paintings shipped to Robert Lange Studios in Charleston, South Carolina. The paintings will be exhibited in their “Cloudy” show opening on August 4th!
Range
I bit of inspiration from a Montana road trip. I live in a pretty part of the country. It is a short drive to other beautiful places too!
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