Artists For The New Century

I'm honored to be a part of an upcoming exhibition that showcases work from some of the best young artists in the country. 'Artists For The New Century' will be held at the Bennington Center for the Arts in Bennington, Vermont, June 9 - July 14, 2012. The artists participating in the show were nominated by the editors of Southwest Art, American Art Collector and Fine Art Connoisseur magazines and will be entering one piece of work that best represents their work. All of the peices in the exhibition are for sale.

Here's my painting...it's a 30"x24" oil on linen titled "A Passing Fancy".

I've Bowed Out of the 60/60 Painting Challenge

I went into the 60/60 Painting Challenge with the highest expectations and excitement, and unfortunately, I'm now having to leave the Facebook Group. I found I was spending too much time on it and not enough time meeting previous obligations — such as the 5 major works I need to complete by May 10th.

So with much regret I'm flaking out, but I'll be looking forward to enjoying the great work my 60/60 Challenge peers continue to create!

60/60 Painting Challenge

I was in California this past weekend and didn't get to complete a piece on Saturday. But I did manage to do a truly terrible portrait of my friend Ray Brown on Sunday morning before my wife and I left for home. I will make up the missed piece later this week.

Here's "Ray", 10x12" oil on linen, #5, Day 6.

60/60 Painting Challenge

Attempting to sketch a living animal can be a challenge. I decided I'd give it a try, and although once Brutus (my dog) noticed me sketching him while he slept and would move on, I did manage to catch him with just enough time to make a quick record of him sleeping — or at least trying to sleep. This entry for the 60/60 Challenge includes both Day 3 and 4.

60/60 Painting Challenge

Here's my painting from Day 2 of the 60/60 Painting Challenge. Our neighbor's house from my backyard. It's a 8"x6", oil on linen.

60/60 Painting Challenge

Due to Facebook and my schedule, I've long neglected my blog (long would be an understatement). So to kick off what I hope will be a renewed dedication to posting on a regular basis, my first post of the year is to announce a fun art challenge I'm involved with.

The 60/60 Painting Challenge was started by artist, Adele Earnshaw. It's a Facebook Group comprised of 27 artists who have all pledged to complete one painting, drawing, or sculpture (depending on your medium of choice) a day for 60 consecutive days—all created from life, not photos.

In addition to posting the paintings to the group on Facebook, I will also post them here for those that would like to follow my progress during the challenge but are not a member of Facebook.

Here's the first painting in the series. "Self-portrait #1", Day 1 — March 6th, 2012. The painting is oil on linen and is 10"x12", completed in about an hour and a half. All of the works I complete for the Challenge will be finished in under two hours. That's one of my goals for the Challenge.

Announcements And Upcoming Shows

I’ve had a string of good news as of late...

First, I’ve been selected the Southeastern Wildlife Expo’s featured painter for next year — their 30th anniversary. I’ve been participating in SEWE for 7 years now. Given my relatively short time in being a part of the show makes this honor all the more special.

Second, I was invited to participate in Trailside Gallery’s first annual summer miniatures show and sale; Masters in Miniature, to be held at their Jackson, Wyoming location. Trailside is one of the elite western art galleries in the U.S. and represents a number of artists who’s work I greatly admire — several of whom will also be in the miniatures show. To have been invited to be a part of this event is truly an honor.

"Grandstanding", Oil on linen, 11"x14"

"Meadow Mashers" Oil on linen, 10"x12"

And finally, I have again been asked to be a part of the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s Western Visions Show and Sale. This will be my 6th year and to say I'm excited and moved by the museum’s continued interest in my work would be a gross understatement.

"A Rare Find", Oil on linen, 9"x12"