My art and studio is featured on the digital postcards and posters for the November Open Studios at the Cornelia Arts Building.
Cornelia Arts - March 2016 Open Studios
The next Open Studios event at the Cornelia Arts Building is coming up!
Friday, March 11, 6 – 10 pm 1800 W. Cornelia Chicago, IL 60657
Stop by my studio #201 on the second floor. I'll be showing new paintings that I've been working on over the past several months.
RSVP and invite your friends
Art on two floors, guest artists, and food from DönerMen food truck in the parking lot.
All open studio nights are free and fun for all to enjoy. Close to public transportation, free parking available!
Sights, Sounds and Sensations of the City
I'm currently in a juried group show at State Street Gallery with other artists from the Cornelia Arts Building. It's nice to be in a show in downtown Chicago in an area with great foot traffic and exposure. The gallery curator selected two of my cityscape paintings to display:
City Twilight Blues, oil on canvas, 40x30, 2014
Golden Lights, oil on canvas, 24x30, 2013
Sights, Sounds and Sensations of the City is a juried exhibition of work from the Cornelia Arts Building artists that will be on display across town in the State Street Gallery at Robert Morris University, bringing these distinct neighborhoods, known for their appreciation of the arts, together in celebration of Chicago Arts Month.
Sights, Sounds and Sensations of the City State Street Gallery Robert Morris University 401 South State Street Chicago, IL
Show Runs: Sept 1 – Dec 22, 2015
Hours: Mon-Thu, 10am-6pm
Opening Reception: Oct 15, 5 - 7pm
FREE and open to the public
Visit the Website for More Information
Spring, or just the usual art
Spring is here, then it's not. Rain, fog; some summer weather with long bike rides. So cold you see your breath. May in Chicago. But it makes for productive time in the studio... It's nice to now (occasionally) have the windows open in the studio while painting. I'm gearing up for my solo gallery show opening July 24 at Firecat Projects in Bucktown. I'm currently working on about a half dozen cityscape paintings and always taking photos and making sketches to use for inspiration. I'll be showing these new pieces along with some other older works.
Oh, and there's the Cornelia Arts Building Spring Open Studios happening on Friday, May 29, 6-10pm.
So needless to say, I've been slacking off in the blogging department. I missed posting in April (the first time in 7 years I didn't make a monthly post).
Here are some images from my sketchbook, studio, and the poster for the CAB show...
New art for the Spring Open Studios
Below are some studio shots of my set-up for the Open Studios tomorrow night -- featuring many new cityscapes:
OPEN STUDIOS Cornelia Arts Building 1800 W. Cornelia, Studio #201 Chicago, IL 60657 http://www.corneliaartsbuilding.com
In the studio: cityscape paintings in progress
This is a view of the studio in late January. No shows approaching -- so lots of things going at once and the studio is in general disarray. Things are blending together. Some abstract stuff and more controlled straight-forward brush stokes. Both styles are informing each other. I'm also working on expanding some of my color palette. Mostly though, just trying out new things and keeping it loose.
Three New Cityscape Paintings + Open Studios
I finished up three new cityscape paintings over the weekend - just in time for Friday night's open studios! These will be hanging in studio #201 on the second floor. Come check them out in person and help us kick off Chicago Artists' Month!
In a Silent Way, oil on canvas, 24x48, 2014
High Line Bend at 30th St., oil on panel, 24x36, 2014
Ravenswood In Bloom, acrylic on panel, 24x30, 2014
Cornelia Arts Building 1800 W. Cornelia Studio #201 Chicago, IL 60657
Art from 30 artists on two floors, live jazz music, and food from a local food truck in the parking lot. Hope you can make it out! All are welcome - invite your friends
Open Studios - October 3, 6-10pm
Mark your calendar for the next Open Studios at the Cornelia Arts Building - Friday, October 3, from 6-10pm. Cornelia Arts Building 1800 W. Cornelia Chicago, IL 60657
I'm in studio #201 at the top of the stairs on the second floor.
Art from 30 artists on two floors, live jazz music, and food from a local food truck in the parking lot!
Click here for a show preview
Sunday in the studio
It's nice to be working in the studio today with the windows finally open. Soundtrack: 80's new wave mix. Getting ready for hanging art next week at In Fine Spirits in Andersonville. There will be an Opening Reception Wine Tasting on Saturday April 26, 3pm-6pm. More details to come. Here's the new cover photo for my website: Studio View, March 2014
March 21st - Open Studios Preview
Open Studios are tonight! I'm showing a lot of new cityscapes - come on out! Get more info and view a show preview of the artists. http://youtu.be/v-IqmJmQWAw
Cornelia Arts Building STUDIO #201 1800 W. Cornelia Chicago, IL 60657