Studies

Here are some studies that I've completed in preparation for the larger versions

These, as well as others are on display at the

Lakes and Valleys Gallery in Lake Hughes

Clouded Leopard

11x9

Tree Frog

12x12

Cayman Island Blue Iguana

14x9

Red Brick Gallery

The opening reception for the Wild Whimsy show went wonderfully, lots of people and a chance for many of the artists and myself to demo our techniques. The show runs through July 12... make sure you get out there and check out all the wonderful art.

Red Brick Gallery
315 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001
805-643-6400

New Work Completed

A few pieces have been finished for a little while, and have now been posted to the left. Here is a Sumatran Tiger.

He is the smallest of the subspecies of Tiger.

Whereas the tiger is classified as Endangered and subspecies aren't really classified by themselves, Wikipedia has the different tiger subspecies classified individually.

The Sumatran comes in at Critically Endangered according to Wikipedia

He is 22 x 24"

New Shows Scheduled

The ENDANGERED!!! series is getting alot of attention and I've got more shows scheduled.

• In Fontana at the Koehler Gallery I will be displaying a piece or two from my ENDANGERED!!! series, but will also be displaying my cloisonne-style watercolor and india ink pieces.




• May 4th through May 29th


• Opening reception on Saturday, May 7th from 6-9pm.


• 8536 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335


• In Fallbrook, at the Janice Griffiths Gallery, three pieces from my ENDANGERED!!! series have been selected to show in a juried show.




• May 22 through June 19


• Opening reception on Saturday, May 21 from 5-7pm


• 103 South Main Street, Fallbrook, CA 92028


• In Lake Hughes, at the Lakes and Valleys Gallery, I will be having a solo show featuring the ENDANGERED!!! series.




• June 4 through June 26


• Opening reception on Saturday, June 4 from 12-4pm


• 43751 Lake Hughes Road, Lake Hughes, CA 93532


• In Ventura, at the Red Brick Gallery, I will be displaying 7 pieces from the ENDANGERED!!! series.




• Begins June 4


• Opening reception on Saturday, June 4 from 6-9pm


• 315 E. Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001


• In Danville (near Walnut Creek), I have been requested to show a few pieces from my ENDANGERED!!! series in the showrooms of JHettinger Interiors.




• These pieces will be hanging from mid-June through mid-August


• 200 Haartz Avenue, Danville, CA 94526

Endangered Species to Hang at Gallery 104

Beginning March 1st, I will be hanging my art at Gallery 104

The work that I will be hanging then will be a piece from my Endangered Species series,

ENDANGERED: Loggerhead Turtle

Gallery 104

166 Avenida del Mar, San Clemente

Pics from the RAW Event

Here are the pics that were taken at the RAW Event... CATALYST at the ELEVATE LOUNGE in DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES

Pieces recently finished

Here are some pieces that I've been working on for the RAW show this Thursday.

Grevyi's Zebra

Loggerhead Turtle

Bengal Tiger

The Signal - Santa Clarita Paper

Here is the article that was done on me on Jan 30
http://www.the-signal.com/section/37/article/39811/

Don't Miss This!!

I will be featured in Santa Clarita's the Signal this Sunday on January 30, 2011 in the Lifestyle Section.

RAW: Natural Born Artists presents CATALYST

I'm one of 9 visual artists being represented at this event. I will be displaying my Endangered Species pieces.

Thursday, February 10, 2011 @ 8pm
Elevate Lounge . 811 Wilshire Blvd. . Los Angeles, CA 90017
21+ event. Cocktail Attire. Tickets are $10
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

What is RAW?
RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organization that hand-selects and spotlights independent creatives in visual art, film, fashion, music, hair & makeup artistry, photography, models and performing art.

RAW's mission is to provide up-and-coming artists of all creative realms with the tools, resources and exposure needed to inspire and cultivate creativity so that they might be seen, heard and loved. RAW educates, connects and exposes emerging artists in 22 artistic communities nationwide through monthly showcase events. Join us in celebrating the work of these artists.

What to expect:
RAW events are multi-faceted artistic showcases. Each event features a film screening, musical performance, fashion show, art gallery, performance art and a featured hairstylist and makeup artist. These artists are all local, hand-picked talent who have been chosen to feature at RAW.

RAW events are 21+ and feature a cash bar for cocktails while you enjoy the night. Dress code is cocktail attire, so dress the occasion and get ready for an artistic circus of creativity!

Endangered Species Show in Lake Hughes, California

An Endangered Species show has been scheduled at the Lakes and Valley Art Gallery in Lake Hughes, California.

I will be partnering with the Lakes Conservancy and donating a percentage of my sales to them to support conservation efforts in the area.

Location and Direction Information

The show will be held during the month of June. An opening reception will be held Saturday, June 4th from 12 noon to 4pm.

New Scheduled Show for Endangered Species in Ventura, California

Just hours after my last post, I have been invited to show my work on endangered animals at the Red Brick Gallery. The show, which is still being planned and scheduled, will be May 23rd, 2011 through January 11, 2012.

Tentatively, I've been asked to provide 7 pieces for the show, which they will select from the work that I have done. I am anticipating finishing new pieces between now and then for them to choose from, in addition to the ones that I've already completed.

Endangered Species

I've been gone... but I'm back now. Where have I been? I've been right here, working on my ink series... I owe everyone a post with all the new work.

And whereas I am still working pieces in the ink style that I've developed, I have been refocusing my working on my endangered species series. At first, I thought it would only be a few pieces, but as I get further into my research on them, I'm finding myself entrenched in wanting to do my part to help.

How am I going to help?...

1. I am going to continue my series on endangered species (who knows where it will take me or how many more pieces will be in the series).
   
2. I am going to propose my endangered species series for gallery shows to display my paintings in across the nation.
   
3. I am going to search for an organization to partner up with and will DONATE a percentage of the sale of my pieces to this organization. (In return, I'm hoping that whatever organization or organizations that I partner with will help in promoting gallery showing of these pieces)
   
4. I am also looking for photographers who photograph endangered animals. I need photographs to work from for many of these animals... being endangered means there aren't alot of them out there and I won't be able to photograph them myself. Why don't I just google images... because that would violate copyright laws and since I don't my stuff pirated by someone, I'm not going to do it to a photographer who has gone to great pains to document these animals. So, if you're a photographer that has captured an endangered animal, please shoot me an email, I'd love to talk to you...
   
5. I will continue to update this blog with all the happenings of this endeavor... including what I'm working on now, where I'll be showing my work and when, as well as promoting whatever organization(s) I partner with...

So... if you know of, or are an organization dedicated to helping and protecting endangered animals... shoot me an email.

What am I working on now?
I've just started a painting of a Loggerhead Turtle, it will be approximately 7' wide by 5' tall. It is composed of five differently sized panels. (I will post an "in-progress" soon)

Here are some facts about the Loggerhead Turtle...

• Amphibians with terrestrial nesting sites
• Highly migratory
• Can be found in subtropical and temerate waters, but most commonly found in the Mediterranean Sea and the western North Atlantic Ocean
• Largest breeding population is currently found in southeastern United States from North Carolina throughout Florida
• Because they endure a long-distance migration, it makes them vulnerable to accidental capture by commercial fisheries
  
• They are categorized as ENDANGERED by the IUCN's Red List
• 32,000 loggerhead turtles were captured in the Atlantic and 10,500 in the Gulf of Mexico in 1987 alone.
• Another threat... habitat loss or disturbance from developments on nesting beaches