New Paintings

Here are 2 new 9x12 inch paintings that I'm considering for inclusion in the September Fountainhead Gallery show in Seattle. The vertical painting is one of my favorite little hideaways in the village on Neskowin on the Oregon Coast. The horizontal piece is a forest scene focused on the bare branches creeping through the forest, just before spring.

Thank You

Thanks so much to all of you who took the time to come to "Four on Forty-first" on May 15th and 16th. I enjoyed meeting new and interesting people and seeing old friends. Thanks also to those people who purchased work for their collections. I am gratified and honored to be in your homes.

An Open Studio Preview

Here are a couple of the small watercolors you'll see when you drop by "Four on Forty-first," our open studio show and sale. We're at 1705 SE 41st Ave., Portland, just south of Hawthorne Blvd. Hours are 10-5 , Saturday and Sunday, May 15th and 16th. We look forward to seeing you.

A burst of light

This painting was informed by a spring hike on the border of an old growth forest. The bright white bursting through the evergreens and beginning new growth was stunningly vibrant.

New Work

Here are a couple of new works from the studio. The "Old Growth Trail "painting illustrates the rich tapestry of undergrowth I loved about this place, plus that wonderful verdant moss. The other, "Tangle," shows the crazy, overgrown movement of grasses and branches jumbled together. I love both the patterns and the craziness.

A Worthy Cause

May 1 is the date of this year's Cascade Aids Project art auction. This annual event raises money for aids awareness and many fine art objects will be available. I am pleased to say this year my donation"Sauvie Island," a fused glass work has been selected for an honorable mention. For more information about the auction visit Cascadeaids.org.

Save The Dates

Mark your calendars for May 15th and 16th for the annual "Four on Forty-First" Open House Art Sale. This year I will have paintings in acrylic on canvas, hand-pulled lithographs, watercolors, cards, and my latest explorations in fused glass. Also showing will be Stephen Leflar, Mary Real, and Jason Greene. There will be a variety of media in a variety of prices. The work will be on view Saturday and Sunday from 10-5 at 1705 SE 41st Ave., Portland. More details to follow. Stay tuned.

Passing On

I join with many Oregon artists and friends in mourning the loss of Laura Russo. I showed work with Laura for 15 years and always admired her solid support of Northwest art and artists. She was always honest and direct. She cared for her artist family and presented their work in a professional and dignified way; always hanging just the right amount of work. She cared about my family and took the sale of work very personally. She was not always easy and not always tactful, but you knew how she felt. I will miss her directness, her loyalty and her presence. A service is planned for Wednesday, February 17th at 3:00 at the Portland Art Museum.

New Year, New Glass

Here are some recent additions to my glass work. I am beginning to feel a little more comfortable with the medium and am enjoying the process and the results. I can see the potential and am very excited to continue working in this direction as well as painting.

A New Adventure

I've just completed a five day workshop at Bullseye Glass in Portland called"Painting with Light." Through the use of powdered and crushed glass and other glass structures we constructed imagery that was fused in the kiln. I have so much to learn, but I enjoyed the class and am looking forward to playing around with what is a new art form for me.