Antioch Lives On!

Crowds cheered as keys were passed yesterday (9/4/09) and now it's official - my beloved alma mater Antioch College will survive - through the hard work of the ACCC (Antioch College Continuation Corporation). It was a long, hard fight but I never really doubted the college would prevail. You just can't tell Antiochians they can't do something. The powers that be are projecting for a small first class in Fall of 2011....And now the fun begins.

The Lucky Tree

I found out recently that I received a 1st Place in the Landscape category from the Miamisburg Art Gallery show that opened August 15. Yahoo! The piece that won was a little abstract tree that has won awards for me in the past. People must enjoy looking at it - so I'll post it here again. The show will be up through Saturday, September 5th. Thanks, Miamisburg Art Guild!

Views on View at Synesthesia and Visceral

Since May, 2009, I have been studying painting en plein air with Dayton landscape artist Jean Koeller, and others - learning and enjoying a lot. Jean and her students have been invited to have a show at Synesthesia Gallery in Centerville. It opens Friday, September 11th and runs through October 16; but the Opening Reception is Friday, September 18th, 6 - 9pm. Visceral Gallery, also in Centerville, is also having an opening the same night for their black and white show (called "Color Restrained"). Their reception is 5 - 10 pm. Check them both out if you can! I've added a link to Synesthesia Gallery in the "Links I Like" area on the left.

And, if you're so inclined, feel free to check out my "Painting 1 - New Work" page on my website. I posted one of my pieces here, tentatively titled, "Field by the Airport;" a link to the site is below (or just click the big rose image at the top left of this page) Thanks!

Out of CADC - for now....

NOTE: I've moved out of The Cannery, for now anyway. My work is changing a lot these days, so I may try it again later. But I still like to go there to visit friends and to see - and buy - new art. Check it out!

It's Show Time!

The invitational exhibit I wrote about earlier - at the Harcum Art Gallery at Wilmington (OH) College - is now up, and running through August 1. It is comprised of artists from the Dayton Society of Painters and Sculptors who won 1st place awards in the Fall, 2008 Members Show. I am honored to be in it amongst many established painters. But in this exhibit - I have all sculptures! Check it out if you get a chance; it's a beautiful gallery on a beautiful campus!

Hello Dali!

I just delivered a new sculpture to CADC (Cannery Art and Design Center) for inclusion in their Dali-inspired exhibit, opening 2/28/09. The show is one of a few put on by Dayton galleries to pay homage to the work of Salvador Dali; some of his original works are here in town now!

My piece, shown here, is called "Daliphone." It is a nod to Dali's Surreal object titled "Lobster Telephone," made in 1936. Fun stuff!

Cannery Art & Design Center is Happening!

I'm now officially an artist-in-residence at the Cannery Art & Design Center (CADC), at 434 E. Third Street in downtown Dayton. There you will find some of my artwork (and sometimes me) along with the work of several other local and regional artists working in many types of media. There's lots going on down there these days, including - but not only - the fun First Fridays (open 5-10 pm every first Friday of every month). Another fun upcoming event is February 13th, 5-11 pm -- CADC's Three-Year Anniversary Celebration with art, refreshments, and the Dayton Improvisers Orchestra. Come on down! And be sure to check out CADC's great, newly designed web site, which I've listed in my Links I Like zone.