Latest works in progress...

summer in the studio...

pushing it...

I've been working on being a bit more aggressive in the studio-not making my strokes so precious and intentional...it's intense and challenging but equally as satisfying...stay tuned for what I hope becomes a series of works.

pretty lady?

different for me-but having fun with it...

she's shaping up

this work on raw canvas has been quite an excercise in freedom vs. intention...

Chaos...

added some poetry in bright pink over image-needs work...more contrast and bolder stay tuned...

work in progress...

i've been working on this very large raw canvas and trying to push myself beyond my comfort zone. Trying not to have any real intention and create some chaos from the order in my head-will continue to push, stay tuned...

Group Show

January 14th - February 27th 2011
The Prince George Gallery • 15 East 27th Street, NYC

Happiest of Holidays...bring on 2011!

from mine to yours...see you in the new year :)

amazing artist

this whimsical, luscious and unique art is created by my friend Jenny Keith. She is one young and talented girl from Canada. She is currently having a show here in NYC at the Prince George Gallery on 27th Street(you must go!). You can also view her work here.
Jenny and I met one random night out in NYC(2008), got to chatting about art and the business of showing your art. She invited me to her show at the time and because I went and stayed intouch, she helped me take the necessary steps in showing my own art. Thanks Jenny!!

wordle what??

okay-as a graphic designer and overall typography freak this website wordle is maximum fun with little effort...Simply type or cut and paste any text and wordle will create a word bubble-cool!
check it out

Fantastic

My artist reception far exceeded my expectations with a great turnout(thanks to all) and many sales.
I was so thrilled with how everything looked and went and especially loved having all of my fave peeps there in support...happiness

The Show is up and open...

Come and see
The Prince George Gallery • NYC
it will be up all month and looks great!

Abstract Art

 I generally don't have much narrative behind alot of my work and when asked about it, I tend to go on and on and around in circles. I came across this(probably another blog) and it pretty much  sums it all up—atleast to me.

A cluster of theoretical ideas lies behind abstract art. The idea of art for art's sake—that art should be purely about the creation of beautiful effects. The idea that art can or should be like music – that just as music is patterns of sound, art's effects should be created by pure patterns of form, colour and line. The idea, derived from the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, that the highest form of beauty lies not in the forms of the real world but in geometry. The idea that abstract art, to the extent that it does not represent the material world, can be seen to represent the spiritual. In general abstract art is seen as carrying a moral dimension, in that it can be seen to stand for virtues such as order, purity, simplicity and spirituality.

Art Show

I'm having another art show. October 1-28 in NYC. Please come see, say hello and in the meantime you can check out my website here
happy september!

More word boards

what a summer working at camp-really enjoyed being creative for myself during the few free moments we had...off to LA for a week of sun, surf and friends

art boards

although i spend my summer days teaching arts and crafts to campers-i feel the need to be creating for myself...this summer we've gotten our hands on some scrap plywood boards about 28" x 28".
They've got torn newspaper decoupaged in the background and plenty of paint-a fun experiment...
got the whole craft department in on it...

skinny delish!

Have you tried this?
"Skinnygirl" margarita?? Two of my fave friends were over the other evening for cocktails on our terrace(happened to be a balmy summer eve in NYC) and one of them brought this delightfully tasty and very light on calories cocktail in a bottle(screw top and all-just pour over ICE!!)
Quick-go get some yum-TGIF!

seeing red

A while back I started this large canvas-this first layer or underpainting is clearly what must have been an emotional and aggressive day for me. There are really interesting bits of newspaper print, such as images of superhero comics and an old new york times crossword puzzle finished by my dad adhered to the canvas.

This is the finished canvas and I'm very pleased with it. I am so glad that I have the image above to remind me of what's lurking behind the surface...when you look closely, you can see the odd bits of newspaper, textured drips and scrawled writing.

my art

This is too exciting! I was commissioned about a year ago to paint these panels for a client and they are finally finished and hanging in the master bedroom of their new home. They look so dramatic and what's even more gratifying-my clients are thrilled!