Entries in gallery (7)

Monday
Aug082022

Show and Sale

This spring I was able to launch two gallery shows in the area. The first was with Hri Neil at Carbon in Picton, with 'Step and Repeat' on display (see the post below for the full story).

I'm proud to have had my first sold out show, the painting moved quickly and was sold shortly after the opening. I know the buyers personally and they are thrilled to have it in their home, as a focal point in the dining room.

At this point in my career, I'm able to pick and choose assignments and who I work with. I'm making a point of having free time for purely creative pursuits and getting work ready for framing, gallery shows and selling. It's a joy to work with paint, wood, paper and brushes again, after years of creating art digitally.

Alice Mennacher at Blizzmax Gallery invited me to gather work together from my career as a working artist, so I chose one piece from each of the past 33 years. I decided to frame all of the pieces in the show and made most of the frames in the workshop/studio.

 

 

Rooster, 2003

Gocco print on vintage paper (found frame) 6" x 9"                                           Sold

 

Music track: Run Chicken Run - Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet

 

Wired Robot, 2010

Screen print on collage, 15" x 20"                                                                             Sold

 

Musical track: D U B dub, Tino

 

 

If you are interested in seeing available work (unframed), see my online gallery

Friday
Jul032015

On a Roll

I have participated in a number of group shows at Blizzmax Gallery. It's a unique and charming venue, an old dairy barn in the far reaches of rural Prince Edward County.

The theme of the show is 'On a Roll'. Owners Peter and Alice Mennacher wrapped the walls in paper, leaving 7 artists to cover the walls in art.

As a kid I always loved the idea of drawing BIG. This is a largely spontaneous drawing created on site with no sketches or planning. I keep things simple and bold, using a handful of Sharpie Magnums.

 

The project is about halfway there. I will post further shots as the piece gets completed.

Show opening is July 11, 7pm.

Here is the final art:

Wednesday
Jun032015

Print Show

I decided to archive and catalog some of the print work I have created over the year. It's a real treat to focus my energy on personal work, roll up the sleeves and work in the print studio. My friends Kyle and Chrissy at Spark Box Studio have provided the space, the screens and the time to make things happen.

I am in the process of setting up the store at Big Cartel. Here are a few of the images I have put on the site so far. More to come!

 

Bicycle, edition of 10, giclee print, 16" x 18"

 

Extraction, screen print on collage, series of 5, 22" x 15"

 

Bird Flew, 4 colour screen print, edition of 10, 14" x 15"

 


CMY-Robot, screen print on collage, series of 14, 12.5" x 16"

 

Birdhouse City, gocco screenprint, edition of 5, 9.5" x 8.5"

 

 

The site takes no commission and all the proceeds go directly to the artist. Support your local illustrator!  All pieces ship unframed, and are trackable.

If you have any questions, I can answer them personally.

 

 

 

Thursday
Nov202014

New & Notable

 I posted earlier about the image created for the Land Gallery in Portland. It was a group show called Work & Play, and it was a commentary on the life of an illustrator. Sometimes the balance tips, towards work most often, but I found the right balance this summer. The jurors at the Society of Illustrators liked the balance too - I am honoured to be included in the 57th Illustration Annual and show. I've been inspired by all of the great pieces posted online this week, the medals awarded went to the best talent in the business. My piece will be in the January show (Uncommissioned and Institutional). Third year running!

Work & Play - Digital collage

This week I also resumed my regular gig for the New York Times Science section. I do a monthy contribution to the Raw Data column, written by George Johnson. This month he wrote about a huge monolithic radio tower erected by the Soviet Union in the 80's, on the doorstep of Chernobyl. The echoes of the Cold War still reverberate in many ways and the nuclear threat has never really disappeared. Great read!

 

I took a few different approaches to this piece, but settled on a graphic approach. The red background speaks to Soviet design, but also reinforces the message of danger and threat.

There's always a little room for experimentation too. I'd like to find more time to develop ideas and collect images for new collage work, but I have two book projects on the go right now. Here's the latest creation from the collage labratory:

 

 

'Power lacks moral or principles. It only has interests.'
- Horacio Castellanos Moya

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Wednesday
Jan082014

Society of Illustrators: Annual Show

Illustrators 56 opens Friday at the Society of Illustrators in New York City.

The show is on display January 7 through February 1. I am so pleased and proud to be a part of this show, this is the second consecutive year that I have been included. I wish I could be there to see all of the work, it is a jaw-dropping collection of the best in illustration. Congrats to the Medal winners Dave Plunkert, Melinda Beck and Sarah Jacoby.
The exhibition covers Institutional, Advertising, Uncommissioned, and Moving Image Categories.
This year marks my 25th anniversary in the biz. Looks to be a great way to start the year. If you are in NYC this month, check out the show: 128 East 63rd Street (between Park and Lexington Avenues).
(Framed prints of this piece are available)