Painting of Crocosmia flowers
Jul/100
I had planned to work on another painting this weekend, but I looked out into our backyard and saw these flowers blooming. Got a little inspiration I guess. I started on them Friday night, and finished it up on Saturday. About 10 hours total.
Crocosmia flowers, Oil painting, 15x30"
Flowers in progress with the set-up
BYU Illustration Alumni Show
Jun/102
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- Me standing with Richard Hull – He inspired and pushed us every day!
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- William Whitaker talking to Doug Fryer – one of my favorite teachers..
These pictures are from the currently showing BYU Illustration alumni show, showcasing 30 years of BYU graduates work. William Whitaker was there, and spoke to us at the dinner – along with Paul Mann. It was such a treat to see all my old professors again, Richard Hull, Doug Fryer, Robert Barrett.. and to be in the show along side such excellent artists. Others who are showing work here include Mitch Baird, Joe Brickey, Jason Bowen, Dave Malan (finally got to meet Dave! Yeah!! – his work is so awesome).. Also Chris Creek, Marty Haverson, Richard Russell, and many more.. it was a blast.
Pictures from the Portland show
Jun/100
Here’s some pics from my show this past week at the Poster Garden in Portland, OR. It was a pretty successful event, with over 200 attending… even though it rained (of course). It was nice to be inside, I felt bad for the artists who were outside on the sidewalks! I understand that if the weather was nice, there would have been close to a thousand visitors! So, maybe it’s worth it to try to do it again later in the summer.
But, met some really nice people, made some new friends – other artists here in Portland, and got lots of compliments! A fun show!
Upcoming gallery shows
May/101
Avalon Gallery
May 21 – End of June (and maybe beyond)
- A brand new gallery opening in Battle Ground, WA. It’s located in the Battle Ground Village. If you know where the new library is, it’s in the same turn-about there. Nice two story gallery, great space. I’m going to have 5 paintings showing here.
May 21 is the grand opening.. Mayor will attend & ribbon cutting, refreshments, all that. Free date if you’re looking for a nice night out!!
The Poster Garden
June 3 – store / gallery space, downtown Portland in the Pearl. This is a one-night only showing, a first Thursday event. I should have 4-5 paintings there..
630 NW 14th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
BYU illustration alumni show
June 18 – in Provo, This is a combined show of all the alumni from the illustration program at BYU. We’re each allowed to put in 1 painting… it’s going to be a big show filling 3 different galleries on campus. Supposed to run from June 18 – July 14.
We’ll be traveling out there for the opening on the weekend of the 18th. Love to see any Utah friends in the area!
