art update

some thoughts on my current painting over here.

new painting up

click over to my art blog and check it out. it's in progress, and at a pretty early stage i think, but feel free to lend your thoughts.

spending time in your craft

i like to think i'm a good painter. then sometimes i see some work that just humbles me. the other night i was stunned by the quality of some work. unfortunately, the painter's name is escaping me. perhaps i'll update this later or put his name in the comments when i know it.

but it was a good kick in the rear. spend more time painting. so, as much as i want to watch reruns on tv, i need to paint. not right now, of course. i painted earlier this evening, as well as prepped another canvas for paint. but i do need to make better use of my time.

art update

here are two photos of the big piece i'm currently working on. you know, the one i asked for input on. i've got 4 other pieces that i'm doing right now, too, but those i've got pretty clear insight where they're going. not that i'm asking really for more input, just thought i'd throw up an update.

with flash


without flash



the true colors are somewhere in between.

and, just so you know, the set of circles (top right) will be covered under paint. they're intended to give a little bit of texture to the painting. if you look closely, you'll see 2 other sets of circles (each have 7 circles).

i really must say, these photos don't do justice @ all to the colors. really, here they look pretty choppy and bad, but it's actually coming along quite nicely.

give me your input

here it is w/flash



w/o flash



close up (sort of) of the cat detail. it's not finished yet.



so, what do you think? what could bring it along? be as specific as you can, so i get what you're saying. should i put a body on the cat?

just so you know, i've been thinking about putting 3 sets of circles on their, each w/7 circles, as well as giving it a polyurethane finish.

i was cleaning out the closet and...

so, um, yeah. i just read this story after seeing a clip on the news about it. wow.

does anyone know of something that i can buy for about $200 that can later be sold for about 3 mill.?

unexpected blossoms on the flower

last night was a very good night for me. first of all, it was the end of a term that i was teaching. so, i knew i would be finishing up my current night class. i didn't mind teaching nights, but i know i prefer to sit at home at night and watch tv with my wife.
the next thing that had me excited was my impending art show. i always enjoy art shows, but this one would be different. it was my first group show, as well as first show without serving wine. these both bring different dynamics. for a solo show, i know that if people come in, they're only seeing my stuff, and i don't have to feel like i'm rushing them, or stopping them from seeing other artists. with the wine, i usually hang out near the wine because i know people will go there. it's an automatic entrance for me to say, hey, i'm the artist, would you like some wine? do you have any questions? so, i knew this would be a different challenge.
so, as the night went on, i tried to force myself to interject myself into people's conversations to let them know that, yes, this was my work and i'd be happy to answer any questions. you may not know this, but this isn't the easiest thing for me to do. i love talking to, and meeting new people, i just hate having to introduce myself. i prefer someone else to say, "hey, this is ed, blah blu ble blah blah." then, i'll talk all night or whatever. but, i just tend to stand @ the edge of the crowd if i've got to introduce myself.
fortunately, i introduced myself to the right two people. within a few seconds, i had answered a question or two, and then they hit me with the good stuff. "i'd like to buy that piece."



sold! this is a piece titled drip. it's oil on wood, i think it's 6" 18" (i should know the dimensions but whatever).

this is my newest piece, and frankly, i wouldn't have thought it would sold before pieces that i enjoy more, and maybe think are better. but it did. so, this was the first unexpected blossom.

the next blossom came later in the evening. after my show, i went to work. the class finished up well, i entered my grades and what not, and was out. next on the agenda was a little show @ tokyo garden. every month, rademacher and a few other bands play. so, i try to check it out, i love live music. anyway, the show had some problems and i came home before rademacher actually went on. i figured i'd check my email one last time on the night while watching some kimmel. booyah! blossom number 2.
i've mentioned it before, i'll be teaching this semester @ the university i attended, and i was pretty excited about this. but, i thought i may only have one or possible two classes. in my email was a lovely little notice, four classes! three of them are two unit courses, and the other is a 4 unit. so, i've got some work scheduled between now and mid-june. and, it looks like only one will interfere with my job as an assistant track coach.

good stuff to go to sleep to.

a little plug for me

here's the email flyer we've sent out regarding the upcoming art hop. i'm pasting it here because, well, i'm one of the artists. 7 pieces showing (2 brand new, 1 redone, 4 favorites i'd like to sell).

Tower Mosaic Art Hop
Starts: Jan 4 2007 - 5:00pm
Ends: Jan 4 2007 - 8:00pm
Location: Tower Mosiac, 1040 N. Fulton, Fresno
free!

Event details: TOWER MOSAIC ART HOP
1040 N. Fulton - In the Tower District
South of Olive between Alhambra and Elizabeth
(You’ll find us in the storefront above the Babylon Billiards Club)
Join us for our Art Hop Reception on January 4th, 5 to 8 PM
Enjoy wonderful refreshments, great conversation and live jazz!
Featuring local favorites - “The Rich Severson Trio�?

This month we are exhibiting the art of:

Adam Longatti – Landscape Artist
Born and raised in California’s Central Valley, Adam Longatti’s paintings reflect both the unique beauty and often gritty reality of life in the San Joaquin Valley landscape. The majority of his work deals with the loss of agrarian values and regional history to the impact of suburban growth on the landscape. His works reveal the aesthetic of a specific place in time yet hints to underlying forces of change.

Edward Stewart – Abstract Artist
Edward is a Fresno artist working in an abstract expressionist style. He seeks to inspire thought and emotional reflection through the depths of color and shape. His art is inspired by his life and religious experience. Edward studied art at Fresno Pacific College under Robin Dolarian and has exhibited locally for several years. He is currently preparing a show for the upcoming Rogue Festival.

Christy Cole – Visual Artist
Christy Cole is most at home with nature-based subjects and invites viewers to share her unique viewpoints. Her media of choice are graphite pencils, acrylic paints and, more recently, watercolor. Ms. Cole has garnered much acclaim for her work and has won top awards at the Fresno Fair. Her business, Round Rose Creative, caters to clients throughout California who seek custom murals and other commissioned work. She also teaches art and other subjects through F.U.S.D. and Fresno Adult School. Christy resides with her little boy and a multitude of pets in Fresno.

Marcos Dorado - Figurative Artist
This month Marcos will exhibit a stunning series of portraits of famous guitarists!

Marcos’ work represents the human figure in graphite or charcoal on canvas. He also works on paper and wood. Exhibits include Gallery 402 (NYC), Tojo Gallery (Chicago), Mission Cultural Center (San Francisco) and at the Sundaram Gallery in Santa Barbara. His art is also found in private collections around the country and he enjoys a continuous flow of commissioned portraits and nude drawings. Marcos recently received a commission for the portraits of four NBA players include Sam Cassel of the Los Angeles Clippers.

new beginings

ah, with a show comes an apartment full of blank walls. that alone is enough to get me going. add in the possibility of a show next month, i've got to get to work. so, here are 2 new paintings that are beginning.


this canvas is 3'x4'



this is a piece of wood, 3/8" thick, that has been cut to 4'x5' (thanks adam), which will now be my biggest piece yet.

so, if i go off of how long it took me to finish weltanshaaung, they'll be done in about a year. just in time for...

i better get cracking.