Tuesday, March 31, 2009

new work: City Skies, part III

city sky #21
oil on canvas
24x24

city sky #20
oil on canvas
36x36

city sky #22
oil on canvas
24x24


city sky #23
oil on canvas
24x24

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Notes to myself on beginning a painting

  1. attempt what is not certain. Certainty may or may not come later. It may then be a valuable delusion.
  2. The pretty, initial position which falls short of completeness is not to be valued - except as a stimulus for further moves.
  3. Do search. But in order to find other than what is searched for.
  4. Use and respond to the initial fresh qualities but consider them absolutely expendable.
  5. Dont 'discover' a subject - of any kind.
  6. Somehow don't be bored - but if you must, use it in action. Use its destructive potential.
  7. Mistakes can't be erased but they move you from your present position.
  8. Keep thinking about Polyanna.
  9. Tolerate chaos.
  10. Be careful only in a perverse way.
-R Diebenkorn

(as promised- my favorite quote of all times...) 

Photos from the non-salon

This was a wonderful opportunity to talk about my work and show my recent paintings in a beautiful environment. 
Doniece and Sadik are the most graceful hosts and their home is certainly a perfect place to view art about San Francisco- in San Francisco.

It was amazing how many people came, I did not expect this at all.

So thank you.



Friday, March 20, 2009

reminder: non-salon this Sunday, 3/22!

Join me on Sunday afternoon from 2PM - 5PM for a Start Here SF Non Salon at 1801 Golden Gate Ave @ Broderick, SF.
Featuring my new City Sky series.

Four times per year, Start Here SF founder Doniece Sandoval is transferring her beautiful home into an Art Gallery extraordinaire. For a few hours this Sunday she will be opening her doors for those who are interested or curious about art, inviting them to view my latest work. 
There will be a short Q&A session at 3PM. 

Art Span Auction - some photos and thank you!

lots of interesting art and people... thank you for bidding on my piece!





Tuesday, March 10, 2009

reminder: ArtSpan auction this Saturday 3/14

6:30 - 9:00PM

SomArts Gallery
934 Brannan Street
San Francisco, CA 94103 



  • Open bar and light hors d'oeuvres
  • First Silent Auction Section will close at 7:30pm
  • Live Auction with professional Auctioneer, Risley Sams, will begin at 8:15pm
  • Creative Cocktail Attire Encouraged
Bid on 150 works by local established and emerging artists in live and silent auctions at San Francisco's premier visual art event! 

non salon coming up March 22



An event showcasing my work in the home of Start Here SF founder, Doniece Sandoval.
This will be my first solo show, so please join me on Sunday afternoon for a private Start Here SF Non Salon at 1801 Golden Gate Ave @ Broderick, SF
Featuring my new City Sky series and a performance by Reed Kirkham Rahlmann

Sunday, March 22 2009
2:00PM - 5:00PM

1801 Golden Gate Ave 
San Francisco, CA 


no RSVP neccessary

making frames

finished frame

everything is hand made
every frame gets a stamp
my framing shop

work in progress