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These photos were taken in Baltimore City.  Photos are 5 x 5 and matted and framed to 9 x 9.  I’m really pleased at how these turned out.  They’ll be on display and for sale at the Art Under Ground Studio, Baltimore, MD from March 5 through April 30!

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Details Here:http://news.artundergroundstudio.com/2010/01/28/photography-212xx/

The above is one of my favorite works.  3′ x 4′ Mixed Media on a Wood Panel… this is the best picture I’ve got on it.

I will be adding to this shortly

I’ve got a few new pieces that will probably be ready for Hampden Fest, this Saturday, September 12… Hope to see some of you!

The Hampden Fest is the last cool Festival for the summer… lot’s of FREE music and plenty of ART!!! On the Avenue in Hampden…

I am back to doing Textured Work… with the Black over Red finishes.  I have to admit, I like this last batch.  In addition to the above,  I will have a few more including another piece in the Nude Series…

some new stuff…

Just got Painter and here are a few new digital projects. I am pleasantly surprised with the results, prints are ordered…

Chicken Nuggets or Rotisserie Chicken?

I’ve always wondered what art is all about… People often ask what do you like in art or what do you look for?

My number ONE criteria would most probably be uniqueness or simplicity.  I look for a unique style, it is that piece I cannot figure out (mechanically) that will always catch my eye first.  And just as important, I really appreciate work with a good deal of calmness, dead space or the imaginative use of negative space.  I need a place to rest my eyes, I need a piece that allows me to take my time and explore what’s in front of me.  I do not like the feeling of artwork that tries to overwhelm my senses, being bombarded with too much or feeling like I am cornered, I’d like to be able to fill in some of the blanks myself.

Simplicity is the most underused and underrated side of art. Cave drawings, Ancient Mayan Art, Picasso’s Ink Drawings, Matisse’s Cut Outs and Rothko’s later works still receive a big share of public interest.  How about the simplicity and elegance of Japanese Caligraphy, just awesome!  I personally equate simplicity with innocence and complexity with fabrication.  This does not mean my definition of “simple” art is easy, I think it’s just the opposite.  There is usually no room for error or place to hide and tonality becomes even more important.

So what are you,  Chicken Nuggets, chopped, shaped and breaded, measurably all the same, all the same texture and all the same taste. Or are you more like Rotisserie Chicken, no two quite the same, some tastier than others but always a pleasure to make them better.  Personally, I am on a steady diet of Rotisserie Chicken… Pure Energy I think!

It’s just my opinion!

Listen to some soothing music

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Just back from Maryland Art Place and hung my piece for the “Out of Order 2009, Free Hung Benefit”.  Great venue and Party/Reception is Friday April 3, 2009,  a Silent auction which helps raise money and keep MAP operating!

It’s 32 x 48, Mixed Media on Wood, starting bid $257, it’s a steal!

Hope to see you there…

UPDATE 4/4/09:  my thing SOLD...