Tag Archives: gallery show

Weekend in an antique gas station

Posted on June 9, 2019 by

If you’ve been following me for a while, you may remember this place–it was originally a gas station, then became a victim of neglect, then was resurrected as a nostalgic tribute to the 50’s gas station. It has now become … Continue reading →

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From gas station to gallery

Posted on October 14, 2018 by

Cass Area Artists, which reaches out to communities in Cass County, Michigan’s southwest corner, and the northwest corner of Indiana, recently landed a super deal with the new owner of a restored service station in the county seat, Cassopolis. The … Continue reading →

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First Museum Show!!!

Posted on September 25, 2018 by

Woo-hoo! Sky Pads 11 accepted into the Midwest Museum of American Art regional competition! I can’t tell you how many museum show entries I’ve had rejected (I sometimes think I have enough to wallpaper my studio) but finally, finally…this is … Continue reading →

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18 down, ? to go

Posted on August 7, 2018 by

Finished this one a couple of days ago but let it sit just to “make sure”. Then photographed it last night. I had a lot of trouble getting rid of the shiny glare until I remembered that I neglected to … Continue reading →

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Looking to the sky again

Posted on February 9, 2018 by

Now that all my commissions (so far) are out of the way, I’m heading back to the Sky Pads project. This upcoming painting falls into the “sorta large” category, 50″ x 32″, and will be number 14. Right now it … Continue reading →

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Home stretch time

Posted on January 12, 2018 by

Got the windows all properly lit up, a building off to the right behind the trees, the garden and assorted remains of plants done. There’s a thick coat of white where the snow is supposed to be. Will wait for … Continue reading →

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Something went awry here

Posted on June 17, 2017 by

I can’t ever remember criticizing a show I have been a part of (who wants to embarrass themselves, right?) so it’s a strange feeling to have to report that something was seriously amiss at the Box Factory show this year. … Continue reading →

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