Summertime Has Offically Arrived

It's showtime folks! Under the pines and away from the beach crowds, this juried show not only features many of Delaware's most well known artists, but embraces you with 3.5 acres of ample natural beauty. 


Tent Location: Booth #86 - This is another new spot for me and it's next to the formal gardens featured in the painting above.



1st Weekend: Saturday & Sunday, August 8 & 9, 2015 (rain or shine)
2nd Weekend: Saturday & Sunday, August 15 & 16, 2015 (rain or shine)

Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays, 10:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. Sunday

Admission: $5 - Tickets may be purchased at the Art League or online here.

Parking: Free Jolly Roger shuttle service is available from both the KMART shopping center on Route 1 (see map) and the Rehoboth Beach Elementry School at 500 Stockley Avenue (see map).
Parking in Henlopen Acres is very limited. Please adhere to parking restrictions including parking along the street. All vehicles must park on the grass with tires off the pavement. You will get a ticket if you ignore this rule.
Refreshments: Nage’s Café will be serving lunch in the Chambers Building, lite fare and coffees from The Pointe can be found across from the Corkran Galley, there will be lemonade outside the Children’s Studio and, in the afternoon, and join Dogfish Head Brewery in the Homestead Garden (NEXT TO ME!) for beer.

Official Website: rehobothartleague.org

Tiny Frames

This is really more of a progress shot than a completed piece, but I've never framed a print within an iPhone so I'm taking my time. This piece, along with Tagged Freight and Contrasts will be displayed at the Rehoboth Art League's "Drawing" exhibition.

And yes, that was a real working phone at one point.


Exhibition Dates: July 24th through August 23rd
Address: 12 Dodds Lane, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Building: The Homestead
Website: rehobothartleague.org

Adult Supervision


I'm currently on week two of frame-making duty, though it appears that I need supervision to do it correctly. Luckily for you, they're coming our great. That also means that I have a show coming up. Once I have the details, I'll post them.

It's Showtime Folks!

I may have been quiet online lately, but that doesn't mean the art has stopped. This weekend and next weekend are the two biggest weekends on Delaware's art show calendar. The Rehoboth Art League is a quiet escape in the nation's summer capital. Under the pines and away from the beach crowds this juried show not only features many of Delaware's most well known artists, but embraces you with 3.5 acres of ample natural beauty.

Tent Location: Booth #3 - This is a new spot for me and it's in front of the historic Homestead.


1st Weekend: Saturday & Sunday, August 8 & 9, 2014 (rain or shine)
2nd Weekend: Saturday & Sunday, August 16 & 17, 2014 (rain or shine)

Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays, 10:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. Sundays

Admission: $5 - Tickets may be purchased at the Art League or online here.

Parking: Free Jolly Roger shuttle service is available from both the KMART shopping center on Route 1 (see map) and the Rehoboth Beach Elementry School at 500 Stockley Avenue (see map).
Parking in Henlopen Acres is very limited. Please adhere to parking restrictions including parking along the street. All vehicles must park on the grass with tires off the pavement. You will get a ticket if you ignore this rule.

Refreshments: Nage’s Café will be serving lunch in the Chambers Building, lite fare and coffees from The Pointe can be found across from the Corkran Galley, there will be lemonade outside the Children’s Studio and, in the afternoon, join Dogfish Head Brewery in the Homestead Garden for beer, music and a DPR live broadcast.

Fabulous musical entertainment: Familiar local artists and some exciting new faces, along with live entertainment featuring jazz, blue grass, and folk music will create a relaxing atmosphere for spending the day.

Official Website: rehobothartleague.org

The warmth of fine art


If you were itching to see me you've got one last chance to scratch before the end of the year. I'll be joining 50 Artists from six states will be at the Harford Day School on Saturday, November 3rd. I'll also have copies of my book, Visual Poetry, on hand for you to preview. This event promises to be fun for the whole family!

Booth Location: 47, located in the field house.

Show Dates: Saturday November 3, 2012

Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Admission: FREE!

Parking: Parking is available at the school.

Address: 715 Moores Mill Road, Bel Air, MD 21014

My house in relation to Superstorm Sandy's path
We made it through Sandy this week without an issue even though the house was nearly under it's direct path. Others, especially along the coast, weren't quite so lucky. I know you've been hearing this from a number of people, but consider donating to the Red Cross if you are able. If you've ever been to Atlantic City you know that many of the people that live there are not living in expensive beach homes and will need help in the coming weeks and months.

Formal Gardens

You spent your weekend doing yard work? Here's some inspiration from the Rehoboth Art League show.


Drag the image to see around.

It was a great show. I met so many wonderful people, but now I have a problem. Some of my favorite pieces sold during the weekend and now I have to SERIOUSLY get back to painting. MY walls are bare! 

Get Oiled Up at the Beach

The time has finally come! When it comes to roller coaster rides, Rehoboth is the most exciting. I have an entire truckload of supplies (literally) being delivered this week just to prepare. The friendships I have made over the years have made this show the most satisfying show I attend and the art is fantastic.

Tent Location: Booth # 50 This is a different spot from last year.

1st Weekend: Saturday & Sunday, August 11 & 12, 2012 (rain or shine)
2nd Weekend: Saturday & Sunday, August 18 & 19, 2012 (rain or shine)

Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays, 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. Sundays

Admission: $5 - good towards $5 off of a purchase of $100 or more of art that day.

Parking: Free Jolly Roger shuttle service is available from both the KMART shopping center on Route 1 (see map) and the Rehoboth Beach Elementry School at 500 Stockley Avenue (see map).
Parking in Henlopen Acres is very limited. Please adhere to parking restrictions including parking along the street. All vehicles must park on the grass with tires off the pavement. You will get a ticket if you ignore this rule.

Refreshments: Nage will be in the Chambers Café again this year. Point Coffee House & Bake Shoppe will be serving iced coffees, lattes, and some really tasty bakery items (we tried them last year!

Fabulous musical entertainment: Familiar local artists and some exciting new faces, along with live entertainment featuring jazz, blue grass, and folk music will create a relaxing atmosphere for spending the day.
Official Website: rehobothartleague.org

Life in Lititz

Oh, the ecstasy and the agony of the summer outdoor art show. Sometimes I have neighbors that chain smoke and yell at priests, sometimes I make new friends, sometimes it's 103 degrees. I've talked about it before. Saturday's show in Lititz, PA was no different...

I received a fourth place award in the Oils/Acrylics category for my painting Pumpkin Patch. It's always a little ego boost when you are recognized by somebody for the work you do.



For those of you that couldn't make it to the show, below is a 360 view of the park. It's really quite nice.


Drag the image to see around.

"Now, wait just a second! This doesn't sound so bad!" you think to yourself. I know. How could it really? Towards the end of the day, however, we realized that we had been the victims of theft. Nothing big, just a $20 print, but theft all the same. I've got mixed emotions about it. On one hand it means that there is a market for my work and somebody decided to turn to a life of crime just to obtain one of my pieces. On the other, well, I was jacked.

Brandywine Park Bridge & Outdoor Show Update

"The hardest thing in life is to know which bridge to cross and which to burn" - David Russell 

This painting is 7" x 5" oil on canvas board.

"Not a new painting?" I hear you ask. I know, it's been tough getting to paint lately and with preparations for the summer shows I feel like my painting schedule has slowed to the speed of DC beltway traffic. For instance, making the frames alone has taken up all of the past three weekends. That's seven days of near non-stop sawing, sanding and stapling.

Oh, you didn't know I made my own frames? Here's a quick lesson from 2010.

See? That's how I get my beauties prepped. Nothing but the best for these little gems.

I've also spent plenty of time designing and printing the new 2012 outdoor show cards. It may seem like just a promotional postcard, but I make sure each card is unique and executed just right.

Winter Show in Baltimore

Join us at the Crystal Moll Gallery for a night of jazz and fine art in the beautiful Federal Hill neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland. I'll be in this show along other talented artists including Tom Kelly, Crystal Moll, Bruno Baran, Stewart White, Tom Ritchie, Sam Robinson, and Murray Taylor. The opening reception will be Thursday, February 16th from 5 PM until 8 PM. The show will be on display until March 31st.

Crystal Moll Gallery
1030 South Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
410.952.2843
Hours: Wed-Fri 12 noon - 6 PM

Chair City Morning

 "You can only come to the morning through the shadows."  - J.R.R. Tolkien

This painting is from recent trip I made to Gardner, MA and is 7" x 5" oil on canvas panel. Please call me, email me, or click here if you'd like to buy this painting.

Below are some pictures I took of the setup at the Holiday Fair on Saturday. It was a great event, but as usual we were up until 1 AM preparing for the day.


Above is a close up picture of the table. My wife made that amazing gift wrap table cloth and bow the night before.

 
That's me, dreaming about my life again.

 The ladies were shopping!

Early Beach Light

 "At the beach, life is different. Time doesn't move hour to hour but mood to moment. We live by the currents, plan by the tides and follow the sun." - Unknown

This painting is 8" x 6" oil on canvas panel.



Tomorrow is the big day and your last chance to see my paintings in person before next year. There is also a lot of great pottery, art glass and jewelry. If you're looking to make a whole family trip, the Holiday Fair will be taking place at the same time as the Punkin' Chunkin happening nearby in Bridgeville, DE. Pick up something unique for the holidays and then check out teams hurtling pumpkins up to a mile away.

Booth Location: I will be in the Tubbs Gallery, but the fair takes place throughout every building on the Rehoboth Art League's beautiful 3.5 acre campus.
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission: $5 - Your ticket entitles you to a chance to win an item in the Ventures Gallery. Each artist will donate a piece of their work for the auction You can buy additional auction tickets before the 3:00 p.m. drawing. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Rehoboth Art League’s educational and outreach programs.
Parking: There is parking onsite at the Rehoboth Art League
Cuisine: The Village Improvement Association. will offer a delicious luncheon featuring their signature chicken salad. Snack items include a bake table with many and varied sweets, along with several beverage choices.
Official Website: rehobothartleague.org

2011 Rehoboth Show Update


My wife and I came to the conclusion that every outdoor art show is like a roller coaster. You get hot, then chilly, you're excited, nervous, bored, excited again... it goes on and on like this for hours. It's no wonder the shows are so exhausting physically, yet so fun to participate.

We will have more paintings next weekend so if you've already seen us at the show, don't worry, you will have new paintings to enjoy.  We hope to see you again next weekend. 

I want to thank everybody that came out this weekend, and a special thanks to the purchasers of my art. I hope you enjoy it for many years.


The Rehoboth Art League Outdoor Show Is This Weekend

The Rehoboth Art League is a quiet escape in the nation's summer capital. Under the pines and away from the beach crowds this show not only features many of Delaware's most well known artists, but embraces you with ample natural beauty. If you've been following the blog you know I've been prepping for the next two weeks since last August. I can't wait!


Tent Location: 76 - This is a different booth number from last year but it will be in the same spot as last year.

1st Weekend: Saturday & Sunday, August 13 & 14
2nd Weekend: Saturday & Sunday, August 20 & 21

Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays, 10:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. Sundays

Admission: $5 - good towards $5 off of a purchase of $100 or more of art that day.

Parking: Free parking and shuttle bus from the K-Mart shopping center on Highway One, Rehoboth Beach.

The Jolly Trolley will begin departures from K-Mart at 9:45 am. The last shuttle will depart Rehoboth Art League at 5:15 PM. On Sunday, the last departure will be at 3:15 PM.

Hungry? Grab a bite:
Nage restaurant specialties
Kettle Korn and Lemonade
Vitales Ice Creams & Ices
The Point Coffee House & Bake Shoppe treats

Official Website for more info: rehobothartleague.org

St. Peter's Art Show Single Word Review

Hot.

Mix 90 degree temperatures with asphalt and add a pinch of art show vendor drama and you get hot. I'd never been to the show in Lewes, DE before but now I know why so many people encouraged me to give it a try. There were a lot of well known local artists and I was humbled to be included in the mix. I met tons of new people. I was excited to see so many of the people I met last year drop in to check out the new work.

Mulberry Street view of the St. Peter's Art Show in Lewes, DE

View from inside the tent.

So firm, so smooth, so fully packed.
Makes the tent from a year ago look empty.

Less Than a Week

“We hit the sunny beaches where we occupy ourselves keeping the sun off our skin, the saltwater off our bodies, and the sand out of our belongings.” - Erma Bombeck

Or, Erma, we can occupy ourselves enjoying art. I'll be in Lewes, DE on Saturday and you can see all of my paintings in person. Lewes was the first European settlement in Delaware and it's where I'll be settling for my first outdoor show of 2011.

Beach, fireworks and art... there's no better way to celebrate the nation's independence.

Tent Location: Booth 26, located on Mulberry Street

Show Date: Saturday, July 2, 2011 (rain or shine)

Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Admission: Free

Official Website: St. Peter's Art Show

Neighbors' Tree Drawing

 The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is now. - Chinese Proverb

Ok, so this isn't a painting but I'm really happy with how this turned out. I noticed that my drawing and my painting styles have, for the most part, merged. It's true that drawing is the foundation for all painting so I try to keep myself occupied when I don't have time to paint.

"Wait? Not painting? Why?" you ask. As I mentioned before I have a long list of things to finish before my show in Lewes, Delaware on July 2. I've updated my book containing my available paintings, I've finished the labels for the tent and the notecards are printed. I've even made most of the frames I need. Only a few prints are left and I'll be good to go.

Ever wonder what my framed paintings look like?
Freakin' sweet, right?

This painting drawing is ball point pen & black Sharpie marker on the back of some note paper. Please click here if you'd like to see any of my paintings for sale.

The Trees Are Green Again

Now the hard work begins...
You may have noticed a sudden decrease in the number of paintings I'm posting. This summer's outdoor shows are coming and I still have a lot to do to prepare. I have almost 80 new paintings and many of them still need frames. I have only just begun working on my prints. I've been printing them on-demand as they were ordered until now.

Ready to become frames!

Oh, and I have a 140 year old house that needs some attention. Before things quickly get out of hand I'm taking some time to work on my non-painting related list of things to do. Oy! I have a headache.

With all of that work I will also need to prepare for the sudden influx of new fine art and fine craft items I'm sure will find their way into the home thanks to my wife's shopping habit. (Hi Honey!) The great thing about being in an outdoor show is GOING to outdoor shows. I spend a lot of time talking about what I'm doing or showing off my paintings (this is my blog after all!) so I wanted to share a couple of items from other artists that have made their way into my home...

... items such as Jeff Watson's beautiful hand-made pottery,

 Ray Briscoe's hand-carved wood items,


... and the metal art of Roland Paronish.