New Studio Space in Georgetown

Last year I started thinking about getting a dedicated art studio so that I would not have to paint in the basement anymore. I started looking for one in December and then I found the perfect space near my house in the Georgetown Art Center, and signed on at the first of the year. I share it with nine other artists and we each have our own private studio in a larger space that was once a ballroom. We have shared gallery space, classroom, print studio, kitchen, bathroom and even two pianos. Plus it is above a pizzeria. Been spending weekends there and it's a lovely thing! Last Saturday while I was painting there was an Italian class. The Monday before that, I got to paint to the live sounds of the Japanese harp (koto).

Sea Nymphs and Sea Creatures

The last month and a half has been devoted to getting ready for my first art showing in a long time. The show is at Macrina Bakery and Cafe in SODO for the month of December and then moves to the Queen Anne location in January. The opening reception was on Monday evening, which happened to be a very chilly night, but with so many of my friends, coworkers and family there to supprt me, it was a warm night indeed. These fantastic photos are courtesy of Johann Gomez.

Obelisk Painting

A commissioned painting for the restaurant Obelisk in Washington, DC. I like to always have something in mind or an object to include in each painting I do on commission so that I have a focal point. In this case, the requirement was to include several obelisks.

Emma

This is a drawing of Emma, one of our friends in Silver Spring.

La Mustache Magnifique

The steps and final piece of a commissioned mustache painting.

The Birth of Snort

This little piggy went to market, this little piggy hangs in the L'Accademia. This illustration was part of a series I made for Sourefire's annual calendar. The pig is their mascot and appears in a series of classic pieces of art. We're starting work on the 2010 calendar...this one is from 2009.

Squadra Ciclismo Cascina Spinasse

This is my design for the bike jersey I will wear along with 19 other team riders in the 30th annual STP (Seattle to Portland) on July 11th and 12th. Cascina Spinasse is sponsoring our team, so we should have some nice food before during and after the event. We will ride 203 miles with 10,000 other cyclists (and perhaps a skateboarder or two).