A Hanging in Frisco

Got word this week that five portraits of mine have been accepted into the Arts in the Atrium show here in Frisco, TX. Paintings will be showcased throughout the five-level city hall for about ten months. As I've said before, it ain't the Louvre, but we'll take any exposure we can get at this point in time. Of course every jury is different, but it is nice to get some feedback on what work catches the judges' eye. Two of the paintings (including the one appearing here) were done on wood which is a technique I like and plan to continue. I just returned from a trip to Home Depot with 24 new 11 x 14 pieces of wood cut from one piece of 4 x 8 ply. I guess that means I should get back to work!

From Horses to Puppets

In highlighting artist Susan Rothenberg's work at the Modern Museum in Fort Worth, Texas Monthly remarks that "horses launched her career but she's since turned to dismembering puppets." Wow, talk about a style change. Do you suppose the puppets all look like one of Susan's ex-boyfriends? May have to check the exhibit out. I don't plan to bring any small children with me however. I don't think dismembered puppets is something they should see before junior high. I myself am experimenting with a much less radical change in my painting. I am adding a narrative panel to my portraits. I'll post one as soon as I get around to photographing them. In the meantime, please bide your time by watching the paint dry on this barn wall.