Spring: polarized

One of the things that is hard to capture in photos of my art is the texture. That is part of the whole show for me. I love the the patina of old buildings and furniture, the real time worn feel of things. With all the layers of paint I try to capture some of that same feeling, not as a mimic but has a homage. This painting uses different finishes as well as a mix of acrylic and oil based paints. The result is a varied landscape of lusters that enhance the chorus and cacophony of colors. In the photo you'll just have to take my word for it, but if you stop in to reorient in Warwick, RI you can see for yourself.

Artpath press

Here's a review of the art show in VT. http://www.sevendaysvt.com/art/spotlights/2007/04/four-sure.html I was very pleased, I must say, to have my work highlighted. Thanks again to the artpath gallery for the opportunity. Its a great little location on the waterfront in Burlington, Vt. I recommend eating at Henry's Dinner for breakfast or brunch while you're there.

Did I ever tell you that I appeared in a TV ad for the Burlington Savings Bank (now a Citezens bank). Yes that was my first brush with wild fame and fortune, I was about seven years old and shopping malls were still an amazing modern marvel to me. I think a whole 2 people recognized me. More people think I'm the actor on that show where the guy gets the newspaper that tells the future. If I knew what the guys name was I'd say it was me, then act like a real jerk, have a tony danza moment and unload all my pent up frustration. Then people would go away saying what a jerk that guy is. Does that qualify as identity theft? or performance art?

Thank you to every one that came to the opening at ARTpath. My works will be there until some time in July.

color barn wood #1

color barn wood #1

Polyvinyl acrylic on salvage barn wood

This is one of the works I will have at the Artpath Gallery in Burlington, VT. It is titled Duct Tape #1 and is a composition of many layers of duct tape over an artist canvas.

The Artpath Gallery's new exhibit opens with an artist's reception on
First Friday, May 4th, 6 - 8 PM with live Celtic music by Sheefra. Come to
meet the artists and enjoy collections of their paintings: "Inner Color
Line" by Paul Gruhler; "Archetypical High Jinx " by Hal Mayforth; "Under
and Through" by Beth Pearson; and "Semi Gloss: Tint and Texture" by Jason
Wincuinas.
The Artpath, which runs adjacent to the waterfront bike path, is located
in the Wing Building near the King Street Ferry Dock. This exhibit shows
through July, Mon. - Sat. 7 AM - 8 PM. (802) 563-2273 Special thanks to
Main Street Landing Company.




The Artpath Gallery of Burlington Vermont is a unique walk-through venue
which runs adjacent to the waterfront bike path. "Artpath has consistently
hosted topnotch exhibitions since it's inception earlier in this decade."
states a recent review in Seven Days VT. The Artpath exhibitions are
really four solo shows displaying collections of some of the best fine,
contemporary, and abstract artists in Vermont. The founder and gallerist of
Artpath is Ellis Jacobson, well known for his huge sculpted masks. The
gallery is located in the Wing Building at one Steele Street. (802)
563-2273