It Went Well

The grand opening reception of the new location of the Elliott Fouts Gallery was something you had to see to appreciate. To say it was a full house is an understatement. The place was packed, shoulder to shoulder. I think the people of Sacramento are enjoying the new gallery, as they should.

By the end of the evening, 18 of the 22 paintings I have in the exhibition were sold. I wasn't expecting that kind of a response to my work, and I think any artist would tell you that such an event is remarkably validating. I think I'll keep doing what I do.

A quiet view of the exhibition

After four consecutive years of exhibitions in Sacramento, the best part is seeing familiar faces at the gallery. The Sunday following the reception, Kerrie Kelly and Vinny Catalano hosted a brunch so I could meet some more collectors. I was completely honoured by their hospitality. Every single conversation I had was enlightening and enjoyable.

Many thanks to the fine people at the gallery — Elliott Fouts, Michelle Satterlee, Cynthia Lou and Sherry Ngai. It's a privilege to work with them!

New Paintings / 2012 / Catalog

The catalog for my 2012 solo exhibition is available through the Elliott Fouts Gallery. As per usual, Michelle Satterlee has done a fantastic job with the layout and design. The catalog is $11.70 including shipping for residents of the USA. Please email the gallery for details.

UPPERCASE

Flattered to have my work featured on UPPERCASE's blog today. The magazine is so full of inspiration. It's worth checking out.

Deluxe Model 5
20" x 30"  |  Oil/Canvas  |  2012
Sold

Rotary Phone, Off the Hook I
16" x 24"  |  Oil/Canvas  |  2012
Sold

American Art Collector, June 2012

My exhibition at the Elliott Fouts Gallery is featured in the June 2012 issue of American Art Collector magazine.

You can read the interview here (it's a 3.7mb pdf file).

Clear Thinking

42" x 32"  |  Oil/Canvas  |  2012

Sold

Antique Candle Stick Phones
24" x 24"  |  Oil/Canvas  |  2012
Sold

Back to Back
24" x 30"  |  Oil/Canvas  |  2012
Sold

The Vanishing American

24" x 24"  |  Oil/Canvas  |  2012

Sold

Ad in American Art Collector (June 2012)

Check out this ad designed by Michelle Satterlee, gallery director at the Elliott Fouts Gallery. I think it was exactly a year ago that I mentioned that I appreciate her design skills. This ad is featured in the June 2012 issue of American Art Collector magazine.

I'll share the article in the coming week, along with more info on the show.

Upcoming Exhibitions

Here is another round of progress photos of a few paintings I've been working on and some details on upcoming shows.

20+ new paintings will be exhibiting at the Elliott Fouts Gallery in Sacramento, California for the month of June. I'll be sharing the completed paintings in a few short weeks.

After that I'll have 3 paintings in a group exhibition at the Washington County Museum of Fine Art, starting in August.

In September I have an exhibition of several of my book paintings at the Bakersfield Museum of Art.

And finally, in late November I'll have another solo exhibition in Los Angeles. I'll share more details about these shows as they near. In the meantime, I've got my work cut out for me.