"Searching for..."
4"H x 6"W 
Colored Pencils, Sharpie Marker, #497 Pencil
SOLD

Good Evening Art Fans,

​What a fun couple of weeks it has been! I'll do my best to hit the highlights about recent happenings as well as those that are coming up soon. Here we go!!!

On Saturday 7/15, I attended Ardest Gallery's "Abstraction" opening reception. It really was my intention to slip in quietly, check out the show and leave. But, I ended up meeting the nicest people, having some laughs, great conversations and, well, I couldn't resist taking a few photos before I left. If you weren't there, here's a sliver of what you missed. (Click the photos for links to 2 of the artists personal web pages.)

The middle of last week saw me doing something I've never done before. Conroe Art League hosts figure drawing and portrait painting groups several times a month. So, just for grins and giggles (and 50.00) I offered to be one of their models. This group looks for all kinds of body types, but since they need models to hold poses for up to 20 minutes over the course of a 3 hour period, folks with experience in yoga, dance and similar disciplines are preferred. (That's me!) It was a real joy to hang out with these artists while I offered a variety of yoga, Thai Chi and a couple of sitting poses. Doing what I enjoy while the artists do what we all love. How fun is that? The only way it could have been better would have been if I brought my pets...but you can't have everything! ;-P

If you are interested in joining this group or being one of their models, contact Vickie Nash: [email protected] / 713-249-2956 

When the modeling was over I took a photo of myself with the group. Then I took individual photos of each of their sketches. What I find most interesting is how each artist has a completely different take on the exact same subject matter. Isn't that cool? (See below.)

Hey, BTW, remember that little drawing I started right before I participated in CAL's Artists in Action? Well, I finished it. Let me know what you think about it (or anything at all) in the comments box at the bottom of this blog post!

"(We are all) Black Stars (thanks, David)"
6"H x 4"W 
Colored Pencils, Sharpie Marker
45.00 (framed)

Art always looks better in person, so before I wrap this up I want to post some upcoming events. Get out there, look at art and have some fun! :-D

Ardest Gallery
25200 Grogan's Park Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 777380
Saturday, July 29 / 6pm

Ekphrastic Poetry Reading with Dave Parsons, 2011 Texas Poet Laureate

Dave Parsons will read and discuss the ekphrasis process and his and other poets’ poems in response to the artwork that includes iconic paintings of contemporary artists and those of some of the masters such as Gustave Courbet, Auguste Renoir, and Van Gogh.
To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/679127357207

Conroe Art League
127 Simonton Street
Conroe, TX 77301
Saturday, August 5 / 6 - 8pm

Member's Show - Opening Reception

We always have a broad variety of artworks in different mediums and styles. I'll have several new works of my own on display that I guarantee you have not seen, yet. We also have a new sculpture garden to show you. Bring your friends!

Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Church
1370 North Millbend Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Saturday, August 12 / 6 - 7:30pm

Local Artists' Show - Opening Reception

Sadly, I can not link to the church's website this time because some meanie hacked them. But, I can assure you that there will be beautiful artwork in the form of wall art, ceramics, jewelry and more! A concert will follow at 7:30p. Call Northwoods for more details: 281-298-2780

Good Evening Friends,

If you were not able to make the Artists in Action demo last Friday or Conroe Art League's opening reception the following Saturday, feel free to drop by 127 Simonton Street in Conroe, TX to see our July show. The gallery is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00a. - 4:00p. But, just in case you're not sure about making the drive, here's a link so you can view the ENTIRE SHOW (62 photos in all!) online:

https://conroeartleague.com/Now-Showing

However, this is more of a tease because art always looks better in person. Plus, the gallery itself is beautiful and in the heart of downtown Conroe. If you haven't been to Conroe lately, you will be amazed by how much there is to see and do. Check it out!

In other news...

There's a gallery that recently moved to The Woodlands that will take your breath away. While we already have many with great artworks in our township, Ardest Gallery is, IMHO, a step up from the rest. This gallery is every bit as good as any gallery I have ever enjoyed in every major city I've visited. Not just in the U.S., but cities in 7 other countries. I'm just sayin', if you love contemporary fine art, you need to check them out. Here's the 411 on their next event:

Ardest Gallery
25200 Grogan's Park Dr.The Woodlands, TX 777380
Saturday, July 15 / 4-8pm

"Abstraction" Opening Reception

Juror: Annette Palmer is an award winning, internationally collected artist and experienced Juror. She is currently a resident artist of Archway Gallery in Houston and widely published freelance art writer. Her own work explores distance, connectivity and forgotten means of communication, often within land and seascapes. Palmer is a graduate of the Edinburgh College of Art / Heriot Watt University, Scotland, UK.

I recently had the pleasure of stopping by this gallery during one of their events. They featured a local artist reading from a book of children's poetry that she had illustrated. I'll post photos that I took during that event so you can get a small taste of the diversity and quality of the artworks that are featured at Ardest Gallery.

I hope you enjoyed this blog post. There are no paid promotions here! And, while I do primarily write about what I am doing in the studio, I also like to share work that others are doing. Art is Life! It is to be shared and enjoyed by all.

If you have any comments, questions or suggestions, feel free to post them in the comments below or reach out to me via email: [email protected]

​Big Hugs to one and all!

Good Afternoon Art Lovers!

Clearly, I need an assistant to write blog posts for me as I am so busy that this one comes at the very last minute. But, better late than never, right?

Please, join myself and 4 other artists as we create work LIVE for you to enjoy. Here's the 411:

Conroe Art League
Madeley Fine Arts Building
127 Simonton Street
Conroe, TX 77301
5:00 - 7:00p. Artists in Action!
conroeartleague.com

This is one of the small works that I will be working on this event (see below). But, I will bring plenty of drawing supplies in case you'd like to join me in creating some fun stream-of-consciousness drawings. Bring your friends. The more the merrier!

I also have some new works that will be on display and plenty of art for you to purchase and give as gifts or take home for yourself. This is one example...

"Divine Cross and Flame"
8"H x 6"W (framed)
Colored Pencils, Sharpie Markers, #497 Pencil
59.00 (framed in shadow box on black velvet)

If you can't make the Artists in Action event this evening, no worries. Our July Artists Reception takes place tomorrow evening from 6:00 - 8:00p. (same location). Either way you'll be able to view the works of Conroe Art League members. All of us are local artists and would love to meet you. So, come on out and show your support of the arts!