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Goodbye Texas

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 Leaving today, but first had to take a quick trip through the town and sample some of the cuisine for breakfast.  Fredericksburg is a very German town which is reflected in the shops, architecture, and food. …and of course, being that this is Texas, also has plenty of Mexican influences as well.  

There are also many Bed and Breakfasts in the area.  I thought that it was a very quaint and beautiful little town.  It was very interesting for me to see a little bit of what is here, though it is a brief trip, having some German heritage of my own.

I can’t get away from my studio too often due to deadlines and  all of the paintings that I have to complete.  (…though, I can’t complain…)  But it is nice to get out occasionally and not always be trapped in my studio (…there are many things waiting for me back there).

Whistle Pik Galleries Christmas Miniature Show

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Here are some snapshots of the gallery during the opening event for the Christmas Miniature Show (www.whistlepik.com).  I was very pleased that all of my family’s paintings in the show were sold out when we arrived. :D The exhibit space is set up very beautifully, and as you can see there was quite a crowd.  For those who haven’t been to the Whistle Pik Galleries before, the gallery also has a courtyard featuring a collection of large bronzes (as well as a fountain and gardens), and a second gallery building with some of the larger works and the gallery’s offices (which also have beautiful collections of artwork.)

Though I don’t paint in that style, I really enjoy the free Western style of painting….a style of painting that is represented well in the gallery.  I met a very nice artist, Qiang Huang, and his wife.  He has some of his lovely still life works on his blog…his originals were very nice.  I also enjoyed seeing some artwork from Africa, a collection of small etchings, and a beautiful large piece by Norman Rockwell.

It is very inspiring for an artist to go see beautiful artwork, showspaces, and different environments – not to mention meeting so many interesting artists and clients.  Many thanks to Tim Taylor from Whistle Pik and all of the gallery’s personnel for their wonderful hospitality.  ….and for the lovely artist’s party as well! :D (…which was also amazing….and delicious. :D )

My family and I will be supplying the gallery with more work for exhibition in the gallery regularly.  I am hoping to complete more pieces for them soon…

Yet Another Flight

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I’m off to an exhibition opening in Fredericksburg, Texas this weekend.  Whistle Pik Galleries is having their reception for the Christmas Miniature Show and my family and I will be attending. 

I have never been able to get down to that part of Texas before, to see the area or the gallery, so I am really looking forward to the experience.  The Gallery is in the Texas hill country.

This is a photo from the layover in Denver.  ….not enough time to do any research or sightseeing (other than the inside of Denver international ;) ) – It would have been nice to run out and see the Rocky Mountain National Park again in the snow. :D …but this is a quick trip, so no wilderness excursions for me.  (there was a little wildlife on the aircraft, though ;) ).

MPSGS Opening Events

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This is a slideshow of some of the snapshots from the Miniature Painters Sculptors & Gravers Society of Washington, DC opening events that my family and I attended.  Enjoy! :D

Decoys & Wildlife Show – Frenchtown, NJ

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Thanks to Ron Kobli and everyone from the Decoys & Wildlife Gallery in Frenchtown, NJ for such a nice show! My family and I were pleased to meet many of of our collectors from the area. :D If you happen to be near Frenchtown, be sure to drop by the gallery to browse the paintings and art. They still have quite a collection of our pieces for the holiday season.

Thanks to Ron Kobli and everyone from the Decoys & Wildlife Gallery in Frenchtown, NJ for such a nice show!  My family and I were pleased to meet many of our collectors from the area. :D

If you happen to be near Frenchtown, be sure to drop by the gallery to browse the paintings and art.  They still have quite a collection of our pieces for the holiday season – both smaller and larger pieces.  (www.decoyswildlife.com)

Thanks to Ron Kobli and everyone from the Decoys & Wildlife Gallery in Frenchtown, NJ for such a nice show! My family and I were pleased to meet many of of our collectors from the area. :D If you happen to be near Frenchtown, be sure to drop by the gallery to browse the paintings and art. They still have quite a collection of our pieces for the holiday season.

Thanks to Ron Kobli and everyone from the Decoys & Wildlife Gallery in Frenchtown, NJ for such a nice show! My family and I were pleased to meet many of of our collectors from the area. :D If you happen to be near Frenchtown, be sure to drop by the gallery to browse the paintings and art. They still have quite a collection of our pieces for the holiday season.

33rd Annual Miniature Art Society of Florida Exhibition

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I am pleased to post that this painting, "Symphony of Light", watercolor on ivorine, was awarded a top honor at the Miniature Art Society of Florida’s 33rd annual exhibition – "Best Work by a Young Artist" (Best of Show for artists 35 or younger).  This is the second time I have been given this award, which I am very honored for especially being that I am still a ’20 something’.

It is quite an honor to have been given such high awards at both the MASF and MPSGS this year.  Many thanks to both societies.  As our elite miniature art exhibitions in the United States, each of them are surpassed by none.  I greatly appreciate all that they do to preserve miniature art and it’s roots.

(Also, I want to post a congratulations to my sister, Bonnie, for her award of "Best Animal" at the CPA International Miniature Exhibition in PA with her beautiful Asian leopard portrait.  I am very proud of her. :D )

74th Miniature Painters Sculptors & Gravers Exhibit – Washington, DC

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I just received notice that this painting, “Calm – Great Egret” (watercolor on Ivorine), was awarded ‘Second in Show’, the ‘Manny Sullivan Award for Excellence’, at the 74th Miniature Painters Sculptors & Gravers Exhibit of Washington, DC (the oldest miniature art society in America – http://www.mpsgs.org/).  I am honored to have received this award for the second year in a row.My watercolors “Polar Ambiance” and “Timberwolf” were chosen for first place in ‘Watermedia’ and first place in ‘Birds and Animals’ respectively.  I am very honored to have my work chosen for these awards this year.  Many thanks to the judge, Carol Lee Thompson, and those of the administration of the MPSGS.

The exhibit of 699 miniature works of art will run  Nov. 19 – Dec. 29, 2007 at the Strathmore Mansion (in North Bethesda, MD).  This year’s exhibition represents artists from 38 US states and 12 foreign countries.

My sister, Bonnie, was able to put a miniature painting in the exhibit this year also – her work was awarded as well.

Leopard Sketch

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This is a sketch for a painting of a leopard.  I hope to have a painting of it completed relatively soon for an upcoming exhibition.

Shoot

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This is a photo of one of my models – one of our photoshoots recently. :D

For my artwork, I find that I rely heavily on my experiences studying various species of both plants and animals – painting those observations that I see in nature into my paintings.  Seeing how the animals or birds behave, where they live, the vegetation surrounding them, etc.

American Art in Miniature 2007

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This painting will be in the Thomas Gilcrease Museum’s "American Art in Miniature 2007" in Tulsa, Oklahoma November 1st (I am planning to be at the event, also).  I painted this piece while I was out west for the most part.  The habitat in the painting is from our hike in the Tetons.