I am now Distinguished!

This past Sunday I was inducted into the BHS Distinguished Graduates Hall of Fame for service to my community as an Artist.  
Something I did not expect but am honored to be a member of.  
Thank you BHS!

Follow this link for Article.

Paint, Paper & Piecing Exhibit

My art group, Art Circle 6, has an exhibit at the Level One Bank Community Art Gallery in Ferndale, MI through April 9th.  Though this is a bank you sure wouldn't know it as you can see from the photos.
I'll be having a Solo Exhibit at this location starting at the end of August this summer.

Details to come...

Relief paintings.

I've been playing around with Light Modeling Paste over the last several months and it's a lot of fun to work with.  This latest piece was a practice for a  larger canvas that I've been working on for an up-coming exhibit in Ferndale, MI. (Feb. 24-April 9).  More to come on that!


This canvas is 8x8 inches and is simply titled "Root Relief". Clever Hugh! This one is priced at $125.00.

Anyway I like the results both on this one and the larger 24x24 inch canvas. 

Catching up

From September 20, 2011
I thought I would bring you up to date on my "goings on" since I haven't posted in over a month.
Here's a run down......
July was Ann Arbor Art Fair.(Terrible weather!)
July 27th - Guest speaker for the Village Fine Arts Association in Milford, MI. (Very nice!)
Two days after was Chelsea Sounds and Sights Festival. (Too Hot!)
August 28th-Painting Demo at the Detroit Institute of Arts, DIA, (Great experience)
September 17th- SCFB Bird Fair in Livonia, MI. (Nice) Love the Birds!
In-between all that was work, work, and more work.

Lady Bug Series

From July 13, 2011
These three paintings are examples of my new Lady Bug Series which will make ther debut at the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair Next week. July 20-23. These oils are on gallery wrapped canvas, painted on all sides. There are 7 in the series and are affordably priced at $150.00 each. I offer special pricing for the purchase of two or more.

If you are interested in these items prior to July 20th, please contact me and I can send you jpgs of the other 4 paintings.
Otherwise I hope to see you at the art fair!

What a Relief!

From June 7, 2011
This piece which I haven't titled yet was an experiment in relief using light weight modeling paste. This canvas is an 8x8 gallery wrapped canvas where the image extends on all four sides. The coral branch is the relief element which is more evident in person. I applied the modeling paste with a palette knife and sanded it to the desired texture with my Dremel. The fish are actually more of a red-orange.


(This painting has been Sold)

Solo Exhibit at Franklin Grill for MIPA

From June 1, 2011
The Michigan International Professional Association (MIPA) has invited me to exhibit my work at the Franklin Grill in Oakland County from June 2 through July 2, 2011.



The opening of this exhibit begins with the meeting night of the MIPA where I will have the opportunity to meet and speak with members and guests of this group and present and discuss my work.

There will also be a guest speeker to discuss the significane of the green economy


(This painting has been Sold)

Featured artist at Rainbow Feathers Bird Fair

From May 3, 2011
Thanks to all for your kind words and purchases during the Rainbow Feathers Bird Fair in Romulus, Michigan last Saturday. It's always fun for me to do the bird shows being a "Bird" person myself. I had a great time. The image above is an oil painting titled "Eclectus Fantasy" which I held a silent auction for during the fair. With the sale of 3 of my bird paintings this week it looks like I'd better start painting, and fast!
Rainbow Feathers Bird Club


(This painting has been Sold)

Find my work at STARRING, The Gallery.

From April 28, 2011
I'm very pleased to be added to the group of artists represented at STARRING The Gallery.

The above piece titled "Heliconia High Rise" is just one of my original paintings that you'll find at STARRING The Gallery along with a selection of my limited edition reproductions.
This unique gallery, which is full of original one of a kind art, art prints and fine gifts, is located on Main Street in the heart of Northville, Michigan.

Guest Speaker at Artifacts Art Club

As stated in my last blog post I began using the blog attached to my website.  I didn't like it.  It's too lonely over there! I miss my blog "followers" so I'm back.  I'm going to link this bBlogger blog on my web site. 
I'll be pasting some of the posts a made on my website just so you can catch up.


From April 12, 2011
I was invited as guest speaker to lead a critique of members work at the Artifacts Art Club in Livonia, MI. Earlier this month I was given the honor to judge their exhibit for this year. There were so many really nice works of art from this talented group. The above image is a watercolor by Mary Kehoe. She was awarded one of four Merit awards given in this exhibition.


Thank you Artifacts Art Club for another great experience.

Please see my New Blog

 This will be my last post on this blog.  As of today I have started to utilize the Blog on my website which can be accessed by clicking on the "Blog" tab on my navigation bar.  I think it will simplify things for me as well as my  followers or visitors.

This blog will still exist for visitors to read archived posts and to direct viewers to my  New Blog .

I look forward to your future comments.

Thank you for visiting.

Judging the Artifact Art Club Exhibit

I was honored to be invited to judge this years Artifact Art Club Exhibition which will hang in the Livonia City Hall lobby through April 29. 

 This all media exhibit containing 42 works of art from talented artists is a delight to see. 

Thank you Sherry Eid and the members of the Artifacts Art Club for allowing me to partake in your event.

Please take some time to enjoy this exhibit which is free to the public.

For more information on this exhibit and future exhibits please visit the Livonia City Hall website.

The Michiana Bird Society Fair

                                           (one of my four raffled prints)

I went to Mishawaka, Indiana for the Michiana Bird Society Fair this past Friday and Saturday.  As usual I really enjoyed being around the birds and the event  was very nice.  Thank you Marla and all the society members that I was able to meet and talk with and for your generous hospitality.  

What was not usual was the fact that I was sick with a very b ad respiratory cold during the whole event that I am only now recovering from.  I tried not to appear too obviously ill but don't believe I pulled that off too well. When ever I tried to speak I began hacking and gagging.  It wasn't pretty!  

I can only hope the the raffle of four of my limited edition avian prints were a sucsess for the bird society.

Thank you again, Michiana bird Society, for your invitation to take part in you event.

Featured Artist at Indiana Bird Fair

Bird fairs are always a lot of fun, if you enjoy birds that is.  Which I do.  They have always been a favorite of mine to watch, interact with and paint. 

I have been a featured artist at several "Bird" events including the Ann Arbor Cage Bird Club in Michigan, the Motor City Bird Expo in Madison Heights, MI and the Rainbow Feathers Bird Club in Romulus, MI.

On the 26th of this month I will be the featured avian artist for the Michiana Bird Society in Mishawaka, Indiana.

Then on April 30th I will be the featured avian artist for the Romulus event.

I will have on hand some of my limited edition reproductions, open edition reproductions,  collectible art cards, bookmarks and a few original paintings.

*This image is now sold as a Limited Edition Reproduction printed on premium 13 x 19 inch paper priced at $35.00.

A little Inspiration

Orchids are amazing.  After waiting a whole year, just when you've had enough of winter, this is what you get.

These are only a few of my plants.  I have about 25 different orchids. I know.....It's a sickness.

This is inspiring. I wonder what I'm going to paint next?