Small format

Well, I spent a little time in the studio tonight... ready to get back into it. I think I'm getting close to my small format piece for the National Collage Society. It's this weird faux shadow (collage-produced) and depth of lighting that I like. Excited about how's it's coming along (almost done)!

 

More creativity for the weekend

 I will say that Saturday's "Hands-Off" rally in Albany was not only inspiring, but it also continued a three-day streak of creative events for me. I LOVE when people express themselves creatively. Here are some of my favorite creative signs (and characters) from yesterday...

Showcases of creativity

 I had the very good fortune to attend a poetry reading by my friend William Welch to celebrate the publication of his poetry book "Adding Saffron" last night (Thursday) at The Other Side in Utica, NY. It was an incredible event. To hear a poet read their work is typically joyful, and Will did a fantastic job. His poetry is heart-felt and intensely moving. I've been to quite a few poetry readings, and this was one of the very best. Bravo, Will! I will be ordering a number of the books to give as gifts to my friends.

This evening (Friday), I went to the opening reception of the "Made in New York" exhibit at the Schweinfurth Art Gallery. It was a great collection of artworks (it should be; the acceptance rate was only 15%), and I am proud that I was part of it. It was well-attended.

There were a couple of nice collage pieces...

This multimedia "protest" piece won "Best in Show"...

After spending some time at the opening at the Schweinfurth, I drove up to Syracuse to go to Art Haus, a new gallery in Syracuse, NY. to see an exhibit that included my artist friends, Tim Rand and Kathy Donovan (and added benefit, was that my friend Steve Nyland was also there!). I was impressed with the space, and the exhibit. I hope to show my work there in the future.

Attending these three events over the last two days, was a really nice antidote to the crazy nonsense that is happening in the world around me. That is the most positive influence of the world of creativity and art for us all. It is a salve for the negativity in the world. And I feel fortunate to be able to enjoy it.

Been a while

It's been a while since I posted anything. I have been a little bit busy with life outside of my studio. I was in New York City and presented my swan song talk at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association entitled "From Isaiah to AI: The complex History of Hallucinations". Also saw "The Lion King" on Broadway. That was great! 

I went to Pennsylvania the following weekend for the funeral of an old friend of mine -- Steve Kreamer. We had been very close friends for a decade; but when I moved back to central New York, we had lost touch a bit, until recently. I was looking forward to playing golf with Steve this summer. But alas.

(Steve is third from right)

And, of course, I have plugging away with school work. The semester ends early this semester (by May 11th, we're totally done). I have also been doing a little work on my music.

I am enjoying the fruits of my previous work; as I have pieces in three different exhibits currently. I was VERY pleased to be accepted into the "Made in New York" exhibit at the Schweinfurth Art Gallery in Auburn, NY (reception this Friday!). The acceptance arte was only 15%. I have a number of pieces on exhibit at The Black Gryphon (Annville, PA). And I have three pieces in the Regional Art Show at The Pau Nigra Center for Creative Arts in Gloversville, NY. I think this s only the second time I have had pieces in 3 concurrent exhibits.

I have been doing some minimal studio time. I continue to explore interesting images in magazines (and an old yearbook), and have experimented with some sketches. But I do look forward to getting back and doing some more intensive work very soon. Thanks for checking out my blog!