Above is a select group of paintings being shown at Abend Gallery's 20th Annual Holiday Miniatures Show, always a blessing and great opportunity to show with some of the most prominent and prestigious fine artists this side of the Mississippi. I am potentially scheduled for a demo at Abend here in the near future, honing down dates and I will keep you posted. 
Recent study using the Griffin Alkyd Fast Drying Oil issued by Winsor & Newton. I had three sample tubes of the primary colors, or a slightly shifted version of the primaries. The palette was Winsor Red, Winsor Yellow, Pthalo Blue, and Flake white. 
The Denver Plein Air Festival opening was at the beginning of November, and I have been slightly behind on posting, but the good news is that I was honored with a 2nd Place ribbon for my entry "Constructive Destruction". Also shown are the emerging artist 1st, 2nd place ribbon holders, and the Best of Show winner. The 1st place winner in the professional category is shown here as well, the works can be viewed at the Denver Public Library's 7th floor until December 31st. Gracious thanks to Christine Serr, Jil Rosentrater, Rose Fredrick, and Dean Sobel for the consideration, and everyone else at Abend and 1261.
A portrait study that will be in an upcoming show in December, more info to come and great news for Denver Plein Air!
As many of you may remember I worked on the cover artwork for Denvers own 3 The Hardway, who after being signed to Kamakazi Airlines (label info) has undergone a name change, and in the process I have had to quickly, and with a little bit of apprehension replace the cover painting with a digital cover-up. However, my apprehensions have no basis because I am extremely proud to know these hardworking dedicated masters of their craft will be steadily moving up in the world of music. 
Concept imagery and final sneakers for the fifth installment of Denvers premiere sneaker head event. I also had the opportunity to complete a banner for Nike that was showcased during the event. I kept it fairly simple on the sneakers this year, and went for a more graphic streamline look. More information to come on the sneakers eventual destination to Installation in Boulder, where you can go and try them on, and all of the other sneakers from this years contest. 
I have been honored to have four pieces selected for the 2010 Denver Plein Air Exhibition. The pieces that were chosen are : 
The votes are in for DPAAF 2010, but before I reveal the entries that were excepted, here are process photos from the final paint out at Washington Park. I worked in Landscape 1 during college at Wash park and wanted to pay homage to my academic painting by challenging myself to fast and deliberate work at sunset.
