The DFAC gala committee were impressed by the piece and I am very grateful that they gave it such a prominent location at the gala this past Saturday. It was a great gathering where we met lots of very interesting people and we enjoyed the event so much. As I saw the piece up on…
I created this piece to commemorate the Dunedin Fine Art Center’s 50th anniversary. The theme for the DFAC 50th anniversary gala was art deco, but I felt art deco was too architecture centric and I wanted it to be more about the human side of DFAC and what they had contributed to the community. So…
As mentioned previously I started a piece for a church, and here is a preview…
I met many very interesting people and had some great give and take with them during the two day affair. Many people were especially taken with this portrait. There was a lot of emotion expressed about it. I distinctly remember one woman in particular who stared at it for an unusually long time. I finally…
This new project is quite unique for me as it is a very specific religious subject. I find it very inspiring as it’s a whole new direction. I had never considered this type of work before but I am very motivated to see it through. Will post an update with a preview soon.
On Friday January 17 I learned that I had won BEST In SHOW for my submission to the Dunedin Fine Art Center for their 1st 2025 call for artists themed “Once Upon A Time”. over 100 artists exhibited some amazing work and I was thrilled to be a part of the exhibition and especially humbled…
I had an idea a while back for a spin on the wolf and red riding hood. I put off the project as I had no time for it at that point. Then suddenly DFAC has a call for artists and the theme was related to fables. I was super excited because I already had…
Things are moving along since the show… I met with several people who were interested in commissions, and in fact I have already started one. Very exciting !
After being accepted to the Dunedin 28th annual Art Show, on January 4, 5 I exhibited my work and the response was amazing !!! I had an incredible time meeting so many people with whom I had some wonderful conversations. The interaction was fantastic and it was exactly what I was hoping for. I recall…
A November Evening with Amedeo Modigliani: 1919 The crisp and invigorating air of November in Paris heralds the onset of winter. Amedeo Modigliani, living in a modest apartment in Montparnasse, is surrounded by the vibrant energy of the city that had become his home since 1906. Paris is both his muse and his battleground. His…
