Before 2011, I never saw myself running an art gallery. I was happily painting, but sales could have been happier. My wife Sarah and I had been trying to find a way for her to be a stay-at-home mom for … Read More
I recently had the privilege of painting at the nearby home of Brooke and Steve Giannetti. They’re such nice people and quite a remarkable couple. Steve is one of the most sought-after architects in California (website: Giannetti Home) and Brooke … Read More
I have been invited to participate in the upcoming Paso ArtsFest in Paso Robles, California, May 20–24, 2015. Studios on the Park, a non-profit open studios art center, will host the event which celebrates the arts and promotes Paso Robles … Read More
I enjoyed participating again this year in Sonoma Plein Air in northern California. As you may be aware, the week-long event raises funds for art education in Sonoma Valley schools. This year was the 11th annual show and I thought … Read More
As I shared in my latest email newsletter, I was voted the “Best Artist in Ojai” in the Ojai Valley News Best of the Ojai Valley 2012 Competition. Tonight we attended a celebration for the award winners and enjoyed meeting others … Read More
This week I enjoyed participating in Sonoma Plein Air 2012. The Sonoma Plein Air Foundation, a non-profit all volunteer organization, presented this weeklong annual event which raises funds to support art education programs for children in Sonoma Valley. Residents generously supported … Read More
I just made an interesting discovery while looking through a book of mine on the artist Edgar Payne. Payne’s work has been influential to me for quite some time. (We even named our cat “Edgar.”) While looking through the book for … Read More
I’m excited to announce that we will be moving to Ojai, California (pronounced “oh-high”) where we will open a studio/gallery for my artwork. Sarah and I (and Ian) found a perfect available retail space in the center of town during … Read More