Coachella Collaboration Part 1

I'm pleased to announce that this month I'm collaborating with the group Global Inheritance for the annual Coachella Music Festival!  This great organization has been working hard to promote eco responsibility and recycling at many festivals and community events. I'm one of a small group of artists that will be adopting a recycle bin and redesigning it to help engage the community to recycle.  I thought I'd post progress photos in few parts until I unveil the finished bin.  Also, stay tuned because there will be a one night exhibit in April to highlight the bins heading to Coachella 2012...

I started with a basic bin...

...sanded the hell out of it...

...primed it...

...and then after carefully masking off the wheels and circles on the sides, I sprayed the final color of the body of the bin.

Relax In The Pool

The Menrad House in Palm Springs has been a sort of muse to me over the years.  I continually find myself coming back to this amazing house/property designed by architect William Krisel.  The latest painting finds me in the backyard casually observing a classic pink inner tube drifting slowly through the afternoon shadows cast on the pool.  I found a great relationship forming between the inner tube and the entrance to the house via the opened sliding glass door.  I also have fun with all the geometry - diagonal lines and perspective.  Yeah, this was fun...

Palm Springs Afternoon, oil on panel, 6x8", 2012, SOLD

Panel Paintings

I've always been a fan of natural wood grain which is why it's been so difficult for me to cover new beautiful wood panels with paint.  However, I believe I've found a way around that with these two new acrylic paintings fresh from the studio.  One is a '48 Chevy and the other is a classic Dodge Coronet, both painted on 6x8" panels with some of the natural wood grain left to show through.  I like the play between the materials - the wood of the panels against the metal and chrome of the cars.  $400 each.  Please contact me if interested.  Thanks!

'48 Chevy, acrylic on panel, 6x8", 2012, $400

Dodge Coronet, acrylic on panel, 6x8", 2012,SOLD

Paintings Starting At $300

I'm doing a bit of early Spring cleaning around the studio, and wanted to offer a group of paintings with prices starting at just $300.  Many of the prices have also been reduced for a limited time.  Check them out and please contact me if interested.  Thanks!

Modern Chair In Afternoon Light, oil on panel, 6x8", 2009, $300

Yellow Vespa Study, oil on panel, 7x9", 2009, $400

Eichler Study #5, oil on panel, 7.5x13", 2007, $500

Modern Chair With Lamp, oil on panel, 7.5x10.5", 2008, $500

Modern Chair - Black, oil on panel, 7.5x15.5", 2008, $600

TWA Terminal, graphite on paper, 18x24", 2012, $900

Eichler House With Automobiles

Here's an oldie but goodie from the archives.  Still available....

Eichler House With Automobiles, oil on canvas, 19x38", 2008, $3,000

The Beginning of A Painting

So here's a little glimpse of the beginning of a painting.  I'm trying out some new things here - this is an acrylic painting of an old Dodge that I'm doing on a small wood panel.  I like the natural wood grain, so I'm going to leave a lot of it showing.  I'm also rediscovering the pluses and minuses of working in acrylic.  Stay tuned for the final image...

Twin Palms Landscape

Over the weekend, I had the pleasure to sit down with world famous architect and friend, William Krisel.  Partnering with architect Dan Palmer, William helped shaped much of the landscape of Palm Springs while working for the Alexander Company.  Now retired, William continues to advise on projects and renovations, including this house of which he designed the stunning landscaping.

Twin Palms Landscape, oil on canvas, 30x22", 2011, $3,200