Just a little one off painting I had floating around in my head for an upcoming exhibition at the end August. Still painting people and things related to Colorado but exploring the idea of multiples where I change up the composition slightly and colors for different effect. We’ll se where this takes me.
I lost my shadow
For the last 9 years Lola was my shadow, whether it was supervising my paintings, laying on the bath mat while I showered, or going on adventures in the mountains. I adopted her when she was 18 months old when her former parents were moving to a part of Florida where she was a restricted breed. From that day forward my life was changed so, so, much for the better. Growing up around English Springer Spaniels, the occasional Labrador, or random strays that became part of the family but never a Bull Terrier. I didn’t really know what I was getting into but almost immediate fell in love with her and the breed. Never have I had such a loyal, goofy, stubborn dog who followed me everywhere. I literally can’t count how many times we were out on walkies and someone would scream “Spuds Mackenzie!” or “ I love your dog!” or “Hey, Chico!” While driving by or just stop to tell us the story about the bull terrier they once had. She brought so much happiness to everyone she met, and when the occasional drunk or crazy person in Capitol Hill got a little to close - backed them OFF!! Even though the house feels so much quieter I will be forever grateful for the adventures we went on and the memories we made.
March painting photo dump
Technical I made four but haven’t finished the details on the last one.
Couple more tattooed cowboys
Call For Entry
For all you lowbrow, pop surrealist, outsider artists, click the flyer for call details!
Ghosts of Old Denver
Show opening this Friday from 5-10p with the talented Sam Smith and a super secret “Bootleg Sideshow” group exhibition! If you know you know!
Sometimes you just gotta
Make fun of the art world and misinformation. Here’s an old piece from 2019 “The Humorist” and a new one “The Treachery of Words.” Both are part of the super secret “Bootleg Sideshow” group exhibition opening October 7th at Core New Art Space in the Hub at 40 West, 6501 W Colfax Ave in Lakewood
Arizona Experiments
Spent a few weeks out in the desert making art. 🏜 🌵
Another new one
Studies of Gonzo Journalism no. 12 since these paintings of Hunter S. Thompson keep selling I thought I’d switch it up a bit. Granted next time I would paint the hand with alternating stripes and add the face tattoos.
Call For Entry
Celebrate at our new location. WOW! (WIDE OPEN WHATEVER) has been a Denver metro-area tradition for over 35 years and local artists of all skill levels and media (except for video) are invited to submit entries. Come and enjoy this exhibition honoring the work and diversity of our community.
Seems more relevant these days
Painting I made back in 2018 of and unnamed person wrapped in an American flag while it burns, unfortunately it seems all the more relevant these days. As the republicans continually dismantle our individual rights and the democrats seem to not have the appetite or cohesion to actually try to fix things. I want to be optimistic about everything but I honestly don’t see it getting any better in my lifetime.
And another one
I love spending several hours working on something and then not knowing how I actually feel about it.
Time for packaging
25 black ink on white paper 25 white ink on black paper for a total of 50 edition varied block prints. Super pleased with how these turned out. Now off to destroy the block and make a cancellation print for proof. Oh and if anyones interested in purchasing one drop me a line, $25 until they’re gone.
Also super excited about my new tags for 2022 take a look!
Something I haven’t done since College
Also something I should have done a while ago, Lino Cut of a sticker I’ve been strategically slapping up around town for the last couple years. Just 19 more of these to pull and 25 with white ink on black paper. Dropping in the webstore soon!
For when
The sales on the low brow, pop art, contemporary western paintings stop and I can get back to painting things I enjoy doing more. . .
That new, new
It was one of those ideas I get right before drifting off to sleep come to fruition.
Blinky the Clown No. 4
14 in x 11 in painting of Blinky the Clown the longest running television clown in history, and a Colorado staple.
Something new
I thought about adding some MySpace sparkle graphics and making these into an NFTs, but then I remembered those are just expensive pogs.
Few Commission
For a new collector based off tin types from his private collection. Custer was a polarizing figure in the American west but having my painting randomly in the same color hanging next to a print from Andy Warhol’s cowboy and Indians series is pretty wild!
For all the printmakers
Core New Art Space is having a juried printmaking show! Link below:
https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=9936