Train Tracks

Well, the commission no longer looks a painting of someone from Lord of the Rings with his date, The Muppet. But a rendering of an attractive human couple.

And somehow I managed to work with such a terribly lifeless and flat photo-reference and execute a modelled and beautiful painting.

I can breathe again.

As for the opening, it was random. I arrived and a table in the center of the room was populated by a group of seated artists, all silent, which I found a bit alarming. But at least I didn't see a Heineken and the people were nice. I do believe I saw glitter, and I think a child was present. But my friends came and supported me and I was given flowers. I certainly enjoy receiving gifts, and being seen with an entourage. It makes me feel like Jennifer Lopez.

Opening.

I'm included in a group show at Five Points Art House, until the 27th. It is located at 72 Tehama st, cross street is 2nd. Watch out for the crackheads.

The Haircut

I've resumed work on "The Haircut", a two year old piece I've already exhibited and thankfully didn't sell. It is a watercolor and the first I've done since graduation. I prefer this medium because it's less fatiguing, more mentally-demanding, and somehow more satisfying.

The piece is largely unfinished, unrealized, and plain. When I started it in 2007, I was lazy, and the piece reflects the laziness. It is unpleasantly crude, unpolished, and crying for mercy! I have added sconces, moulding, and decorative details to previously lifeless walls. The doorway, which opens to a puzzling black abyss, remains vacant, for I don't know what to do. It is on it's way however and will be a great piece!

Ideal In White

Luckily, I sold an expensive painting, "Ideal in White". It was quite nice because it was also huge and in my way. The only problem was not being crushed to death by it as I precariously hung from a step on a staircase trying to install it. Luckily, the buyer whose house we were hanging it in is quite savvy with all things manly and dangerous. What you see in the image is me exhausted from doing so little. I think I was damp from wearing all-black and wondering how we made it to Reno.

All in all, after a shower, I was happy that Ideal in White finally had a good home.