Large scale (‘hot shop’) glass work has always been very appealing to me because of the parallels it shares with my canvas pieces:
You choose ‘what’ you’re making, you decide ‘why,’ you plan ‘how,’ but then you have to release into the actual act of creation and accept that what will happen is not always what you thought. You have to accept the organic results within the more rigid process and adapt to them.

I made 2 ‘sample’ pieces at the survey that I’ve posted shots of below and will definitely be taking another, more comprehensive class soon!

Started working on a larger piece (30×40) and at the same time a smaller piece (11×14) and I’m enjoying working on more than one piece at once. Hopefully they’ll be up soon as well.

Where have I been? My computer went and broke in early May and it’s taken this long to get it back… it provided me with an interesting lesson on just how much I rely on technology! Now that I’m ‘wired’ again the updates will resume.

The new studio area is excellent, plenty of drawers and cupboards for supplies and a bit more surface space. I’ve got 2 new pieces going at the moment, so stay tuned!

New setup should be up and running by next week, so look for pictures of the new studio area (now with hard floors for happier painting!) and some new pieces once I’m all settled.

Meanwhile, Tapino Kitchen and Wine Bar is hosting the next Palette to Palate! Take a peek at their current newsletter for more information on the event and the artist.

Most of what I’m painting right now is full of reds… obviously I’m wishing it were warmer.

On other fronts, my first ‘mailer’ is almost complete and on its way in to the wide art world. I’m happy with it so far, although there are a few things that need tweaking. After all, there’s nothing harder (in my opinion) for an artist than to have to write about things that they (I) are only able to express in paint. Still, I’m diligently attempting it, so look for an update to the bio/statement page in the near future as well.

I’ve got a web update all ready to be posted with the pieces that were sold at Palette to Palate and have another 2 brand new pieces from 2009 to photograph that will go up not too long afterwards. The photography setup for snapping pictures of the new work is all sorted out, so updates should be coming more regularly.

Out with the old, and in with the new will be the new motto in the gallery as some pieces get replaced. After a year of eating and breathing art, I think my new work speaks more eloquently than ever and I hope you love it as much as I do.

As promised, pictures from Palette to Palate and a write-up of the event are now available to see on the recently added “Exhibitions and Shows” page. Click the new link on the header to read about it!

I’ll be doing a website update soon with pictures of the event and some more information, so stay tuned.