change

i just read in one of my books that once you make a change, then it's like you can't stop. could this be true? what does werner think. this is a portion of a long paneled painting titled change. i have been riding that wave. you really have to

break open. it's also cool to see all the changes other people made, since i made a change. i get dizzy if i think too much about it.

so, i am creating a big new show to hang in the fineline bistro on state street, right after saint pats day.word on the streets say it's the hottest and best restaurant. after that it's the alice in wonderland show. i have always wanted to do that. but no, i don't think i will wear that dress and socks she wears. is it pink?

courage

i made this image maybe two years ago, it's one of my favorites. that's good because i find myself needing courage, alot. i guess one should be inspired by their own work. for me this is also my crest, as is the raven, it hangs on the door that leads to my lair (awesome word). the words that go with it are: to face things and stand up right in front, like the wind from a storm, sometimes just to feel and remember. to step forth and hear your spirit. problem is, not everyone hears or sees your spirit as you do, as you must do. i describe following your spirit as living with question and living by the moon, finding delight in change because nothing ever remains the same. and no, it's not easy.

this image is now a magnet with the words, if you need encouragement.

light

all you need is one word, roll it around in your head, light is a good word. especially in winter, in ithaca. so here's a clouded wispy painting, a light spirit. it will be in the upcoming "hearty souls" show at the kitschen sink. i particularly like how you can view it as the sun carrying the person or the person carrying the sun. i mean really, not just anyone can live in ithaca. thank goodness for imagination. january is the time to hold close your dreams and get ready to make them fly, despite all forecasts.

home

now there's a word thick with so many, many meanings. but after creating so much work for the holidays, i have had time to just be home. i do work from my home so i am home alot, so what am i talking about ? proping myself up in bed with lots of pillows, coffee and a newsprint note pad just doodling. decided to follow bear and pretend i am hibernating. got a good bottle of organic wine, and remembering how much i love winter? no, but i should because i do live in ithaca, a very cold planet.

i am working on pieces for the upcoming show at the kitschen sink and shown is my newest piece, entitled well, HOME. the fun part about this piece is that i actually live on a cliff. so i wish evryone a moment of home, whatever that means to you, and hopefully you are surrounded by some type of the arts. it can make you feel magical and lucky.

artist

I thought artist was a good title, because that's what i am doing, now. alot. I have been so busy haven't had time to keep up on my blog. (thanks rob)
If you can, there's still time to catch a show with me and Werner Sun, an unexpected collaboration called" uplifted" at the Thou-Art gallery in groton. a wonderful venue to visit. Also there's about a week left to catch a show at the Manndible Cafe at Cornell with Ben Marlan.

the image shown is a preview for a show i will be in at the Tompkins County Library entitled "seeing in the dark", opening on Jan. 23rd. You can't go wrong with that title, no matter what you do , it will work. We are constantly seeing in the dark, especially when making art. I also will be in a show at The Kitschen Sink called "hearty Souls" , oh no the opening is almost the same date, it's the 24th.

it's such a pleasure to have so much opportunity...

bye bye blackbird

well not really , but i did seem to disappear in a way... i no longer have the spirit and kitsch art garage on elmira road. phew, i am reinventing. meanwhile i can be found at the farmers market on sundays, (possible saturdays in nov.) and in the holiday store on the commons for the xmas season( in the old night and day store). you can still find my art and other spirit and kitsch members at the smart monkey , the kitschen sink (formerly spirit and kitsch) and at the seahag . we are currently rebuilding our web site- spiritandkitsch.com so you will be able to find some great art there too.

i just recently placed a very cool painted record that is entitled "bye bye blackbird" on our web site, please check it out more frequently as we slowly rebuild.

The Book

this is my first sketch for the painting i am working on. Inspired by a book. the words sent me into this peaceful void, or portal. my best description is what you feel like when you regain consciousness after fainting. i get such cravings for the right words, to help me find know what i am looking for. i always savor my initial little drawings, this one still has the notebook lines behind it. okay so when i'm finished i will reveal the painting. maybe the name of the book too.