Finishing up details on this new piece. Loving the new color palette. 48 x 48 in. #abstraction #abstractlandscape #palmspringsart

Fresh from the studio. Inspired by the rock formations and striations in Death Valley. I love a good urban adventure but nature wins when it comes to layers, colors and shapes. Acrylic and charcoal on canvas36 x 48 in. #deathvalley #natureinart #abstractlandscape #palmspringsarts #theperezartdistrict

A recent favorite off to its new home. #artcollectors #artsales #saltonsea #urbanvignettes

Have you been to Fossil Falls near the eastern Sierras? A dry waterfall canyon, a field of smooth sculpted rocks and lava rocks from ancient eruptions. It’s impossible to say it better than nature but here’s a trio of paintings inspired by my visit. 20 x 20 in on canvas. #abstraction #wanderlust #fossilfalls #easternsierras #exploretocreate #palmspringsart

Making some samples before tackling a larger canvas. I came back from a trip to the eastern sierras super inspired. My first painting attempts felt way too literal so I decided to just do a bunch of small pieces, which helped me to distill my vision a bit. Love the process. #creativeprocess #abstract #inthestudio #wanderlust

Made a few changes and now I’ll let ot sit for a while.

Abstraction of a San Francisco street scene. Acrylic and charcoal on canvas, 48 x 48 in. #freshfromthestudio #abstractpainting #palmspringsart #geometricabstract

I’m not shy about repurposing old paintings so I usually like to keep some element of the hidden layers. In this case the original painting is playing a key roll. Also the geometric design is a nod to Diebenkorn’s Ocean Park series. #semiabstract #palmspringsartist #artcollector #geometrıcabstractıon

Here’s the next piece in my street vignettes series. I’ve always admired skateboarders and surfers, especially the fearlessness of kids. Acrylic on canvas. 24 x 20. #streetvignettes #skateboarders #skateboardingart #semiabstract #palmspringsart

Newest piece in my Street Vignette series. Acrylic on wood. 25 x 37 in #desertart #palmspringsartist #semiabstract #artcollector

san francisco art scene

Local Color

October 03, 2016

Exploring and seeing a place with fresh eyes is what keeps me inspired. And if you follow me at all you know I really dig abandoned places, peeling paint, decay and pretty much anything with rust. It would be great to hop a plane every time I get the urge but since that's not practical there are plenty of local places to satisfy my wanderlust.

A favorite spot is the Marin Headlands where there are remnants of decaying military batteries and lots of graffiti art. And the views, oh man, the views are insane. As you can see from the photos it's pretty amazing. The art is pretty cool too. The best part is the art changes constantly so it's like a new show every time I hike up there.

Street art-inspired work. Wild Ride, Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 48 in., $3,200

To Oakland with Love

June 13, 2013 in general stuff

I think I'm in love...with Oakland of all places! Seriously, the city has a bad reputation and during my visit downtown for the weekly Art Stroll on Saturday I saw the usual array of smashed car windows and homeless people. But there is so much more. There is a creative vibrancy there that really drew me in...especially the thriving Uptown neighborhood where you'll find quirky bars, an accordion store and a designer collective (with wine bar!), that made me crazy.

The stroll happens every Saturday from 1 - 5pm. Go check it out. You'll find me at the ping pong table at the pop-up beer garden!