Ukulele!Bakersfield

The Bakersfield Californian did this fun video on the ukulele group Liz Sherwyn and I started about a year ago. Come play with us!




Then they had us on their radio/video show, First Look with Scott Cox.

Eighth Annual Encaustic Invitational

I will have seven pieces in the Eighth Annual Encaustic Invitational at the Conrad Wilde Gallery. Dave and I will attend the opening on Saturday, March 2.  I will post pictures from the opening in a couple weeks!

Of Years Again Completes Itself

Of Years Again Completes Itself
8.5" x 11"

I am excited to have recently participated in A Community of Printmakers honoring my former professor James D. Butler as the 2012 Outstanding Printmaker by Mid-America Print Council.

I haven't done true printmaking since I was in college, so I was a bit nervous when asked to participate. Luckily, I have been hauling around throughout my years and travels piles of proofs, half done prints and a lot of who knows what from my years in college. So, I began my archaeology dig from flat file to flat file.  I was thrilled when I excavated a series of proof prints I did in Jim's class.  This particular series of half-done prints were part of a special project I was doing for an Advanced Printmaking class.  The base of this piece is a lithography with a cream color roll. I decided to add a mix of all the mediums I have used since graduating college. I added sumi ink, graphite, lino-cut, encaustic and oil. If I could have added a found object it would have been a complete history of my art making to date.

Jim taught at Illinois State University from 1976 until 2009. He was recognized by Illinois State University in 2000 as a Distinguished Professor and on November 1, 2012 as Outstanding Printmaker.

You can see Jim and the complete portfolio at the Normal Editions Workshop website: A Community of Printmakers

Inhale: Land Stewardship for Cleaner Air

The Arts Council of Kern County Creating Community Artist-In-Residence Exhibition, "Inhale" was breathtaking. (I know...I couldn't help myself.)

Here are are few snapshots from my room where I introduced a simple formula each of us could apply to help us improve the air quality in our community.

Connect+Filter+Plant=Breathe

Simple, right?

"Connect"

"Filter"

"Filter" - detail

"Plant" - Installation

"Plant" - Installtion detail

"Breathe"

"Breathe" detail

Inhale: Land Stewardship for Cleaner Air

Inhale: Land Stewardship for Cleaner Air

Creating Community Art Residency Exhibit


Opening: October 13th
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Location: Younger Galleries
1430 Truxtun Ave, Suite 105
Bakersfield, CA
Exhibit Dates: October 13 - November 12

Visit us on our Facebook page!

U!B

What could be more exciting than a ukulele group? Nothing.
Come join us and play.

Upcoming Shows and Activities!

Laughter is the Best Medicine - Improv Workshop
June 14 6:30 - 8:30pm
Call to register: 661-324-7070
www.mercybakersfield.org/art


Eye Gallery Exhibit
Bakersfield Museum of Art
June 16 - August 28, 2011
Opening: June 16


Solo Exhibition
Valentien Restaurant and Gallery
June 27 - August 28
Opening: June 27 at 6:00 pm


Artist Residency - ACK Creating Community Program
August 2011-August 2012
I was selected to work with four other local artists to create three community-connected shows over the course of a year to support community concerns. Stay tuned for more information on shows and events!