Empty Vases…beauty in the void
I’m thrilled to show Empty Vases, some of my latest work, at the inaugural Perfectly Fair Art Fair in downtown LA this weekend. The free event happens at Rusha & Co. an artists driven gallery that opened in 2020. In addition to viewing the work of 20+ artists you'll be offered access to a taco truck, an open bar and a chance to explore a historical building
Mapping My World (a new book!)
The very talented Tom Dolle designed, Mapping My World, a book of my paintings from over the past few years that I have given to collectors, gallerists, art advisors and friends. While so much of our lives are digital it's a joy to have a record of my work in a hard bound book!
The roundtrip painting
The Ace Hotel in Palm Springs acquired a large oil painting inspired by the desert that was painted in Palm Springs but exhibited in Los Angeles
In 2023 I painted a large oil painting on linen in my Palm Springs studio that abstractly captures the desert in spring. In late 2024 the painting, Road Map #59 (Exploring the Canyons of Little Tuscany), was included in a group exhibition at the Rhett Baruch Gallery in Los Angeles. More recently, it was chosen by Commune Design and the new owners of the Ace Hotel Palm Springs to be the centerpiece of their redesign for the iconic Amigo Room cocktail lounge.
I could not have been more excited to see the painting in this beautifully casual space. But wait, there's more: as an extra treat the hotel chose 20 additional paintings to be hung temporarily in the Amigo Room through April 2025
The Ace Hotel is going through a total refresh and I hope you can stop by and see the artwork, explore the new design enhancements throughout the property and grab a drink or dinner. The hotel and gallery are jointly hosting a special exhibition event this Thursday night from 5 to 8pm and I’ll be there hanging out and talking about the pictures!
Between the Sun and the Moon
I’m thrilled to share my solo show, Between the Sun and the Moon, opens online and in person Thursday Feb 13th. Inspired by the winter desert skies these oil paintings in vintage frames captures the vivid colors and radiant illuminations across the Coachella Valley.
You can browse the paintings HERE or if you are in Palm Springs the show runs to March 16th. The opening reception is tomorrow, Feb. 13th from 5-7pm at Janssen Artspace. Curated by Christopher Kennedy the 22 paintings are my newest work and the colors and shapes are enhanced by shifting cloud formations, shadows cast on the mountain ranges, weird contrails and the occasional flock of birds!
Desert Open Studios Jan 2025
Desert Open Studios was a big success with lots of art collectors and art enthusiasts stopping by the studio
I’m so proud of Desert Open Studios now in its 5th year! As a co-founder I believe our goal of connecting local artists with art enthusiasts has been achieved and with more than 150 artists participating it was a big hit this year and I look forward to the 2026 edition. I’m not managing the event going forward but happy to be part of the talented group of artists in the Via Negocio arts district. This year I donated $5200 of sales to support a friend and fellow artist who lost their home in the Altadena fires. I can’t imagine what it was like evacuating and leaving with only your pets and the clothes on your back so I wanted to help in any way I could.
Memory Maps a series of small paintings that are inspired by California landscapes and everyday objects
Memory Maps is a new series of small paintings that capture the California landscapes I see on my daily walks along with impressions of everyday objects
Memory Maps are 9 by 12 inch paintings that I completed in 2024 that are quick studies of the desert and city landscapes I see on my daily walks along with explorations of colors, shapes and designs of everyday objects. I had a great deal of joy making these since they were so small I could easily experiment with textures, materials and perspectives. You can see the influence of some of my favorite artists such as Laura Owens, Matisse, Richard Diebenkorn, Agnes Pelton and many others. While many of these paintings have been sold there are some still available so if you see one you like feel free to get in touch with me. They are all $500US.
Murals inspired by the desert Colors, Light & Landscapes
This gallery of Palm Springs Murals are all inspired by the desert landscapes, colors and light
Over the past few years I’ve created a number of large scale murals in Palm Springs both for interior and exterior spaces. Each is very site specific and reflects the desert landscapes with a modernist touch. The large scale spaces provide a more gestural application of paint along with passages of smaller interventions using colors that both complement and contrast. My goal for each mural is to provide a distinctive viewing experiences at 10 feet or from 10 inches.
Exploring new ways of painting
I’ve been using my favorite material, linen, in new ways where I cut the linen into smaller sections, paint it and reassemble the pieces to suggest movement and time passing. These are inspired by Palm Springs Modernist legacy
I’ve been using my favorite material, linen, in new ways where I cut the linen into smaller sections, paint it and reassemble the pieces to suggest movement and time passing. These two new pieces respond to the movement of the viewer and have hidden seams to expand into a larger painting that is somewhere between textile and traditional structures. You can see more online or if you’d like to visit my art studio in Palm Springs reach out to me to schedule a studio visit.
Small Wonders Dec 2024
Delighted to have a number of my smaller paintings in the annual JANSSEN artspace’s Small Wonders show.
Delighted to have a number of my smaller paintings in the annual JANSSEN artspace’s Small Wonders show.
Undiscovered Landscapes May-July 23
Undiscovered Landscapes, curated by StartUp Curatorial, opens May 5th through July 2023 at the Yorba Wine Vineyard in Northern California. This series of paintings were inspired by the Bay Area Modernist including Richard Diebenkorn, Wayne Thiebaud and others.
Going in Circles
My first solo show at Market Market featured a new series of paintings titled Going in Circles where the theme of circles and all they represented was the focus. In addition all the paintings were done on “used” canvases that we donated by friends or found in thrift stores.
Desert Carnival
High Desert Carnival is a visual art extravaganza, presented by SIP Art Space in San Marcos, California, curated by Anna Stump and features three of my Road Map paintings and two sculptures.
The High Desert, defined as the neighborhood of Joshua Tree National Park and the Morongo Basin, has affected the participating artists with a sense of zany celebration and fierce independence. The starkness of the desert environment, with its huge skies, spiky plants and animals, exposed geology and extreme climate, seems to have pushed these artists to the brink. The joyous, surreal, and primal find expression in their work.
Road Map Mural!
I recently completed my first mural which was a challenge since I haven’t worked on such a large scale and on stucco! The painting picks up the colors around this gorgeous Palm Springs home along with the golf course views. I loved the process and the clients were thrilled with the finished results.
49th annual Works on Paper featured Joshua Tree Boulders
Thrilled that my Joshua Tree Boulders sculptures were selected for the 49th annual Works on Paper exhibition at The Brand Library and Gallery. Wonderful range of art and there was an actual opening party with (masked) people and food and wine! Thanks to all the @associatesofbrand and @brandlibrary team for the beautifully installed exhibition and juror Marcella Muro of @shg1970
Plastic Fantastic: Mini golf in the high desert
Mojaveland is a artist driven mini golf wonderland and I contributed Plastic Fantastic a fun and kinda easy hole featuring three totems. Mojaveland is open every so often so click HERE to see their schedule.
Destination Unknown: Mojave Flea Palm Springs
Mojave Flea is a destination concept store in the design district of Palm Springs and Destination Unknown, my first solo show there featured a number of paintings and sculptures.
Palm Springs Art Bench
Thrilled to participate in the City of Palm Springs Art Bench project. You can see (and sit on) my bench on Palm Canyon next to the Art Center and Theater
