Road to Valhalla

Artsy stuff by an artsy bloke.

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time for new paint in the studio...

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composition development....

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Denver, water color/acrylic/ink, 4"x6", 2014

For the first day of spring in Denver, a beautiful day.  The second day of spring in Denver it snowed. 

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Goose # 2, which is actually # 4. Water color, 6"x9", 2014

"in the end, it's not the years in your life that count.  it's the life in your years." abraham lincoln

For my dear friend and extra nice person, Pam Dolan.  One of the recipients of my "do you know this bloke" contest.

I find geese fascinating.  They share our urban landscape with reckless abandon.  Say "hi" to a goose next time you see one...which will probably be sooner than later.

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Water color for Chris Schutz, the winner of my "do you know this bloke?" contest.  Chris is a Glass artist...check him out and his spots on the news.

http://www.cbs.com/shows/cbs_this_morning/video/e1yGJyIrW7SyuPk1kidaODlVkliBjXah/cannabis-capitalism-entrepreneurs-create-pot-tours-in-colorado/

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"Superhero Romance" Acrylic on Masonite,  24"x24", 2002

This painting was sold in a 2002 solo show of mine but I had failed to document the image before the opening (I was lazy and documenting with slides at the time which is a pain).  Anywho...I came across a Polaroid a friend of mine, Cecilia took and with a little Photoshop magic I can now file it in the digital archive.  Thank you Odin! 

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dear misery,

"Je suis..."

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Do you know this bloke??  Post, text or sky-write the correct answer and win a prize (probably some artwork by yours truly).

The painting:  1997 Primary color portrait study, 8"x10" Gauche on Poster Board.  It was a design class project I did while attending Metropolitan State College of Denver (which is now a University...how fancy!).

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Dream Study, Water color and wax on paper, 03052014

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Based on a dream I had...

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Gravy on pancakes.

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Dancing Space Dog...with royalty free music. Filmed on location in a Burns home in the Harvey Park neighborhood of Denver. Eat it DU!

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               Michelle Cosper Hollingsworth (1967-2014)

For my schoolmate who passed away last Tuesday long before her time.  Take those moments to connect with the special people around you before the eyes close for the last time.  Journey well my dear. Thaddeus

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Sengekontacket Pond, Martha's Vinyard, 09/27/2013 (#2), water color on paper, 5"x7", 2014

This is the view from the backyard of the Leneve/Fresco wedding reception in the afternoon in the Autumn of 2013.

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Saint Valentines Day Card, 4"x7", water color on paper.

For a simple holiday perpetuated by the greeting card companies (so I'm  told)...it is not such a bad thing.  It can't hurt to spread a little love and affection in various directions.

Buy your own hand painted love card for everyone you've ever known that has made you feel warm inside on my Etsy page.

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Red Camper Postcard, 4"x7", acrylic and mixed on paper.  Above that is a thumbnail study that was to have the appearance of a stamp for the postcard.  I liked the stamp painting on it's own as a piece which has prompted me to work a series of micro-paintings. 

The postcard was inspired by an anticipated visit to see our friends at the Red Camper studio sometime early 2012.  Possibly someday I will complete that mission.  In the meantime visit them on your own time at www.redcamper.com ... Maura is nice and the site is full of awesomeness. 

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3"x4" Acrylic on paper.  Poppy study 2011.