Art, Design & Illustration

After many hours of work, I’ve finally completed the artwork for the childrens’ book, A Book for Elie! We hope to have copies of the book available in November (I’ll be sure to post the definitive date as soon as I know it) - which can be bought here at Tenley Circle Press.

I took pictures of some of the wooden panels, as the artwork progressed. Here are a few snapshots of the Cover piece:

1. First I traced the sketch onto the piece of wood using carbon paper.

2. Here it is with the traced image, before I started painting.

3. I began by painting in certain colors.

4. The finished painting!

5. Once I had a digital version of the painting in my computer, I would add a few finishing touches in Photoshop and the text in Illustrator.

Look for A Book for Elie to be out soon!

I’m happy to be participating in this great event. Art To Heart ‘08 is a live & silent art auction to benefit Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center in Wilmington, NC. More than 70 artists have donated original art to this cause, with 100% of the proceeds raised going directly to the hospital.

Art To Heart ‘08
Friday, November 7
6 - 10 pm
The Balcony on Dock Street
Wilmington, NC

Due to power outages and the flu going around, I’ve postponed my participation in the Farmer’s Market. I’ll post my rescheduled date as soon as I know when there’s another available booth!

This Saturday from 8a - 12p –>

Great Falls, VA
Farmer’s Market

Come to my booth and check out some of the stuff I’ll be selling. Along with a few other items, I decided to try selling my stretched fabric paintings (like the ones at Artomatic) but for a little bit more mainstream market. Just testing it out to see what happens…

Stop by and visit! This particular Farmer’s Market is a new one to the area and is supposed to be great.

I’ve been painting, painting, painting… Trying to get ready for Artomatic. The rainy weather we’ve been having lately has been a blessing in disguise - it’s been keeping me in the studio! I hope to finish several new paintings to show. Here’s one that’s almost complete, called “Target”:

Also, if you do happen to be able to make it out to this year’s Artomatic, come check me out @ Space “6 NW A3″. Let me know when you’ll be there, and I’ll try to make a point of being there, as well.