"Life Cycles"

Sometimes the art you make turns out so well that you are asked to do it again. The first time I painted this image it was on the wall of an office. This time around it was painted on canvas heading to California to be hung on a wall of a very lovely home.





















As I was painting it I was reminded of the days of my youth. There was a time when I was intrigued by the art of tracing sewing patterns to create my own coloring books. Something about the black outlines fascinated me. Apparently it still fascinates me, as I have re-found my love for this and have begun introducing it into my paintings. Sometimes I paint the entire canvas black first and lay in the colors on top. In this instance I actually created my own coloring book page, from which I continued to fill in the shapes with colors. I've titled it "Life Cycles", for both the obvious connotations in the image as well as the connection I made with my inner childhood self.

Tree Pose

Here's the finished "Tree Pose" painting I did during the event "Art is Grand; The Grand is Art!" at the Grand Ave Mall in downtown Milwaukee. Went from blank board to completed painting in about 2 hours, and was sold to a very patient lady who kept coming back to check on my progress. Thanks to everyone who stopped by!

ART in the Grand, The Grand is Art!

Happy October Everyone!
It's time to bring the parties indoors - this time at the Grand Ave Mall in Milwaukee. I'll be painting live and showing some of my art on Thursday, October 6th from 6p-10pm. Event details below. Stop by and say hi, bring your friends, and join the party!


ART in the Grand, The Grand is Art! ART Jamboree

They say it’s your birthday!!! ART Milwaukee is turning ONE! One big fat year of creating a social experience around ART, creating opportunities for artists and building a sense of community around Milwaukee.

ART Milwaukee celebrates our one year to with a large b-day party. We are shutting down the Grand Ave then opening it back up to one epic ART Jamboree. We have invited over 100 artists of different mediums 10 singer songwriters, DJ’s and we are partnering with over 20 other creative groups and businesses for this special celebration.

Students from The Peck School of the Arts, MIAD & Carroll University will be showcasing their talents along with live interactive art projects.

Event Details:
Date: October 6th, 2011
Time: 6-10pm after party 10pm – 12am
Location: Grand Ave Plankinton Building
Cost: Free
Parking: Free parking until 12am in the Grand Parking Lot

Timeline:
- 6pm – 6:10pm “Creative Milwaukee Movement” in Milwaukee Julia Taylor from the GMC
- 6:10pm – 6:20pm “1 Year of ART Milwaukee” ART Milwaukee President Jeremy Fojut
- 6:20pm – 10pm ART Jamboree on all three levels of the Grand Ave
- 10pm – 12am ART Jamboree after party at Stir

Beverages:
- Complimentary Coffee Tastings by Stone Creek Coffee
- Wine / Beer
- Soda / Water

Food:
- Complimentary sampling thanks to vendors in the Grand Ave Mall

Participating Businesses and Organizations:
ART Milwaukee Headquarters – Live Murals, Painting, Music by Mike Brumm and Galleries
Milwaukee Public Theater - Labyrinth, Live Performers, Galleries
Third Coast Digest - Marcus Artist in Residence on Display, Local Photographers
Spreenkler – BMX Biking, Live Music, DJs and Designers on Display
UWM – Student Galleries and Live Painting
MIAD – Student Galleries and Live Painting
Carroll University – Student Galleries and Live Painting
Marquette – Marquette Choir Performances
NEWaukee – Monthly Young Professional Social Meet Up
Stonecreek Coffee – Coffee Tastings, Chalk Artists
VetTransfer – Guitars for Vets, Illumintek Design Display
DDS Media - Live Sound Studio, Video Projects on Display
Sofia's Heart – Children’s Choir Performance
African World Fest – Local Artists, Dance Performances
Uncage Ergonomics – Local Artists
TruSkool – DJ Scratch Lessons and Performances
Flux Design – Flux Design Displays
ArtWorks - Gallery Displays
Milwaukee Odyssey - Live Art
Living Photo Booth Project - Birthday Themed Photo Booth
Translator – Creative Design Displays
Rubins – Furniture Displays
Creative Alliance – Monthly HUB Meeting