I'll have works in two shows opening in June:
Bainbridge Arts & Crafts features new members in its June show, June 7-30, including several of my small paintings on panels (just $150!). The gallery is at 151 Winslow Way e on Bainbridge Island, a short walk from the ferry terminal. Open M-Sa 10-6, Sundays 11-5.
Two of my figurative paintings (including a self portrait) were selected for the 22nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition at The Gallery at TCC. The show will be uo June 25 - August 15, with a reception on Thursday, July 18th, 4-6 pm (followed by group discussion 6-8pm). The gallery is on the north end of the TCC campus, accessible from parking at S. Mildred Street and S. 12th St. in Tacoma.
Back in the studio /
I've been working in my studio almost every day for the past five weeks. Here are two of the 15 pieces I've completed: Aqua Dream 3 and Color Surf, each in oil, 40"x 30".
Encaustic painting /
I've long wanted to explore encaustic painting, and finally got my chance during a great workshop offered by Lisa Sweo Eul. I produced two pieces on 5"x 5" cradled wood panels: Life's Posy and Carried Away.
Portugal /
I spent April visiting Portugal for the first time, seeing and tasting why so many friends rave about the country. I'll mention only two visual highlights here. The Belem district of Lisbon has many famous sites, but my favorite was not in guidebooks because it's so new. The Museum of Contemporary Art opened in October 2023 in the massive Cultural Center of Belem, built in 1992 for Portugal's term hosting the Presidency of the EU. The museum hosts a huge collection of 20th-century art, with room for large exhibits of current art. It's a must-see.
The city of Aviero, 160 miles north of Lisbon, is most famous for its network of canals and canal boats. I was most taken by its public artwork. Here are two examples of the creativity visible throughout the central area.
