Monthly Archives: September 2008

Temperance

Here’s the preliminary sketch for the next painting, Temperance. I like the idea that angels are the intermediary between us and God, and that there is a protective spirit about each of us. What do you think? A series of … Continue reading

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The Golden Bowl xiii

  I worked at the Golden Bowl for a while this morning until I welcomed Paz Winshtein to the gallery. Paz is a terrific painter who I’ve been watching for a year or two, and have wanted to get into … Continue reading

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The Golden Bowl xii

It’s a treat to get back to the studio to work on the Golden Bowl and Falling after what seems like an eternity of working on the ravens and the show. I felt pretty rusty, but got some base layer … Continue reading

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The Principle xi

Cameron took some pictures at the reception, here’s my favorite:                             Photo by Cameron Hurdus

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The Principle x

I thought it might be interesting to have the texts and some images from the exhibit posted here for people who couldn’t make it to the show.   The Alchemical Theatre (20″ x 16″) Pieces of a demolished theatre, poplar, … Continue reading

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The Principle ix

I spent the day at the Festival again, with my colleagues and children. It was very pleasant chatting with people who were interested in the Art program, and quite exciting to think about what the future holds for us. We … Continue reading

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The Principle viii

I got home from the opening reception an hour ago, giving me a little time to wind down from this busy day. CLU Art Department have a booth at the Thousand Oaks Art Festival taking place over the weekend. It’s … Continue reading

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The Principle vii

Everything’s ready for the reception. I hope you can make it. Here’s the release that went out to publicise the show: Michael Pearce will exhibit his paintings and sculptures from Saturday, Sept. 20, through Friday, Oct. 24, in the Kwan … Continue reading

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The Principle vi

I finished loading the works into the gallery at midnight, then finished hanging the paintings this morning. I’m rather tired but the show looks really peachy, and it’s been very well received by all the people passing through the gallery.  … Continue reading

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The Principle v

The gallery is well on the way towards having the show installed. I picked up nine sheets of cheap luaun from the Home Depot, ready for the floor covering of gravel, and used the truck to move some of the … Continue reading

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