Category Archives: Other people’s work
Exhibit at the Kwan Fong
I’ve returned to working in the studio after a long and productive weekend putting together the reception for Bob Privitt’s exhibit in the gallery at CLU. He’s an interesting artist who makes assembled and constructed display boxes from metal and … Continue reading
Gesso – grey day
I visited my friend Steve Aufhauser at his San Fernando Valley art supplies store while I was picking up some gesso in preparation for the arrival of the canvas I need to stretch onto the big panels. He’s such a … Continue reading
Fortitude
I enjoyed camping with my son for the weekend, striking camp early this morning and returning to the studio after running a mile and an abbreviated yoga practice. My colleague Terry Spehar-Fahey showed up and began work on a new … Continue reading
Ready…
I’ve been taking care of administrative work this last couple of days, in a rare fit of wanting to keep out of the studio for a couple of days after the intense work that went into getting the installations into … Continue reading
Cabinet of Alchemical Wonders
Jason and I worked hard today installing the show, with great success. It’s really coming along nicely, with most of the lights on the tree, most of the gravel down and the paintings in place and half way hung. I’ve … Continue reading
Brand exhibit
Selected Curiosities with Mr. Pearce’s Cabinet of Alchemical Wonders Monica Furmanski, Janet Neuwalder, Michael Pearce, Jennifer Tennace Opening Reception: Saturday, May 16, 6-9pm  Selected Curiosities showcases the work of four Los Angeles area artists working in a variety of media … Continue reading
Francesco
A couple of days ago Francesco came to the studio to visit prior to his return to New York. I really enjoyed spending time with him, with his easy calm temper and excellent cooking and I hope to see him again … Continue reading
Back to the wall
Photographer Brian Stethem came over this morning and shot photos of the three completed tarot paintings Death, Justice and Temperance. I’ll use the shots to produce small posters and prints for the Brand, and perhaps our University bookstore. It was … Continue reading
Another brick in the wall
I’ve been laying down the stones in the wall by first painting the dark shadows between the stones, then adding a layer of grays and white to the faces of the stones. I modified the shape and texture of the … Continue reading
McMillans
We had a very successful opening reception last night at the gallery, celebrating the work of Murray and Megan McMillan, who have been resident artists at CLU for a couple of weeks. A very nice crowd showed up for the … Continue reading