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Lower American River
A new painting to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Water Forum. The process of the painting.
A generational mystery is solved: Jack London & my great-grandfather
Essay on Zocolo Public Square Most of the issues that existed in Oakland in 1910, exist everywhere today. Why did London have such a need to seek revenge on Samuels? What did Samuels represent? Did London’s campaign result in Samuels losing an election? After decades wondering, I finally find out the answers.
A fun 2020: not!
Had there ever been a more intense year? Nevertheless, plugging along here, with a new writer’s workshop and good projects. A couple of them are slow to actualize from proposal into action. First, the cartouche reproduction for the new Science Center, on 5 just north of downtown. Getting close though. At least I hope so,…
“Simple Objects” essay and images goes global
We’re so thrilled to be published in Zocolo Public Square, with the amazing Joe Mathews. Click here for link. The installation at the Sutter County Museum in Yuba City remains on view until Dec 1st. If you’re in the area, stop be this sweet museum. A year has just passed since the Camp Fire. Our…
“Simple Objects” travels to Sutter County Museum in Yuba City
Opening reception at Sutter County Museum was Friday, Sept. 27th at 6 pm. This is a really sweet museum, reflecting the history of cultures and people from the area. This installation is the 2nd iteration of “Simple Objects: An Excavation.” Christy and I don’t own these objects, despite our intimate connection to each. It’s a…
“Dance: a Tribute,” to Carinne Binda & Ron Cunningham, Directors Emeritus, Sacramento Ballet
Update August 30: “Dance,” completed, for Wide Open Walls, 2019, 15′ high x 42′ w, aerosol and acrylic on panels. Update August 5: “Dance,” is about the process of creating a mural – about the process of creating a ballet. After a 30 year career and contributions to dance in Sacramento, and after hours spent…
Simple Objects: An Excavation
Update August 5: The response to the installation at Archival Gallery was gratifying. All the objects are packed safely away, waiting for the next installation. We are pleased to announce that the installation will be traveling to the Sutter County Museum in Yuba City, September 28-December 1, with a reception September 27th. Update June 20:…
Drawing online at Stanford
On a Sunday morning, I spotted an ad for an online drawing class at Stanford. Yes, of course I know how to draw – technically I can, probably because I’ve been doing it since I was about 5. I wanted to approach this more conceptually – how to think about drawing. In addition, I’ve tried…
Sac Sketches Workshops @ University Art
Update May 28, 2019: due to terrific commissions over this summer, workshops are suspended until the fall. Please contact me then, if interested. Days and times TBD. If you’ve ever said, “I can’t draw,” I promise you, you can. It’s a skill- like playing the piano- endlessly satisfying by just trying. It’s more about taking the time…
New essay in Los Angeles Review of Books
Link to essay “No, that’s not me on that billboard. I was one-half of a team that created an ad campaign for KDAY Radio in 1972…”