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Update about the “The Lower American River” for the Water Forum
My project with the Water Forum continues with fun plans to take the image out into the world. We hope to offer the image as prints on fine art and on other…
March 10, 2021 -
Sculpture: an overview of projects & objects.
“Confluence,” Fremont Park, 16th Street between P & Q, Sacramento, CA. Two vessels, as a tribute to John C. Fremont’s contributions to Sacramento and Western history. While his long career was not…
February 13, 2021 -
New science center in old Power House
Awhile back, as this project was getting started, I was contacted about helping reproduce (not restore) the cartouche above the old entrance. The original sculptures were too far gone to restore, which…
December 11, 2020 -
Lower American River
A new painting to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Water Forum. The process of the painting.
October 18, 2020 -
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…
October 13, 2020 -
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.…
September 11, 2020 -
“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…
November 15, 2019 -
“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…
September 25, 2019 -
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“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…
August 5, 2019 -
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KFBK Sacramento Simple Objects 2019 – Sacramento’s Archival Gallery Features Objects from the Camp Fire
https://kfbk.iheart.com/featured/the-afternoon-news-with-kitty-o-neal/content/2019-06-24-sacramentos-archival-gallery-features-objects-from-the-camp-fire/
June 24, 2019 -
CapRadio interview Simple Objects 2019
https://www.capradio.org/news/insight/2019/06/19/multimedia-exhibit-displays-familys-objects-excavated-from-the-camp-fire/?fbclid=IwAR3rqI-IBs6p7dW4wReidiYbGVbJSDbEylrw63WKoGJ_655BU-Yws5dENOA
June 19, 2019 -
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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…
March 24, 2019 -
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…
February 27, 2019 -
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…
October 19, 2018 -
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…”
October 3, 2018
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