Free Range, Grass Fed

"Free Range, Grass-Fed"
4 4x5" pieces
Oil on canvas
Will be for sale 6/28/08

After reading Michael Pollen's "Omnivore's Dilemma" I got seriously into eating grass-fed beef. I couldn't give up eating meat, but I thought I had better put more thought into what I put in my body. These paintings are an homage to the cows that hopefully get to live more humane lives before ending up on our plates.

Old and New Friends

"Old and New Friends"
Oil on canvas
10x10"
Will be for sale 6/28/08

We bought a bunch of these beckoning cats the first time Jesse and I went to Japan with the intention of giving them away as Christmas gifts. You know how that goes! One is sitting on Jesse's computer, and this one found it's way into one of my paintings. Only one made it's way to it's intended destination... I think. The other toy is one of those hi-tech-battery-operated-musically-stimulated toys that our friend brought back for us from Akihabara (the "Electric Town" part of Tokyo). I thought they would prove likely friends, both from Japan, the old and new school.

Mystery Anteater Cousin

"Mystery Anteater Cousin"

4x5"

Oil on canvas

will be for sale 6/28/08

Less than 2 months to go before the big show!  It will be up from Saturday, June 28th - Tuesday, July 29th.  I have to seriously buy some new paint brushes soon.  They have been working over-time.  Also, I think the ol' paint fumes are starting to affect my noodle, hopefully the creatures don't start becoming too mysterious.  The anteater has a pangolin buddy that you can meet at the art opening.

Blending In

"Blending In"
Oil on canvas
6x6"
Will be for sale 6/28/08

This cardinal is dead-set on blending into the background but instead finds a way to bring the background to him. He just landed himself a piece of the good-life, a small piece of that sweet, sweet pie.

"I WANT YOU!"

"I WANT YOU!"
Oil on canvas
10x10"
Will be for sale 6/28/08

Blatant panda propaganda.

"Scenes From The Second Story"

“When Luck Runs Out”
Oil on canvas
16 5/8 x 16 5/8”

June 28th is fast approaching, and I'm happy to say that after many hours of deliberating, Lindsay and I have decided on a name for our art show; "Scenes From The Second Story". Just to name a few that didn't make the cut: "Birds and the Bees, Frank and Beans," "Enter Stage Left," "Not Your Ordinary Peep Show." Those didn't quite seem to describe what we've been working on in the upstairs of our house these past two years. Lindsay's been updating her blog too so take a look at some of the beauties she's been creating! lindsaydavismakesart.blogspot.com

For those of you who haven't heard, we've been preparing for this show for two, yes, two years now. To date I have 15 never before seen paintings finished, 10 that only a few have seen, and 10 favorites ready for the show. I have 10 more canvases that are primed and am planning to have done for the show. Eight more weeks to get those done! For me 45 paintings under one roof at one time is going to be a huge achievement. I hope you can make the opening, it will be a big celebration.

Gimme Baby Robots 2008

"Life Rafts"

5 1/2 x 5 1/2"

Watercolor and ink on paper