carving my initials

twitter

2012-01-24T17:59:00.000-05:00

I have been thinking about twitter a lot lately. It may be time to join. My only worry is becoming obsessed with it. Facebook has me by the balls already and I don't think Jen would appreciate me constantly tweeting. Not sure what the benefits would be also. I will keep you posted....

whiz with

2012-01-18T20:53:00.000-05:00

Here are a few images from our visit to Philly this past weekend. Had a great time with a few friends. I don't feel I was there long enough to have anything to say about the city though. Downtown was really clean. Great architecture. I would like to check out the gallery scene and museums next time.

the drive

love the architecture and lettering

blue skies, puffy clouds

Gates of Hell, Rodin

one way

whiz with, the only way to order it

Like I said, I think we need a few more days there. Maybe this summer.......

bad dog!

2012-01-17T12:00:00.001-05:00

DeLucia & Winkie

2012-01-17T08:00:00.001-05:00

Janet Winkie and I have an opening January 20th from 6-8. Yes, this Friday!! I would love to see you all there! Nazareth College, Colacino Gallery.

soon.....

2012-01-16T21:34:00.000-05:00

fin

2012-01-04T20:22:00.000-05:00

I know I just finished this painting about 10 min ago and I probably should give it a few days, but I really think it is complete. It's done. Yeah.

Aapollo

hope its a good one!

2011-12-31T13:39:00.000-05:00

I hope everyone has a great and creative new year! Thank you to every and anyone that has stopped by my little spot on the net! Happy New Year!

I stole this photo from Aesthetic Outburst. I hope they don't mind....

MYLO XYLOTO

2011-12-28T08:00:00.001-05:00

I love Coldplay. Period. Jen bought me this for Christmas. I love the cover art. Awesome.

And here is Paradise. I love the video. Of course.

happy holidays

2011-12-27T18:43:00.000-05:00

Happy holidays everyone. Hope everyone is doing well. Just a few images from the past few days....

Creepy decor at Crescent Beach:

Mechanical Lambs

Intense light on Virgin Mary

And dogs:

Chapel at Grandparents with pale mint green carpet

Gino giving some manger scene love. photo by Jen

Me and Joey at E and E's holiday party

saturday painting

2011-12-17T15:46:00.000-05:00

I think I just finished the Chapel painting. I have been wanting to enhance the facial features a bit, the eyes more specifically. As far as the Gino pee painting, it was attacked by pink. Almost finished.

a little sketch

2011-12-15T20:58:00.000-05:00

crayons, colored pencils and cray pas. it was a solid 20 minutes of concentration. seriously. i have not been that tuned in for awhile. weird.

holiday moose

2011-12-09T08:00:00.001-05:00

I think I will start posting more random images as I am finding out they inspire my work.....

Java Joe's coffee shop at the market

blur

2011-12-08T08:00:00.000-05:00

the hi-risers for the mid week

2011-12-07T08:00:00.002-05:00

I was out at the new Sticky Lips last week to see the Hi-Risers. They are fantastic. Ernie O described the band as "squeaky clean, almost too clean." Here they are with One Note Joe. This song has been in my head since the show.

progress

2011-12-06T18:33:00.001-05:00

Those are tulips, he is not pissing flames.............

aluminum

2011-11-28T08:00:00.000-05:00

I have been noticing some really cool can designs lately. I am really interested in the layout, color choices and different font styles. I would love to paint some kind of logo across a painting, if it worked of course. Here are a few that have caught my attention.

Diet Coke

Red Bull

Magic Hat #9

Brooklyn Summer Ale

And Rochester's own....

Genesee Beer

Genesse Bock Beer

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Also, I will try to post some images of that little attic/master bedroom, bathroom project. It's happening, just a bit slower then planned.

the Joy Formidable

2011-11-23T16:00:00.002-05:00

Jen and I went with some friends a few months back to see them. They were unbelievable. I couldn't believe that a 3 person band could be so loud and jam so hard. They only played for about 50 minutes, but other then that the show was great. Check them out.

Jen waiting for the band

We did end up meeting the band, super nice. I wish this image was not blurry. I can't figure out why some images from my phone are blurry and others are not. I don't change any settings. What the shit?!

And another song by the Joy Formidable.

last day

2011-11-23T12:00:00.003-05:00

A little warmth heading into winter. This is Chapel at hamlin beach, our last beach day of the year. Yes, this was about 2 months ago. (If you haven't noticed, I am trying to jam a bunch of things in that I have not gotten to.) Here she is....

PasSage

2011-11-23T08:00:00.001-05:00

These are images from my show at the PasSage space at the U of R.

It is a really great space with high traffic. Thanks again U of R!!!

work in progress

2011-11-22T17:38:00.000-05:00

Still painting this one, going in a new direction.....

I shaved a bit off his head in the last image, it was to meaty. Next area of correction, the mouth. Stay tuned......

11.11.11

2011-11-09T18:16:00.000-05:00

The Bridge Art Gallery is having it's first exhibit this Friday. I am excited to say that I am one of the artists selected for the show. Come check it out!

wow

2011-11-08T19:05:00.000-05:00

Wow is the only word that comes to mind when I think about Friday night. It was pretty unbelievable. I am talking about the opening of Pistachio Press: Letterpress and local. It also marked the opening of our new studio space. It was four hours of non stop everything. Talking, meeting people, catching up with friends, exchanging info etc. I thought it would be a big night, but it was better then we could have imagined. Thank you to everyone who attended. If you didn't get the chance, STOP IN!! Art is still up on the walls and the shop is officially open.

Pistachio Press: Letterpress and Local

2011-11-01T22:49:00.001-04:00

My friends at Pistachio Press will soon be opening their boutique style shop featuring local handmade art as well as their own line of stationary. How soon you ask?? This FRIDAY!!!! Come and join in the grand opening!

Hope to see you there!!

new space

2011-10-26T20:17:00.001-04:00

It has been about a month in a half since a regular post, if that is what you can call it. I have been trying to make the most of my time between working, painting, hanging with Jen and random other shit. The blog has been neglected. The biggest news I would say is I have moved into a new studio space. We went from the 4th floor to the first. I was really hesitant and tried to find a way to keep the space on the 4th floor. I love that studio. It was like the pent house of studios in my eyes. Gigantic windows, natural light, paint covered floors and swearwords on the wall. My own little corner of the world. There was no way to keep it though, so I moved with my studio mates.
The new space I believe is a little larger (by space I mean my section) than the old studio spot. I do not have any windows which is a bummer, but I am also not storing all my paintings in the work area. It is also nice not to have to walk up four flights of stairs. I also believe there will be more traffic coming through because we share the space with Booksmart Studios. Pistachio Press has also expanded and now has a little boutique in the works with a store front. (Pistachio Press are my studio mates of 5 years) More on that soon! Jen Burger also shares the space right next to me. I will miss the view from the 4th floor though. A lot of imagery in my work was stolen from outside the window. Not sure what else to write about it. It will work. With that said, here is my first view from the back door parking lot level. I will probably draw it.

pinata killers

2011-10-24T08:00:00.002-04:00

Sleeper Agent. Get it Daddy. Lets get this Monday started. Boom.

New studio. Painting. sort of. Remember the attic remodel? Yeah. Dogs. more more more....

on hiatus

2011-10-19T18:28:00.000-04:00

I did not forget about the blog. I have been busy and not busy and blah blah blah. I am going to try and be back next week with some good shit. Later!

the joy formidable

2011-09-19T09:46:00.000-04:00

It's Monday, here is some music. The Joy Formidable, Whirring. The band is awesome, the video is awesome. They will be in Rochester on the 30th at the Water Street Music Hall. It may be sold out which is a huge bummer. Have a sweet ass Monday!

4

2011-09-01T17:19:00.000-04:00

Today is our fourth anniversary. Cheers to us!

birthday

2011-08-30T16:50:00.000-04:00

Ginos birthday was on the 18th. Mine is today. We share August. In celebration, I will post a drawing of Gino with a birthday hat. Artist Aaron Humby created this image after I posted a picture of Gino on Facebook. I thought I would share and shamelessly plug my birthday.

Pretty sweet, right?

monday morning

2011-08-29T09:53:00.000-04:00

I am running on Dunkin this morning and now I feel gross.

Mondays music will be brought to you by Kanye West. The song is Runaway. The video is kind of odd, but I love the background color of the warehouse mixed with the cream tux and ballet dancers. Real simple. This is the edited version because the video quality is better then the unedited. If you like this video there is a movie version about 34 minutes long on you tube. He may be considered an asshole, but I like him.

naked and famous

2011-08-15T08:43:00.000-04:00

I love the song Young Blood by The Naked and Famous. I just bought the disc and I really like it. I really like everything. The video was well done and really represents the song. I will listen to it in the studio today and try to shake off some bad luck. Hope you like it.

spaceman 3

2011-08-11T18:00:00.001-04:00

David Mach coat hanger sculpture of a spaceman. More work here.

spaceman 2

2011-08-11T16:02:00.000-04:00

Sticking with the spaceman theme, once again on my blog I give you the Killers performing Spaceman. Oddly, I do not see a spaceman.

spaceman

2011-08-11T08:31:00.000-04:00

These are all over Rochester. I wish they were mine.

still painting

2011-08-09T08:00:00.000-04:00

I continued to paint today......

It's a funny thing when I am in the studio. I worry so much about every brushstroke, every color, if the image is exactly in proportion etc. What I am saying is I worry to much about making art. Others say it is therapeutic, some say fun. I sit overanalyzing and thinking just to come up with paintings of my dogs. I only mention this because of the images above. I am wondering if I should have left the colors of the top image. The bottom image is not as blue as the actual piece though. I also painted over the orange on the bottom after the image was taken. I like it better with the orange now. Just sayin.

My Morning Jacket

2011-08-08T10:11:00.000-04:00

Starting the week off with Holdin onto Black Metal by My Morning Jacket. I was a bit disappointed that there is not an official video, but I like the song so much I had to post it. Have fun!

Nick Lepard

2011-08-04T08:00:00.001-04:00

I came across Nick Lepards work while searching for Jenny Saville paintings. Here is his site. Here is some of his work.

white paint update

2011-08-01T12:00:00.002-04:00

I now have white paint. Underpainting, Mixing and Titanium white. And some Buff Titanium. So I painted.

Not sure why the first image is blurry, sorry.

the killers

2011-08-01T08:00:00.001-04:00

I'm starting Monday off with The Killers. Mr. Brightside. The record reminds me of 2005 or 06 when I was in the studio preparing for a show. It always takes me back.

Jen Mann

2011-07-31T12:09:00.000-04:00

I saw Jens work posted on Facebook. I had to look her up. I love the birds and figure combination. She went to school for printmaking but also paints. Here are a few paintings that I really liked. Check the rest out here.

The Opening

2011-07-29T14:00:00.000-04:00

Last Saturday was the opening of the Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition at the Memorial Art Gallery. It was packed! There was a lot of really good work and a great assortment of all mediums. My painting was located at the entrance into the show. I thought that was pretty cool. Everyone had to see it, right? If you can make it, I suggest checking it out. I am going to visit again so I can really spend some time looking.

For being a large painting, it looked very small in such a large setting. I wonder what they thought?

hope to see you

2011-07-19T22:13:00.000-04:00

I keep saying I have news but I have not shared it yet. I am included in the Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition at the Memorial Art Gallery. I was surprised when I received the e-mail but thought to myself, finally. It was a relief. I've tried for years. The opening is this Saturday, July 23, 8-11. More info can be found here.

And the piece that got in.....you will have to go see it. Just kidding. If you read my blog then you have already seen it. If you share a studio with me then you have helped move it a million times.

Campione del Mundo

cold play monday

2011-07-18T08:00:00.000-04:00

I will start Monday with Cold Plays new single, Every Teardrop is a Waterfall. The video is sweet. I love graffiti.

just kids

2011-07-14T13:00:00.000-04:00

The next book I will read is Just Kids by Patti Smith. It is about her relationship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe.

Sophie Blackall

2011-07-13T13:00:00.001-04:00

I read about Sophie Blackall on a plane to or from Grenada, I don't remember which. What a smart idea. Clever. I am not into illustration, but these are great. I had to look her up and check it out. I think you should also. Her project (I think I can call it a project) is Missed Connections. She reads the missed connections section of craigs list and creates drawings of specific notes for her work. I love it.

top: we passed each other when the sky was pink

mid: freckles and bruises

bottom: furry arms in morning lecture

You can also check out her shop.

white

2011-07-13T08:00:00.003-04:00

I have not painted much because I need to get some white paint. I am just being lazy. It's been over a month. Just not in the mood. I was told to just do something, just start. I don't know if I work that way. I do know if I had white paint I would be painting. I just haven't went out to get it.

top image here
middle image here
bottom image here

I really love the bottom image, it reminds me of how I paint over paintings.

History

2011-07-12T13:00:00.001-04:00

I know I am a little late in posting this, but I am a Yankee fan and Derek Jeter crushed hit number 3000 in incredible fashion. This is the best video I could find. It is from a fan that was recording. I think it is a pretty cool perspective. Skip to 3:25 for the hit if you don't want to wait.

And........Robinson Cano won the home run derby. Congrats! Go YANKS!

Il Diavolo

2011-07-12T08:00:00.001-04:00

Of course, some Gino pics.........he is handsome.....

Windsor Cottage

2011-07-11T23:11:00.000-04:00

Here are a few images of my work at Windsor Cottage. I think they look really great the way they are displayed. If you buy Parachute Dreams (the yellow painting), you have to buy the red chairs. And the lamps. And the table! I love the way it all looks together. I really need to thank the Windsor Cottage staff for having me as their artist of the month for July. THANK YOU!

If you couldn't make it to the opening, you should really go check it out. And not just the art, make your living room pop with those red chairs!

The water above was really good, that is why there is an image of it.....

sticky

2011-06-28T19:29:00.001-04:00

This is what happens when you are not in the studio. Your shit begins to dry up. Now get your ass to the studio!

Also, I have frames arriving on the 30th. I will be framing drawings for a show I have at Windsor Cottage. This is a little different than usual because it is a furniture store. The drawings that are extra I am going to try and put in the Memorial Art Gallery Store. ( more on that later) I will also have a few paintings up as well.

No painting tonight, Jake will talk shit. Later.

how mondays should start

2011-06-26T22:33:00.000-04:00

This is for Ernie O, The Ramones "Blitzkrieg Bop"

have a fun weekend!

2011-06-24T14:39:00.000-04:00

Everyone I know is camping, on the beach or at a cottage of some sort. I will be working. No, not on art. Bartending. Have a great time with whatever you are doing!

5 weeks ago I think

2011-06-22T23:17:00.000-04:00

I started this painting before I went to Grenada. Yeah, it has been been about 5 weeks since I last touched it. I am painting over an old BFA painting. I can't believe I am doing that. What else am I going to do with a 4x6 foot painting that I have had for 9 years?? Here is a peek.

I just ordered 10 frames from Westfall Framing. I have news..........

Grenada

2011-06-21T08:00:00.001-04:00

View from the cottage at Lanse Aux Epines

Inside the cottage

La Sagesse Beach

Mt. Carmel Falls. They were higher then they looked.

Seven Sisters Falls. The top waterfall here was 35 feet high. Jen, Mike and Cliffon (the tour guide) jumped off it. I jumped the lower one.

This was the highest waterfall at Seven Sisters. This one is not for jumping.

That is really all the images I have that are interesting if I could even say that. I didn't bring my camera everywhere because we were always in the water.

I'm starting the week.....

2011-06-20T08:00:00.000-04:00

This week I will let the Beastie Boys motivate my Monday. Ahh, the 80's.

Beach Dog

2011-06-16T08:00:00.001-04:00

Our cottage was located right on the beach. After a few days a dog started to come around. I was a little weary at first because there are many wild dogs on the island. I am also usually afraid of dogs if I don't know them. Many people can speak to that. Anyways, he seemed innocent enough so we chilled with him a bit each time he came around. We named him Beach Dog for obvious reasons. Hanging with him made us miss our dogs. It was nice to have a furry companion for a bit.

Beach Dog

I really like the last image of him. I may paint him. I say that about everything though.

a novel

2011-06-14T08:00:00.001-04:00

I never read. I get to distracted, I can't concentrate. About a chapter in, I give up. I brought a novel with me to Grenada anyway. No internet, no phone. Just beach. Just a book. I finished my first novel since I don't even know when. I know, the suspense in killing you. What book?!?! I read "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein. It was the saddest thing I have ever read. Funny at times, but very sad. It was great. The story is told from Enzo's perspective. Enzo is the family dog.

"I'm sure my father was a terrier. Because terriers are problem solvers. They'll do what you tell them, but only if happens to be in line with what they wanted to do anyway."

That quote from the book reminds me of Gino, who happens to be part terrier.

how mondays should start

2011-06-13T08:00:00.001-04:00

Yes, I love female solo vocalists. Adele, rolling in the deep.

This week: New painting stuff, Grenada stuff and some other stuff. In no particular order.

I am back

2011-06-07T22:26:00.000-04:00

Yes, I am a little late this week. I am fresh from vacation but running a little late. We had such a great time. White sand, dark sand. Blue aqua green turquoise white. There was a dog that we named beach dog. Snorkeling, cottage on the beach, wild nephews, waterfalls, 35 feet high waterfalls. Mike and Jen jumping off 35 feet waterfalls. I jumped off the 10 footer. Someone had to watch the bags! Boogie boards, white caps, salt water. Coconuts. Crabs. Lizards. RUM.

I will post pics later. Just need to come back to reality.

going to visit Mike

2011-05-24T08:00:00.002-04:00

My Mom, Jen and I will be leaving the U.S. to visit my brother Mike and his family today. They live on the island of Grenada. Where the hell is that. I posted a map so you can get an idea. Mike is attending vet school at St. Georges University. I may try to post while I am there but who knows. Here are a few web images also. The bottom image is the school, not bad. See you in 2 weeks!

how mondays should start

2011-05-23T08:00:00.001-04:00

I asked Jen if she could start Monday off with a song, what would it be? Of course my eighties loving wife said Manic Monday. And here are the Bangles.......enjoy.

the man in black

2011-05-17T17:50:00.002-04:00

My friend Lizz posted the this to Facebook and I think it is the ultimate tribute to Johnny Cash. I can't believe I have never heard of this until now. The Johnny Cash Project. I think I am going to do a frame. This is really amazing.

best new product

2011-05-16T20:27:00.000-04:00

If you haven't heard already, Pistachio Press has won best new product at the National Stationary Show in NYC this week for their Telegram invites. YAY! Congrats to two of the hardest working people I know. If you are in the city you should check them out.

Images stolen from Aesthetic Outburst and I still can't tell which ones are weeds.

how mondays should start

2011-05-16T06:45:00.000-04:00

Just what the rainy monday needed, Sugerhill Gang's Rapper's Delight.

Have a great one!

I just really like this image

2011-05-10T17:52:00.000-04:00

This is the old sink in the bathroom at Anderson Alley, home of my studio space. I think I might paint it.

how mondays should start

2011-05-09T08:00:00.003-04:00

Jake introduced me to Sabaton a few weeks ago. This song has been stuck in my head ever since. Have a great Monday!

Jennifer Bartlett

2011-05-08T15:17:00.000-04:00

Jennifer Bartlett is one of Jens favorite artists. Her work has changed quite a bit since Jen first discovered her back in college.

The bottom image of her work is the latest. I personally really like her boats. I love the large scale paintings joined with the boats on the floor in front. Maybe for my paintings I will have my dogs sit and stay in front of them.

Michael Borremans

2011-05-04T08:00:00.000-04:00

I stumbled upon Micheal Borremans paintings while in Anthropology. There is a book about portraits that I have thumbed through about three times now and noticed his work for the first time. I really love how delicate the paintings are. They are like memories to me, a sense of nostalgia. The first image is my favorite.

Pepsi Refresh Project

2011-05-03T08:00:00.001-04:00

Pepsi is giving away millions of dollars in grants in the form of the Pepsi Refresh Project. I am posting about this because Jen has submitted a proposal for the Veterans Outreach Center in Rochester, NY. Her idea is to further develop the art therapy program at the VOC. The grant money will be used to renovate a therapeutic studio space and community art gallery. Jen has really aimed high on this, the grant she applied for is worth 50 grand. Yes, $50 thousand dollars. We need your vote. You can vote everyday until the end of the month. Also, if you drink Pepsi, there are specially marked bottles and boxes that have "power voting codes" which can multiply your vote up to 100 times. Hit this site and vote now.

how mondays should start

2011-05-02T08:00:00.001-04:00

I know this is older, but this is how I would like to start my week.
Vampire Weekend, Cousins.

Oops, meant to post this tomorrow! Oh well, great end to Sunday night then.

the royal wedding

2011-04-29T09:42:00.003-04:00

Easter Kiss

2011-04-28T16:50:00.000-04:00

Gino and Chapel have become quite fond of each other. Here they are on Easter. I think Gino really liked her in pink. I believe that to be her favorite color.

I love that my phone takes really good images also.

the National

2011-04-25T17:59:00.006-04:00

Jen bought this cd a few months back while we were at the Record Archive. They are The National, and I love them. I really like this tune. I will steal it for the studio and yes, we do buy cds. No ipods over here.

Just realized only half the video is showing. I don't know how to fix that. Bummer. Must have filmed in widescreen.

The Last Supper

2011-04-19T12:00:00.002-04:00

For the Easter Holiday, I have decided to post an image of The Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci. I know it is a week out but I could not resist.

Here are a few others.

midtown crumbles

2011-04-19T08:00:00.001-04:00

Midtown is being torn down to make room for PaeTec headquarters. It was really nice to watch the past few months.

I thought the images were better. Shared them anyways.

3rd ward

2011-04-18T20:40:00.000-04:00

I registered for an open call competition at 3rd Ward. You can check out my portfolio here. It only consists of three paintings and a really short statement. I'm not even sure if the write up is right for something like this, but that pretty much sums it up. The winner receives a solo show, $5,000 grant and a 3 month residency. So if you like me and like what you see, please vote for me. PLEASE!

pandamonium

2011-04-15T23:03:00.000-04:00

I came across this shirt design on threadless.com. There are many awesome designs, but I REALLY like this one by Ross Zietz. I am a huge fan of stenciled helicopters. Panda Bears are a thumbs up also.

friday randomness

2011-04-15T08:00:00.001-04:00

I see this everyday. Not sure what to think. At least make the C match, maybe?

small changes

2011-04-14T20:42:00.001-04:00

I have no idea why I am obsessed with showing every change in my paintings. I have a long way to go. The eyes need some fixer on them.

dog bite

2011-04-13T20:03:00.001-04:00

About a month ago I noticed this tall orange can of beer with a ferocious 3 headed dog on it at Wegmans. I love dogs, so I picked it up. It is a 24 oz can with a 10% abv. I really liked it. I am having one right now and my views have changed. After my first sip I thought it was horrible. I choked down the first half and am onto the second. It tastes better now. I am mentioning this because it has given me some inspiration for paintings. What I like even more is it is brewed in my hometown of Rochester, NY. Here is the label on the can.

If you read my blog, you may know my plans.

studio dog: pancake sue

2011-03-30T08:00:00.000-04:00

not sure if i like it now

2011-03-29T18:52:00.000-04:00

So a few weeks have passed and I have been painting a bit more then usual. Things are coming together in the Chapel painting, or so I thought. I am looking at it in natural light and it is very dull. At night it is hard to tell, but I can see it now. It is a little disappointing. I am using thinner in the paint instead of thinner/galkyd lite mixture. I will have to freshen it up a bit.

And here is this thingy. I don't even know what is up with these.

really

2011-03-28T20:55:00.001-04:00

I will be back, really I will.......

Anselm Kiefer

2011-03-10T08:00:00.002-05:00

One of my favs.

is this boring?

2011-03-09T20:28:00.000-05:00

Yes, another image of the same painting in progress. I really hope this is kind of cool to most of you. I'm trying to have an interesting blog, but I really have no clue.

I paint in spurts and quickly most of the time. Really I think I can paint for a half hour to an hour and that is enough. I can cover the canvas in that time without getting muddy. I don't know if that is good or bad, but it is part of my process. Maybe I need more pieces to work on. Did I just use I enough?

Sara, here is my other silly hostility piece. They are a bit funny to me. Does the face go with the text?

The artist will take over. White Russian. Beer.

same dog, new direction

2011-03-02T19:47:00.000-05:00

Here is the new image of Chapel. I have a good feeling about this one. Not much has changed, I was a little nervous to draw her again because the last few times have been horrible.

I think I want the majority of the painting to be white. There will be things flying around her head and in the background, not sure what though. I am not sure if there will be stencils in this one.
Speaking of stencils, I just finished messing around with them.

I have nothing against skinny pants, I could just see myself saying this to a friend. I can't find my K, so it really doesn't even make sense. I do like the way it looks though. That is a Rachael original underneath, it was headed to the garbage. Use it, right?

u can't touch this

2011-02-23T18:49:00.000-05:00

I have noticed this for about 5 years at least now.

My bro, the doctor....

2011-02-17T08:00:00.001-05:00

I don't know if anyone remembers talking about my brother Mike going to vet school. Well he is half way through and just did his first surgery the other day. I think he took a dogs manhood. haha. He was excited. Well, here he is in all his glory, elbow deep in cow ass with a weirdo beard. Great job Mike!

mulligan

2011-02-16T19:15:00.000-05:00

I'm taking a mulligan on this one. Take 3. Action!

So if you are wondering, I am not a finalist in the Pernod Absinthe competition and I have not heard back from Nazareth yet. I will e mail them, maybe. As for the Made in New York competition, I have lost count, but this is the 4th or 5th year in a row I have been rejected. I am pretty pissed. About all this. It doesn't help that Eminems "The way I am" is on pandora.

I am not sure what is next. Actually I will enter the Finger Lakes Exhibition this month. It's not the end of the world, I don't even apply to many shows/competitions or even send my work out to really be disappointed I guess. But I really can't stand being rejected. This is not a hobby for me. This is what I have. A few beers in the studio trying to get ready to paint. It's frustrating.

Alright, enough of the crybaby shit, time to paint.

Chapel, the model

2011-02-12T17:22:00.000-05:00

Chapel is doing well, she is now making small trips to the studio to pose for my paintings.

I love these.

Exit through the Gift Shop

2011-02-10T08:00:00.001-05:00

I mentioned this yesterday as one of the movies we have rented this year. I know it came out last year, but I wanted to share in case anyone missed out. It is a great documentary on graffiti/street art. I thought it was really well done and I really like Banksy, even before this film. It was nice to have an inside look at how these artists create and execute their work. I don't think I could be that ballsy. I was extremely furious at the end, but it also could have been jealousy. I am not afraid to admit it. Not jealous of the artist, but of his luck. Go figure. I suggest checking it out.

????

2011-02-09T20:05:00.000-05:00

Just made this out of desperation to make something......

passing the time

2011-02-09T18:25:00.000-05:00

Jen and I have been renting or going to the movies a lot lately. I am so sick of working, it's boring. The weekend gig can go to hell too. So I guess movies have been my revolt against doing things I should be doing. I also want to spend time with Jen instead of being a bum ass. I really wish the studio was my "job". Building cabinets can eat shit. So far this year we have watched in no particular order:

Black Swan

True Grit

The Social Network

No Strings Attached

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

Eat. Pray. Love.

Salt

Exit Through the Gift Shop

Cyrus

The Other Guys

Iron Man 2

I think that is about right.

I also just knocked a giant hole in the attic to start the project I talked about late last year. Getting ready to stud the room that will be that bathroom. Should be fun. The studs in the image will be moved about 2 feet to the right.

Maybe a post about painting tomorrow.........

and it continues

2011-02-05T10:00:00.001-05:00

Must finish by mid month. I hope.

Such bad lightning at night.

busy i think

2011-02-04T14:04:00.000-05:00

I have been trying to submit work to a few exhibitions lately. Not to sure what to expect out of this. Most of the time I get rejected, but we will see what happens. I want to focus on that a bit more because I just can't continue stacking my paintings in the studio. They need to leave. So far I sent a cd to Nazareth College and have entered the Made in NY competition. I also created a drawing for Pernod Absinthe, they have a competition in which the piece created has to have the date 1805 in it. 1805 is the year Pernod Fils created absinthe. That one has a money prize for the top three. I really hope I place.

Next up will be the Finger Lakes Exhibition at the MAG. Something has to happen right??

My entry for Pernod.....

competitions/exhibitions

2011-01-07T14:51:00.000-05:00

I hate trying to shoot my work. I am not equipped enough nor do I have the skill. Some things you just have to pay someone to do. Hopefully I can get images before deadlines smack me in the face. Here are better images of my last 3 paintings.

wish there were more...........

finished?

2011-01-05T20:53:00.000-05:00

I think I may have finished a painting tonight. I will have to sleep on it. I made some more little adjustments. Not to sure about the third cone though.

The cone I am not sure about is the higher one.

I added Gino's fourth leg, under his stomach.

Painted and re-outlined the stencils.

Finished?????

As for the chandelier painting.....

I know, I really need to take photos during the day.

And..... Gino vs. Chapel

happy twenty eleven

2011-01-03T20:33:00.000-05:00

Happy new year! Not much to say at the moment, just trying to finish this painting. Here are some little adjustments.

further developments....

2010-12-29T20:30:00.000-05:00

studio dog/work in progress

2010-12-28T13:07:00.000-05:00

Chapel is doing great, we try and bring her everywhere. I love the second image, it is like she is showing off her collection. The last three images are obviously the works in progress. It is also obvious not much has been done in December. I am really happy with the body change to Gino in the last image. It shows his giant head better.
The paintings in the top image are Jens. She appears with Chapel in the third image. Alright, enough with the word image. Later.