late night photo shoot...

 I have corn syrup in my hair and tequila on my breath - but it was all worth it. we got some fantastic photos. Luckily the model's friend came along - he brought his camera which gave me extreme camera envy. Too bad it costs more than both my legs. He was kind enough to let us use his camera and skills so the shoot turned out even better than expected. My reference setups are beginning to get more and more complicated. I'm always grateful for the results. I find unexpected surprises from each shoot I've done. Dozens of happy accidents along the way that continue to add more beauty to my paintings than I possibly could have planned for. Exhausted, but can't wait to get painting...

8th Deadly Sin Art show at The Congregation Gallery...

What a great show on Saturday night! I was only able to be in LA for a few hours before having to fly back to Seattle but it was all worth it. Everyone was so friendly and supportive. I was surprised at how easy everyone was to talk to. It was a refreshing experience to be in a room full of people so driven and dedicated to their artwork. It was a great opportunity to feel out the LA art scene and to meet a bunch of wonderful artists. Just to have a chance to talk shop for an evening with people who are struggling along similar paths was exciting. I look forward to being able to go back to spend more time in June.

I'm flying to LA tomorrow...

...for the 8th Deadly Sin show at The Congregation gallery. I've already talked to some of the great artists that are going to be there so I'm really looking forward to it. Its going to be a great time for sure. I'll be posting plenty of pictures when I get back.

I've been busy with this, that, and the other the last couple days so I haven't been in the studio. I have a couple pieces going at once for the solo show coming up in June that I am itching to get cracking on. Like, seriously, a giant mental itch...it sucks when you are just getting in the flow of a piece and its all working out and then life happens and you have to abandon the studio for a bit. The painting gods hate that. I am worried that when I get back from LA they will punish me with some a creative asswhooping. not looking forward to it.