Works in progress, where I share what I'm working on and what I'm thinking about, and also show my Instagram feed.

Three small (8x8”) paintings of mine are part of a big group show “Mixin’ it up!” celebrating with an opening reception this evening thanks to @artdorkart and @hotshopsartcenter
Many artists will have their studios open, too,

Please join us to celebrate @artdorkart and the large group show she coordinates at Friday's opening reception. Many artists will have studios open on all 3 floors, now easily accessible with our passenger elevator! Hope to see you there!

New patch on my studio apron

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Had a great time with the @urbansketchersomaha this morning at @countrysideomaha It was lovely seeing old friends and meeting new people, slowing down and drawing for a bit.

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Painting patterns on tracing paper for mixed media pieces as large paintings in their ugly/awkward stage wait for attention.

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Today's work in the studio: putting together journal covers with materials on hand. I've got Kraft-tex (paper leather) matched up with dyed mixed papers or gel-plate prints. The covers will encase 80 pages of mixed-media paper suitable for sketching

Small paintings and bits of progress

June 25, 2016

Getting into the studio has been a challenge with our summer commitments, but I was able to spend a few hours today working on paintings intended for a show in September. I'm still unsure how they'll all develop, but here's one of the 8x8" panels I'm working on today. It may change a lot before it gets to the gallery.