Becoming more effective: the benefits of checklist usage.
Mixed media on found wooden panel, 2017.
Show opens 10/21/17
“Everything in Moderation” mixed media on paper, 2017
I have a solo show at The Compound Gallery, in Oakland, CA, opening Saturday October 21, so expect a tedious amount of posting between then and now. Apologies in advance.
I detest the title I originally gave this drawing, so now it doesn’t have one.
“Untitled” Mixed media on cardboard, 2015.
A drawing of Mark E Smith inside the shape of Idaho. What more could you possibly want?
I’ve been pretty crap at posting stuff lately, but have now resolved to be a diligent social media contributor, This seems like a fine place to start.
Oh, and you can buy the original, if you want.
If anyone out there finds themselves with time to kill in the vicinity of Pittsburg, CA. between today (4/18) and May18th, I have a solo show at the Los Medanos College Gallery. The Gallery is located in the Library Building and is open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 12:30 - 2:00 and 4 -6pm. There’s a reception this Thursday, 4/20, from 4-7pm. All welcome.
It’s March 9th, also officially known as “National Panic Day”. Which makes this the perfect launch day for my latest collaboration with the awesome folks at The Compound Gallery. So, without further ado, here it is – a limited edition Artisanal Fly Swatter.
Painstakingly constructed from hand forged steel and laser cut leather, this unique instrument of insect annihilation comes ready to display on its own pine wall plaque, complete with laser etched type and a hand crafted hook.
Only 20 of these astonishing artifacts exist. And each was individually created, assembled and finished by me, for the sole purpose of furnishing you with a life filled with joy and free of insects.
You know you can’t live without one.
“Improved Productivity for Incredibly Busy People”
mixed media on paper, 2016.
American Carnage mixed media on scrap paper assemblage, 17.5 x 20 inches, 2017.
Yup, I succumbed and drew the Tangerine Tinted Shit-Gibbon. It made me feel a tiny bit better for a short while. Hang in there people.
“Misty Water-Colored Memories of the Way We Were” (12″ Remixes)
An ongoing series of graphite drawings on paper, mounted inside 12″ record sleeves with letterpress type. 2016 - 2017
There is also a 7″ series, which has been going on for years. I thought I’d posted them here, but I guess I haven’t, so I’ll bung them up soon. Bet you can hardly wait.
I’m taking part in SF Open Studios for the first time this weekend. However my studio is a pigsty so it won’t be open. Instead my work will be on show at The Problem Library, 1288 15th Avenue @ Irving in the Inner Sunset. Opening this Friday 11/28 5:30 - 9:00pm. There’s a dive bar next door and an excellent record store across the street, so your Friday night needs should be pretty much covered.
Mediocrity Achieved
Mixed media on file divider, 8.5 x 11 inches. 2016.
This Saturday from 6 - 9pm sees the opening of A Full Plate , an exhibition of hand painted plates at The Compound Gallery in Oakland. I will have half a dozen specimens on show and available for purchase.
Part of the proceeds of each sale goes to support City Slicker Farms, which helps the West Oakland community meet the immediate and basic need for healthy, fresh food by creating chemical-free high-yield urban farms and backyard gardens. So not only do you get some cool crockery you get to feel warm and fuzzy about what a nice person you are too.
Prices are absurdly reasonable and you can purchase online right now, right here.
I painted a bowl for potato chips. And potato chips only.
This will be appearing, with several other hand-painted plates, in the exhibition “A Full Plate” which opens at The Compound Gallery, in Oakland on Saturday, August 27th and runs until October 16th. All plates and bowls will be for sale in the gallery, and online here.
Part of the proceeds of each sale goes to
support City Slicker Farms, which helps the West Oakland community meet the immediate and basic
need for healthy, fresh food by creating high-yield urban farms and backyard gardens free of chemicals.
“The Path to Enlightenment”
Part of the group show “Destinesia” at the Stephen Romano Gallery, 117 Grattan Street Suite 112, Brooklyn NY 11237. Opening tonight (Tuesday June 2nd) and up through July 30th.
“The Sweet Fulfillment of Our Secret Longing”
This will be in a group show entitled ‘Destinesia’ at the Stephen Romano Gallery in Brooklyn, NY. from June 2nd - July 29th, 2016.
More details to follow
‘The Shadow Knows’
15 x 12 inches, mixed media on card, mounted on wood. 2016.
(and if anyone’s interested, that’s rockabilly guitar legend Link Wray.)
Stay strong. It’s already Friday in some parts of the world.
Mustn’t grumble.
Dear People of the Internet, this is the final week of my exhibition ‘We Wish That We Were What We Once Were, Back When We Wanted To Be What We Are Now" at The Compound Gallery in Oakland.
This Sunday, March 13th, there will be a Closing Reception from 3 - 6pm. This event will also apparently include an 'Artist Talk’, starting at 4pm. As of right now I’ve no idea what that will actually consist of. Possibly an incendiary, Trump style oratory during which I vilify and belittle everything we hold dear, followed by the forced removal of random audience members by security guards. Most likely though it will just be me, in a state of mild embarrassment, mumbling incoherently for a short while.
Anyway, the forecast is for rain on Sunday, so if you’ve nothing better to do come along and see for yourself.