"In Process" pictures of From The Ashes...Rhapsody

I have begun a new piece called From the Ashes... Rhapsody.  This artwork is about my hope that the bad or negative things that happen in life will become something good or positive.

Here are a few "in process" pictures.  I hand curled and wrapped copper to begin the creation of the "filigree" section.  There is a picture of the completed filigree section.  The shape has no specific meaning.  The last picture contains the wood layer, filigree in position and the steel plane.  The wood will be burned.  The filigree section "floats" in the opening I jigsaw cut to fit the shape.  Rising above the wood is the steel framework plane that will support the glass, paintings and other objects that will complete the work.

Beginning Watercolor Class

I started teaching a Beginning Watercolor class through the City of Santa Clarita.  It is for beginners 50 years and older.  I have been looking forward to teaching this class and it did not let me down.  The students are great.  We had a very good first class.

Opening Reception, La Galeria Gitana

My painting, Universal Love II will be at La Galeria Gitana begining January 26th through March 16th, 2013.  The show's closing may be extended.  I will keep you posted.  The gallery is located at 120 N. Maclay Avenue, San Fernando, CA 91340.  It is a cool gallery, I think you will enjoy it!  The opening reception is Saturday, January 26 from 6-10 pm.  Hope to see you there.

Seasons Magazine Cover Winter 2013

The public art sculpture Crossroads At Iron Horse Trailhead is on the cover of Seasons Magazine Winter 2013 from the City of Santa Clarita.  The article is on page 12.  The distribution of the magazine is 40 thousand.  I am very happy to be on the cover and would like to thank the City of Santa Clarita for this opportunity.

Here is a link to the magazine:

http://www.santa-clarita.com/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=6751

For The Love Of Books

Here are some photos from the installation of the temporary art piece, "For The Love Of Books", at the grand opening of the Old Town Newhall Library.  A description of the book is in the prior entry.