In the Studio February 3, 2013

Here's a day in the studio.  I'm finishing up a 48 x 72 inch commission.  On the top left is an oil finished today, "Illuminated Autumn" (photo below) and on the floor is a framed giclee "Bright Flow." It's been a very busy and happy time in the studio lately.

Illuminated Autumn  oil on canvas 30 x 40 inches

Colorful Slope  oil on canvas 36 x 48 inches

I began with the smaller Illuminated Autumn and after two sessions in the studio, started on the larger Colorful Slope.  It didn't take long for the larger oil to take a different direction than I had originally intended. It was very pleasurable to finish the larger oil and then return to the original concept of the smaller work. Both paintings fed each other, each creating better works than I had anticipated.

New Giclees, January 2013

  LAST LIGHT

 11 1/4 x 11 1/4 inches $300.  22 x 22 $575.  27 5/8 x 27 5/8, $790.

 Total edition of 195, plus 15 artist proofs.

 Giclee print on William Turner paper

 Also available on canvas and larger sizes on request

HEAT ON SHADOWS
12 X 17  inches, $325.  16 3/6 X 23, $575. and 27 1/2 x 38 $890
Total edition of 195, plus 15 artist proofs.
Giclee print on William Turner paper
Also available on canvas and larger sizes on request.

Comedy / Comedians in cars getting coffee

Take a break and check out other artists talking shop and enjoying themselves.  It's therapeutic and educational.

Jerry Seinfeld calls up some pals and they make a short video.  Be sure to watch the Spare Parts outtakes. There are 10 videos with different comedians having coffee with Jerry.

view here: Comedians in cars getting coffee

Holiday Sound / The Glass Harmonica

Here is one of my favorite Christmas sounds (besides laughter) the Glass Harmonica, invented by Benjamin Franklin. Mozart and Bach composed music for the instrument. For me it is a magical and etherial sound. I hope you enjoy these selections. Happy Holidays!

Scherzo No.1 in B minor, Op. 20 by Frédéric Chopin - with Polish Christmas Carol.

Performance - GlassDuo

Bach's most famous organ piece and angelic organ (that's the first XVIII century name of this glass instrument). Now it's called a glass harp. GlassDuo's instrument is the biggest professional one

Street Performer Playing Mozart on Water Glasses

Invented by Benjamin Franklin in 1761. Music by Wolfgang A. Mozart. Played by French artist Thomas Bloch, exhibiting the glass harmonica in the Paris Music Museum, Nov. 29, 2007.

Museum 2013 calendar on sale

I just saw that my favorite calendar from the Metropolitan Museum of Art has been discounted down to eight dollars apiece. Thought you might be interested. :-)Ken

Take a private year long tour of the rich and varied collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Our Page-A-Day® Art Gallery Calendar 2013 offers 365 days of art— right on your desk. It features some of the Museum's finest and most beloved pieces and represents many media, from painting and sculpture to furniture and armor. As you unveil a new, beautifully reproduced image each day, you'll find old favorites and make fresh discoveries. The plastic packaging ingeniously converts to become an easel.

160 pages with 315 illustrations (295 in full color). Includes a reusable plexi frame. 6'' x 7''.

Here's the Museum link to order

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 2012

Here is a joyful surprise from artists in Vienna that touches the heart.

Shown: new limited edition giclee, "Heat and Shadows" in three sizes

Ordering information 20% off through December 24

Giclee: 20% off sale through Dec 24, 2012

First ever 20% off Giclee Print Sale!

I'm celebrating a good year in advance. Pick any of my limited edition giclees, any size, on paper or canvas and take 20% off through Dec. 24.

In some cities, participating dealers are also offering 20% off on the custom framing with your purchase. Contact me by phone or email to select your image and make framing arrangements. You can see all of the images and prices here. 

(Custom sizes and images on canvas / prices are not listed on the website - please contact me for pricing)