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002 Cover contest voting
Fri, Nov 4 2011 09:50 PM
These are images from this evening at Colton-Farb Gallery here in Houston. The public had the chance to vote on the image they thought would be best for the cover. There will be the winner, followed by a second, third, and fourth place. The winner, obviously will get the cover, while the other three places will get press inside the magazine. I was #9.

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My entry to 2011 002 Magazine cover competition
Fri, Nov 4 2011 09:38 PM
This year's cover contest theme was: "Our City". I struggled with trying to come up with an idea for this for a week or so and came up empty handed. Houston, to me is a very large city that has no real consistent 'image'. I can't think of any singular or even small group of things that say "Houston". Then, as I was starting to put up all my materials, after the original deadline had passed, an idea popped into my head- something having to do with mosquitos. We just had a tremendous number of floodwater mosquitos hatch two weeks after a day-long downpour. Then, I found out that the deadline was extended. This is the idea I came up with: a mosquito full of blood on a wall that is being shaded by bougainvillea. I decided to present an image that all Houstonians could relate to regardless of ethnic, racial, or class backgrounds. We all experience the beauty the city has to offer such as nearly year around flowers, and we all must deal with the pesky mosquito. So, I guess my explanation would be: Houston: The good, the bad, and everything in between.
Planning and Strategizing
Wed, Oct 26 2011 05:18 PM
I've been busy lately planning new strategies on how to exploit social networking as a means to get my art seen by a wider audience. Stay tuned- exciting things are coming. For now, I've uploaded some more delicious eye candy for your enjoyment.
First Annual Spring Street Studios Open Studios Event
Wed, Oct 26 2011 05:08 PM
Here are some images of my studio during the open studio party Friday, October 1, 2011- Saturday, October 2, 2011
I sold 3 pieces and had a nice amount of foot traffic.



I sold 3 pieces and had a nice amount of foot traffic.
Wed, Oct 26 2011 05:04 PM

His ambitious spirit
Guards his heart
Until love strikes
24"x12"
Acrylic on Panel
This is one of my favorite new pieces. The painting is based on one of the images from my photography session with my friend Jonathan. Not only is this the first painting in a new series I'm calling "Soldiers of Love", but it is also the painting I chose to enter into the annual Hunting Prize competition. The competition will have only one winner that will claim the $50,000 prize.
Wed, Oct 26 2011 05:02 PM

The black sheep Blue Jay
Stays behind
To experience Autumn
24"x24"
Acrylic on Panel
An exercise in Japanese Woodcut-style design
Wed, Oct 26 2011 04:55 PM

The last catch of the day
Proves difficult
Under an umbrella of thunder
72"x11"
Acrylic on Panel
This is the piece I will submit to the Art on the Avenue fundraiser on November 12, 2011
Wed, Oct 26 2011 04:52 PM
Wed, Oct 26 2011 04:45 PM
Technology is Amazing
Fri, Sep 23 2011 02:42 PM
I ran across this link today. I love, in particular, how the images look like impressionistic paintings. The world has changes so much in 10 years. I wonder where we'll be in the next 20.
http://gizmodo.com/5843117/scientists-reconstruct-video-clips-from-brain-activity
For some reason, this would not imbed. I will investigate. Check out the link- it's worth it.
http://gizmodo.com/5843117/scientists-reconstruct-video-clips-from-brain-activity
For some reason, this would not imbed. I will investigate. Check out the link- it's worth it.

