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I just want to publicly thank Lisa and Lee for their recent purchase of life energy mandala #158. I feel very honored that it will grace the walls of their new home together in Dallas. Lisa has recently gotten a job teaching film there so they will be leaving us for a bit, (at least I selfishly hope it is only a bit).

thanks so much for your support Lisa and Lee.

life energy lotus #159

I finished this piece yesterday. I am not sure how I feel about it. It is the second piece like it, and I let it go it's own way, but I think I like the first one better.
I think I like the more realistic flowers rather than these designed lotus flowers.
It is a step though.

group show at studio 2 gallery

So both Leon and I have been accepted into this juried exhibit at the studio 2 gallery.
It wasn't hard, our friend and fellow artist Mo Scollan, (former gallery owner of the 2040 gallery), served as the guest curator.
If you have never been to this gallery check it out. It is on South Lamar, right next to yogayoga south and Holland photo. Tina Weitz runs the show over there and she is doing a great job.

The opening reception for this exhibit will be on Saturday, February 27th, 6:30-9:30pm.
There will also be a written word event at the gallery on Saturday, March 13th at 5pm.

#158 life energy mandala

This latest mandala is 30x30 inches, oil on wood.

wildflower center still lifes

I took a trip out to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center on Friday. I wanted to check out the exhibition space and meet Joseph Hammer. He is the individual who has invited me and is organizing the exhibit of my work out which will be presented there next winter.
While I was there I decided to search out new subjects for paintings. I was very excited about the pods I found. Pictured below is a buckeye pod with a few yummy brown-black seeds, and then the vibrant red mountain laurel seeds and pods. Its like a little treasure when you crack open the pods.

possum haw tree berries attempted