It feels great to not just be a part of the art world, my passion and career but also a part of the culture in New York, my hometown.

So, if you are in the area of 35th Street to 40th Street and from 6th Avenue to 9th Avenue, please look for MY banner! Enjoy.

Also, this weekend is the “Meet & Greet” Opening of  the Narrowland Gallery, Chatham, Cape Cod, 5-8 pm Saturday, May 29th. I am now represented by this little cultural treasure and am very excited to be spreading my borders. They will be having an official Opening in June on the 26th which I will certainly be attending. It really seems that the art of painting with color and real paint is alive once again.

And finally, the day after the Memorial Day Weekend, Tuesday June 1st, American Art Gallery will be hosting a solo show of my work at the Path Cafe, 131 Christopher Street, New York. Busy time of year with school endings and the perfect time to be in the groove of being busy with my art as well.

All different series are being represented at the different venues. This is the best way for an artist to be living.

Having painted these now for just about a year and having produced 9 successful paintings in this series, I am actually viewing them a bit differently now. I see these paintings as Portraits. They reveal the soul of their subject with emotion and thoughts and moods all intertwined and present. Color, paint application and delicately rendered form lead the viewer through this emotionally satisfying  and intellectually stimulating journey.

Many of these paintings are quite large in scale, merely emphasizing the strength of presence of that individual. And, the smaller ones are true gems with explosive color and paint that manages to produce the same magnanimous effect as their large scale brothers and sisters.

For anyone who would want a portrait of themselves or a loved one that captures a spirit and exudes the soul while giving the viewer a masterful painting to look at over and over, these “portraits” are just the thing for you. Who wouldn’t want an Expressionist depiction of themselves or someone dear to them? Check them out on my Latest Works page and enjoy!!  The next could be you… http://tinyurl.com/yd9zhvz

It was a great experience! He asked me questions about my artwork specifically as well as my thoughts on the art world in  general. He was encouraging of promoting and complimenting my work which of course felt great and I enthusiastically responded.

I came away feeling like I was able to extemporaneously speak knowledgeably about my own art and the methods I use as well as about art as a career. I felt as if I had worthwhile things to offer and that my success was palpable.

If you haven’t had the opportunity to listen, please do and enjoy! http://tinyurl.com/ya2hado

The last painting I completed in this series was taken from a drawing of my son and reveals the softness that I find so dear. It is aptly called, “Soft Son.” In this same vein, I am excited to reveal the essence of a moment caught with my daughter. As soon as I can I will provide photos of these pieces but for now, I am still reveling and thrilled to show “Soft Son.”

It was a true adventure for me on so many levels. I felt great about myself that I was able to make it all happen. My artwork is at a point now that I am bursting to show it to the world because I know it is that good. I am in the throws of great production with a strong and appealing body of work that is just begging to move forward and reveal all the great nexts to follow. I got to feed my artistic soul by taking in art that has influenced my influences. And, I even got to feed my spiritual soul by reconnecting with a good friend who has always been not just fun to be with but so supportive of me throughout my life.

A rewarding trip and one that I look forward to repeating. Philadelphia is a beautiful, welcoming city with so much charm and underlying intellect that an artist from New York City can feel just right, right there.