I got the idea for this painting years ago and now it’s finally nearing completion!

Here are some of the lino blocks I’ve carved recently (to semi recently). These will be some of my first works of 2008-

My friend Jody and I were early for an art opening so we went to the cemetery down the street for a few photo opportunities. We ended up getting locked into the cemetery (even though the guy that locked the gates knew we were in there-luckily we were both thin enough the squeeze through the gate) and my camera batteries died even though they were freshly charged. I ended up getting some great photos before my camera died!

This weekend I was in NYC to see the Seurat exhibit which was absolutely amazing. I had always been a fan of his paintings and his drawings are just as amazing! His use of black and lack of detail to create something that has such an atmosphere was absolutely amazing. I had not been to the MoMA since they had done their remodeling and the museum is quite amazing. Picasso was well represented as well as Monet and Mondrian. I was kinda bummed that I didn’t see any work from Romare Bearden.
I was quite upset that I was heading to the Jewish Museum to see the Pissaro exhibit on a Friday which is when they are closed! In a way it was a blessing in disguise because I paid the Guggenheim my first visit. In the past I tend to be museumed out by the time I hit the Guggenheim. I was extremely happy that I went. There were some pretty awesome dada collages and picasso’s, renoir’s and many more.
I left the city (i had quite a hard time doing so w/ trains being delayed and what not-it was like I was in a bad late for the airport movie) and landed in Pittsburgh during a Steeler’s game much more motivated. I’m feeling that my ‘59 caddy painting will near completion soon.

This is me being a dork at the Keith Haring exhibit at the Reading Public Museum (who new someone so awesome came out of Reading—other than me that is (haha))

So far my posts have been a bit blah. I’m trying to workout the not being able to upload photos issue currently. So I can give you a sneak peek of what to expect at what to expect @ Garfield Artworks on August 3rd. I’ve been hard at work these past weeks in preparation for the show. As soon as I’m able to upload pics i will!

Here are some links where more info about this show can be found:
artsquared.org
garfieldartworks.com

Art All Night was once again a success…
For the third year in a row I’ve sold my piece in that show.
http://www.artallnight.com/photos.htm

I opened up an etsy store…although I should probably just concentrate on actually working on my site…
stefwithaf.etsy.com

I was once given a class asignment where I had to maintain a current blog. Once that class was over I swore off of blogging; however, I think trying to get my art site up and running and keeping a blog for it won’t be as painful!