New Painting: You are Loved

This piece is freehand painted on a salvaged picture frame.

Randolph Street Market

This weekend, I was invited to participate in the Randolph Street Market 'Spring Fling.' Lots of flower pots still available!

Art Opening: Modern Cooperative

Join me tonight for the grand opening of Modern Cooperative! This charming addition to the Pilsen neighborhood offers beautiful mid-century and vintage furniture, accessories and local art. I will be introducing my new typographic paintings, a smaller series of hand-painted words and quotes on glass. My work will be displayed alongside Modified Originals, a very unique design collaborative. This opening will be part of the Pilsen 2nd Fridays Art Walk. Enjoy free wine and snacks from 6-10pm.

Studio: Favorite Tools

My everyday grind.

Presentation: Apple Store

I was invited to speak at the Lincoln Park Apple Store this past week! It was a great opportunity for me to present a slideshow of my projects, commissions and shows. I also spoke about how I developed my style, approach shows and what the future brings.

 

 

New Painting: Ampersand

I recently started digging back to my graphic design roots and playing with typography. Most of my original abstract designs originated from the lines, curves and shapes of script fonts - so it seems natural to bring those elements back into my work. This is my first freehand painted type piece, the ampersand.

Studio: Feather Lofts

Holiday Open-House all day. Lots of wonderful people and unconventional art.

Painted Violin

This hand-painted violin will be auctioned at the Hyde Park Suzuki Institute benefit concert this weekend.

One of a Kind Show and Sale, Chicago

My biggest event of the year, the One of a Kind Show!

Urban Bazaar, Wicker Park

Exhibiting new flower pots and mini window paintings at the Urban Bazaar in Wicker Park today, 1-7pm! Pick up some great holiday gifts among the 40+ artists here.

Studio: Windows

I am now fully stocked for winter! And I can happily say that every single frame was salvaged or donated to me from Chicago.

New Show: Cafe Floriole

Just finished installing at Cafe Floriole in Lincoln Park. This beautiful cafe and bakery creates the perfect ambiance for my window paintings. Showing Oct 15 - Nov 30, 2011.

Pilsen Art Walk

A selection of glass window paintings and hand-painted ornaments displayed along Halsted St.

Custom Glass Painting

I was recently commissioned to create this piece as the center focal point of a Lincoln Park living room. This window piece measures 60 x 40 in.

Art Show: 50/50 Pilsen

I was invited to participate in 50/50 Pilsen this past week. An excerpt:
The Blurring of Art and Craft attempts to explore the blurring of lines between artists and crafters. By highlighting the skill and expression of creativity found in both the art and craft worlds,we hope to encourage further support of local artists and D.I.Y. businesses and to facilitate a rethinking of the relationship between art and consumerism within our American corporate run culture.

New Work: Flower Pots

I have started exploring painting on glassware. These designs are freehand painted onto salvaged flower pots and ceramic pieces, then spraycoat protected.

Custom Logo: Ladybird

I was recently commissioned to paint the logo of Ladybird Clothing + Accessories on a salvaged glass window. It hangs as signage behind the front desk of their Galena shop.

Custom Bike Frame

This is a custom painted bike frame that I was commissioned to design for a Chicago cyclist. All design is painted freehand.

New Show: New Wave Coffee

I am a part of a new group show installed at New Wave Coffee, Logan Square. Also includes photography by David Obermeyer, Kathleen Tieri Ton and Kaitlyn Hope Polles.
 

Art Opening: Bleeding Heart Bakery

I am excited to announce my opening at Bleeding Heart Bakery! This show features a new series of black and white window paintings.

Custom Laptop Design

This is a freehand heart design that I was commissioned to paint on a Dell laptop.

Art Opening: D/Vision Optical

New art now installed at D/Vision in Bucktown.

Event: Hub 51

Last week, I participated in an art fundraising event at Hub 51, alongside a handful of other Chicago artists. All proceeds went to benefit High Jump, a program dedicated toward providing academic & financial assistance for Chicago middle school students.

Tattoo Design: Stevie

This is a tattoo that I designed for my friend & jewelry lady, Stevie Koerner. It started as an ink drawing, which was then translated into a tattoo by Dawn Grace.

Custom Painting: Vine

This is a custom diptych painting that I created on plexiglass in a new wood frame.