Recent events

Last night I was honored with a reception for my paintings at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Art in  Spring, Texas located north of Houston. My work was featured as part of an on going series of exhibitions devoted to the art faculties of  the Lonestar College District. Here I am with Rand Key

Professor Art Is Honored

Last night  the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Art in Spring, Texas, located north of Houston hosted a reception to celebrate their relationship with arts at the Lonestar College System. These "Dreamscapes" were created as memories of places once visited.

My work was featured as part of an on-going series of exhibitions devoted to the art faculties of the Lonestar College System.  Here I am with Vice Chancellor Rand Key and President Dr. Susan Karr of Lonestar College-Tomball. Also attending this special reception from the college were Vice President of Instruction Dr. Lee Ann Nutt and Dean of Humanities Jill Riethmayer. Thanks to all for your support of this exhibition.

There was quite a turn out. Many of my students past and present were in attendance. 

Some of my long term students: Susan Canter, Diane Tebbe (from my first classes), Mandy Hamilton, and Susan Norman.  They are part of the self named group  "Earl's Girls'." These women are among the many who have participated in my classes and gone on to win awards in area art exhibits. I am very proud of their accomplishments.

Rand Key speaks about the relationship of Lonestar College and Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts and the importance of the arts to the community. 

He then introduced Dr. Karr who talked about the college and my history there.

I had the opportunity to talk about my paintings and about teaching at Lonestar College-Tomball. Often "Art" is a subject about which folks know little, so my talk became a "classroom opportunity".  The audience was attentive and asked questions.

After my talk there are more questions and greetings.

A special shout out to Robert Boyd of The Great God Pan is Dead web blog for attending.

Recent events

Last night I was honored with a reception for my paintings at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Art in the Northern subuebs of Houston.

New Beginnings

I have a  gallery representation: Thom Andriola's New Arts Gallery. I have not had representation here in many years. This is brings me back into the Houston art world. I am promised a show this Spring.  I am very happy. The past 5 years have been ones of change and renewal. My studio gives me the place to capitalize on my new beginning. When I arrive on Thursday evening I immediately feel the pressures from the week fade and I begin where left off. My energy is very high. Here are some new pictures:

The Leap 36x48 01-2012

The Indian leaps with no fear because the Mermaid protects him from Death.

Here are a series revealing the stages of a painting called Passage.

First Stage

Second Stage

Third Stage

Passage 36x48 01-2012

Terlingua Cloud  18x24 01-2012

Here is another large picture. All these pictures are inspired by our Terlingua trip

This is called the Basin 48x60

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3 02-03-2012

I probably will finish it next Friday.

Here is one I just started.

Untitled 48x60 02-04-2012

Untitled 02-05-2012