America



The American Way







We recently observed the 70th anniversary of
the bombing of Pearl Harbor and America's
entry into World War Two. The thing that struck
me about this was how quickly the American people
answered the call to arms. Overnight the
American people got to work and built a
military force second to none. This was not
an easy task, but Americans have never
failed to rise to the occasion. Hard work is
what built this country into the world's
leading industrialized civilization.



Let's Work Together





Sadly, this once great nation has turned
her back on what made her so great.
Today the labor and sweat of past generations
seems something to be avoided at all
costs. Manual labor is something to
be shipped offshore or something
associated with only those poor
souls who have to settle less.











OTR

 I have created a new series of sculpture
that I am calling America. These sculptures
are designed to reflect the glory that once
was America. These pieces will pay homage
to all those who built this country with their
hard work. They have left behind a legacy
that cannot be forgotten.

My Favorite Fans

Last Saturday night I was at the Caught
Unawares Art Show at the Cherry Hill
Public Library. It was a very nice show,
and I had the opportunity to meet and
talk with many people who were intrigued
by my art..

The highlight of my evening, however was
my conversation with a young lady who is
currently in kindergarten. She was truly
fascinated by my work. We chatted for about
a 1/2 hour. She wanted to know how I was
able to stick the metal together without glue.
It wasn't enough to know that I welded it
together, she had to know what 'welding'
was and how it worked. She scrutinized
each piece, looking for familiar objects,
and wanted to know what the unfamiliar
ones were. Her youthful enthusiasm and
candor were the highlight of my evening.





 I have found as I go from show to show

that children are some of my biggest fans.
They want to linger and explore my
sculpture long after their parents have had
a quick look and are ready to keep moving
so that they can fit everything in and still be
on time to their next appointment.



 Thank God for children. They can teach
us all some important lessons. It's not
enough for them to just stop and smell the
roses. They want to know what makes them
smell so good, how they grow, why they have
thorns, and why don't they have any growing
in their backyards.

So, here's to my young friends and fans.
May your sense of wonder never dim and
keep after us older folks to stoop down
and see the world from your perspective.

Caught Unawares

The second annual Caught Unawares art

show will be held this Saturday night,

December 3, 2011. This event is presented

by Caught Unawares, a community

outreach associated with "The Sanctuary"

church. I was a part of this event last

year and I am happy to be

participating again this year.

The event is comprised of two parts.

Part one will be a coffeehouse type

event featuring the work of many talented

visual artists along with readings by local

poets and live music. There will also be light

refreshments served.

Part two will be an art exhibition which will

remain in the library's gallery for the entire

month of December. These artworks will

mostly be representative of hte members

of the Caught Unawares Art Guild, although

there will also be some guest artists, such as

myself.

Admission the both events is FREE, but

guests are requested to bring small

denomination gift cards from

local merchants, which will be

distributed to needy families in the

community to help them experience a

happy holiday season.

In the spirit of full disclosure, let me say that

this event is of a religious nature. The story other

true meaning of the Christmas season will be

told.

There will also be also be a children's

art workshop, making this a family

friendly event.

Event Details : Caught Unawares Art Show

Location :   The Cherry Hill Public Library

                  ( lower level )

                  1100 Kings Highway North

                  Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

 Time:         Saturday, December 3, 2011

                  3:00-3:45 pm    Kids Workshop

                  4:00-7:30 pm    Main Show

Admission:   Free

                    (Gift cards of small denominations

                    from local merchants are requested)

Visit the Caught Unawares website to learn more:

Second Annual Caught Unawares Art Show

An Octopus's Garden

"An Octopus's Garden" is a wonderful
shop located in the Village on High shopping

village in Millville, NJ.  This is in the heart of
Millville's art district. Mike and Maryann, the owners, are great folks who will warmly
welcome you to their shop.







They feature an eclectic mix of one-of-a-kind

handmade items created by local artists. You
won't find any cheesy, mass-produced,
products there. If that is what you want,
there is a Wal-Mart down the road.
However, if you are looking for a truly
unique item, be it a piece of jewelry, a painting,
a piece of sculpture, or maybe some artistic
stationary, then this is the place for you.

Whether shopping for yourself or looking
for that perfect gift, they are sure to have
something to fit the bill, AND you won't
have to break the bank. They have items
appropriate for every budget.





I'm proud to display my work at "An
Octopus's Garden".  So stop in sometime
soon and see what they have in store.
You're sure to find something exciting and new.

An Octopus's Garden

The Village on High

Affordable Art



AA #7
$50






We need art.

The human animal is different from all the
other animals. While we share many
characteristics with our fellow planet mates,
the need for water, air, shelter, even
companionship, we are alone in our appreciation
of art. Wolves may howl at the moon, but I don't
believe it is because they find it beautiful.








Geometric #1
$85



We are visual beings. Our eyes allow us to

experience the world both near and far. We

must be relatively near to the source of the
stimuli to hear, taste, smell or feel. But with
our eyes we experience things that are miles
away, even millions of miles, in the case
of the heavens.






 Art lifts our spirits. It renews us. It arouses
our sense of awe. It is so important to us

that we spend millions of dollars on it.

 Take van Gogh's "Sunflowers", for instance.


AA #9
$45

What drove a man to spend 40 million dollars for a piece of canvas covered
with a few ounces of oil and pigments.
Obviously he saw more than that.
He saw something so precious that
he was willing to spend what was
at that time an unprecedented amount
of money.






This brings me to the point of this post.
I believe that art shouldn't be only for
the wealthy. I know there are many who would like to have a piece of fine art
to call their own, but they feel that art
is beyond their budget.

AA Red #1
$35

To this end, I am introducing my

'Affordable Art' series. These are small

sculptures priced to be affordable to

those on even the tightest of budgets.
These pieces range in size from five to
eighteen inches tall. I hope to keep them
priced from $100 or less, with many
pieces priced under $50. Their small size
also allows them to be shipped at a
reasonable cost.
They make great gifts for the art
lover in your life, or for the person who
has everything.

To see the entire series, CLICK HERE

New Pieces For The December Show

Samurai X3

Since the I HEART ART show, I have been
looking for another show. I came across an ad
for a December show in Cherry Hill, NJ. This
is the same show that I did last December, but
it was located in Vorhees last year. Last year
was the inaugural year for this show. I didn't
realize that it would become an annual event,
so I was pleasantly surprised when I discovered
it was to be held again this year.

39 Years

The details are still being worked out, so I

can't post them yet. But I do know that it
will be held at the Cherry Hill Library in
early December.











Down on the Corner

 I will post the full details when they become
available to me.

Rescheduled Show

The "I Heart Art" art show that was originally
scheduled for August 27th, will take place this
Saturday, October 29, 2011. There will be many diverse artists on hand to show their work.
They will be available to talk with and to discuss their art.



Also from 7:30- 8:30, SHE LOVES ME will
be providing live music. Along with some wine
and cheese, this promises to be an exciting

evening of music, wine, and beautiful art.


I will have several new pieces with me. The
newest of which is pictured to the right. It
has not been titled yet.


The details are:
I Heart Art
Saturday, October 29, 2011
7:00- 10:00 pm
22 East Palmer Avenue
Collingswood, NJ
Admission: FREE

I Heart Art

Intellect

  

  The opening of the "Celebrate a New Gallery"
art show in Mays Landing, NJ  was Saturday
night, Oct. 8th. It was well a attended event
that featured many exciting works from
artists from across South Jersey. Among the
genres represented were paintings, drawings,
collages, mixed media, sculpture and pottery.




There were several awards presented, and my
piece 'Intellect' was awarded the Gallery Director
Award.

I'm happy that my piece was chosen, considering
the caliber of the competition.

There were only to be four awards given out, but
the judge was so impressed with the quality of the
artworks, that there were four Merit awards also
presented.

The show runs until Oct. 29, 2011.
For more details, please see the previous post.

"Celebrate a New Gallery"

 On Saturday, October 8, 2011, Monteiro Art Studio
and La Bottega Gallery will present a new and exciting
art show, Celebrate a New Gallery. This show will
feature artworks from many different artists and genres,
including painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, and
mixed media.


The show will be presented at Montiero Art Studio,

which is located in beautiful Mays Landing, NJ.




I will have the two pieces pictured entered in the
show. There will be several awards presented,
including a People's Choice Award, which will
be decided by those attending the opening. If you
attend  I would like to ask for your support in
the award voting.



The opening reception will be Saturday, October 8, 2011
6:00 - 9:00 pm. This will be a wine and cheese reception.

All are invited and encouraged to bring a friend. All artwork
on display will be for sale.

The show is free and open to the public.



The event details are as follows:

"Celebrate a New Gallery"
Location: Monteiro Art Studio
               6066 Main Street
               Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Show Dates: Oct 8 - Oct 29, 2011
Gallery Hours: Wed - Sat. 12:00- 6:00
Opening Reception
and Awards Ceremony Saturday Oct 8th, 6:00- 9:00 pm

I Heart Art - Second Attempt

The art event, I Heart Art, originally scheduled

for August 27 was postponed due to inclement
weather.We were all set to go back in August
when Hurricane Irene decided to blow through.
 So the show was postponed for the safety of
all those involved.







So now we are set to give it a go again. The date
is set : October 29, 2011, 7-10 pm.. The place is
the same : 22 East Palmer Ave, Collingswood, NJ.
The admission is still FREE. And the weather has
cooled off. So now it's time to go on with the show.

There will be a diverse group of artists eager to
show their work and happy to talk with the
guests about their artwork.





 So come on out and have a fun evening of music
and art.




For more info and an invitation, just click on the link.

I HEART ART.

MAC Window Gallery

On Wednesday, I loaded up the car
and headed over to Media, PA, to
set up my artwork in the MAC Window
Gallery. This was not as easy as other
setups, even though I had only four
pieces, due to my being on crutches
as a result of an injury I sustained
in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene.
I took my son, Zachary, who acted
the part of chauffer, artistic consultant,
and, most importantly, muscle.

 The window gallery is a storefront window
of Bryn Mawr Trust Company. They do not
use the space and let the Media Arts Council
display art there. The display changes every
month. I was invited, along with two other
artists to exhibit in the space for the month
of September.

The gallery is open 24/7, so the exposure
for both the artists and the Council is
tremendous.


 The best time to go, however, is on the Second
Saturday of the month. Each month, the town of
Media has a great evening of art, music, food, and
entertainment on the Second Saturday.

 It is a lively and fun-filled occasion, with the
opportunity to experience all that the arts offer.





 My fellow artists for this month's showing



Me, Clair Oaks, and Martha Perkins

 are Claire Oaks and Martha Perkins. They
are both artists who use their talent to fill a
canvas to overflowing with color.



Media Arts Council

Window Gallery





                                                   

New Sculptures and "I Heart Art"



Sail

 In preparation for the upcoming
I Heart Art show, I have been
working on some new pieces.




These pieces have been created
in my new 'studio', which is just
a space out back under the maple
tree. I am in the process of selling
my old building, but the wheels turn awfully slowly. So until the
transaction is completed I am
temporarily confined to the
backyard.
















Casino




My next show 'I Heart Art'
will be on August 27, 2011.

It will be in Collingswood, NJ
again. Info for the show is on the
Invitation, Click it to see a larger
 version












Before the Wind



Garden Art Show



The Village on High

 This weekend was quite memorable. For two
days, the Village on High hosted a Garden Art
Party. The party gave local artists the opportunity
to display and sell their garden related art, with a
portion of the proceeds going to local art
organizations.







The artwork was displayed throughout the
village, giving guests the chance to enjoy it


Guests enjoying the art

as they strolled the village and visited the shops.



There was live music, good food, great art, and
stimulating conversation.



One of the highlights was the Peoples Choice Award. Guests were invited to vote for their
favorite piece of art. This was done with
dollar bills. One dollar, one vote. The artwork with the most votes won half of the money,while the other half was donated to the art organization
of his choice.




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I am proud to say that the winning piece was
my sculpture 'Miami'. I was really surprised.
It was quite an honor for me. Winning this
award has inspired me to press on with
my art. Sometimes it seems that I'm just
spinning my wheels and getting nowhere.
It's nice to see that people do appreciate
what I do.

Below is the winning piece, "Miami".





Miami



Upcoming Garden Party

This weekend, Saturday and Sunday,


The Village on High

 July 30-31, 2011, there will be a garden              
party at The Village on High, in Millville,
NJ. This will be a two day affair featuring
live music, great food, shopping, and some
wonderful artwork.

All the art on display will be for sale. Artists
will choose from four area organizations to
donate their commissions to.

There will also be a 'Peoples Choice' award.
Guests will vote with dollar bills, and the winner
of the award will split the monies 50/50 with
the organization of their choice.                

I will have two pieces entered in the show. I            
have yet to decide which pieces they will
be. I've included some pictures of potential
entries.

I hope to see you there, and would encourage
you to vote for my artworks.

Please follow the link for more info: Garden Party

While you are in The Village, I would encourage
you to visit the Octopus's Garden. They are a
unique little shop featuring an eclectic assortment
of fine art, repurposed vintage jewelry, and of course
they carry some of my 'garden critters', shovel heads,
and other items   Octopus's Garden



Lovely Evening for an Art Party

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Saturday evening, June 4, was the "Illuminations"
art party in Collingswood.
Our hostess for the evening, Tracie Godrey,
did a wonderful job of creating an atmosphere
that was conducive to the showing of all the
artists work. There was a diverse range of art

represented and it was all displayed in a

tasteful manner.

The weather could not have been nicer.

About 45 minutes before the guests were

to arrive it sprinkled lightly, causing some

anxiety. That soon passed, the sky cleared up,

and it turned into the perfect evening.

The guests wandered inside and outside

admiring all that was offered. All while

being treated to delicious hors d'oeurvres

and wine.


I was happy to meet the other artists.
They were a great group of people, happy to
take the time to talk with the guests and explain
their art and answer any questions.





A pleasant time was had by all who attended,

artists and guests alike. I look forward to the next
opportunity to join Tracie and all the others for another show.