Photo Fridays: Furniture Loft

Furniture Loft (Uptown), digitally enhanced photograph, 2003

I used to live a few blocks down the street from this building. It once was a furniture warehouse. It got rehabbed a few years ago and now it's a loft condominium. There's a bar below it on the ground floor and a theater. It's just a few doors down from the Green Mill and the corner of Lawrence and Broadway, in Uptown's arts and entertainment district.

This photo is part of my colored cityscapes series where I digitally manipulate the images to create new colors and textures of cityscapes and architecture.

Photo Fridays: Furniture Loft

Furniture Loft (Uptown), digitally enhanced photograph, 2003

I used to live a few blocks down the street from this building. It once was a furniture warehouse. It got rehabbed a few years ago and now it's a loft condominium. There's a bar below it on the ground floor and a theater. It's just a few doors down from the Green Mill and the corner of Lawrence and Broadway, in Uptown's arts and entertainment district.

This photo is part of my colored cityscapes series where I digitally manipulate the images to create new colors and textures of cityscapes and architecture.

Work in Progress: 1975

1975, mixed media on panel, 2009 (work in progress)

This work in progress mixed media piece on panel is a combination of acrylic paint, screen print, and image transfer. The image transfer is from a 1975 photograph just after I turned 4 years old.

I scanned the photo and turned it to black-and-white. After printing it, I made a photocopy enlargement, and transferred it to the surface use an acrylic gel medium. It definitely has a way to go but it's a fun start to a new experimental painting.

Work in Progress: 1975

1975, mixed media on panel, 2009 (work in progress)

This work in progress mixed media piece on panel is a combination of acrylic paint, screen print, and image transfer. The image transfer is from a 1975 photograph just after I turned 4 years old.

I scanned the photo and turned it to black-and-white. After printing it, I made a photocopy enlargement, and transferred it to the surface use an acrylic gel medium. It definitely has a way to go but it's a fun start to a new experimental painting.

Photo Fridays: Chestnut on the River

Chestnut on the River (Chicago), photograph, 2000

From 1999-2000, I worked at an internet marketing company which was part of a larger "incubator" of tech start-ups. This shot was the view I had from my cubicle looking west over the Chicago River. It's part of my water tanks photo series.

I had so many stock options in various companies that I was a multi-millionaire on paper. Well, the tech bubble burst and I was laid off - until I found another job 8 months later. Of course, that job was in the telecom industry and it only lasted 4 months - laid off again. This time it was 2.5 years until I found a permanent, full-time job, where I've been ever since.

Photo Fridays: Chestnut on the River

Chestnut on the River (Chicago), photograph, 2000

From 1999-2000, I worked at an internet marketing company which was part of a larger "incubator" of tech start-ups. This shot was the view I had from my cubicle looking west over the Chicago River. It's part of my water tanks photo series.

I had so many stock options in various companies that I was a multi-millionaire on paper. Well, the tech bubble burst and I was laid off - until I found another job 8 months later. Of course, that job was in the telecom industry and it only lasted 4 months - laid off again. This time it was 2.5 years until I found a permanent, full-time job, where I've been ever since.

New screen prints section launched

I just launched a new screen prints section of my website. Some sample images are below or click here to check out the new section. Enjoy!

Peeking Through, screen print on record album, 12x12, 2009

Watertanks and Birds, screen print on paper, 11x14, 2009

El Marina, screen print on paper, 11x17, 2008

New screen prints section launched

I just launched a new screen prints section of my website. Some sample images are below or click here to check out the new section. Enjoy!

Peeking Through, screen print on record album, 12x12, 2009

Watertanks and Birds, screen print on paper, 11x14, 2009

El Marina, screen print on paper, 11x17, 2008

SPRING OPEN STUDIOS: April 24-25 -- Stop on By!

SPRING OPEN STUDIOS
Cornelia Arts Building
1800 W. Cornelia (entrance on Ravenswood), STUDIO #201
Chicago, IL 60657

FRIDAY APRIL 24TH 6-9PM (UPDATE: I will be here on Friday)
SATURDAY APRIL 25TH 11AM-5PM

*FREE*

I'll be showing new paintings, some photographs, and a bunch of new screen prints. A sneak preview of the show is above. You can also check out my newly redesigned website for more images.

Hope to see you!

SPRING OPEN STUDIOS: April 24-25 -- Stop on By!

SPRING OPEN STUDIOS
Cornelia Arts Building
1800 W. Cornelia (entrance on Ravenswood), STUDIO #201
Chicago, IL 60657

FRIDAY APRIL 24TH 6-9PM (UPDATE: I will be here on Friday)
SATURDAY APRIL 25TH 11AM-5PM

*FREE*

I'll be showing new paintings, some photographs, and a bunch of new screen prints. A sneak preview of the show is above. You can also check out my newly redesigned website for more images.

Hope to see you!