REAL SETBACK

In early October of '11, I had a rather disastrous fall, breaking my femur at the hip.  It really put me out of commission for awhile, but things are finally looking up.  As a result, I have decided to close Morton Street Gallery and work here in my home studio.  If anyone is still looking, I really appreciate it.  But now I will have more time to just paint, something I am really looking forward to.  Of course it also means I won't have the same presence in the community.  Scary! 
I love looking at all the other artists "blogs" and websites.  I hope you will feel the same about me.

PS.  Don't any one out there do what I did.  Take it from me, it has been a REAL PAIN!

Hello from rehab

well right in the middle of hanging my show I did a stupid thing and fell on the concrete steps outside the gallery.  So here I am, a week later with a broken femur and not much fun.  Don't know when I'll get back to work but will try to add a few things later this week.

Show Opening Monday, Oct. 3rd. Imperial Arts Gallery, Sugar Land, TX

"The Survivor", oil

My new large painting in place in Tucson

Done!

Put the finishing touches on today.  I had to be careful with the stars.  I sure didn't want to have to redo the sky, my biggest challenge.  The last highlights are always fun.  In fact, altho it was a real challenge, I had a lot of fun doing it.  Makes me realize how much I like working large....well, maybe not always THIS large.
Next Tueday it will be on its way to its new home in Tucson.
Well, now what will I do?  Hal made the canvas for me and the texture and feel of it was so good, he may have to make all my canvases now.  First, I have to do a couple of very small pieces, then on to better, if not bigger, things.  Thanks for watching the process.

The Lift

It takes a little practice.  And a lot of turning it on and off.  And it's a good idea to have someone handy to pass things up.