Honorable Mention at Lakeside!

This morning I entered art into an art show competition sponsored by the West Bank Art Guild. It was held at the Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie. Participants designated three pieces to be part of the judging. Anyway, my acrylic painting, "Veinte," was awarded an Honorable Mention in the Not Under Glass Category. The judge was Martha Guthrie.

Honorable Mention Not Under Glass

Sunday afternoon I participated in the St. Bernard Art Guild (SBAG) Members Fall Art Show. I won an Honorable Mention in the Not Under Glass category for my dot painting, "Veinteuno." The one-day-art-show took place at the St.Bernard Parish Government Complex Center, 8201 W. Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette, LA. The painting is one of three new dot paintings I recently completed.

Third Place Not Under Glass, Again!

This morning I entered art into an art show competition sponsored by the Metairie Art Guild. It was held at the Clearview Mall in Metairie. Participants designated three pieces to be part of the judging. Anyway, my acrylic painting, "Once," was awarded third place in the Not Under Glass Category. The judge was Tanya Dischler. This is the second time I've won third place for this painting.

 

Third Place Not Under Glass

This morning I entered art into an art show competition sponsored by the Jefferson Art Guild. It was held at the Clearview Mall in Metairie. Participants designated three pieces to be part of the judging. Anyway, my acrylic painting, "Once," was awarded third place in the Not Under Glass Category. The judge was Carol Scott.

Third Place Under Glass

This morning I entered art into an art show competition sponsored by the Jefferson Art Guild. It was held at the Clearview Mall in Metairie. Participants designated three pieces to be part of the judging. Anyway, my colored pencil piece, "Fuse," was awarded third place in the Under Glass Category. The judge was Martin Wohlgemuth.

Honorable Mention in St. Bernard!

Today, a watercolor of mine, “Turn,” received an Honorable Mention in the Under Glass category at the St. Bernard Art Guild Members Fall Show. The judge was Cathy Hallock. When members wandered around to view the winners, several of them came up to me to tell me how much they liked my winning piece.

Sifter Art Show

Today I am one of five artists in a virtual group art show on the site VideoSift.com. The show is named Sifter Art Show, September 2011. I've included works from the last three years in my part of the show. The other artists involved come from a variety of artistic backgrounds. Enjoy the show.

Summer Art Show

On July 6th, I drove to Baton Rouge to hang my art in a small group art show at the Louisiana State Archives. The other artists in the show are: Yvette Creel, Chase Innes, Danny Izzo, Linda Marr and Pam Soileau, This show called, “Summer Art Show,” is a mixture of art genres. This show is up through Friday, July 29, 2011. The gallery space is accessible from the front lobby. The building hours are from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Below are photos from the exhibit. The first two photos include my
six pieces. To see closer views of these works, go to my blog,
art at random. The other photos contain the other artists’ works.

2 Each Art Show Extended!

Today I was informed that the 2 Each Art Show will be extended through August 29th. It will come down on the 30th. On Sunday August 9th, a reception was held in the gallery at the Louisiana State Archives building. Below is a photo from the reception. I've placed photos from the show and reception on my blog pic journal.

2 Each: A Group Art Show

On August 3rd, I drove to Baton Rouge to hang my art in a small group art show at the Louisiana State Archives. The other artists in the show are: Terri Dakmak, Caroline Goodman, Susan Hoffman, Danny Izzo, Linda Marr, Keith Morris, and Pat Soileau. This show called, “2 Each,” is organized by pairing artists in the following genres: landscapers, abstractors, naturalists and letterers. I of course am one of the abstractors.

On Sunday, August 9, there is a reception for “2 Each” from 2 – 4 p.m. This show is up through August 15, 2009. The gallery space is accessible from the front lobby.

Below are photos from the exhibit. The first two photos include my six pieces. To see closer views of these works, go to my blog, art at random. The other photos contain the other artists’ works.

Honorable Mention and Best Abstract Plaque

Today two of my pieces were recognized at the St. Bernard Art Guild Members Fall Show. My collage, “Purple Blend” received an Honorable Mention in the Under Glass category. My dot art painting, “va” received a Best Abstract Plaque. Plaques are awarded for specific themes, i.e. best spiritual, maritime, portrait, etc. The judge was Kathy Miller Stone, an artist from Baton Rouge.







This show is the first one in the St. Bernard Government Complex since Hurricane Katrina. The building is located in Chalmette, which was devastated by flooding. At this afternoon’s reception, the St. Bernard Art Guild celebrated its 40th anniversary and recognized past presidents who attended.

Products of Higher Education: A Group Art Show

On June 1st, I traveled to Baton Rouge to participate in a small group art show at the Louisiana State Archives: Ralph Bourque, Troy Dugas, Lucius Fontenot, Kenneth Fontenot, Colin Miller, James Porche, Travis Prejean and Robbie Rodrigue. It is called “Products of Higher Education: A Group Art Show” and includes eight other Louisiana artists. The artists hung a vast array of media for the show. The gallery, where the show hangs, is accessible from the lobby. Every two weeks a new show goes up. This show ends on June 14, 2008.

Below are photos from the show. The first one includes my five pieces. To see closer views of these works, go to my blog, art at random. The second photo shows the works that hung next to my works. The final photo shows the works that are visible upon first entering the gallery.

Honorable Mention in St. Bernard Show

Today the St. Bernard Art Guild had a combination Christmas Party and Member’s Art Show. The judge was Julia Deal, a collector. There were four categories: Under Glass, Not Under Glass, Photography and 3-D. I entered three pieces in the Not Under Glass Category and received an Honorable Mention for one of them.

The bottom painting won the ribbon:

"Sunrise"


Christmas Art Show

Teatro Wego!

Last Wednesday I was contacted about hanging art in the lobby of the Westwego Community Center on Sala Avenue. The Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) has a buffet in the building as part of its dinner theater and dinner before theatrical productions. Yesterday afternoon I hung fourteen pieces with similar visual themes. They will be on display through December 5, 2006. This is the first of many exhibits in the center. Click on the WCC link in the first sentence to view the art.