AIH CLOSING RECEPTION

If you haven’t had a chance to see my paintings at Art in Heat at the Warehouse Art Complex, this weekend is your last chance!

The Warehouse is also hosting several shows for the Fringe Festival, which is wrapping up this weekend as well. So while you’re out catching up on Fringe shows, swing by the closing reception of Art in Heat and meet the artists this Saturday (July 28th) from 7 - 9pm!

The Fringe Festival is also wrapping up this weekend (with several events are at the Warehouse itself), so come on over this Saturday (July 28th) for the closing reception from 7 - 9pm. For directions to the Warehouse, go here.

PREVIEW DRAWINGS

Since I really don't have anything new to say this week, I thought I'd give you a peek at what I'm working on these days. Doing a bunch of sketching and here are a couple of line drawings I think will make it on to canvas soon!

CHOCOLATE JESUS:

If you’ve never experienced SpeakeasyDC, then don’t miss this!

DC's premiere story performance theatre, SpeakeasyDC, presents Chocolate Jesus as part of the 2007 Capital Fringe Festival. What we all love and hate about religion, and how it shapes us, one way or another, is portrayed through the stories of four storytellers: a nice Jewish girl who turns "midget bitch" in a DC jail, a devoted Baptist minister-to-be who goes drag, a confused Argentine teenager who rebels via Jesus, and a young American in Mexico who finds her inner goddess.

Another good reason to go? To see my extremely talented wife (an amazing storyteller) as the confused Argentine teenager who rebels via Jesus. It’s a great story!

Also, here's the postcard I designed for the show.

Where:

1409 Playbill Café @ 1409 14th St, NW

When:

Thursday, July 19, 8 PM

Friday, July 20, 8 PM

Thursday, July 26, 8 PM

Friday, July 27, 8pm

Saturday, July 28, 10pm

Starring:

Stephanie Garibaldi, Amy Saidman, Eva Salvetti, Travis Wright

Tickets: $15. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased at here

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ALL CAPITAL FRINGE SHOWS, GO :

Online: capfringe.org - 24hrs a day / By Phone: 866-811-4111

BEHIND THE SCENES:

So I thought I’d share another example of my work process. Here’s a quick run down:

- I start by brainstorming, usually starting with some theme or idea inspired by anything really, the news, music, a friend’s story, or my story. I might take notes of specific details or color schemes I don’t want to forget and then…
- I do a bunch of really rough thumbnail sketches where I begin working out the composition and then..
- I do a detailed line drawing that I will use as a reference while I paint.

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final painting

A VERY SPECIAL DR. SKETCHY'S ANTI-ART SCHOOL

Date:Saturday, July 7
Time:2 Sessions!
Act I: 7-9pm,
Act II: 9:30-11:30pm
Place:Warehouse Second Stage
Cost:$8 for each sessionor $10 for both Live mostly nude, mostly girls! Hosted by Elvis and featuring Bambi Galore and Lil' Dutch. Bring your sketchpad and twisted little mind!

Both girls will model at both acts with costume changes for your drawing pleasure. All are invited to stay after Dr. Sketchy for karaoke with Elvis.(Space is limited, so reserve your spot at the opening or online starting July 2)

AIH OPENS WITH A BANG:

I guess one would have to say that last Saturday night’s Art in Heat opening at the Warehouse Arts Complex was a big success! There were a ton of people all night, lots of good art and a bunch of sales (sold one)!

Big thanks to organizers Scott, Jared, Kate and Mike for doing such a fantastic job of putting the show together, and to Molly Ruppert for hosting it!

If you missed the opening, you still have the rest of July to stop by and check it out. There has never been a show quite like it in DC!