Sneak Peak

I thought I'd offer a sneak peak of the painting I have in Transformer Gallery's 4th Annual Silent Auction this Saturday. Should be a fun time!

My Daddy's Somebody

Artist Collaboration

I'll have two paintings in this:

Opening Reception:
Friday, November 9th, 2007, 6-11 pm
Show runs:Nov 9th – Dec 1st, 2007
717 N. Saint Asaph St Alexandria, VA 22314

Art Whino Permanent Gallery

Art Whino opens its doors once again with two new exhibits: A solo show by artist Rick Reese and the addition to 20 new artist to the Art Whino Permanent Gallery featuring the work of its artists' collaboration from around the world. The event, running from 6-11pm, will include music by HoneyLab's DJ David Christ Superstar. The music will have a live broadcast by Orcradio.com


Alan Defibaugh, Anna U Davis,
Aunia Kahn, Brooke Grucella,
Decoy, Emily Greene Liddle,
Erase, Fanatic Ladies,
Gregory Ferrand,
Jason Daniels Jason Snyder,
Julie Steiner, Laurel Hausler,
Candace Keegan, Lisa Selby,
TMNK, Richard Alan Haugh,
Richard Salcido, Rosemary Covey,
Shawn Huddleston

Artist Rick Reese:
Southern California born but Northern California raised artist Rick Reese has been painting and drawing for as long as he can remember. He got his start in the Comic Book and Toy industries where he continues as a freelancer to this day. Rick spends his days painting, surfing, or teaching at Cal State Long Beach where he indoctrinates his students and paints on things that don't belong to him.

In ArtWhino's continuing effort to work with Non Profits to promote arts in our communities, Art Whino is happy to announce that they are working with the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative. ArtWhino is donating proceeds from this and future events to further help with their mission. To read more about them go to DcCollaborative.

Busy with Illustrations

While I've been working on new paintings, I also have been squeezing in illustration projects.
The following illustration was done for Education Week and accompanied an article promoting the idea of using military educational techniques in the civilian educational system.

This is the rough sketch I sent for approval

Blue line final drawing

Final illustration after I colored everything in using Photoshop

I’ve also been hired to do three illustrations for SpeakeasyDC’s 2007-2008 season. Each one depicts 4 of the monthly themes.

Rough sketch

Blue line drawing

Final illustration colored in Photoshop

Halloween Freaks

For those of you who didn’t know it, yes, my wife and I are Halloween Freaks. My wife has a good excuse: Seeing how she grew up in a country where Halloween is not celebrated, she is now making up for the almost 30 years she didn’t get to put on a costume (she’s also an actress, so that helps too)! What’s my excuse? Uuuuuh. I like candy?

Last year we were too busy to make costumes, so this year we went a little crazy making costumes for the “El Ocho” (Day of the Dead) party at Jared and Kate’s. While sitting on our balcony discussing possible costumes, my wife hit on the winner: Las Catrinas, (based on the 1913 zinc etching by Mexican printmaker Jose Guadalupe Posada). We chose to be the skeletal bride and groom that are part of the Dia de los Muertos cast of characters.

So once we agreed on the plan, I got to work making the half-masks using plaster covered gauze strips and wadded up pieces of towels, we picked up the perfect wedding dress for my wife (made for a production of Camelot) and a really nice black suit for me at the annual Arena Stage costume sale, and stopped by the neighborhood Dollar Store to buy fake flowers.



Because we are such Halloween freaks, we put on the costumes again on the 31st and were definitely a hit as we walked up and down our street being stopped over and over again to pose for photos. And to our delight (my wife’s in particular) we walked away with the neighborhood’s “Scariest Costume” award and later won the best costume prize at Asylum in Adams Morgan.

Halloween’s over, we’ve put the masks away, and now we’ve begun to plan for next year’s costumes. Yeah, I know, we’re definitely Halloween freaks!

Making the base mask for my wife

Putting on the lower jaw

The final product!

“El Ocho” party with Las Catrinas, Scott and Mike, and Jared and Kate.

The 4th Annual TransformerSilent Auction & Benefit Party

I've been invited to include a new painting in this. I participated last year and had a great time:

Transformer proudly presents

-The 4th Annual Transformer Silent Auction & Benefit Party taking place Saturday, November 17, 2007, 7-10pm in John Dreyfuss' Sculpture Studio at Halcyon House, 34th and Prospect Streets NW.

-This very special, one-night only event features an exciting array of over 125 artworks in a variety of mediums, dimensions and prices by more than 100 of DC's leading emerging and established artists.

-Expanding Transformer's mission of artist-centered programming, we are thrilled to have this year's Auction at Halcyon House in the gorgeous studio of Washington's leading sculptor, John Dreyfuss. In addition to viewing and bidding on an eclectically curated mix of salon-style hung artworks, patrons are encouraged to groove to the beats of Djs Yellow Fever and enjoy delicious complimentary hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer throughout the evening provided by some of DC's finest restaurants, including: Bombay Club, Buck's Fishing & Camping, Café Saint-Ex, Comet Ping-Pong, Hook, Jaleo, Leopold's Kafe, Maté, Perry's, Rosa Mexicano, Sea Catch, Viridian and Zaytinya.

-With a growing reputation as an awesome party and fantastic opportunity for both beginning and seasoned collectors to purchase some of the best visual art DC has to offer, attendance to the auction is sure to sell out, so buy your tickets early! Attendance is $100 if received by 10.27.07; $125 after this date. Attendance is on a first paid, first secured basis.

-Providing essential support for this dynamic organization's year-round programming, exhibitions, and services, The 4th Annual Transformer Silent Auction & Benefit Party is an ideal place to experience and purchase an informed sampling of work by Washington's top contemporary artists while connecting with a fun, sophisticated and smart audience. The Annual Auction & Benefit Party celebrates and supports Transformer's programming and raises the visibility of a diverse range of contemporary art and artists in the Washington, DC area.

-Proceeds from The 4th Annual Transformer Silent Auction & Benefit Party will match recent grant awards, directly supporting artists through artist honoraria, exhibition material coasts, and related programming support. In addition to supporting exhibitions, proceeds will support artists through the funding of Transformer programs such as The Exercises - a peer-mentorship program for emerging artists, as well as The Framework Panel Series, and our ongoing professional development work to help artists help themselves.

-Contact Transformer about purchasing your auction tickets today!

-Contact Transformer about purchasing your auction tickets today!

-Participating Artists as of 9.25.07:

Seth Adelsberger, Geoffrey Aldridge, Ken Ashton, Clarke Bedford, April Behnke, D. Billy, Reuben Breslar, Iona Rozeal Brown, Miles Bumbray, Kendall Buster, Renee Butler, Colby Caldwell, Graham Caldwell, SunTek Chung, Billy Colbert, Cynthia Connolly, Kathryn Cornelius, Steven Cushner, Frank Day, Decoy, Melissa Dickenson, Janna Dinolfo, John Dreyfus, Nekisha Durrett, Mary Early, Dana Ellyn, Lori Esposito, Jason Falchook, Gregory Ferrand, Suzanna Fields, Thom Flynn, Dawn Gavin, Jason Gubbiotti, Kate Hardy, Linda Hesh, Carlotta Hester, Ryan Hill, Max Hirshfeld, Lucy Hogg, Leslie Holt, Brece Honeycutt, James Huckenpahler, Jason Hughes, Kay Hwang, Susan Jamison, Franz Jantzen, Judy Jashinsky, Ian Jehle, Sue Johnson, Rebecca Jones, Benjamin Jurgensen, Amy Kaplan, Kevin Kepple, Christine Kesler, Jae Ko, Michele Kong, Andrew Kozlowski, Bridget Sue Lambert, Jessica Langley, Nilay Lawson, Pepa Leon, Amy Lin, Brian Liu, Marissa Long, Thomas M. Lowery, Laurel Lukaszewski, Kate MacDonnell, Isaac Maiselman, Anne Marchand, Carolina Mayorga, Robert Mellor, Linn Meyers, Maggie Michael, A.B. Miner, Nan Montgomery, Jiha Moon, Elizabeth Lundberg Morisette, William A. Newman, Lucian Perkins, W.C. Richardson, Hannah Rose, Robin Rose, James Sanborn, Sharon Sanderson, Matt Sesow, Jeff Spaulding, Amy Stein, Dan Steinhilber, Zach Storm, Jason Talley, Noelle Tan, Tang, Lisa Marie Thalhammer, Trish Tillman, Alessandra Torres, Kelly Towles, Andres E. Tremols, Jonathan Trundle, Lauren Vincelli, Paul Vinet, Bill Warrell, Ian Whitmore, Bryan Whitson, Ami Martin Wilber, Andy Moon Wilson, Yuriko Yamaguchi, Chad Yencer, Jason Zimmerman

Arts on Foot

Located @ 8th and F Streets, NW:

Sept. 15th 11am - 5pm

Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown

Marking its 15th anniversary, Arts on Foot is a one-day, multimedia Festival that kicks off the fall arts season in Downtown DC’s Penn Quarter. Incorporating visual art, music, theatre, dance, film, and creative cuisine, it’s an interactive celebration the whole family will enjoy. With a lively outdoor street festival as its centerpiece, Arts on Foot also invites you to explore the neighborhood’s museums, theaters, galleries, cultural organizations, and shops. From traditional classics to cutting edge, Arts on Foot offers something for the arts and food lover in everyone!

I will have a booth there and will have paintings and prints available. Starting today through the end of Arts on Foot, I will be having a special offer: All prints 50% off! So get your's before it's too late. Also, I will be accepting commissions. Please come by and say hello!

You can find more info about Arts on Foot here.

ArtRomp 20 @ the Warehouse

Opening Reception: Today, Friday, September 7th (through Sept 30)6pm until late

This crazy big group show marks the end of a DC tradition and the closing (for now) of one of the most important locations for veiwing art, theater, film and music in DC. There will be over 100 artists showing their work a picnic, and live performances all for free.

I'll have this new painting, "Out, waiting for something to happen" on display.

For directions to the Warehouse, go here.

Here is the new painting I will have on display.