This is for the Equador Bianal. All of my others are too big and the largest format allowed in any direction is 63” so I am forced to paint a new, smaller painting. It was difficult to find an image in the series that the viewer could still get in…

Jeff Koons balloon dog. Nash writes about Koons:  Critics are sharply divided in their views of Koons. Some view his work as pioneering and of major art-historical importance. Others dismiss his work as kitsch: crass and based on cynical self-merch…

Upwards of 200 people came, which was very nice. Quite a few from The Seattle Group, my peeps, including Mark Tracy, Joseph Keppler, Tracy Boyd, and Robert Hardgrave. (I can’t tell you how proud I am to be a part of this group of fine artists, w…

Bradford Bohonus takes 360 degree high resolution photographs of artist's studios. They're wonderful. I've been admiring them and he came to my studio and took one here. How fun! Virtual Reality tour of my stuido in Hi-res

Center on Contemporary Art presents:Kate Vrijmoet: Essential GesturesPublic Reception: Thursday, February 11, 6 - 9 p.m. When: February 11 - March 7, 2010Hours: Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: CoCA Ballard, 6413 Seaview Avenue NW, Sea…

CoCA Ballard, 6413 Seaview Ave. NW, Seattle, WA 98107 Wine & hors d'oeuvres.   Thursday, February 11 from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pmIt’s coming up fast fast fast. I have gobs of work to do to get ready and I’m still going to finish the l…

To follow the painting progression: Painting Progression: And the vacuum cleaner swallows its bag   The Risk by Anne Sexton When a daughter tries suicide and the chimney falls down like a drunkand the dog chews her tail offand the kitchen blows up its…

I’m sure there are many graduate student thesis’ written about slasher films that documents the attraction and inherent need in our culture for such an outlet. “Looking at some of the popular films that showcase gore, it becomes clear …

What a fabulous model Keith was. He came to open studio last month and I just fell in love with his features. He readily agreed to pose and here he is. He was a pleasure to paint. I find this painting deceptively complex. Of the painterly qualities, I…

In spite of the harried afternoon, I’m quite pleased with this painting. Much of the credit, no doubt, goes to the fabulous personality of Msr. Beaujolais. Really, the painting is about the lips, and the cigarette/hand gesture. There are so many thi…