These characters appear on an interactive poster which is up at the Eileen Fisher Lifeworks Center (in Irvington, NY). The poster asks the question, What quality do I want to express more of in my life and community? Visitors are encouraged to write their answers directly in the speech bubbles on the poster.
Special thanks to art director, Elena Erber, for this very community-oriented assignment!
This piece for Rutgers Magazine celebrates the transition from summer into autumn. It accompanies two articles about how alumni volunteers help students transition from their communities into a new school year on campus. Thanks to editor Scott Fognall for this colorful assignment!
Here's a new piece for Harvard Magazine. It accompanies a story about how various clubs on campus are evolving towards more diversity and inclusiveness. The Harvard Advocate, which is a club for writers, is portrayed in this group portrait. Thanks to art director, Jennifer Carling, for a super fun assignment!
Below are a few sketches I submitted for this assignment.
With eyes cast towards my Hudson Valley community, I painted some little pieces dedicated to its many charms. They’re up at Taste Budd’s Cafe in Red Hook through January. As an introvert, I live a little too much in my own head - contemplating big thoughts, ideas, and dreams. Given this, it’s very easy to take my environment for granted. I consistently come back to the theme of community in art - because it reminds me of all the wonderful things right before my eyes. Drawing local landmarks is a way of contemplating why they are so special. For the viewer, I hope these pictures bring out some nice memories, and frames these places in a fresh light. If you live in the area, I hope you'll check out the exhibit!
Migliorelli Farm Stand, Red Hook, NY
Upstate Films, Rhinebeck, NY
Ward Manor at Bard College, Annandale, NY
Bard College of International Studies, Annandale
Tivoli Mercantile, Red Hook, NY
Traghaven Whiskey Pub, Tivoli, NY
My ex-wife Carol used to say a picture is always more interesting if there are people (or dogs) in it. I try to live by those words whenever I'm observing the world in front of me. Here are a fewrecent excerpts from my sketchbook.
A bar-fly's prestective of Flatiron Restaurant in Red Hook, NY
A view of Porchfest in Rhinebeck NY...
Testing out Isobel's new car as we drive north to visit my daughter at college
Stewart Copeland drumming with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra 11-29-16
Some drawings from a scenic train ride my father & I took in the Adirondacks
Attending a reading of my friend Mark Burns' new play at Fosters Coach House, Rhinebeck NY
