Artist Statement
In my motorcycle series the inspiration came directly from the freedom and excitement I feel while riding. I use a modern approach to photorealism, with an emphasis on utilizing technology to develop my ideas. Often I will take the paintings beyond the photograph by modifying the visual elements of the shot itself, or by taking the bikes out of context. By doing this I focus more on composition and move away from the confines of the camera. My motorcycles are powerful and sexy, but they're also playful. All of my paintings come from a perspective of child-like abandon, which tends to contrast with the intensity of the finished artwork. The selection of the subject, as well as my bold bright color pallet, is rooted in a desire to escape the responsibilities of adult life and return to the vigor and care-free innocence of youth.Awards
Honorable Mention, California Open - Santa Cruz Art League 2008
Jentel Artist Residency - Banner, WY, Feb 15th - March 13th, 2008
2nd Place Over All - California Open, Long Beach Arts 2007
2nd Place Best Contemporary painting - Academy of Art Spring Show 2006
Press
November 2011, Houston House and Home, Page 70
December 2010, webBikeWorld, One Page Article
September 2010, Studio Visit Magazine Volume 12 - One Page
August 2008, Carmel Magazine - Three Page Article
Oct 2006, Urban Moto - One page interview
Sept 2005, Monterey County Herald - Color photo in entertainment section.
Representaion
Carmel Art Association - Carmel California, since 2008
Past Exhibitions
Dec 2010 - Miniatures - Group Show
Carmel Art Association - Dolores and 5th Carmel, Ca
Oct 2010 - Gallery Preview
New Gallery - 2627 Colquitt St. Houston, TX
July 2010 - 9ft Ducati - Solo Show
MotoCorsa - 2170 NW Wilson St, Portland Or
July 2009 - At Play - Solo Show
Carmel Art Association - Dolores and 5th, Carmel, Ca
May - June 2009 - Solo Show
Seven Virtues - 5936 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR
March - May 2009 - Solo Show
MotoCorsa - 2170 NW Wilson st, Portland Or
November 2008 - Art of the Bike - Group Show
Kelly's Olympian - 426 SW Washington, Portland, Or
August 1st, 2008 - Thirty One - Group Show
OM Traditional Arts -14 NE 10th Ave. @ E. Burnside, Portland, Or
June 2008 - New Members Show - Juried Group Show
Carmel Art Association - Dolores btwn. 5th & 6th, Carmel, Ca
Aug - Nov 2007 - New Work - Solo Show
Hairpin Alley - San Carlos and Seventh, Carmel, Ca
July 2007 - 3rd Annual Fiber Art Exhibit - Juried Group Show
Santa Cruz Art League - 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, Ca 95060
May - July 2007 - California Open - Juried Group Show
Long Beach Arts - 245 West Broadway suite 260, Long Beach, Ca
June 2007 - East Bay Open Studios - Group Show
Pro Arts - 550 Second St. Oakland, Ca
May - July 2006 - Academy of Art Spring Show - Juried Group Show
AAU Gallery - 79 New Montgomery, San Francisco, Ca
March 2006 - Starting Line - Split Show
AAU Gallery - 625 Sutter, San Francisco, Ca
Nov 2005 - My Mom Thinks Its Good, Group Show
AAU Gallery - 688 Sutter, San Francisco, Ca
Sept - Nov 2005 - Driving North - Solo Show
Hair Pin Alley - San Carlos and Seventh, Carmel, Ca
Oct - Nov 2004 - Bring Me That Horizon - Solo Show
Hair Pin Alley - San Carlos and Seventh, Carmel, Ca
May 2004 - Academy of Art Spring Show - Group Show
AAU Gallery - 79 New Montgomery, San Francisco, Ca
Feb 2004 - Landscape Exhibition - Group Show
AAU Gallery - 625 Sutter, San Francisco, Ca
Education
2005 Academy of Art University, B.F.A Painting, San Francisco, Ca
9ft x 6ft Ducati Commission 2010 - Oil on Wood
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This page was last updated: November 29, 2011
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