lemon.

lemon, 4×6in, acrylic on panel

This lemon is one of 4 pieces selected for a group show opening this weekend at the Courtyard Gallery in Mystic, Ct.

It was an honor to be invited to exhibit alongside fellow artists from the Providence Art Club & the Salmagundi Club of New York.

think it’s the 4th lemon painting i’ve made – no doubt one of 80,000ish lemon paintings throughout the history of the planet. readily available, their simplicity makes em perfect subjects for whatever you’re looking to do with paint.

as always, i’m looking to convey presence. (come to think of it, could be a post about another venerable institution, the mighty Led Zep. Presence ? the Lemon Song ? guess ya gotta be a fan.)

afterwords they’re dynamite in the kitchen (more here.) what’s not to like?

details:
Courtyard Gallery
12 Water St. Mystic, CT 06355
860-536-5059
reception Saturday March 29th 5-8pm
on view thru may 14

can o’ stout

stout can, 4.5×7.5″ acrylic on panel, sold

“it’s our first painting.”

every sale of work is gratifying – but when a painting inspires someone (or, in the case of this old-style stout can, a couple) to make their first purchase, it’s an especially sweet honor. a toast, and thank you.

it’s a school night tonight, so there will be no mayhem for me. (if that’s yer sport, look to Irish car bombs. I’ll be taking my stout in the form of a black cherry – it’s a black and tan made with sam adams cherry wheat.)

if you’re looking for music to set the spirit on st. paddy’s day, i posted some suggestions here.