Art World Chicago

Preacher Man This portrait painting continues my push to use high contrasts of light and dark to present a quickly readable abstract pattern, which in turn contains realistic details and modeling in the shaded and highlighted areas. Arty Pics Of The Week Google Plus has many artists and art themes that are open to all [...]

BlackCloud Gallery presents Natural Selection. Works from Jessica Hogberg, Kristen Maniscalco, Grace Scott, and Mark Yee revolve around the theme of nature, the systems within it, and our impact upon it. Opening Reception: Friday, May 4th, 7:00 – 10:00 PM 2nd Fridays: Friday, May 11th, 6:00 – 10:00 PMOpen during business hours: Friday, May 4th [...]

 C-Shop, Coffee Shop at University of Chicago  South Side Impressions Exhibit, Beverly Art Center My painting, C-Shop, Coffee Shop at University of Chicago, is part of a group exhibit and competition, South Side Impressions at the Beverly Art Center, throughout this March.  Chicago, including the Hyde Park area, is a fascinating subject for Midwest regional [...]

Fading Flower, Abstract Figurative Painting   My painting portrays a woman contemplating a flower.  This is an abstract painting done loosely, with the interplay of the reds as one element, the highlighted areas of the woman’s body and flower counterbalancing each other, and the purple providing the backdrop.  The theme is the fading of youth, [...]

Gargoyle at Cobb GateThe Streaming Festival 6th Edition The Streaming Festival 6th Edition is curated and sponsored by the isfth foundation, The Hague, The Netherlands, from December 1 to 18, 2011.  This online international exhibit includes  Video Artists, and for the first time this year, also 2D Artists.  I’m pleased that my Digital Gothic series [...]

It’s not often that I go to an art show and feel compelled to tell everyone I see to attend. Being Human at Union Street Gallery is one of those shows that you can’t miss. This exhibit excels in every aspect. First it is expertly curated by Dan Addington of Addington gallery in Chicago. His [...]

 Opening Night The featured event to kickoff Chicago Artists Month is at Ravenswood ArtWalk, 4011 North Ravenswood, this Friday from 7 PM To 10 PM. There will be art, food, music and more at the Opening Night. Sample the fare and meet many of the 250 artists who are showcasing their work in the Ravenswood [...]