Electric Cars ; Coming Soon

Considering my commute this could not happen too soon. Also look at this short piece from the Sundance Channel Blog . On another note I have just checked out' cradle to cradle' by William McDonnough and Michael Braungart from our library (an exciting new arrival.) This book and their work was featured in the Museum of Contemporary Art's recent exhibit on Design and Sustainability. I may share some thoughts while reading and I will let you all know when it will be back in th library

It's already March

Took the Multi-Cultural Art survey class to Chicago for the day on Tuesday (3/13). We went to both the Art Institute and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Good stuff at both museums. Enjoyed the Rudolph Stingel show more than I thought I would. I left my marks on the silver walls - and carpets really enjoyed the paintings too. Found a great little artist book Primer on Art Criticism by Norman A Colp. MCA Exposed - Defining Moments in Photography 1967 -2007 was also a treat. In addition it provided a number of good opportunities to see work by artists we have been talking about - and some who we will be talking about later in the semester.

New Semester - New Stuff

Obsessive and Compulsive - Graphite on Linen 17 ' x 37" 2006 - Too much time since the last post - I will try to do this more often. New semester is well underway - I am teaching painting for the first time in three years - and really enjoying it. Digital Imaging and Design has started slowly but we have "geared up " well for the projects phase. I am looking forward to finally getting some time in the studio again. I have just cleared the two largest hurdles for tenure - Both my department and campus have voted in favor - the matter now moves on to the Chancellor and then the Regents, neither of which should be a problem; but there will be no celebrations until May (any way it's too cold here for a good party). The image above and another are currerntly in a show at the Wisconsin Arts Board's gallery space in Madison.

And So It Begins

First blog , First post - whoever got here - thank you for your interest and please have patience as I learn this, for me anyway, new medium. My intent is to chronicle and comment on my work as an artist and teacher - keep some track of what I do - and what I encounter as I do it. Ask some questions and invite some answers -and attempt to share some of my work in a new way.