Take ten for a last look at "The Red List"

I hate it when a whole month goes by, and then I realize I have like ONE DAY LEFT to do something important. Who needs that kind of pressure? So I figured you might appreciate a heads-up that “The Red List” is closing soon.

The endangered butterflies and moths disappear on November tenth, but you actually have only nine days left to see them. Ghost Gallery is closed on Mondays. So if you take ten minutes now to plan your visit, then you can take your time with my “Rare & Exquisite” series in person. After this coming week, you’ll have to fly south to see my work up close.

I’m excited to show my altered book triptych at “Fresh Art 2019” with the Marin Society of Artists! You might remember “Bought & Paid For” was in my solo show at the Northwest African American Museum. If you’re following my work from Northern California, your chance to see the washboard-mounted books is coming soon…

The serious business of play (dates)

I call them "play dates" but I'm serious about experiencing art with my artist friends.

Artist Rachel Setzer, shown in profile with "Naida, the Proud Princess" by Edward S. Curtis

Rachel Setzer and I took in "Double Exposure" at the Seattle Art Museum recently. She understands my love of tintypes, daguerreotypes and other old-fashioned photo technology, so Will Wilson's prints were a big draw for both of us.

You can see the cooperation between photographer and portrait sitter, which has a different vibe compared to Edward S. Curtis' documents of a 'vanishing' people. However, the Curtis photos far outnumber the contemporary work.

Will Wilson, "Talking Tintype, Andy Everson, Artist, Citizen of the K'ómoks First Nation"

The exhibit is more of a Curtis survey with a few living, Northwest Native artists added for local color (pun intended). I think Rachel and I found the exhibit aesthetically pleasing, but still a let-down. Fortunately, Amy Sherald's work is just around the corner.

Amy Sherald, "Saint Woman"

It's on view as part of "In This Imperfect Present Moment," an exhibit of 15 contemporary artists whose work local art collectors are lending to SAM. Valencia Carroll and I visited the show for some in-person inspiration. After gawping over Amy Sherald's painting, I also found another favorite by Lawrence Lemoana. His banner prompted me to see a disturbingly familiar parallel between Dave Meinert in Seattle and Jacob Zuma of South Africa.

Bottom line: if I'm going to venture out of the studio...

Genevieve Gaignard, "Trailblazer (A Dream Deferred)"

geeking out over Genevieve Gaignard's photography with friends makes it worth the effort.

Last chance: "You're Not From Around Here, Are You?"

The last days of my museum exhibit are upon  us: You're Not From Around Here, Are You? closes in one week!

True, the exhibit closes after April 8th, which is in nine days. But the Northwest African American Museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. So if you've got a day job, or you're a student, realistically you might have only this weekend or next weekend left to visit.

One last reason to go: some of these artworks have been sold to art collectors.

Once the show closes, I'm shipping those pieces off to their new homes. So if you'd thought about buying one yourself...

NOW is the time to speak up for the artwork you love. (And yes, I do installment payment plans.) Let me know: contact me here.