I know.  A cheesy post title, but I couldn’t help it.  Anyway, the trip was just great.  I got to see some of the area surrounding L.A. and some of the cool parts of the city.  There is so much there to experience, it is overwhelming.  It’s been a while since I’ve been to a truly big city and even longer since I lived in one - I missed all that is offered.  So that was nice: to explore and experience the details everywhere.

However, I was there to show my (2) paintings at WWA gallery’s ‘The Devil Made Me Do It’ opening reception.  To say that I was a little nervous about the show, is an understatement.  I showed two of my favorite and most meaningful paintings: ‘Fur EIAE,’ and ‘I Am the Eye of Horus.’  The paintings arrived at the gallery two weeks before me; in perfect condition, to my great relief.  So, I had two weeks to get nervous about unveiling them to the public.  Fortunately, I was distracted by the whirlwind of events before hand, the transcontinental flight and the jet-lag.  The opening night was upon me before I knew it.  The gallery is located in what has been called, the ‘uber-artsy’ area of Culver City.  I must say that the area immediately surrounding the gallery is tres chic and artsy… so, I was feeling good walking up to the doors.

Upon entering the gallery, I was blown away by the space.   The gallery is bright and and open with an interesting layout.  I was pleased to see my paintings placed so prominently and in such good company.  The other artists’ works were great, too.  The show certainly has an edgy vibe as defined by the varied works on the theme of the show - ‘The Devil Made Me Do It.’  The crowd started off a little slow, but quickly filled in the space.  It was a loud and enthusiastic crowd that was engaged and interested in the art.  By 8:30 the place was packed and the art was selling!

I had the pleasure of meeting the gentleman that purchased the small painting of my beloved ferret.  After the show is over, it will go to a very good home of an enthusiastic art collector.  I couldn’t be more pleased.  As an artist, I try to communicate through my paintings and to have someone experience such a strong connection with my work that he must own it… well, there isn’t any stronger compliment than that.

All in all, my first trip to show my art on the West Coast was a success… on many levels.  So, with all that said… here’s some pics:

outside the gallery

me and my paintings

fellow artist, Dan Barry

fellow artist, Edward Robin Coronel

friends and artists: Meridyth MacDonald, Ana Bagayan, Edward Robin Coronel, Gary Palmer, KRK Ryden, Dylan Sisson, Stephanie Chefas, Rob Faucette, Dan Barry, Thomas Lynch

me and KRK Ryden talking technique

Jacob Osborne, Stephanie Chefas of Industrial Squid, and me

red M&Ms... goes great with beer and art

What else can I say?!

Check out all of the art at: WWAgallery.com

More adventures soon…