Just Sold

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This is a piece that was recently sold to a collector in the GTA. It's always a pleasure to sell pieces locally, since most of my work goes out of the province or internationally. The title is "Patchwork Vase II " and is 30" x 30" .The painting is done in acrylic.

Working through tough times.

I was reading an article over the weekend on the record number of foreclosures in the US. It seems that a 5 year long recession is taking it's toll on everyone. Art has become something that people can wait for until things get better. Especially for the middle class. I've been able to eke out a living and continue to do what I love. All we can do is keep our chins up and keep working through these tough times.

Staying Home

It was two years ago when I first started selling my work online and I started the blog to chronicle my journey into the world of e-commerce. I was just married and already working full time as an artist from my home studio. Then we had our son Aaron. Without a doubt the single greatest thing to happen to my wife and I.

For the first year my wife was on mat-leave and it was easy to continue working without many distractions. Now that she returned to work in the beginning of October, I decided that I would take care of Aaron during the day. It seemed logical at the time, I was already working at home so we could save on daycare costs. Then he started to walk.

My son is extremely curious and I don't think he ever sits still. My days consist of taking care of Aaron, trying to work during his naps(I often take one at the same time),and then working after my wife comes home. Is it difficult? Yes!!! But I wouldn't change a single thing.

Just Sold

I've just sold a 30" x 30" abstract piece titled" Totem ".It was inspired by a short trip I took with my family to Ottawa.We were at the Museum of Civilization in the Grand hall. With 80 ft Totem poles towering over us how could I not be inspired.

About My Pricing

I wanted to talk about how I price my artwork. My prices are always wholesale prices and they range from 20-40% of the retail gallery price. It's important that I stay within that range to build the pedigree for my collectors.

I want all the people who've collected my work to reap the rewards of their investment 10-20years from now.That's the reason I don't accept very low offers on the artwork no matter how much they love the piece.It's a great compliment but it would be unfair to my collectors and myself if I don't set a proper price range.

First Sale of 2011!

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After much interest from several buyers I've finally made my first sale of 2011!!It's an 18" x 24" piece titled " Flowers in the wind ".It feels good to break the ice and get the ball rolling.

It's been almost 4 yrs of lean times in the art world,but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.I'll keep my fingers crossed.

A New Year!!

After a wonderful holiday I'm back in the studio with the hopes to continue the momentum I've built up at the end of 2010. With 2010 being one of my best years since the downturn I'd like to start the year with a bang.I've just finished a large 36" x 36" Floral piece and I'm working on several other large abstracts.

Keep and eye on my store for a bunch of new pieces for 2011!!