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The paintings I create exist in a fantastical world of possibility. I want these images of pigment and oil to be beautiful and emotional, full of life and imagination.

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Today I received a shipment of work from @donzella_ltd . Donzella is moving from Tribeca to 200 Lexington and a smaller space so I am welcoming home a number of works from large like this one (74"x82") to medium and small. Plus some work on paper. This long process of unpacking makes me so grateful to have worked with Paul @pdon2 and Lori @ssscacco for so many years. So much of my work now lives with others because of you both. From Miami to NYC you guys are the best folks I could have wished for to handle my work. Good luck with your new space. If anyone wants a peak of what came back stay tuned or message me. If there are any thoughtful dealers left out there who want to work with me....give me s shout. #art #dealer #art dealer #painting #elephants #safety #cones

"PB&J". @goldenpaints sent me a range of acrylics and water based paint ( open, paint, gels, high flow) for this oil painter to try. Thought of using them as under painting, happy with it as is. #acrylics #painting #peanutbutter #jelly #pb&j #fast #shadow

Detail of "Littile Boy King" 74"x 82". #obsessed #selfie #collapse #revolution #letthemeatcake #fooled #art #oilpainting #instascam #crown

“Sunday Sucker” oil/panel #sucker #lollipop #oil #painting #art #loose #artistsoninstagram #candy

"The collapse is well under way as we sit and watch" 36" x 36" oil/canvas detail . #painting #dominoes #collapse #economy #climate #artistsoninstagram #art #grey

Over the years I have been fortunate to have many studio visits. Often the visitors become collectors. It's even better when these collectors become friends. They choose to not just live with painting but to support living artists. Had the pleasure to meet Jen this weekend and welcome back Ashe, @maximus_michael and @devikabulchandani . I am honored that they live with art and to call them friends. #painting #collecting #friendship #selfie

Yep. Thanks @ilovelucius for posting this. #effed #real #over

"The Baby King" WIP (almost done). 74" x 82" tried to get this one under the wire for 2018...guess it's the first of 2019. Thanks for the input and visits @deniseorzo @seanandrewmurray @kmartinpaulsen . A wise old friend named Tram Combs once told me "it takes two people to make a painting. One to paint the picture and one to say stop". Glad to have trusted friends. Happy 2019. #oilpainting #art #clown #brushes #end #details #candy #crybaby @williamsburgoilpaints @rfpaints @smellthefuture

The folks @thesisbike made a ride that may just be perfect. The OB 1. Riding with @smellthefuture in 20 degree weather in a kit from Christmas Mike @mfwords. Riding urban gravel on the first test. 47/650 wheels are amazing. Special super huge thanks to Bryan @utilitybicycleworks for the expert build and for answering all my questions. Cant wait to hit the trails with this new pony. Then throw the road wheels on and climb all day this spring. Thank you friends. Cycling is mental health! #cycling #thesis #ride #gravel #road #wheels

It takes a village or at least a bunch of community minded hockey players to build a community rink to beat the winter blues @keeganales @icengorink ok @maxwellep we are ready for the winter classic and @nhl #community #ice #skate #winter #funahead #brooms #sticks #curling

Making space for a large delivery of work from @donzella_ltd . Stay tuned for the 17 year studio sale! Like a cicada but with paint. "Magic Hat" 74" x 82" #collector #painting #oil #art #tricks #nobunny

I'm giving up on narrative and content. Going minimal and vacant. Prepping for the future. #gesso #prepared #painting #winter #work #oilpainting @rfpaints gesso!

WIP. " The promise of post war capitalism fails us all" or "Gluten". Not sure which one. 24" x 24" oil/canvas. #revolution #gluten #oil #painting #art #fooled #economy #obvious #wrapper #flood

Save this date folks! Come on out and help @opositivefest continue it’s mission! Hope to see you there. #revolution #art #music #wellness

"Diva" 74" x 82" oil/canvas. Hard to shoot this one due to deep violets and purple. #diva #stage #oil #painting #violent #ostrich #roses #last act @williamsburgoilpaints

"Keeping our heads in the sand" 74" x 82" oil/canvas. Thought this might be nice next to the repost of @ilovelucius. Don't worry, it will all be over soon enough. Unless....! #ostrich #headinthesand #climatechange #oil painting #art #painting @williamsburgoilpaints

"Wednesday" (or when it hit's the fan) 23" x 23". Oil/board. Available when dry. Message if interested. #toilet #oilpainting #clean #wipe it #art #recycle #endisnear #leadwhite #paper #snake @williamsburgoilpaints @rfpaints

Studio assistant Totti with WIP in the distance. #oilpainting #wip #art #cats #detail #portraits #sucker #clown #breaktime #instacat #assistance

Capitalism makes me sick! Last night a court in Texas ruled the mandate of the ACA unconstitutional. Regardless of your feelings about this law, which has many flaws, has helped millions of people. In the meantime @opositivefest is proving that if we value each other equally we can change this conversation and provide care without the threat of a bill. Hundreds of us are working together to do this with the help of thousands of artists, musicians and health care providers. Please go to opositivefestival.org and check out what we are doing year round. Get involved. If you want to know more message me. If you are a alumni get in touch. This is part of a bigger revolution that many of you are working towards. Through history artists have led the revolutions. Lets work together on all fronts. I'll be here with a group of committed folks changing healthcare one block at a time through art and music. @opositivefest @opositivenorthadams @opositivepoughkeepsie #art #music #wellness #health #healthcare #humans #unite #us #alumni

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