Thank You, Masked Man
•November 9, 2016 • 1 CommentPanoramapalooza
•October 20, 2016 • Leave a CommentI’ve been loving me some horizontal formats lately… and graphite or charcoal on toned paper. Maybe it’s because I was such a huge movie fan as a kid and I wish the world was filmed in Ultra Panavision. Maybe it’s because I have this huge roll of gray-toned paper I’ve been sitting on for a couple of years. Who can say for sure, but the format really appeals to me. As such I’ve done a number of works over the last couple of years that extol the virtues of the panoramic.
I decided to get all (or at least most) of them together in one post.
Lately figures seam to be taking on a more prominent role. Alone or in pairs…Clumped together. Perhaps I need to get out of my basement.
Enjoy!
Cheers,
R

Western Gateway, Graphite on paper, 50″ x 8″, 2015
Fresh Oils
•August 22, 2016 • 1 CommentLe Garage Hermitque (the invite!)
•June 20, 2016 • Leave a CommentHey true believers!,
It’s your friendly, neighborhood, out-of-his-mind painter and I’m here to tell you all about an upcoming group show I’ve been given the distinct pleasure of taking part in. It’s called, “Le Garage Hermitique”. If you don’t know what that title is all about take a look at this earlier post from moi here. That saves me the time of having to explain the whole concept again.
Thanks. Now that’s over let me give you the formal invite so you’ll be sure not to miss it. We’ve got a great cadre of artists lined up each ready to show you their interpretation of the concept of Magic. Each piece a completely unique creation from a completely unique perspective.
I love it.
Here it is:
The address (as if you didn’t know) is 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312.
My own piece hearkens back to the illustrations I gazed upon as a young man while thumbing through Heavy Metal magazine and Epic Illustrated (Marvel’s version of the same thing) in the magazine racks at the grocery store while waiting for my mom to pick up some household staples. Those publications really impacted my formative years and seeing all that amazing art therein drove me as a young man to continue to draw and paint the bizarre scenes I saw in my head. I daresay they were in part responsible for making me the man I am today… Take that as you will.
I was excited to be invited to take part in this exhibition. You really should see it.
It’s gonna be magical.
Cheers,
R
A Touch of Gold
•June 14, 2016 • Leave a CommentI’m throwing my hat in the ring (a couple of times) for this year’s Des Moines Arts Week festivities. My first go-round will be with a group exhibition at the Salisbury House called, “Le Garage Hermetique”. I’ll get deeper into that in another post. Believe me… You’ll want to see this show.
As for myself I’ll be putting up a collection of my work at one of Des Moines’ newest men’s fashion boutiques, Lord Midas.
Lord Midas, you say? They’re new in town. Hit the link and find out. Come back when you’re done. We’ve got time.
Pricey? Yes. I’m no fashionista but if you’ve got a love for Italian shoes or other high-end leather goods you’re in for a treat. These are beautiful and well-made. Max has even offered a 20% discount during the reception so maybe it’s time you got some new gear.
I know Art Week’s going to be busy as all getout, but take some time to come down Friday, June 24th from 6-9pm and chat with Max and myself. Take in some Art. Maybe even take home some Art… amiright??
We’ll see you there!
Cheers,
R
Le Garage Hermetique (again)
•May 18, 2016 • Leave a CommentThe Goddess Gets Some Color
•May 11, 2016 • Leave a CommentGot a chance to start laying down some color this week. It’s a work-in-progress so odds are there’ll be some significant changes before it’s all over.
I’m trying to limit myself to 3 or 4 sessions to completion. Going to give it a few days to dry while I work on other projects. Hoping to get it wrapped in plenty of time for “Le Garage Hermetique” in June.
See you then.
Cheers,
R
Le Garage Hermetique
•May 6, 2016 • Leave a CommentNearly finished with the underpainting for this little ditty that will be going on display at a group show in June called, “Le Garage Hermetique”. The theme comes from the title of a serialized comic by the artist, Moebius, that was first published in the French magazine, “Metal Hurlant”… or as we know it in the states, “Heavy Metal”. I grew up reading “Heavy Metal” and the artwork was always my favorite part. It set the tone for much of my formative years.
I suppose that explains a lot.
This is my tribute.
Cheers,
R