10 Fine Examples. The Artwork Of David Williams.

I remember his work from the Kidder Smith Gallery days and I just found his website again. I love his narrative and style.

The artwork of Michael Mew.

Michael Mew and I show at several of the same galleries and I have always been a fan of his work. Growing up in Los Angeles his exposure to American pop culture was immediate and influential on his thought process for his art. His exploration of back alleys afforded him the opportunity to collect discarded items and ephemera which finds its way into his artwork today. A fan of flea markets, he still searches for bits and pieces of ephemera that find its way into his composition.

Michael's work connects images that, at first, seemingly do not fit together but work harmoniously. Organic elements juxtaposed against man made icons balance each other out. Mew's use of typography from discarded paper labels and wrappers find themselves intertwined in his compositions.

I always look forward to Michael's new work and what his subjects will be next time around.

You can see more of his work here and here.


"Robot Socks" 40" x 30"


"Robot Dreams" 48" x 36"


"Narcissus" 48" x 36"


"Buddha Bot" 18" x 18"


"Sunrise" 48" x 45"


"Pink Ladies" 48" x 45"


"CallaLilly" 60" x 45"


"Hires" 48" x 36"

The artwork of Tim Liddy.

While at the opening for my show at Kidder Smith Gallery in 2007 I noticed a vintage board game on a shelf in their office. I asked where they had gotten such an interesting old game and they handed it to me to hold. It was unusually heavy as well as solid, and then I noticed that it was actually painted to look as if it were an old board game. There were even the details of yellowed tape and ragged edges. The painting was "Cowboy" and it was so incredibly detailed. I was holding a Tim Liddy painting!

Liddy's artwork starts as a steel or bronze box to the exact dimensions of the board game that he is creating. Then, in
a trompe-l'oeil style he paints every minute detail down to the yellowed scotch tape holding the box together, faded price ticket and worn edges. Liddy is extremely concerned with details and his interpretation is spot on. His work brings you back to your childhood with games like Candyland and Monopoly, and introduces you to some that you never knew existed!

You can see more of his work here and here.


"Cowboy"


"Candyland"


"Lucky Shot"


"Cootie"


"Battleship"


"Hot Rod Kit"


"Monopoly"

"My best friend's girl" movie set artwork.

A few years back my Boston gallery, Kidder Smith, lent a few of my paintings for a Jason Biggs/Kate Hudson film. Melody Postma recently e mailed me that she saw them in the film and so here are film stills. It was not the best film I've ever seen but interesting to see my artwork on screen.

Paul Chojnowski Fire Paintings

I was introduced to Paul's work through my New York and Boston galleries. His work is much different than anything I have ever seen as he "paints" on watercolor paper and wood panel with a blowtorch. You can see Paul in action here.

Paul's work has a timeless quality about it. There is a haziness to his cityscapes that creates an air of mystery and seduction.

My favorite piece is the Chrysler Building from his Nocturne series. This one is on panel (Birch, I think) and you can see the woodgrain which adds depth to the piece.

You can see more of Paul's work here.


"Nocturne"


"Autumn Night"


"Dusk Hotel"


"Night Rhythms"


Times Square; 11:20 PM, 2008


"Split Second"


"Last Light"


"Approaching Storm"