"To The Nines" made the TOP 10 in the ART category of Aaron Brother's "Show Us Your America" Contest.  Only 10 pieces of art were chosen to compete in the Final Round of this competition.  The winner will be determined by popular vote. 

I want to thank everyone who has supported me  with their votes and by spreading the word to their friends and family AND with their words of encouragement and praise.  Regardless of the results I am already a winner because I have friends like YOU!

For those who don't know the story or message behind "To The Nines" I have attached the words I submitted with my entry.

"To me America is about diversity and acceptance. Pride Parades and Festivals across America celebrate the beauty and spirit of our Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Transgender brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers, aunts and uncles...

Working from a photo I took at the Palm Springs Gay Pride Parade I created this transparent watercolor. It celebrates the color of the day and the unconditional love that we receive from our four legged friends. They don't judge.  They just love.

It really is that simple."

Voting ends on October 2 and at that time Aaron Brothers will begin the process of confirming votes and the two winners will be notified around October 16.

At this writing "To The Nines' is in 4th place with 8% of the vote.  First place has 37%.

For an interview i did please click on this link instantpride.

You can still cast your vote until 10/2 at vote.

"Floating Swine" is currently on exhibit in the PINK SHOW.  Proceeds from this exhibit benefit Breast Cancer Treatments so please plan to attend.   A portion of the sale of artwork will be donated to this worthy cause as well.  So put on the pink and head on over to the Fontana Art Association.
They are open W-F 1-5 and Sat 11-3.
Reception October 10 6-9pm
Fontana Art Association
8536 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92334
951 505-9682

"Blanca in the Light" is one of 3 paintings I will have on exhibit in the Dominick Frascella Show.  The other two are a watercolor entitled "Monterey County Courthouse" and "Floating Tangerine Suit", a mixed-media painting .

October 1 - October 30, 2009

I have 13 paintings on exhibit in the Steelworkers' Auditorium which is a part of the magnificent Lewis Library & Technology Center • 8437 Sierra Avenue in Fontana.  Pictured above is "Hmmm, Maybe I Won't Go Swimming Today" and below is "Sueno".

Friday October 2 • 6-9PM is the Fusion Friday event and reception at The Art Depot • 16822 Spring St., Fontana, CA, 92335 (909) 356-7185  There will be food, drink, entertainment and artists on hand.  I will have a table setup within the depot with some of my artwork from the exhibit, as well as cards, prints and original art.

To view the exhibit within the auditorium you should contact Nathan Hunt at 909 428-8816 for information about a possible viewing time.  The auditorium is not staffed or open to the general public except during event times. 

Please go to info for information about events at the Steelworkers' Auditorium during the month of October.  October 6, 14 and 20 there will be free public events going on and this would be a great opportunity to see my show and enjoy some free entertainment.

"Mission San Miguel Arcangel"

A BIG THANK YOU  to Greg Adamson and Marian Semic for the opportunity to show this series!

I will be debuting my Mission Series at the People's Gallery for the December 3rd Arts Walk.  In addition to the 21 Missions and possibly 2 Asistencia paintings I will also have packages of cards and prints of the Missions for sale.  Please put this on your calendar and plan to stop by.  This could be a great opportunity to stock up on Holiday gifts and stocking stuffers.