Author: altocirrus

I was thrilled when I was selected as the featured artist for the annual Cherry Blossom show. My Imiola Congregational Church pen and wash is on the front cover for their pamphlet, and is also on their poster. The posters will be on sale at the Firehouse Gallery on February 1st and I will be on site to sign them. The original painting will be on sale at the Gallery starting February 1st.

Several of my paintings are on display at the Firehouse Gallery in Waimea until March 2. Many of them were painted while on location at 49 Black Sand Beach, Pua Kea Ranch, Volcano, Halemaumau, Waimea Park, and Pukalani Stables. The in-studio paintings are of scenes from Puako and Mahukona.

The Waimea Arts Council is hosting its annual “New Artist” show from January 4 through January 27 in the front gallery of the Firehouse Gallery in Waimea.  This show introduces the community to artists who are new to the council.  A reception will be held on Saturday, January 14 from 3 pm to 5 pm to give the public a chance to meet the artists and enjoy the display.

Participants include:

• Will Bateman – oil paintings
• Marc Scichitano – acrylic  paintings
• Teresa Falkenberg – jewelry and paintings
• Alissa Mattson – jewelry and paintings
• Han Choi – watercolor paintings
• Mary Rose, – watercolor paintings
• Chris Kutler – mixed media
• Patricia Marinello – abstract paintings,
• Christian Marinello – sculpture and jewelry
• James Carlson – digitally altered photography
• Patti Johnson – hand dyed silk items as well as paintings
• Gretchen Vanderheyden – cards and woven goods

Dean Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland

Yaffra Marketplace, Israel

I love keeping a journal while I travel. When I look back through my journals, the sketches conjure wonderful memories, much more than a snapped photo. The challenge is to be able to generate a sketch in 5 to 10 minutes. As such, I find journaling a great exercise in finding the essence of a scene, learning to simplify, and not getting drowned in the details.

Here’s a couple of sketches from my last vacation. The first is from Edinburgh, Scotland, and the second from Yaffra, Israel.