Art Hive

When we arrived in Montreal, one of the first places we sought out was an art museum/artist studio with drop-in art making. Turned out to be a place that um pushed the definition of art museum, and I had confused the open drop-in art-making studio with the actual art museum in Montreal: Musée des beaux-arts Art Hive

"The MMFA’s Art Hive is a creative community studio where each participant is welcomed as an artist, regardless of their experience in art making. Art materials are provided free of charge and a museum mediator and an art therapist are on hand to help you get started. Everyone is encouraged to express themselves freely at their own pace and to enjoy the creative atmosphere."

Away for a few weeks

Orders will be filled in August! Have a great summer!

Fifth of July

What a summer it’s been here, hot and dry but yesterday lovely lovely rain! I will have to do a rain poster. The fireflies have been loving this summer heat however, and I made this yesterday:

One of my favorite posters, I made it in 2021

May 1

Millet’s ‘Gleaners’ 1857 discomfited the ruling class in France. That painting and its legacy echo in my poster.

Charlottesville

The Saturday Kiddie Train is adorable and a colorful delight that has families lining up for a ride up and down the Downtown Mall.

Mod Virginia

Virginia has a few examples of real Mid Century Modern neighborhoods, one of which is in Alexandria, Hollin Hills. It’s a hoot and a delight and inspired these posters:

Posters via USPS

USPS seems to be more on the ball than some times in the past. Yay! Let’s hope that remains the case.

November's blog post: sic semper tyrannis

Virginia definitely absolutely has a badass flag.

Funny Birds

We all need a smile these days, no? I drew a bunch of these goaches several years ago

Virginia mountains and countryside are so beautiful

Gotta work in a tractor somewhere somehow, love this vintage Farmall just like Uncle Harry used to have

I painted this.

J/k. Gericault. Happy quatorze julliet.