Memorial Day

One of the Unknown

Civil War Memorial

Memorial Day is upon us. Allegheny Cemetery in Lawrenceville is full of memorials to soldiers, especially the unknowns. Let's remember heroes from our families and those whose names are unmarked, as all have fought for us and for our country. Strike the match to the grill and lift a toast to those who have served!!

South Side Nights

Carson Street

Last Friday, Silver Eye hosted a night photography class led by Martha Rial (http://www.martharial.com). My classmates and I walked around and shot the streets, shops and other sights along Carson Street for three hours. Martha was always available for sage advice and artistic suggestions. The weather was dry and warm and the subjects were lively. Our shoot was followed by a critique the next day. We had a grand time and learned a lot!! More shots in the flickr photostream.

Ohio Farm Series

Farmhouse

I have a great interest in photographing old things; especially things that might not be there very long. One of my recurring subjects is Ohio farms. Several of this specific series appeared in the Black and White at 56 project, but before that were on exhibit in the New Works Gallery at Silver Eye Center for Photography in July of 2007. The series continues in the flickr photostream.

Exhibition News

Exhibition News

I haven’t been blogging lately due to a hectic schedule of returning college students and other spring events. What an incredible spring Pittsburgh has had – if a plant could bloom, it has and early. We have had some wild weather, but that goes with the territory.

I have a busy exhibition season this summer. I hope you can join me for an opening reception or a gallery visit. Call, email or comment if you want a personal tour and coffee, lunch or a drink!

The Westmoreland Museum of American Art

Juried Biennial 2010

June 6 – July 4, 2010

Opening Reception

Saturday, June 5

6 – 8 pm

Reservations 724.837.1500 ext 29

Address: 221 N. Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601

Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 11 am – 5 pm

Thursday 11 am – 9 pm

Phone: 724.837.1500

www.wmuseumaa.org

Sweetwater Center for the Arts

Standing Out from the Crowd

June 11 – July 2, 2010

Opening Reception

Friday, June 11

7 – 9 pm

Address: 200 Broad Street, Sewickley, PA 15143

Hours: Monday – Thursday 9 am – 9 pm

Friday 9 am – 8 pm

Saturday 9 am – 5 pm

Phone: 412.741.4405

www.sweetwaterartcenter.org

Fallingwater Gallery

Associated Artists of Pittsburgh at Fallingwater

Exhibit information will be available after drop off, June 30.

www.fallingwater.org

Black and White at 56 - Day Fifty-six

Day Fifty-six

The scene - A neighbor's front yard. The date - 1990's.

The title - Dogwood.

Black and White at 56 - Day Fifty-five

Day Fifty-five

The scene - Beechwood Farms. The date - 1980's.

The title - Late Fall Goldenrod.

Black and White at 56 - Day Fifty-four

Day Fifty-four

The scene - The beach. The date - Sometime.

The recollection - Hazy, warm and relaxing.

Black and White at 56 - Day Fifty-three

Day Fifty-three

The scene - Wil's Barn, Bolivar, PA. The date - February, 2004.

The title - Slats.

Black and White at 56 - Day Fifty-two

Day Fifty-two

The scene - Phipps. The date - March, 2008.

The title - Posterior.

Black and White at 56 - Day Fifty-one

Day Fifty-one

The scene - Walnut Street, Shadyside. The date - May 25, 1986.

The event - Hands Across America.