UPCOMING GALLERY SHOWS

No I have not fallen into a time rift, however one might be helpful with all of the current projects in the works. The two big events on the near horizon are the STEAMPUNK EXHIBIT in Oxford, England, and THE ADDAMS FAMILY GATHERING in Middletown, CT. I have been feverishly working on finishing my pieces for both shows which open this October.

Below is a sneak peak at some of the pieces for the Addams Show:

I haven't actually sketched or sculpted in my own style in so long, it has been kind of refreshing working on this show. Putting aside Photo Shop for a while, and going back to my college roots of using marker and ink is a nice change. I almost forgot how much I enjoyed it. The sculpting is relaxing for me too. sometimes I get so into it, time just disappears and when I come out of it, I'm much farther along than I anticipated. The Lurch bust above is 4 hrs of work and stands 10" tall. Productive 4 hours, I'd say.

Then there's the Steampunk Exhibit at the Oxford Museum of the History of Science. I have 5 pieces total and the final two are just being getting their finishing touches. The shock of being among such names as Datamancer, Eric Freitas, Haruo Suekichi, and so many others, has not quite sunk in yet. I have been told that the RSVP list of attendees for this event is both impressive and influential, As would be expected for a show curated by the talented and tenacious Art Donovan. He has been on top of things the whole journey and is expected to put on one hell of a show.

As the list of artisans in so numerous, a production booklet would be too costly, so in lieu of this, a "brass" DVD will be given to attendees with personally prepared bio's and images of each Artist's work. This was a wonderful idea and allowed for me to put in some of my larger and interesting pieces that could not make the journey across the sea. Those pages and photos of the pieces I have included in both shows, will be posted soon.

On a personal note, through all of this, I have enjoyed sharing my art with my son. He has certainly taken to all of the little nuances I teach him, whether it's assembling a Steampunk device or simply the basics of sculpting, he soaks it all in and keeps asking for more. I am so proud of him and whatever he decides to be when he grows up. Because no matter what he becomes, he will always be my son and a terrific big brother to Jack.

As always, thanks for checking in!

Be "grymm".

Signed ~ The Doctor