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IPCNY Opening

I recently had a print included in the current exhibition at IPCNY, New Prints 2010, Summer/Heat! I was happy to be able to attend the opening and spend a few days in New York. The IPCNY staff were very friendly, as were the the other artists.
Some other highlights while in New York were the Leon [...]

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Woodcut T-shirts at Snug Harbor

Thanks to everyone that came out to Snug Harbor and had a shirt printed on 7/3/2010. Also, thanks to Snug Harbor for having me there and Drive By Press for the inspiration. See the woodcut I created for the event and below – blowing up a pirate ship…

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Printeresting.org and Explosion Drawings

There is a post about yours truly on one of my favorite blogs: printeresting.org. Thanks a lot Jason Urban!
Here are a few drawings I did after the recent installation with all the large drawn panels. One of them (Drab Blast 1) will be available at the Give & Take event at Artspace in Raleigh, NC [...]

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Bank of America Night of Nights Installation

I recently transformed my studio at McColl Center for Visual Art for an event honoring the 3 founders of the Center. The installation was a hit as I hosted ~50 patrons, staff and artists in my studio for dinner as part of the evening’s program.
My approach was to create a space using imagery and elements [...]

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Opening Reception at McColl Center for Visual Art

I am pleased to announce that I am an 11 Month Affiliate Artist at the Center. So…
Join me Friday, April 16 from 6-9pm for a reception at McColl Center for Visual Art. Visit with me in my studio, meet the other Affiliate Artists and see the humorous and probing exhibition in [...]

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Organic Narrative

The following was written as my statement for an upcoming show, Three in Context: Artspace Artists Asssociation Biennial Three Person Exhibiton featuring the work of Daniel Allegrucci, Valarie Jean Bailey, & Shaun Richards on view from November 21, 2009 – January 9, 2010 at Artspace in Raleigh, NC.

“Who has fully realized that history is not [...]

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Explosion 3 (Full Color) & Wood Works at 311 W. Martin

Here is the color version of Explosion 3. Why do I always forget how long these things take to create?

Friday, July 3, Ill be at the opening of The Woodcut Show at 311 W. Martin in Raleigh. The above image and a couple others of mine will be included in what looks to be a [...]

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Explosion Woodcuts

Why Explosions?
As I was preparing for my show at Artspace a couple months ago, I came across several small, uncut woodblocks in the studio. Since I had been working on larger, more involved pieces, I thought it would be cool to do something quick and different. I had been playing around with the idea of [...]

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Studio Improvements and New Sargon of Akkad Print

I have been making some major improvements to the studio of late. Most recently, I built a large storage unit and installed new light fixtures with daylight bulbs. Before these new fixtures went up, the lighting situation was cave-like at best. Still to come are more electrical improvements, insulation and drywall, paint and track lighting.

Here [...]

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New Press and Current Shows

My Conrad E31 recently arrived and it is just starting to sink in. I know this thing will serve well over the years to come. There are some pics below.
Also, I have work in 3 shows in NC right now:
Raleigh:
Artspace New AAA – New Members
Morning Times Gallery – Black & White Group Show
Charlotte:
greenriceGallery – greenriceGallery [...]

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