John Brodie / TodayArt

Here’s some more collages I have been making.  These are all 15″ x 22″.  They may become book pages, and some may get paint:

Some newish works, including collages I am currently working on:

Been experimenting a bit in the studio – here are some works I am calling “Posters” plus a few new text works and other miscellany.

Near France / 22" x 30" / oil and collage on paper / 2009 / Sold

Mtn. Bldg. / 22" x 30" / oil and collage on paper / 2009

Untitled / 22" x 30" / oil and collage on paper / 2009

Garden Storm / 22" x 30" / oil and collage on paper / 2009

Beach Scene / 15" x 22" / oil and collage on paper / 2009

Isn't It Time / 8" x 10" / acrylic on panel / 2009

Can't Love Enough / 7" x 9" / oil on canvas panel / 2009

Lately / 8" x 10" acrylic on panel / 2009

10,000 Years / 12" x 16" / oil on wood / 2009 / Sold

Rendering Refreshed / 9" x 12 / oil and collage on paper / 2009

Compilation of Works in 8.5 x 11 Binder / 2009

I made a new book for Write Around Portland’s fundraiser taking place at Design Within Reach on October 3.  They will auction off books or journals made by artists and others in support of their programs.  The books/journals will be on display at Design Within Reach (NW 12th and Everett) in Portland beginning Sept. 26 with bid sheets.  Check them out if you have the chance. Here are some images of the creation of my book “Faces”:

Here I am pairing the face images for opposing pages

A few sample pages

Part Two of the artist exchange project that I helped organize has two receptions for your enjoyment: First Friday, August 7 from 6-9pm and Saturday, August 8 from 2-6pm.  Please stop by and give a warm Portland welcome to the seven Astoria artists that will be showing at 12×16 Gallery.  The show runs through August 30. 12×16 Gallery is at 8235 SE 13th Ave. in Sellwood (2 blocks South of Tacoma), www.12×16gallery.com.

Here are some images from Team Astoria:

Darren Orange

Nicholas Knapton

Jessica Schleif

Philip Johnson

Brandon Hoffman

Roger Hayes

The opening for “Portland Comes to Astoria” was Saturday, July 11 and was a super fun weekend down at the coast.  The show is open on Saturdays and Sundays through July 26.  Here are some photos of the show:

Portland Comes to Astoria

Black Cat by Cynthia Lahti

Book by John Brodie, collages by Blair Saxon-Hill and painting by Kristan Kennedy

Summer Painting by Storm Tharp with work by Kristan Kennedy and Blair Saxon-Hill in background

Paintings by David Rosenak

Sylvie by Cynthia Lahti with Storm Tharp work in background

Work by John Brodie

Blair Saxon-Hill (left) and Storm Tharp (right)

Work by Timothy Scott Dalbow greets you at the door

The Line-Up

Work by Cynthia Lahti (foreground) and Blair Saxon-Hill (background)

Work by John Brodie (left) and Kristan Kennedy (right)

A long view of the gallery

For Better Living book by John Brodie

Kristan, Teryl and Sarah enjoy the opening

The Portland and Astoria Crew, left to right: Roger Hayes, Nick Knapton, Kristan Kennedy, John Brodie, Blair Saxon-Hill, Cynthia Lahti and David Rosenak

And keep an eye out for the Astoria artists that will be showing in Portland for “Astoria Comes to Portland” happening in August at 12×16 Gallery.  The opening is on First Friday, August 6.  Those artists are: Darren Orange, Nick Knapton, Brenda Harper, Philip Johnson, Jessica Schleif, Brandon Hoffman and Roger Hayes.

Hola – had fun posting stuff on the Store for a Month page during that project so have decided I should post my own updates and info more often on this front page.  So will do.  

Currently gearing up for a group show, “Portland Comes to Astoria” which is opening on July 11 in Astoria.  Other artists in the show are Storm Tharp, Blair Saxon-Hill, Tim Dalbow, Kristan Kennedy and David Rosenak.  Then in August seven Astoria artists (“Astoria Comes to Portland”) will show at 12×16 Gallery in Portland.  It’s an exchange thang.