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| Antique Swedish Telephone 24" x 20" | Oil/Canvas | 2011 Sold |
November 25, 2011
Antique Swedish Telephone
This past summer, I received this magnificent early Swedish telephone as a gift from a long time collector in California. It's a fantastic telephone and a great addition to my growing collection. I think it would look great painted along side some other telephones in a larger painting.
Red Dot Fair - Miami
I will have three paintings showing at the Red Dot art fair in Miami from November 30 - December 4, 2011.
The first is with the George Billis Gallery out of Los Angeles:
As well as the two Coke paintings that were recently showing at Mason Murer Fine Art in Atlanta:
The first is with the George Billis Gallery out of Los Angeles:
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| Anything Can Happen, Down The Road 30" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011 Sold |
As well as the two Coke paintings that were recently showing at Mason Murer Fine Art in Atlanta:
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| The Stars Will Always Shine 30" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011 Sold |
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| In Perfect Harmony 30" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011 Sold |
October 19, 2011
Quint Magazine & Two New Paintings
I recently did a brief interview with quint, a new arts and culture magazine out of Dubai. You can view and read the magazine (issue 9) online and see the 15 images they generously shared.
There are also two new paintings at the Elliott Fouts Gallery — a fan and a study of some new (old) books.
There are also two new paintings at the Elliott Fouts Gallery — a fan and a study of some new (old) books.
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| Zero 20" x 16" | Oil/Canvas | 2011 Sold |
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| Vintage Book Study - "Here And There" 20" x 20" | Oil/Canvas | 2011 Sold |
September 30, 2011
Vintage Rotary Phones
The annual Still Life Invitational group exhibition is on view at the Elliott Fouts Gallery from October 1 to November 2. Below are two more contributions I have for the show.
Say, have you noticed how many people use the vintage rotary phone ringtone on their smartphones? Remember the patience and concentration required to dial a long distance number?
Say, have you noticed how many people use the vintage rotary phone ringtone on their smartphones? Remember the patience and concentration required to dial a long distance number?
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| Yellow Rotary Phone 24" x 24" | Oil/Canvas | 2011 Sold |
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| Red Rotary Phone 24" x 24" | Oil/Canvas | 2011 Sold |
September 14, 2011
Two Group Shows
I'm participating in two group shows in the coming weeks. The first I was invited to opens this Friday, September 16th at Mason Murer Fine Art in Atlanta, Georgia. The show is called "The Real Thing" and several artists are contributing Coca-Cola themed paintings to commemorate Coke's 125th anniversary.
I took my inspiration for the Coca-Cola paintings from a few classic ads. The first is from the early 1970s, the song is "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing". A perfectly naive and optimistic song for the time. The second is from the early 1990s, "Always Coca-Cola", another up-beat pop song that drilled itself into your brain.
The second show is at the Elliott Fouts Gallery in Sacramento, California, and opens at the beginning of October. I am again humbled and flattered to participate in a group show with several top notch painters.
Over the next few weeks, I'll share some progress photos of paintings I'm working on for yet another group show in Los Angeles in January 2012.
I took my inspiration for the Coca-Cola paintings from a few classic ads. The first is from the early 1970s, the song is "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing". A perfectly naive and optimistic song for the time. The second is from the early 1990s, "Always Coca-Cola", another up-beat pop song that drilled itself into your brain.
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| In Perfect Harmony 30" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011 Sold |
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| The Stars Will Always Shine 30" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011 Sold |
The second show is at the Elliott Fouts Gallery in Sacramento, California, and opens at the beginning of October. I am again humbled and flattered to participate in a group show with several top notch painters.
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| Anything Can Happen I 18" x 36" | Oil/Canvas | 2011 Sold |
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| Anything Can Happen II 18" x 36" | Oil/Canvas | 2011
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Over the next few weeks, I'll share some progress photos of paintings I'm working on for yet another group show in Los Angeles in January 2012.
June 17, 2011
What Next?
I had a great time in California. I met some long-time collectors and had several fantastic culinary experiences.
The show has been received very well, but now I have to seriously start thinking about what comes next — both exciting and intimidating at the same time. But I feel confident and up to the task. I just need to focus, lock myself in the studio for about 6 months and paint, paint, paint.
The show has been received very well, but now I have to seriously start thinking about what comes next — both exciting and intimidating at the same time. But I feel confident and up to the task. I just need to focus, lock myself in the studio for about 6 months and paint, paint, paint.
June 8, 2011
On Subjects
My second solo exhibition is now up and running at the Elliott Fouts Gallery. I live remarkably far from the gallery, but at the same time, I'm remarkably close. I get constant updates, phone calls, emails, from my friends at the gallery. The opportunity to fly down to California and visit them is one of the high points of my entire year.
I like letting serendipity decide what I'm going to paint. Much of the luggage in this show came from a good buddy of mine, who one day suggested I check out an online listing for 60 pieces of vintage luggage someone was selling. Then my wife comes home from a thrift store with a piece of luggage. Friends on the other side of the country hear I'm looking for some old electric fans, they put the word out and suddenly I have an amazing collection of fans after they lugged them through airports and delivered them to my door.
I could go on about where my subjects come from and you'd start to wonder if I made any effort at all in getting them. I do seek out a few with specifics in mind, but there's something really cool about stumbling upon them, like the old typewriters and the primary readers. One hot summer day last year I took my family for a walk through a heritage village only steps away from my grandparents house, and in the back of an ancient town hall was a room stacked to the ceiling with old typewriters an adding machines. Three decades earlier my brother and sister and I played around the old village buildings, and the park near by. We used to peer through the windows at all the old artifacts and curiosities. And now, decades pass, and I've come full circle and am allowed to borrow these objects for subjects to paint.
And sometimes, a box will arrive at my door, a gift from Elliott, and inside is a total surprise, like the Wizard gumball machine.
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| Remington Standard No.10 30" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011 Sold |
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| Baggage II 36" x 36" | Oil/Canvas | 2011 Sold |
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| Baggage III 36" x 36" | Oil/Canvas | 2011 Sold |
I like letting serendipity decide what I'm going to paint. Much of the luggage in this show came from a good buddy of mine, who one day suggested I check out an online listing for 60 pieces of vintage luggage someone was selling. Then my wife comes home from a thrift store with a piece of luggage. Friends on the other side of the country hear I'm looking for some old electric fans, they put the word out and suddenly I have an amazing collection of fans after they lugged them through airports and delivered them to my door.
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| GE Vintage Electric Fan 28" x 22" | Oil/Canvas | 2011 Sold |
I could go on about where my subjects come from and you'd start to wonder if I made any effort at all in getting them. I do seek out a few with specifics in mind, but there's something really cool about stumbling upon them, like the old typewriters and the primary readers. One hot summer day last year I took my family for a walk through a heritage village only steps away from my grandparents house, and in the back of an ancient town hall was a room stacked to the ceiling with old typewriters an adding machines. Three decades earlier my brother and sister and I played around the old village buildings, and the park near by. We used to peer through the windows at all the old artifacts and curiosities. And now, decades pass, and I've come full circle and am allowed to borrow these objects for subjects to paint.
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| Wizard 40" x 20" | Oil/Canvas | 2011 • Available through the Elliott Fouts Gallery |
And sometimes, a box will arrive at my door, a gift from Elliott, and inside is a total surprise, like the Wizard gumball machine.
May 31, 2011
Exhibition Catalog
Michelle Satterllee at the Elliott Fouts Gallery designed the 32-page catalog. I am so pleased with the way it turned out. The 20 paintings for the show are represented. Michelle is a fantastic designer. It is refreshing to have your work handled by someone who knows what they are doing.
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| Christopher Stott - New Paintings | June 4-30, 2011 Exhibition catalog available at the Elliott Fouts Gallery |
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| Quartet 24" x 48" | Oil/Canvas | 2011 • Sold |
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| Black Vintage Electric Fan 28" x 22" | Oil/Canvas | 2011 • Sold |
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| The Girl Next Door 20" x 20" | Oil/Canvas | 2011 • Sold |
May 20, 2011
American Art Collector, June 2011
I did an interview with American Art Collector magazine for the June 2011 issue, which is now out. There is a preview of some of the paintings for my show. It's humbling to have my work in the pages of a magazine along with some of my favorite contemporary artists.
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| American Art Collector , June 2011 |
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| Good Times 30" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2010 • Sold • Available as a limited edition print |
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| Baggage 30" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011 • Sold • Available as a limited edition print |
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| Oliver 30" x 36" | Oil/Canvas | 2011 • Sold |
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| What Next? 20" x 36" | Oil/Canvas | 2010 • Sold |
May 8, 2011
Last of the progress photos...
I have officially completed the 20 paintings for my June show. Between Anthropologie and J.Crew, I honestly didn't think I'd meet my goal. It feels mighty good to have accomplished so much in the last 6 months and I'm looking forward to seeing all the pieces hanging in the gallery.
April 22, 2011
Another round of progress photos...
Work continues on paintings for my June show and I am happy to report that I am nearing completion. The last four paintings have been conceived, and I have a few precious weeks to finish up the work.
March 22, 2011
March 19, 2011
Moving right along...
Over the past several weeks I've been able to complete some paintings that I'm happy with. That's a peculiar thing for me to say.
A few years ago I worked fast, alla prima, completing paintings in only a few quick sittings. Over time, I've found myself slowing down considerably and becoming much more focused. Slowing down has given me the opportunity to approach challenging and highly detailed subjects.
Below are some black and white photos of some of these recent paintings on the easel. As spring rolls along I'll be sharing these in color along with more pieces I've got in the works.
A few years ago I worked fast, alla prima, completing paintings in only a few quick sittings. Over time, I've found myself slowing down considerably and becoming much more focused. Slowing down has given me the opportunity to approach challenging and highly detailed subjects.
Below are some black and white photos of some of these recent paintings on the easel. As spring rolls along I'll be sharing these in color along with more pieces I've got in the works.
February 21, 2011
Anthropologie
Recently I had the honor of painting five pieces for Anthropologie.com. They were really cool people to work with and I'm flattered that they enjoyed my work enough to invite me to do some paintings for them. During the week of February 21 - 28, 2011, the paintings were on the landing pages for each department in their online store.
Shoes & Luggage
20" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011
• Sold
At Home - Six Anthropologie Pulls
20" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011
Brownie Hawkeye & Necklace
20" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011
• Click here for details
Beauty
20" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011
• Sold
The Green Dress
20" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011
• Sold
Shoes & Luggage
20" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011
• Sold
At Home - Six Anthropologie Pulls
20" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011
• Sold
Brownie Hawkeye & Necklace
20" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011
• Click here for details
Beauty
20" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011
• Sold
The Green Dress
20" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011
• Sold
February 8, 2011
Works in Progress
I have a room in my basement where I prep and store canvas, and box up finished paintings before I send them off on their journeys to other lands. Right now it's kind of intimidating walking in to the room because I'm greeted by way to much blank canvas.
Over the next 3.5 months I have to complete at least 15 paintings, and in order to do so I have had to employ serious organizational skills.
Below is a glimpse at one piece in progress, an old Remington No.10 typewriter. Last summer I took my family to visit my grandparents and the town was holding their annual summer festival. They open up the buildings of a heritage village — a collection of buildings, like the old town hall, the doctor's house, blacksmith, church, schoolhouse, etc. — all reassembled to form an idealized main street from the past. In one building they have an old-tech graveyard where heaps of adding machines and typewriters sit abandoned for what will likely be the rest of eternity. That's where I step in. To the confusion and amusement of the committee responsible for the buildings, I convinced them to lend me several pieces, and will likely return again and again.
Over the next 3.5 months I have to complete at least 15 paintings, and in order to do so I have had to employ serious organizational skills.
Below is a glimpse at one piece in progress, an old Remington No.10 typewriter. Last summer I took my family to visit my grandparents and the town was holding their annual summer festival. They open up the buildings of a heritage village — a collection of buildings, like the old town hall, the doctor's house, blacksmith, church, schoolhouse, etc. — all reassembled to form an idealized main street from the past. In one building they have an old-tech graveyard where heaps of adding machines and typewriters sit abandoned for what will likely be the rest of eternity. That's where I step in. To the confusion and amusement of the committee responsible for the buildings, I convinced them to lend me several pieces, and will likely return again and again.
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