Category Archives: Artwork

Pick of the Week, April 30

April 30, 2012 by Chris | 0 Comments

“The wideness of the horizon has to be inside us, cannot be anywhere but inside us, otherwise what we speak about is geographic distances.” Ella Maillart

 

MIle Marker 237, 23" x 35"

 

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Pick of the week, April 23

April 23, 2012 by Chris | 0 Comments

“Is the spring coming?” he said. “What is it like?”… “It is the sun shining on the rain and the rain falling on the sunshine…” ― Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden

MIle Marker 266, 11" x 14"

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Pick of the week, April 16

April 16, 2012 by Chris | 0 Comments

“Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!” ~ Sitting Bull

MIle Marker 258, 16" x 22"

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What’s in a name?

April 11, 2012 by Chris | 0 Comments

Mile Marker XXX

There are as many stories as there are Mile Markers.

Titles are meant to act as a nudge, a hint, the first line of a story. Especially titles that seemingly are about a distinct place. They hint at specificity, maybe calling to mind an exact location, or perhaps simply triggering the memory of counting the miles on the long family vacations.  The significance of the name isn’t found in the numbers.  Your stories are the Mile Markers – they are not duplicated but they are everywhere.

 

Mile Marker 268, 16x22

 

This powerful story is from fellow artist, Sharon Spillar after reading the post “Booth Lessons”:

“So mile marker 268. This can only be Kansas. I know that place. Checking with my Mom to double check the mile marker number. With my husband I still am inconclusive. I traveled that road many, many times. Many people travel it and make complaints. I find that I am at home. I find peace. I find day dreams that I have missed. I grew up in Kansas and I truly cannot find any complaints.

What mile marker 268 for me is about the time I regain my peace. My Dad was an oil man and worked that part of Kansas. He was killed in a traffic accident at mile marker 263.5 ( I thought ) or 262.5 ( Verne thinks) but what ever it is. I know the spot because of the positioning of the bridge. But what I can say is that by this mile marker I have recollected myself, I have been brought back together by that vast depth of space, and I am home again.

Chris we have only met once but I am telling you this. You captured that area.

Thank you, Sharon Spillar”

 

What is your story?

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Changing Hats

April 4, 2012 by Chris | 0 Comments

Being an artist requires a lot of hats and sometimes I have a hard time changing them quickly.

My creative process is less like a light switch and more like a fire that takes some time to get stoked. So a week like this is glorious – not a single meeting and big chunks of uninterrupted studio time. As last week was given over to writing, proposals, and taxes, this week is all about creating! I already have some exciting new pieces to show for it and the week isn’t even over yet.

 

progression of sizes

 

35x51

 

Now the waiting begins!

The largest pieces take 6 – 8 weeks to dry making these pieces ready to frame in mid-May. So if your name is on a sticky note on the bottom of my computer thank you for your patience. And, if you would like your name added to the list of people waiting for just the right large piece for them, please let me know.

 

Waiting for a piece? - I see your name everyday!

 

Don, I think this one might be the one for you!

 

Don’t want to wait?

Have an aversion to sticky notes? I have four great large pieces that are ready to go to their forever homes. You can see the pieces that are framed and ready for delivery here.

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Pick of the week, April 2

April 2, 2012 by Chris | 0 Comments

My images are metaphors for the “in-between” places in our lives. The ones where we must be mindful to appreciate the subtle beauty and richness that quietly resides there.

 

Mile Marker 276, 16x22

 

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Piece of the week, March 12

March 12, 2012 by Chris | 1 Comment

It is a beautiful spring day here in Kansas City. I hope you are enjoying one too!

 

Mile Marker 261, 16x22

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Pick of the week, March 5

March 5, 2012 by Chris | 0 Comments

Mile Marker 223, 35x51

Pick of the week, February 27

February 27, 2012 by Chris | 0 Comments

 

Mile Marker 225, 23x35

 

The show Warming Up to Spring closes tomorrow. This image seems to be the stand-out, selling in three of the four sizes. Is it your favorite? If not, please tell me in the comments which one is.

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Pick of the week, January 23

January 23, 2012 by Chris | 0 Comments

My languages are so jumbled up right now all I have no words to offer, but please enjoy the piece of the week.

Mile Marker 220

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