The Boys of September

With the Sox giving up and the Cub pretty much out of it too, I thought I'd express my disappointment though the eyes of a little boy in the ball park. Another card for sale at my studio, October 3rd & 4th.

Bahamian Sunrise

My boys started school yesterday, and it made me a little nostalgic for our summer vacation in the Bahamas. I painted this card which will be among the dozens for sale during the Ravenswood Artwalk October 3rd & 4th. Stop by.

Absinthe Man

I created this painting as a demo for my older-adult students, loosely based on the husband of one of my students. I love the green cocktail. I turned the painting in to a blank greeting card for sale during my October open house. Stop by.

Two-Color Watercolor Woman

Created as a greeting card for a close friend, I enjoyed creating this quick two color sketch today. It is inspired by the work of British fashion illustrator Sharon Pinsker. I may try to create a series of hand-painted notecards, for sale at my October 3rd & 4th Studio Open House. Mark your calendars...

Very Funny Pavement Art

My talented artist friend, Tracee Badway and I created this funny chalk artwork yesterday on Michigan Avenue, outside the Tribune tower. Tracee is waving, I'm wearing the hat. If you click on the photo you can see it larger. We chalked from 9:30 am (when the rain ended) until 5:00 pm. It was a long day but the crowds were supportive and excited. And we were quite proud of the finished product. I checked on it this morning after last night's storms and it is significantly faded. Oh well, the best art is ephemeral.

Laughing Faces

I was hired by TBS to create "very funny" sidewalk chalk art as a promotion for the comedy festival TBS is hosting in Chicago this weekend. This is my maquette based on some laughing friends (with whom I watched the Cubs lose to the Twins last weekend). It's nice to focus on happy faces after years of painting the "rage series." I'll create the real thing, up to 20 feet wide, on Thursday, outside the Tribune Tower at 435 N. Michigan Avenue (near that crazy Grant Wood sculpture). Come visit--I'll be there, on my hands and knees rubbing the pavement, all day. As usual, rain is in the forecast. Check for photos of the real thing later this week.

Sidewalk Pop Art: Chalk Lichtenstein

Chalkfest, an annual fundraiser to benefit Art Therapy Connection, took place today in Oz Park. About 20 groups of artists created sidewalk murals. My niece Elyse Chudacoff and my friend's daughter Leah Crane joined me in creating this work of sidewalk pop art. It took us about 6 hours. As it always seems to, the rain arrived as soon as we finished.