Hey There Everyone!

I’ve had visitors from all over the world and throughout the US checking out my website and blog to see what’s going on with the SF Dump Residency. This weekend I began my wall mural of shredded packing paper, gutted more small electronic devices for the circuitry boards and metal, and continued to find little gems among the unending piles of trash at the Dump.

Life goes on and the Art never stops coming. . .

I’m into the second month of my residency at the SF Dump, and though I’ve begun producing work for my show in January, I’m also pushing myself to play with new materials and see with more sensitivity and clarity when I go to scavenge. The images below are how I am seeing my work environment this week. I’ve also been invited to speak at a local college about my experience at the AIR Program and my process.

The Collection Site.

Something I’m playing with right now.

Something I might play with . . .

I’ve sifted through the trash for a month now and found inspiration at every turn. I’ve begun a mural on one of the walls of my Studio and am working on 5 drawings simultaneously. Images keep flowing through my head. Ideas are oozing out everywhere. The footage for my video is also beginning to form. I can’t wait to see what the next month holds for me . . .

Here are some images that capture my first month experience.

My work outfit.

These steel-toed and steel-shanked boots take me everywhere I need to go.

One of the places I need to go. I practically run to the collection center now in anticipation of finding something good.

Beauty can be found anywhere.

Another day over – another one still ahead. The images will keep coming even after this residency is over.

Hey Everyone!

I’ve been crazy busy digging through the mounds of trash at the SF Dump and have found some amazing gems! I’ve begun drawing and am so excited about the things I am learning and the direction my work is going!!! For now, I will give you just a peek of a few of the items I have collected and a view of my studio space as it begins to fill up.

Here are some amazing images of Chinese artist Liu Bolin. He is an inspiration for his originality and skill. In these images, he paints himself into the background and literally becomes part of the landscape!

Art is alive. Become part of it . . . 

Here’s a quick inside view of the Dump, just before I go in to scavenge. Feels a bit ominous, but I’m still up to the challenge of seeking out treasures and inspiration to put on a great show in less than four months!

Hey All, I’ve begun my residency at the SF Dump and have already been inspired by the people who work there and by the items that I have found to draw! The feel of the show has begun to form in my mind and I am anxious to prep surfaces, begin drawing and find more incredible stuff!!

Here’s a hint of things to come – some items I may use, others will never make the cut. There’s also a video in the works that will be on view at the show in January and will be linked to my site and blog afterwards!!

Check back periodically to see new images of my work and experience digging through the trash with me!

This last image is of a beautiful garden that sits basking in the sunshine in the back lot.

Check out my progress and let me know what you think – do you love it or am I wasting my time?!

This is my last post for this image. You’ll have to come to my show in January to see the finished drawing, plus many other drawings on wood, metal and various found paper surfaces! Check out the details at SF Dump!!!

Here’s two additional images of my drawing of packing material and a cluster of red rubberbands. Progress appears slow, but the surface continues to refine.

Some 8 hours later .  .  .

Believe me, if I could do this faster, I would! But this appears to just be the way I do things. Can’t help it. Hopefully, some of you see and appreciate the difference . . .

Hey Everyone! I’ve started some new work and wanted to share it with you. Check out the progress of one of the new drawings I am working on and let me know what you think!! Like or No Like?

This is the very beginning .  .  .

This is about 8 hours later .  .  . more to come, so check back!! I’ll be updating on this drawing once a week so you can follow along. The finished one will be on display at my show in January at the end of my SF Dump Residency.