happy new year!

as these 2 paintings indicate, we approach the new year w/ optimism & tenacity. thank you for your patronage & support. we look forward to seeing you in 2010. " first flight " by martin pate & " rhinoceros " by janine lecour. please click the images for a closer look.

" shut up & shoot "

in 1988, gary gruby photographed minnesota fats in nashville, TN. when asked if he would wear a tuxedo for the portrait, mr. fats replied " no, putting a tuxedo on me is like putting whip cream on a hot dog ". look @ the concentration on this guy's face. this picture is my christmas present from gary. thanks!

works on paper

new works, including airbrush by david bollt & watercolor by christina blum. followed by assorted pieces by local artists. click the images for a closer look.