Once in a while I like to live it up.... I had scheduled my annual lab work, which meant I had to skip breakfast at home, go to the lab to get blood drawn and then I went to one of my favorite San Diego hangout, Bread and Cie for a double non-fat latte and chocolate eclair.
It was decadent, delicious and totally guilt-free.
Life is good.
There are times when I feel fragmented.
Since my work is very much a reflection of my world... it shows.
These are images of some of the details on a large painting. These fragments together may not work as a whole. But there's definitely parts I love. Just like my life right now.
Life is chaotic.
Once there was a house, then a fire, now a place for ART...
The HVR Art Ranch was conceived from an idea while working at the Escondido Arts Partnership. The Idea was shelved for awhile, keeping my focus on the job at hand. Then the wildfires of 2007 in San Diego happened. My house was a victim. Rebuilding our home became the focus. But somewhere in the background was that idea of the Art Ranch. A place for creating and making art, showcasing artists and art itself.
Four years later... the house is built. The design is an open loft-like space in the country. The walls were planned as per gallery specs, expansive to accommodate large paintings or multiple collections of small ones. The outdoor spaces will someday be a showcase of large scale sculptures in all mediums.
The future plans for studios are in the works. Our ultimate dream would be to create a retreat for a community of artists.
The Highland Valley Road (HVR) Art Ranch is our newborn child. It will take a community to raise this child. Let me know if you are interested in being part of the community.
Here's a selection of images of the ranch.