I am happy to announce my solo exhibition at the Billis/Williams Gallery in Los Angeles, New Paintings 2026.

The exhibition is showing from February 21 to March 21, 2026.

A quarter of a century ago, I began painting a variety of vintage and antique objects with a contemporary still-life approach. The charm of the world of things has always enamoured me. Representing them in painting has always highlighted what makes them so alluring. Now, more so than ever, these once all-important tools take on a symbolism of human creativity and ingenuity.

The shapes and forms of these functional objects, their designs and color, the way they are at once straightforward but also complex and intricate, make them the perfect subject to be represented in art.

I have new paintings in another February 2026 group exhibition, this time in Fairfield, Connecticut, with the George Billis Gallery.

The Art of Clear Thinking is a self-help book published in 1951 that inspired these two paintings. For decades, centuries and indeed millennia, people have sought out guidance in books to help improve their lives. And now I get to use these books as a launchpad for composing paintings.

I have two paintings in a group exhibition at the Robert Lange Studios in Charleston, South Carolina, for the month of February 2026.

The group exhibition comprises paintings from several artists inspired by books and the written word, a subject that I have explored since the beginning of my painting career. At the beginning, the books were mere props, but quickly became a very direct, literal theme.

Paintings of books embody the themes and ideas from within the pages, from the earliest childhood introductions to books and reading in primary readers, the hope and optimism in so many of the titles, to the depth, knowledge, and wisdom in the literature anthologies. Painting these books is a lament on the forgotten art of reading. The slow, deep thinking, processing, and even being transported from the present moment. Perhaps a painting of books could inspire someone to take an adventure into the world of reading.

I have the pleasure of participating in the 20th anniversary exhibition at Robert Lange Studios in Charleston, South Carolina. The exhibition will be on display all of November 2024.

Over the years, I have sent many paintings to inspiring group exhibitions curated by the gallery’s crew. I was happy to be asked to participate again in this milestone show.

My wife and I are increasingly interested in tending to our garden, so I created this to celebrate what I see as an increasing hobby for our future. The books featured are Victorian-era garden books.

I have returned from a whirlwind trip to Los Angeles to attend the opening reception of my current solo exhibition at the Billis Williams Gallery.

I went to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, where I saw an exhibition called “The World Made Wonderous,” showcasing 17th-century Dutch collections, including many paintings from which I draw direct influence. I won’t get too nerdy here, but I was entirely in my element and wandered through the gallery twice to absorb as much as possible.

Then, it was off to the gallery for the reception, where I met and talked with artists, collectors, and curious gallerygoers. The conversations I have during the receptions are always so encouraging. The best part is connecting with Tressa Williams, principal director of the gallery, who has shown my work for thirteen years. The key to any artist’s success is having a team of enthusiastic people who share your work with the world — that is precisely what Tressa does.