I'm participating in a group show at People's Gallery , opening next week. The title for the show is Icon a Show of Portraits and I couldn't be more thrilled to participate. The curators for this gallery work so hard to bring art into the community and they continue to inspire me with their dedication and creativity. One of my favorite icons of all time is Alice Neel . She was a true trail blazer for women in art and in life. She was someone, that just had to make art. There is something so admirable about someone's spirit, and is willing to do whatever it takes for the passion of their craft. Her art was something that ran so deep with in her, that it came through in her paintings. If you have a chance to see her work in person, her energy leaps off the canvas. When her paintings are on display at the Portland Art Museum, I go visit them. When I'm in New York City, there is one that is close to the elevator on the 3rd floor at MOMA, that I visit. The......
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