Wow! The 10th annual Big 500 opens this weekend! This is my all time favorite Portland art show. I have participated in this magical event every single year. The show has over 500 artists that are part of the show, which means there are lots of different types of artistic disciplines. Each artist is given 8 inch by 8 inch wood panels and they can choose whatever they wish to create. Every piece of art is the exact same price ($40!) and the show is hung saloon style. The show is also cash and carry, which means that it is first come first serve. You take the art you want off the wall and you can bring it home that night. The biggest tip for attending this show is to get there early because there will be a lot of people.  There are people that wait in line for several hours before the show opens. There are a lot of collectors and artists that look forward to this show every year, and I am one of them! This is just one of those special events where its so beautiful seeing all the ......
oil on wood The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 310 T o read more about this awesome project click  here ...
oil on wood The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 309 T o read more about this awesome project click  here ...
Portland's Train Station oil on wood The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 308 T o read more about this awesome project click  here ...
 oil on wood The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 306 T o read more about this awesome project click  here ...
fans a profile.  oil on wood The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 305 T o read more about this awesome project click  here ...
this yellow typewriter.  oil on paper   The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 301 T o read more about this awesome project click  here ...
capturing a piece of Portland that has been long gone. I was flipping through old photos - and I am really old ones from when I was a kid and toted around a hot pick 80's long camera.  oil on paper The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 299 T o read more about this awesome project click  here ...
this skyline never gets old. The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 296 T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
oil on wood. The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 288 T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
Can't get enough of Portland's nightly glow. oil on wood. The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 288 T o read more about this awesome project click  here ...
oil on wood. The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 287 T o read more about this awesome project click  here...
The very last painting for the upcoming show- the Big 500! at the Ford Gallery. It's pretty much one of my favorite holiday Portland shows. More City Lights. Want to see more artwork from the previous years?  Big 500  // Big 400  //  Big 300  //  Big 200  //  Big 100 The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 311.  To read more about this awesome project click  here The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 320.  To read more about this awesome project click  here...
such a fan.. Painting for upcoming Big 500. Want to see more artwork from the previous years?  Big 500  // Big 400  //  Big 300  //  Big 200  //  Big 100 oil on wood The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 311.  To read more about this awesome project click  here...
Last painting for the upcoming show The Big 500! Always a little sad, relieved and proud, when I complete the very last painting. I did it! Yay! Link below for more details about the show. This painting is the next painting for the upcoming art show  Big 500 .   oil on wood panel The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 322.. To read more about this awesome project click  here...
vintage polaroid camera.  today was a day with everything going wrong. but at least there is art. This painting is the next painting for the upcoming art show  Big 500 .   oil on wood panel The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 319.. To read more about this awesome project click  here...
Portland City Lights. Last one for small series of Portland rooftops.  This painting is the next painting for the upcoming art show  Big 500 .   oil on wood panel The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 316.. To read more about this awesome project click  here...
typing notes and drinking tea sort of day. This painting is the next painting for the upcoming art show  Big 500 .   oil on wood panel The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 312.. To read more about this awesome project click  here...
more city vibes. This painting is the next painting for the upcoming art show  Big 500 .   oil on wood panel The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 312.. To read more about this awesome project click  here ...
Vintage Spartus Rocket This weekend, we are celebrating my son's very first birthday.  It's amazing how time just flies and Everett is going to be one soon! We are having a few friends and family over and I am baking a cake! Let me tell you, my house smells pretty incredible right now.   I hope you are having an  incredible  Friday. This painting is the next painting for the upcoming art show  Big 500 .   oil on wood panel The art (the best part) is part of my making art everyday project and this is day 308.. To read more about this awesome project click  here ...