It was great news the day I picked up our work at the Rourke Gallery in Moorhead.  Turns out the gallery sold 4 of my 7 art works shown in the Studio 10 - Northern Artistry showing in January and February 2016.
The Rourke Gallery also offered and I accepted a contract to do a one man show in 2018.
I am truly honored and excited to have this opportunity to show my work.  The dates for this show will be April 6th - June 1st, 2018.  I have lots of work to do.
Here's my latest and first painting of 2016.  A commission work for Jack and Janice Gustafson.

Greetings from Up North...I've got to hand it to The Rourke Gallery in Moorhead, Minnesota..they really did it right.  Friday night Member's Opening of Studio 10's show "Northern Artistry" was a huge success.  This is due largely to their staff, members and patrons who hosted a warm "coming out" in Minnesota Tough conditions.  It appears that 100+ visitors passed through our show during -20 degree weather on two days.  On Sunday, I was honored to speak for our artist group the gallery's Artist Talk.  It made me brush up on  our members in Studio 10, so I could talk knowledgeably each of them.  On a personal note: I had to do a little happy dance as two of my pieces had sold by Sunday. (pictured above) Yahoo!  In addition, 16 books of "Harvey and His Friends" found new homes.

Hey, I'm really excited to announce that I and my fellow members of Studio 10 will be opening a new show entitled "Northern Artistry" in the Fargo-Moorhead area in January.
The opening is Friday, January 15th from 5:30 - 7pm.
If you are in the area, please join me.  I will have 5 pieces of work.  Three paintings and two woodcut prints.   Two the works are shown here:
Upper left - "Frozen Homestead" acrylic painting
Lower right - "Pending Storm" woodcut print

I can't believe it's that time of year again.  The Bemidji Area Studio Art Cruise is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday!  Gull Lake is gorgeous and in full Fall colors, and I've got the Stuff On Paper studio all cleaned and ready for my guests.  This is always one of my favorite presentations of my work.  Original art work is something everyone should consider for their home or office.  Lot's of artists don't sell their originals, but I see it as one of the highest compliments and connections with a patron.   I'll have special prices on many original pieces both old and new.  Of course, I will also have my children's books, prints and NEW note cards based upon my BARNS ARE NOBLE images.   Studio hours:  10-5 Fri./Sat.  10-3 Sun.....Hope you can join me.
Don

Hackensack was a great time with good sales and lots of fun customers.  Heading to Willmar, Minnesota for their annual Celebrate Art/Celebrate Coffee Festival.  I love this event too.  Lots of artists, great people, music and yes free coffee.  Here's my latest new barn painting.  No title yet, so you can weigh in with a suggestion.  Festival runs from 10 am to 4 pm. Saturday.

Heading to Hackensack for the Book and Art Festival on Saturday.  It's suppose to hot and I'm glad I will be inside their community building.  Hope to see some familiar faces.

Hello from the Northland!  I'm heading home..yup!  Back to my roots would be I.   This time for the 2nd Annual Stagecoach Days in Mantorville, Minnesota. The dates are Saturday and Sunday June 27th and 28th.  You can find me near the Mantorville Art Gallery grounds.  They ask for "Period Dress" so..I'm using my garb from the 2011 Civil War Days in Wasioja.  Right now, I'm hoping it still fits.  Hope to see you there.  Look for the large white pavilion.
Don