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"Critter Condominium" is now on display as part of Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center's Camera to Brush exhibit along with Lydia Hoffman's “Le Roi,” the photograph which inspired my piece. This fun show pairs up painters with photographers, using the photographer's artful images as inspiration for the painter's interpretations. Lydia is also a talented painter and has multiple works in the show. It runs concurrently with the Trees exhibit in which I have two pieces as well.
Between the two shows, they have 211 pieces of original art, all created by local artists. These exhibits run through Friday, September 12.
Please consider visiting these entertaining exhibits at 110 Westover Avenue Wednesday through Saturday between 11 and 3. https://www.facebook.com/visitWCAC
Lydia and me with our companion pieces. Hers is a photograph of a beautifully decorated bird house with a tree frog peaking out of the entrance. She captured the image of this squatter in her yard. I had fun with my interpretation of her amazing work!
As mentioned above, Trees is the exhibit now in the Fireside Gallery at Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center and running through Friday, September 12.
Please consider visiting these entertaining exhibits at 110 Westover Avenue Wednesday through Saturday between 11 and 3. https://www.facebook.com/visitWCAC
"Stonehouse Spring" above and "Jones Point, Alexandria" below
Come see the latest Williamsburg Artists Group wall in the lobby of the Williamsburg Players Theater. Centerstage is currently producing “Newsies,” so stop by to see the show and enjoy the WAG exhibit while you are there! I am happy to have my painting Talking Tree Ireland, Busch Gardens displayed (lower of the sixth from the left). 200 Hubbard Lane https://williamsburgplayers.org/wp/
I am delighted to have work on display and available online at the Art Speaks Gallery. The gallery is located in the Bay School Community Arts Center in Mathews at 279 Main Street and it is open Monday through Saturday 10am - 4pm.
https://www.bayschool-arts.com/collections/paintings #bayschoolarts #acrylic #acrylicpainting #mathewsva
My most recent mural created from my painting has been installed on the entrance wall of the La Vale, Maryland, Walmart. It is 12' 6" high by x 16' 6" wide, and, as I have certainly mentioned previously, is part of Walmart's Community Mural Program. NOW Art, in California, enlarges my painting ten times its original size and prints it on plastic film (a wrap). They then install it on the wall of the store entrance as part of this program celebrating local communities in Walmarts across the world. I am honored, once again, to have my artwork be a part of this program, and I hope it appeals to the good people of La Vale! (As you have probably guessed, the two individuals standing in front of the mural are store staff, and someone added the Walmart logo to the posting).
#Walmartmural #walmartmurals #bobcarlsonart #LaValeMaryland
I am delighted that my artwork will be showcased once again in September at Turn the Page Bookshop, Williamsburg's only Independent New & Used Bookshop, featuring a great selection and unbeatable prices. They are located in Williamsburg Premium Outlets at 5707 Richmond Road, Suite 40 and open seven days a week.
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I am pleased to also have Silver Spring Y 3, a 48"x66" oil painting I created in the 90s, in the Drawing for Art Exhibit at the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD 20852 from September 2-17. This is an exhibit and fundraiser for the Strathmore Arts Center. https://www.strathmore.org/events-tickets/exhibitions/drawing-for-art-exhibition/
https://www.strathmore.org/our-spaces/the-mansion/
I am also pleased "Colonial Stage Wagon" will be part of the upcoming Williamsburg Artists Group exhibit at the Stryker Center Gallery from September 2nd until the end of October. The Stryker Center is next to the library at 412 N Boundary Street in Williamsburg and is open Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Stryker Center: (757) 259-4070
Public Reception: Friday, September 5th 3:00-5:00 pm
Please bring your friends and family to see WAG's new exhibit at the Stryker Center!
I am looking forward to once again participating in Yorktown Arts Foundation's Annual Veteran's Art Show October 27 - November 21 at the Yorktown Public Library at 8500 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown. https://www.onthehillgallery.com/ It is always a really good show!
Delighted to have a Walmart Mural welcoming shoppers in Smithville, Tennessee, celebrating their culture and annual Jamboree. This one is 10' 6" x 13' 6" and was installed April 2025 (photo by Luton Photography). I honored to have my artwork be a part of this terrific program! https://www.walmartmurals.info/
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Happy to have another mural based on my painting installed as part of Walmart's enlightened Community Mural Program. This one was installed in October 2024 in the Powhatan, Virginia Walmart and is 20' high by 18'8” wide. NOW Art creates a wrap by enlarging my painting by a factor of ten and printing it on plastic film. They have the wrap installed on the wall of the store entrance as part of a program celebrating local communities in Walmarts all over the world. I am happy to have my artwork be a part of this program! https://www.walmartmurals.info/
#walmartmurals #acrylic #acrylicpainting
I am very pleased to have a mural based on my painting installed in the Walmart in Front Royal, Virginia. It is 14'2" high by 18'10" wide and is part of Walmart's Community Mural Program. NOW Art creates it by enlarging my painting ten times its original size, printing it on plastic film in California, and installing the wrap on the wall of the store entrance as part of a program celebrating local communities in Walmarts across the country. I am truly honored, once again, to have my artwork be a part of this amazing program! https://www.walmartmurals.info/ I also appreciate family visiting the site and sharing the above picture!
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I am truly delighted to have another mural installed as part of Walmart's Community Mural Program. This one is just outside of Richmond in Chesterfield, Virginia. It is 14'2" high by 18'8" wide. NOW Art created it by enlarging my painting ten times its original size, printing it on plastic film in California, and installing the wrap on the wall at the store entrance as part Walmart's program celebrating local communities. I am honored to have my artwork again be a part of this wonderful program! https://www.walmartmurals.info/
I am really happy to have a third mural included in Walmart's Community Mural Program. This one is in Merrill, Wisconsin and it is 13'4" high by 25'1" wide. NOW Art enlarged my 16" x 30.1" painting, printed it on plastic film, and installed the wrap on the wall at the store entrance in early May as part of their program celebrating local communities. I am honored to have my artwork again be a part of this wonderful program! https://www.walmartmurals.info/
I am excited to have a second mural included in Walmart's Community Mural Program. This one is in Culpeper, Virginia. NOW Art in Los Angeles (https://nowartpublic.com/) installed it in late April. They digitally manipulated, greatly enlarged (to 10 feet x 20 feet), and then printed the image from my painting onto a large plastic sheet which they then adhered to the wall.
This is part of a program in Walmarts across the country to celebrate local communities, which I am delighted to have my artwork again be a part of. https://www.walmartmurals.info/
If your travels should take you all of the way to Kathmandu, please stop by the U.S. Embassy, where I have two paintings on exhibit in the Ambassador to Nepal's Residence as part of the US Department of State's Art in Embassies program. Previously, I had work in the Ambassador's Residence in Berlin, Germany from 1981 to 1991. I am excited to again have my work shared by the State Department to a new audience across the world.
https://art.state.gov/portfolio/kathmandu_2023/
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If you find yourself in scenic Stuart, Virginia, please stop by the local Walmart and see the mural I was commissioned to create, with a lot of help from the good folks at NOW Art in Los Angeles https://nowartpublic.com/. They installed it in early October. They digitally manipulated, greatly enlarged (8' 8" x 16' 8") and printed the image from my painting onto a large plastic sheet which they then adhered the wrap to the wall. A lot better than me on a ladder!
This is part of a program in Walmarts across the country to celebrate their local communities, and which I am delighted to have my artwork be a part of: https://www.walmartmurals.info/
I am also very happy to have two large paintings, "Ware Creek at the York" and "Rural" welcoming folks to the Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center in the main lobby. I am very pleased to share them with patients, visitors, and staff.
I was pleased to again have artwork included in Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center's (WCAC) Annual Members' Show in June and July. WCAC is located at 110 Westover Avenue and open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 to 3. https://www.facebook.com/visitWCAC. https://files.constantcontact.com/f5d38bbb301/8e00f0a6-864b-4f12-8af7-5c2f7e21122a.pdf?rdr=true. I was honored to be included among the award winners for my painting "E 3rd & Decatur, Richmond". The show is a beautifully displayed array of artwork by many talented Williamsburg area artists. If you get a chance, please stop by and give it a viewing.
Happy to have had work on the WAG wall in the lobby of the Williamsburg Players Theater during "Pippin," March 30 - June 15. Pallid Pots was the lower of the fourth from the left end of the wall of beautiful artwork by members of the Williamsburg Artists Group. 200 Hubbard Lane https://williamsburgplayers.org/wp/
I was pleased to have Popkin Tavern included in the Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center Show at the Stryker Center Gallery through Wednesday, May 28. Stryker Center is located at 412 N Boundary Street, Williamsburg, and is open Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
I was delighted to have two works included in Bay School's Art Speaks Annual Juried Show. The exhibition was on display April 26-May 26. Art Speaks Gallery is located at 279 Main Street in Mathews and is open Monday through Wednesday 10 am-4 pm, Thursday and Friday 10 am-5 pm, and on Saturday 10 am-4 pm.
Mandarin Conducktor was displayed (lower of third from the left end of the wall of artwork by members of the Williamsburg Artists Group) in the lobby of the Williamsburg Players Theater, 200 Hubbard Lane, into mid May. (https://williamsburgplayers.org/wp/)
Williamsburg Artists Group's Spring Art Show and Sale at Bruton Parish House took place in April and we had a good turnout on Saturday, once the weather was more welcoming. It was a fun gathering and I had the pleasure of visiting with many attendees.
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I was pleased to be one of 21 artists with work included in Art Speaks Gallery's Idioms in Art show running through March 24th. The gallery is located in the Bay School Community Arts Center in Mathews at 279 Main Street and open Monday through Saturday 10am - 4pm.
https://www.bayschool-arts.com/collections/idioms-in-art?filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte=&sort_by=title-ascending
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I was happy to have my painting 2020 displayed (one from the right end of the wall of artwork) by members of the Williamsburg Artists Group in the lobby of the Williamsburg Players Theater, 200 Hubbard Lane, into March. (https://williamsburgplayers.org/wp/)
I was happy to be part of Williamsburg Winery's Wine & Art Exhibition where they featured artwork alongside an afternoon of fine wine and great company.
https://www.facebook.com/WilliamsburgWinery
I was pleased to have Cruisin' on the right end of the display of artwork by members of the Williamsburg Artists Group in the lobby of the Williamsburg Players Theater until mid January. Stop by the Williamsburg Players theater, (https://williamsburgplayers.org/wp/) 200 Hubbard Lane, and see the new WAG Wall display in their lobby.
Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center's (WCAC) Small Works/Holiday Show ran during November and December. I was happy to have six paintings on display. https://www.facebook.com/visitWCAC
I was pleased to once again be able to participate in Yorktown Arts Foundation's Annual Veteran's Art Show in November, and honored to receive the first place ribbon for 2-D artwork. https://www.onthehillgallery.com/ It was a really good show!
Delighted to have "Panera Entry" on display through November 1st in Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center's Regional Juried Show.
110 Westover Avenue, Wednesday through Saturday between 11 and 3. https://www.facebook.com/visitWCAC
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I was pleased to have my artwork displayed for the month of November at Turn the Page Bookshop, Williamsburg's only Independent New & Used Bookshop, located in Williamsburg Premium Outlets
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I was absolutely enchanted that my artwork was in the Art Speaks Gallery's "Enchanted" show for the month of October. Artwork from the show is still available on their website. The gallery is located in the Bay School Community Arts Center in Mathews at 279 Main Street and it is open Monday through Saturday 10am - 4pm.
https://www.bayschool-arts.com/collections/paintings #bayschoolarts #acrylic #acrylicpainting #mathewsva
I was glad to have Lily Pond included in the display of artwork by members of the Williamsburg Artists Group in the lobby of the Williamsburg Players Theater from late summer to mid October.
Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg held its 3rd Annual Artful Blooms Gala for Alzheimer's on October 19 and I was delighted that my paintings were a part of this amazing creative exhibit.
The event featured local floral designers who choose a painting by a local artist to interpret through their floral designs. Local florists, Morrison’s, Williamsburg Floral, Blessings and Blooms, and the Flower Cupboard partnered with local artists for an afternoon of pulchritudinous artwork/floral design for an important cause. Robert Hunt interpreted my "Pond Parade" panting, and April Flowers interpreted "Sailboat Reflections." I think both created really beautiful complimentary arrangements!
Cynthia Odden on piano and Karen Stowe on harp provided beautiful music. Almost $8,000 was raised for the Alzheimer's Association!
I very much enjoyed meeting and sharing art with lots of folks at Williamsburg Artists Group's Fall Art Show and Sale at Bruton Parish House October 11 and 12. About 20 talented artists displayed artwork.
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I was very pleased to have work in the Williamsburg Artists Group Show at the Stryker Gallery through October 6th. The gallery is located at 412 N Boundary Street in Williamsburg and is open Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
"Life is Better at the Beach" relaxed on the wall in Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center's "From Camera to Brush and Beyond…" exhibit from July to September. The show tasked painters with selecting another artist’s photograph to use as inspiration for a painting. I was fortunate to pair up with the talented Sherrie Payne.
110 Westover Avenue Wednesday through Saturday between 11 and 3. https://www.facebook.com/visitWCAC
I was delighted to have work in the Art Speaks Gallery's "Time Machine" show through September. The theme was art inspired by the past, present and future. The gallery is located in the Bay School Community Arts Center in Mathews at 279 Main Street and it is open Monday through Saturday 10am - 4pm.
https://www.bayschool-arts.com/collections/paintings #bayschoolarts #acrylic #acrylicpainting #mathewsva
Nao Trinidad sailed into the lobby of the Williamsburg Players Theater from May through late August as part of the display of artwork by members of the Williamsburg Artists Group www.williamsburgplayers.org/wp https://www.facebook.com/WilliamsburgArtistsGroup.
Williamsburg Artists Group collaborated with Busch Gardens in their Summer of Wonder focus on art at the WAG Prost pavilion in Germany (across from Verbolten), as well as four plein air locations throughout the park. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, June 15 - August 11.
I was honored to be one of four Williamsburg artists asked by the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra League to paint a violin or viola as part of a fundraising activity for their 2021-2022 season.
The instruments were sold in an online auction near the end of the WSO concert season in 2022. During the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra season the violins and my viola were displayed at concerts and venues within our community. For more information, click here: WSO Viola . I am pleased that they all sold: https://www.williamsburgsymphony.org/strings-attached-encore-affairs
The Symphony held a "Meet the Artists" event on October 8, 2021, prior to their concert and at intermission at Williamsburg Community Chapel, where you could visit with the artists who painted violins. It was a pleasure to support the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra!
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