What a cool preview shot for my show opening at the Laffer gallery ....such a beautiful gallery, really looking forward to seeing the show.                                                                                                                                                    

SUMMER WORKSHOP IN PROVINCETOWN

. Workshop Materials List		Explore the techniques used to execute the most important key to painting like a realist: the under painting. This course provides a thorough foundation for students to learn the fundamentals of executing an under painting in oil using only black and white. Working from a photograph, you’ll learn how to use the age-old method of the grid technique. Students will be shown how to create a grid for the subject photo, and how to transfer this grid on to their panel to work from. Through a hands-on approach from beginning to the end, you’ll work on your own under painting and gain the knowledge of how to do it again. Nick Patten grew up in Troy, New York. He completed his undergraduate degree in studio art before moving to New York City where he took life drawing classes at the Art Students League of New York and the National Academy of Design. He and his wife later moved to Cape Cod and opened their own gallery that featured his work. They now live in the Hudson Valley.

 I'm going to be teaching a workshop in Provincetown this summer.  August 5th and 6th at the Provincetown Art Association and Museum....you can go on line and check out the whole program HERE

Artist talk at the Laffer Gallery

Almost half way through my upcoming show at the Laffer Gallery I will be giving an artist talk on Thursday evening July 11th from 7 until 8 pm.  Anyone who wants to attend should contact Erik or Jon at the gallery as seating is limited.  Hope to see you there.                                

UPCOMING EXHIBITION
"Interiors" featuring Nick Patten
June 28 - August 4

Opening Reception: Friday, June 28, 6pm - 9pm
Artist Talk:    Thursday, Jul 11, 7pm - 8pm

''CONTINUOUS''  OIL ON PANEL  30"X30"

 Just finished framing everything for my upcoming show at the Laffer Gallery (www.thelaffergallery.com) ....

Rice/Polak Gallery
What a great surprise while  I was poking around and discovered on Face Book that they already had put a couple of the new pieces in the front window.  I'm really honored by that. Check out the ''news'' page on their site as they have put a really nice welcome note on there as well.

I am so thrilled to be moving my Cape Cod representation back to Rice/Polak Gallery in Provincetown!  If you are on the Cape this summer stop in and see the gallery and all of the wonderful artists they represent.  Visit them on line by clicking here