Photo Fridays: Chestnut on the River

Chestnut on the River (Chicago), photograph, 2000

From 1999-2000, I worked at an internet marketing company which was part of a larger "incubator" of tech start-ups. This shot was the view I had from my cubicle looking west over the Chicago River. It's part of my water tanks photo series.

I had so many stock options in various companies that I was a multi-millionaire on paper. Well, the tech bubble burst and I was laid off - until I found another job 8 months later. Of course, that job was in the telecom industry and it only lasted 4 months - laid off again. This time it was 2.5 years until I found a permanent, full-time job, where I've been ever since.

New screen prints section launched

I just launched a new screen prints section of my website. Some sample images are below or click here to check out the new section. Enjoy!

Peeking Through, screen print on record album, 12x12, 2009

Watertanks and Birds, screen print on paper, 11x14, 2009

El Marina, screen print on paper, 11x17, 2008

SPRING OPEN STUDIOS: April 24-25 -- Stop on By!

SPRING OPEN STUDIOS
Cornelia Arts Building
1800 W. Cornelia (entrance on Ravenswood), STUDIO #201
Chicago, IL 60657

FRIDAY APRIL 24TH 6-9PM (UPDATE: I will be here on Friday)
SATURDAY APRIL 25TH 11AM-5PM

*FREE*

I'll be showing new paintings, some photographs, and a bunch of new screen prints. A sneak preview of the show is above. You can also check out my newly redesigned website for more images.

Hope to see you!

Art News: New Website + Open Studio

Just a quick note to let you know about some art news...

NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED!
After working on-and-off for over a year on my new website redesign, it's finally here -- new look, online galleries, and a whole lot of new art.

Check it out: http://www.swallowstudios.com
STUDIO OPEN HOUSE!
April 24-25, 2009
Cornelia Arts Building
1800 W. Cornelia, Studio #201
Chicago, IL 60657

Hours:
Friday, April 24th 6-9pm (I will not be in attendance but feel free to stop by anyway and check out all the great art!)
Saturday, April 25th 11am-5pm, stop by anytime all day - I'll be there

I'll be showing new paintings, some photographs, and screen prints. Over 30 artists in the building will have their studios open for the event.

Photo Fridays: Uptown Theater

Uptown Theater (Chicago), photograph, 2007

This shot of the Uptown Theater sign is part of my old signage series which will be a new section on my re-designed website. The Uptown opened in 1925 as a movie house but closed in 1981. I used to live a few blocks away and always hoped it would re-open. There is an ongoing restoration effort so maybe that will happen since this part of Uptown has been revitalized as an entertainment destination. The Aragon Ballroom, Riviera Theater, Green Mill, and Annoyance Theater are all at this intersection of Lawrence and Broadway.