Happy New Year

The New Times Square
Oil on canvas
30x24 inches
SOLD

Thought I'd share this painting of the "new" Times Square that I created several years ago. This scene will look very different soon, jammed-packed on New Year's Eve with revelers watching the crystal ball dropping at midnight to ring in 2016. As a native New Yorker, I have NO plans of joining in with that overwhelming crowd. It's tough enough maneuvering the streets of the theater district when heading to a show, so as far as stopping by on New Year's Eve, "fuugggeeddataboutit."

Thank you for following my blog posts and keeping up with my artful adventures. It's been a busy and eventful year and I'm hopeful that 2016 will be a good one for all. May it be filled with good health, good times and some wonderful art.

Documenting LIC in paint ongoing...

LIC 1889 Sneakers
Oil on panel
6x6 inches
SOLD

LIC Center Blvd. View
Oil on panel
6x6 inches
SOLD

Today I'm sharing two recent small studies of the Long Island City neighborhood where I've had my studio since 1980. I've continued to document the area in paint over the years and never tire of finding interesting subjects. The brick building, circa 1889, is on the corner and I look at the facade daily. Built over 100 years ago, it sports some lovely terra-cotta detailing, yet it remains a small, neighborhood apartment building. So many of the "old-timers" like this one in LIC are disappearing and I'm hoping this one will remain.

The second painting is a view from the window of 2 of my collectors. I took the photo a few years ago and when they came to the recent show at the Leder Gallery they remarked that their view has dramatically changed. Now they look out of their window and see numerous crains and construction. Such is real estate in NYC. Always has been, always will be.

Holiday Art Salon Sale

LIC Corner Cafe
Oil on panel
6x6 inches

I'll be participating in a 3-day holiday art salon sale at the Jeffrey Leder Gallery in Long Island City. All artwork is priced at $400.00 or less. LIC Cafe Corner is just one of the paintings I'll have on view.

As the gallery is nearby my studio, I'd be happy to arrange a studio visit if you are in the neighborhood. In addition to my paintings, I will have a new selection of NYC-themed pillows for sale. Just email me at sjfstudio@aol.com and we can arrange a time for you to stop by.