"Einstein" used U.S. postage stamps and resin on canvas 8" x 8" 2020

This piece was created using 15c Einstein commemorate stamps from 1979. The beautiful cloud-like pattern created by the layered hair and subtle monochromatic palette make this piece extra meditative and hypnotic.

"Sleepy Hollow" used U.S. postage stamps and resin on cradled wood panel 8" x 8" 2020

A behind the scenes look: "Old Glory" under construction in the studio. Each star is hand-made and hand-cut, and is created using U.S. flag themed stamps of various years. For this particular flag piece I chose the 1973 (#1509 & 1519) issues featuring two crossed flags (a 50-star and a 13-star). This phase is the most precise and meticulous part of the flag process, as the geometry and arrangement of the star field must be absolutely precise.

"Old Glory" used U.S. postage stamps and resin on canvas 36" x 60" 2020

In Process: "Quiet Sun" 40" x 40" on the easel, raw stamps with no resin yet.

From the U.S. Army Twitter Account:
"On Patriot Day, we solemnly remember the nearly 3,000 people who perished on September 11, 2001. On this day, remember where you were and how you were affected by this life-altering event. #PatriotDay #neverforget #ArmyFamily"

A "Photoloop" selection from a recent photo shoot by O'hare Airport, Chicago.
This image is straight of of camera, the undulating light source was added in post.
(Canon 5D mark iii, Sigma DG 100mm-400mm)

See more of my "Photoloops" here.

From Turning Art, Boston, Interview, August 2020:
"My father was my first inspiration. He was a sculptor and a painter. From the age of about four, I worked on sketches with him, particularly of faces and drawings of my own left hand. I spent a great deal of time in his studio...Presently, I am interested in Carl Jung’s theory of the collective unconscious and the interconnectedness of the universe, as well as the correlating schools of thought and mysticism related to these concepts. This includes the idea of the universe as a hologram. All of my postage stamp pattern fields are my interpretation and reinvention of mandalas, or meditative microcosms. I am very drawn to simple, but powerful geometric relationships and repeating patterns."

See more from this series HERE.

"Copernicus"
used U.S. postage stamps and resin on canvas 30" x 30"
available now at Blue Gallery, Kansas City, MO
Images: virtual installation, artwork & detail.
www.bluegalleryonline.com

A beautiful new Park City, UT, custom artwork commission of six artworks installed outside an office entryway. Each artwork: used U.S. postage stamps & resin on cradled wood panel 12" x 12" 2020

From top to bottom in installation shot: "Stamp Collecting" | "Migratory Birds" | "Jolly Clowns" | "Love" | "Dogs" | "Indiana"

AVAILABLE NOW!
at Artspace8 Gallery in Chicago.
"Home of the Brave" used U.S. postage stamps and resin on canvas 36" x 60"
A stunning, patriotic and exclusive piece for your home or office environment. Made in full 3' x 5' size. I only do a few flags per year and they always sell fast! All handmade (and each star hand cut) and using over 6000 postage stamps all with American themes like the George Washington stamps used for the red stripes.
Contact me, or Artspace 8 Gallery (313-241-1607) for details.
Images: virtual install, artwork and details.

“Currents” used U.S. and international postage stamps on canvas 24” x 144” (triptych) 2020
New commission installed in San Fransisco courtesy of Simon Breitbard Fine Arts.
Images: corporate installation, artwork and details.
Installation shot courtesy of Simon Breitbard Fine Arts

Canon 5D Mark III, 1/1000, F11, ISO 100, In-camera Multiple Exposure

Topaz Impressions, Pastel III Filter