Kids Art Camp 2009 Sketchbooks

Here is a slide show of samples from the wonderful sketchbooks the kids at my art camp produced. Drawing from still life, self portraits and subjects of their choice, the kids filled their sketch books with lots of fun and beautiful drawings using a variety of materials. The kids ranged in age from 4 1/2 to 8.


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friday was Jackson Pollock day....the paint did eventually dry!

Art Camp 2009

Last week was the first of hopefully many Art Camps at Dhillon Studios. We had a fun week with lots of time to explore different mediums for drawing and painting, as well as a variety of surfaces. The kids completed projects on paper, canvas and wood. We talked about Henri Mattise, Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock. They filled their sketchbooks with still lifes and drawings of their choice using oil pastels, watercolors, chalk pastels, pencils and markers. A messy good time was had by all!

"Bhaji's House, Sikaran" is from the new series of little paintings I've been busy with. Just 4"x7". There are 25 new ones in the collection from our trip to India in March-April 2008 so far. I'm ready to bust out big, the panels are ready, 4'x4'.

"Bhaji's House, Sikaran"

The closing of Gallery 63Eleven

A new body of work is well under way and now without a home. After 8 years Gallery 63Eleven has decided to close. Sad to say that means the cancellation of my show which was scheduled for February. I am hoping that the gallery hosts a group show for the final closing. I'll keep you posted.I will be looking for a Gallery in the new year. Until then its time to update this space with some photos of the new work.

I spent 5 weeks in India earlier this year gathering some wonderful images to work from. I am especially excited about doing paintings of my village, Kharoudi.

The Neighborhood Cafe

We had a wonderful reception at the Neighborhood Cafe on Sunday night. It was a great turnout of old friends, new friends and family. Thank you very much Khadija, for the delicious food, continued support and enthusiasm. We appreciate you very much!
The show will be up all month. The cafe is open Wed. -Sun., 7-3. The address is 1418 NW 70th street, Seattle, WA(that's Ballard).