Hi everyone,

Looking back over the events of this year, I’m simply amazed at the opportunities and accomplishments that I’ve had.

In early Spring, I exhibited a series of paintings with Patrick Harness at Clark-Lyndsey, was featured in the News-Gazette’s “Studio Visit”, and created a series of giclée reproductions. This summer I had a solo exhibition at the Shared Space Coop, won 1st Place, Best of Show at the Champaign Downtown Festival of The Arts, was awarded with several commissions, and sold giclées and original paintings. This fall, I had a one month exhibition at Cafe Paradiso, and hosted the second annual local art show, Array.

Wow… Thanks to you all for coming along with me and making me feel like all this was possible. Very much appreciated!

Now, to close out the year… An exhibit featuring some of my new original paintings and drawings. Joining me are artists Patrick Harness, Lindsey Snell and Next Generation.

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Indi go Artist Co-op
December 3rd-13th
9 E. University Ave.
Champaign, IL. 61820
Free to the public (donations excepted)
http://www.indi-go-art.com/ (Open Gallery Hours: Dec 6th & 7th 4-8pm, Dec 8th & 9th 4-6pm)
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Closing out the exhibit Tuesday, December 13th at 6:30 p.m. is a special evening of music from Elizabeth Buckley’s début album, “Must the Winter Come So Soon?” Accompanist and Furman University faculty member, Dewitt Tipton, and Grammy award winning violist, Masumi Per Rostad, of the Pacifica Quartet will be performing selections from the album with Elizabeth.

Ticket price is $20 and includes a signed copy of the CD, food and wine from Art Mart, and flowers from Fleurish. A CD signing and dedication to the life of sound engineer Jon Schoenoff will cap off this meaningful evening.

Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

-Jason

http://www.patrickharness.com
http://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/LindseySnell
http://elizabethbuckley.com/
http://nextgenerationschool.com/

I’m participating in this years CDTFOTA and will be exhibiting all of my new Gouache paintings and Giclée reproductions. The last year’s festival introduced some of my first paintings in this medium. I quickly committed, and it has paid off. I am proud of the work I’ve done in the last year, and hope you will enjoy it too. Come by and say hi. I’ll be at booth number 27, directly across from the Blind Pig Brewery and Aroma Cafe.

Champaign Downtown Festival of The Arts
Saturday August 20, Downtown Champaign
10am-6pm

For maps, entertainment schedules, etc. Visit:
http://www.champaignparkdistrict.com/events/dtfoa/index.html

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Also, There will be an exhibit at the Urbana Free Library featuring paintings inspired by Peach Nehi. Yep, Peach Nehi! I am proud to have contributed with so many great artists. Look for the installation scheduled to go up by next week.

http://www.urbanafreelibrary.org/library/art/index.php

This will be my second solo exhibition, and my biggest one yet. Please come by the open reception and say hi. I would love to show you around.

COMPOSITE RENDERINGS: Collections and observations with charcoal, watercolor and gouache.

Opening Reception | Friday June 24th, 5-8 pm | Light refreshments served

The Courtyard Gallery at SHARED SPACE: an artist co-op
123 West Main St.
Downtown Urbana, IL
(217) 417-4407

Exhibit open through July 8

http://sharedspacecoop.com/