Astro, Boy, Bakersfield Workshop and Sparrow
Bakersfield 12x16 oil on linen.
When I went to Bakersfield awhile ago to drop off my paintings for the show, I realized I had not done a panting that really reflected one of the main industry's so I did this the same night I got back and will hang it a half hour before the prieview starts.
Another for the Bake show. The Astro Motel in Fresno. Run down, but still going unlike a lot of the highway hotels that have gone under there. This faux future theme was popular back in the day when Aerospace was king in California. Sadly Fresno and aerospace have seen better days. Oil on linen 11x14
8x10 oil on linen
The day after my Bakersfield Museum show (Dec 11th) I'll be doing a one day workshop (Dec 12th) sponsored by the Bakersfield art association. Look under calendar for info... http://bakersfieldartassociation.org/ (cut and paste in browser)
Oh and a Ashy little bird told me the new Sparrow book will be out in December. Hope it makes it to the show...Bird toes crossed.
Labels: Ashley Wood, Bakersfield art Museum
posted by william wray at 9:15 AM
21 Comments:
I can't help but thinking of a self-portrait of Van Gogh here. I like the textures!
Jack Sparrow the "Boy" #9, before the pirate years?
Hey, Bill. Lookin' good!
Congrats on your new book and the success of the new show(s) and of course the new painting. Young caballero in a saguaro patch is a trippy scene and the orbs are digg'n it. I've mentioned many times your ability to use pink (one of my favorites) in a dramatic way and kick up the interest level a few notches. Your ablility to define form in a painterly way and explore color nuance as you do is extraordinary.
Whoa, this painting is RAD!
Bill, I often wonder what the painting looks like before you take to the thick paint for the final strokes of afterthought. I'm with others on the self-portrait thing also, is this you as a youngster?
Hey Bill, I am a big fan and am "tagging" you in a game of blog-tag. Consider it a poke of utmost respect and admiration. Rules are on my blog - enjoy. I love, love, love your work.
Love the new painting! The soft palette and color scheme makes it feel like a faded memory... part of your travels??? Big fan of your work- themes, style, color schemes, you get the idea...:>) Look forward to seeing more! -Tom
Astro Motel sounds like a place I'd love to check out--at least, as long as it's still open.
I don't know when I'll get the chance to see some of your originals so I greatly look forward to the book. Congratulations! I wish you well with the upcoming show.
Many things are going on and I wish you good luck for that. I dig the boy and the colors you used for the painting which makes it even more creepy.
Cheers..Nue
I'm sad that I can't attend the exhibit or workshop - I play in acrylics so it's probably a little different - I'm in love with the astro hotel painting - that tree in front is so overgrown and neglected! great job (as usual) -
Astro Motel..love it! If you are ever in Pendleton, Oregon in the very old downtown there is a Mortuary across the street from the Travel Lodge Motel. Go there, see neon sign, (it is the Mortuary's, not the motel!) It cries to be painted by you!
Cute kid!
holy hell I love your paintings man! the brushwork is fantastic
Love the Astro Motel and the beautiful warm light and the isolated sadness. Now it's my new desktop image. Thanks and best wished for your Bakersfield show.
Hey, hey! Very cool about the Sparrow book. That's a sweet series.
Awesome paintings William!
Love ti!
Really nice work! I especially like the oil rig!
great, you are a genius bill.
grettings
el polaco
As has been the case lately I've gotten so far behind on my replies I hope eveone will forgive me. the show and workshop when well. Both were well attended and I post some photo's soon.
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