"Global Warming" Global Warming is here to stay. But I am now very hopeful that we are finally starting to take this worldwide problem seriously. I have started a new series of paintings that will be abstract expressionism and figurative...
This past September, I participated in the Art Show Paris VII Exhibition in Paris, France. It was a group show where I exhibited three works. Being an an art exhibition in Paris, it was held at the Bastille Center in downtown Paris. Plus, it was a juried exhibition....
The COVID-19 Pandemic has pushed and pulled everyone in so many directions. Some Lucky people have experienced only inconvenience and concern. In fact, for the very lucky, this period has seen fantastic prosperity for those who have...
Humans, by their core nature, are loving beings who require closeness with other human beings to feel “connected”. Being part of a group of people is fundamental to living a full life. Whether that group is a family outing of 10 people or a sporting...
Come September 13th through September 15th, 2020, at Republique et la Bastille Gallery, Paris, France , I will be participating in Art Show Paris VII. It is quite an honor to be chosen to participate in this group show. My selection to participate came as a result of...
The Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020 is an epic event. There are no borders or countries. There is just humanity. Stirred and Shaken” (completed in March of 2020) is a mixed media work that uses symbolism to express this monumental event. On the left is Man. He is...
About 10 days ago on November 10th was the Opening Night for a group show I am participating in at the Amsterdam Whitney Gallery in the Chelsea District of New York City. My art was well received by the patrons of the gallery, the media , and the public. Five of my...
Multimedia works should not be confined to just to the use of a multitude of materials that can be applied to canvas. Why not “build” your multimedia work to have various physical levels to feature a variety of multimedia materials ? That’s what...
Starting around 2002, my focus changed from creating abstract figurative works to creating abstract expressionism paintings, as well as pure abstract paintings. But recently, the challenge of doing abstract figurative work with a multimedia approach has become my...
This past Spring, I was introduced to Pebeo from one of my workshop students. Pebeo is an oil based paint that comes in a one ounce bottle. It’s very fluid and a bit tricky to use properly. It also has different versions. When you first start working with Pebeo,...
Title: Screaming Box Original Artwork: $2,000 Notes: Don’t you find this painting fun!? My first use of acrylic markers together with acrylic inks. A true flow of spontaneity. Dimensions: 36” X 36” Medium: Oil on Canvas Year:...
Title: Warmth from the Waves Original Artwork: $1,000 Notes: This painting brings to the foreground the beauty of warm, flowing color. Dimensions: 30” X 40” Medium: Acrylic Ink & Acrylic Paint on Canvas Year: 2015
Title: The Attack of the Reds Original Artwork: $600 Notes: It’s always a risk to rely on a major color theme. But the reds proved their worth. Dimensions: 24” X 24” Medium: Acrylic Ink & Acrylic Paint on Canvas Year:...
Title: Playful Dream Original Artwork: $800 Notes: This combination of acrylic spray paint, acrylic inks and pebeo paint was my first insight into the marvelous flow of combining these medias. Images and ideas would quickly present themselves. Dimensions: 10” X 20”...
Title: Desert Sunset Original Artwork: $1,200 Notes: The magic of large birds, tropical flowers, and sunsets come together. Dimensions: 36” X 48” Medium: Acrylic Ink & Acrylic Paint on Canvas Year: 2015
Title: She Said What?! Original Artwork: $800 Notes: Another fun, pebeo painting. What do you see? Dimensions: 24” X 40” Medium: Acrylic Ink, Acrylic Paint & Pebeo Paint on Canvas Year: 2015
Title: Call of the Wild (Diptich) Original Artwork: $800 Notes: Diptich paintings. Sold together. This is my first diptich in 15 years. Dimensions: 18” X 36” each Medium: Acrylic Ink & Acrylic Paint on Canvas Year: 2014
Title: Both Ends Against the Middle Original Artwork: $500 Notes: This painting gives me a sense of what it must feel like to be trapped. Dimensions: 20” X 30” Medium: Acrylic Ink, Acrylic Paint & Pebeo Paint on Canvas Year:...
Title: Rough Seas Original Artwork: $700 Notes: My first abstract seascape. Dimensions: 12” X 24” Medium: Acrylic Ink and Acrylic Paint on Canvas Year: 2015
On May 30, 2014 , I officially retired from being a Financial Advisor. I spent 23 years as a Financial Advisor. 20 years with Morgan Stanley and 3 years with Wells Fargo. So I am now officially a full time artist and ecstatic about that fact. I will be teaching...
It was a stormy and rainy night. But we needed the rain badly. Still, friends, family, fellow artists, and collectors came to see the show featuring some of my best works of the last two years. I thank all of them for coming out on a difficult night. Reaction to the...
My Approach to the Action Art Process has two main phases : Phase Number One : I start with a solid background using a one or two color layout . I paint these ” background washes ” upright on the easel. I then put the painting on the studio floor and start...
This show will be all about my versions / phases of Action Art and the series of works that were created. Liquid acrylic paint ( also known as Acrylic ” inks ” ) is spilled or dripped on a horizontal laying canvas. Water is sprayed and rubbing alcohol is...
Don’t miss SchafferArt at Blue Moon Gallery February 8th – March 1st Premieres Second SaturdayFebruary 8th 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 2353 Albatross Way Sacramento, CA 95815
Title: Fast Roll Original Artwork: $1,800 Notes: The paint did amazing things. Dimensions: 36” X 48” Medium: Acrylic Ink and Acrylic Paint on Canvas Year: 2008
Title: Mystic Original Artwork: $2,000 Notes: A new technique and style is born. Dimensions: 24” X 36” Medium: Acrylic Ink and Acrylic Paint on Canvas Year: 2008
Title: Rolling Down a River Original Artwork: $400 Notes: In Majorca, I was the “Hose King.” Dimensions: 18” X 24” Medium: Ink & Acrylic on Canvas Year: 2002
Title: Abraham’s Big Bang Original Artwork: $800 Notes: Heavy use of outdoor water hose for effects. Dimensions: 18” X 24” Medium: Ink & Acrylic on Canvas Year: 2002
Title: Composition with Straw Original Artwork: $400 Notes: Another organic materials piece Dimensions: 18” X 24” Medium: Acrylic and Straw on Canvas Year: 2002
Title: The Way I Figure It Original Artwork: $800 Notes: A whimsical colors and shapes study. Dimensions: 24” X 30” Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Year: 2005
Title: Shelter from the Storm Original Artwork: $1,200 Notes: My first work adding acrylic inks. Dimensions: 30” X 40” Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Year: 2007
Title: Balcony View Original Artwork: $1,000 Notes: The view from a hotel balcony at Lake Tahoe. Dimensions: 36” X 36” Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 1998
Title: Head of the Storm Original Artwork: $900 Notes: An intense work using thick paint and a knife. Dimensions: 18” X 24” Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Year: 2005
Title: The Awakening Original Artwork: $1,000 Notes: A surrealistic landscape with palette knife. Dimensions: 30” X 40” Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2007
Title: May His Memory Be a Lesson Original Artwork: $1,000 Notes: Parents grieve for their fallen son. Dimensions: 48” X 24” Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 1999
Title: A Hard Rain Original Artwork: $1,200 Notes: When the world was living on credit cards. Dimensions: 24” X 48” Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Year: 2005
Title: Alone with His God Original Artwork: $900 Notes: The splattering of paint suggests insanity. Dimensions: 24” X 48” Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Year: 2006
Title: Blinded by the Light Original Artwork: SOLD Notes: An abstract interpretation of a dream. Dimensions: 24” X 30” Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 1992
Title: Left Behind Original Artwork: $1,500 Notes: From a photo after Katrina’s displacement. Dimensions: 24” X 36” Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Year: 2005
Title: Free Fall Original Artwork: $1,000 Notes: Reds and yellows are intense. Dimensions: 24” X 24” Medium: Acrylic Ink and Acrylic Paint on Canvas Year: 2009
Title: Birth 1 Original Artwork: $1,500 Notes: Feels like the birth of a galaxy. Dimensions: 24” X 48” Medium: Acrylic Ink and Acrylic Paint on Canvas Year: 2009
Title: Birth 2 Original Artwork: $1,800 Notes: A high level use of rubbing alcohol. Dimensions: 30” X 48” Medium: Acrylic Ink and Acrylic Paint on Canvas Year: 2009
Title: Waterfall 1 Original Artwork: $2,000 Notes: First “space landscape” beauty. Dimensions: 36” X 48” Medium: Acrylic Ink and Acrylic Paint on Canvas Year: 2008
Title: Bang 1 Original Artwork: $1,500 Notes: Feels like a cosmic explosion. Dimensions: 40” X 40” Medium: Acrylic Ink and Acrylic Paint on Canvas Year: 2009
Title: Fireball 2 Original Artwork: $1,500 Notes: First “comet” piece. Discovered by accident. Dimensions: 36” X 48” Medium: Acrylic Ink and Acrylic Paint on Canvas Year: 2010
Title: MSSO-103 Original Artwork: $2,000 Notes: A new technique and style is born. Dimensions: 24” X 36” Medium: Acrylic Ink and Acrylic Paint on Canvas Year: 2008
Title: Deep Heart Original Artwork: $1,800 Notes: Also known as “The Heart Galaxy.” Dimensions: 24” X 36” Medium: Acrylic Ink and Acrylic Paint on Canvas Year: 2010
Title: Bang 4 Original Artwork: $1,200 Notes: A Hubble inspired piece. Dimensions: 24” X 30” Medium: Acrylic Ink and Acrylic Paint on Canvas Year: 2010
Title: Slow Roll Original Artwork: $1,800 Notes: One of my favorite “flow” works. Dimensions: 12” X 36” Medium: Acrylic Ink and Acrylic Paint on Canvas Year: 2009
Title: Bang 2 Original Artwork: $1,500 Notes: Utilizes a thick paint style. Dimensions: 40” X 40” Medium: Acrylic Ink and Acrylic Paint on Canvas Year: 2009
Title: Bang 3 Original Artwork: $2,000 Notes: Heavy reds/ another great paint “flow”. Dimensions: 36” X 36” Medium: Acrylic Ink and Acrylic Paint on Canvas Year: 2011
Title: Fish Head Original Artwork: $1,200 Notes: Also known as “Fish Head Nebula” Dimensions: 18” X 30” Medium: Acrylic Ink and Acrylic Paint on Canvas Year: 2008
As I continue to evolve my exploration of color composition and its relationship to the flow of acrylic ink and paint , a new abstract phase has evolved. Number 3 in the process that started back in 2008. The first phase was the flow of acrylic ink and paint on canvas...
