Catalog of the show of paintings I've got coming up

[swag]

No Room for Squares (named after a great album progmom introduced me to).

I've sold three pre-show, so that's pretty good. And people have right of first and second refusal on the outlet painting (the one on the postcard almost always sells), so maybe will sell more. Sad to see 'em go, but it makes room for new ones.

The opening reception will be fun (even though it will be flooded with people because it's "Last Thursday on Alberta") because Vepadoes Deli is catering (in trade for an older painting that the owner really liked), DJ Troutfarm is providing a mix for early in the evening, and Heather Perkins will be playing music later that night, even though it will look as though she's checking her email.



If you're a Portland person, please come by and eat some of the food before the orange women and white-hatted wankers get it.

[GenDem]

1. Congratulations, swag!

Your work is great! If I lived anywhere near you, I would surely be attending.

[swag]

7. Thanks, GenDem.

It'll be a good party, but I'm sure there are fun things to do where you are.

Best,

s

[Radio_Lady]

36. Hi Swag. I just figured out that my printer gave me the original LONG address.

You do have a tiny URL. (God, that sounds like a swear! I really don't mean it that way.)

http://tinyurl.com/2vhabn

I can give that out on my radio show.

[ghostsofgiants]

2. Awesome, if I was in the area I'd definitely be there.

[swag]

8. and you would win the "traveled farthest" pin!

[Sugar Smack]

3. CHRIST, you are good.

Good Go,d, you are giood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[swag]

9. christ, you are back!

[Radio_Lady]

40. "Yeah, Lord, I feel a lot of love in this room between Sister Sugar Smack and Brother Swag!"

"Put your hands together for the both of them! Amen!"

[Orrex]

4. I'm glad to see that you've found an outlet

Even if it looks like you're seeking a shameless plug.

(hardy har har)


Seriously, congratulations! Best of luck to you!

[mzteris]

5. oh.my.god.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

That was good.

(And so was the painting, btw.)

[supernova]

6. Awesome. :D

I wish I lived there. I'd definitely be going, swag. :thumbsup: Much success to you.

[swag]

10. Best to you too!

Have fun!

[wildhorses]

11. amazing!!

wish i could be there.

[swag]

12. That would be fun.

Maybe another place/another time.

[wildhorses]

13. one of these days --

:toast:

[Bullwinkle925]

14. Darn . . .

I would love to be there. I've never attended a *showing* and it would be great to honor a fellow DUer.
I especially love the grain elevator and coffee cup.

Cheers to you Swag.

:toast:

[mark414]

15. they're great man

and i regret to say i missed you whilst in portland (though i was only there about a day and a half).

i'm trying to go spend the winter in hawaii and then hang out on the west coast for awhile upon my return...so perhaps then?

either way the west coast always beckons, so short of me getting dead i'll be out there eventually

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. I tell you, my dear swag...

Right now I'm wishing I were a Portland person...

I'd be at your show in a flash!

Your work is wonderful, and I feel very lucky to have seen it develop...

Best of luck to you, sweetie!

[allalone]

17. those are great.

I like the outlet one most. what are orange women?

[WCGreen]

18. I don't know Swag, I haven't figured it Out Yet.....

Looks like some Stay Puff Marshmellow Men from Ghost Busters are trying to get into this dimension though a crowded worm hole...

Seriously, it's just plain cool...

[jpgray]

19. The 5' x 5' painting is excluded for reasons of compression loss

:thumbsup:

Out of curiosity, does there exist a -huge- swag painting somewhere? I know some ex-Texans in Montrose CO who would commission a wall-sized Mt. Rainier off you, all while chattering on a Bluetooth.

[Radio_Lady]

20. Swag, those photos are amazing. I'll mention your current event on the OPB audio show I do.

Have we met before? If so, hello again!

I volunteer at Oregon Public Broadcasting's Accessible Information Network 24/7, heard on the Internet, Secondary Audio Programming (SAP audio underchannel for KOPB-TV). We recently added High Definition Radio -- HD Channel 3.

Visit my web journal for more information:

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/Radio_Lady

I'm pretty busy this week (husband having oral surgery) and next (movie previews). Then we leave for Arizona and Nevada for three weeks in October -- so I can't make the show.

I have to tell you -- those are the most original paintings -- how do you even describe them? -- I've ever seen. Fantastic! I used to work with a marketing outfit in Massachusetts where the owner did "industrial photography" -- but DAMN! You're working with PAINTS! If you're interested in seeing his work, go to:

http://www.kencheetham.com/

Here's a sample of doorknobs:



He calls this one "Round Peg..." You supply the rest.



Anyway, if you PM me with your contact information, I'd love to know more about you. Perhaps we can touch base later in the fall.

Another option: Call me! I'm usually at OPB on Friday mornings 7 AM -- 11 AM Pacific Time -- 503-293-1902.

Making peace a priority,

Radio Lady/Ellen in Oregon

(Message included in PM to you this morning, in case you didn't read all of the glowing responses)

[Skittles]

21. oddly compelling

yes

[ThomCat]

22. "Bottle"

looks like it's going to be awesome when it's done.

The coffee cup draws me in too. :)

[SouthoftheBorderPaul]

23. Great work, swag!

I love your subject matter and you've definitely got some painting chops. Congrats!

[amitten]

24. I'd make some room for those squares.

P.S.- You could charge a little more. :)

[stuntcat]

25. Bottle :o

That glass looks real :o

There's something about Plug I really like!

I hope you make out bandit-like :D

[1gobluedem]

26. Wow, these are fantastic

Wish I could make another trip to Portland to attend the opening....:hi:

[swimboy]

27. It's great to get to see these.

Thanks for the invite.

mr. swimboy regrets.

that's fine work.

I forgot about pre-sale (and I shouldn't have).

[Blue-Jay]

28. I love it when you post your art, swag.

Your ability to convey Something Of Worth through the most mundane of items is truly exceptional. Very original, too.


(typo edit)

[Radio_Lady]

34. You mean he's posted before? Well stated, Blue-Jay.

Hope you have a good day tomorrow.

[Parche]

29. Swager

Downtown here? :shrug: :hi:

[WinkyDink]

30. LOVE your work! Have fun and much success!

[Radio_Lady]

35. Swag's party in Portland includes WINE! I've asked him if he likes this line...

Swig with Swag!

[WinkyDink]

38. LOL! I'd love to, too, but I'm 3000 miles away!

[Sugar Smack]

31. You are AWESOME. How'd you get the sink pipe to look so sexy?

Please don't forget us when you've soared to fame, Okay??


:applause:

[Radio_Lady]

32. Swag, my husband said you're doing the still life of things... "It's all in where you find beauty."

Thanks for the PM tonight.

[idgiehkt]

33. great work!

I love that outlet one so much. It is my favorite of yours. You make electrical sockets sexy. :hug:

[FreedRadical]

37. Hey swag, you should cross post this in the Oregon form.

I live near Alberta so you can count on seeing me there,

and I'll talk to some of the other Portland DUers about it.

I'm sure some of them will come out too.

Look forward to seeing your work.:thumbsup:


:hi:

[Radio_Lady]

39. Great idea!

[FreedRadical]

41. Never mind swag, I did it for you. Hope you don't mind

Hi Radio Lady long time no see. Look forward to seeing you and the Mr.

Last thursday maybe :hi:

[Radio_Lady]

42. Al the Audiophile and Radio Lady Ellen back at you...

Up to our ears in activities this month, then on to Utah and Nevada in October...

Probably won't make the party, but have a cool one for us anyway! OK?

Sincerely,

Radio Lady Ellen