matthew's blog

Salutations from Arizona!  I'm now about three weeks into the 10.5 week long show known as the Arizona Fine Art Expo.  I'm just now starting to feel caught up...  

I've got lots of new work to post, and there's a number of new pieces in the works.  For tonight, I will list the postings to these: http://worksofman.com/works/sculpture/riddy-3  (number 4 is done, he's coming soon) and a new group of denticles is up at http://www.worksofman.com/works/jewelry/collection/automaton-denticle

Wishing everyone out there a happy new year!  Maura and I are currently in Spicewood TX, doing some visiting.  This is a pit stop for us on the way to Scottsdale, AZ, where we'll start setting up for our 10+ week long show.  www.arizonafineartexpo.com  

 

I've been creating a ton of commission work.  (ok, most of it's titanium rings, so of course it's not really a ton.  think figuratively, folks.)  I love doing it, and it's also overwhelming at times - which is where I've been, and why you've not heard from me.

Since you're now hearing from me, you can (rightly) assume I'm getting caught up.  I still have a lot of commissioned projects in the works, but most of the rest are the more complicated pieces.   I think both you and I will be excited to see them when they're finished.

Short story: I'm home, getting caught up with orders, and making work.


A bit more detailed:  Dear god.  I truly am home, getting orders done, motoring along.  The rest of it is: 

Today we're recouping from doing a two day show in Naperville, IL.  It was a good show  -- and we pushed pretty hard to get there.  As often is the case, we made work up until the last minute of departure, then drove to the show.  It was only about four and a half hours.  Then, a bit of fast sleep, wake up early, set up the booth, and spend the day talking to folks who happen to wander by.  Sunday was a much better day - a number of friends came by that know my from other Chicago-area shows.  We did get to tear down in a pretty decent rain, which always makes