Attached are examples from a current series of candid portraits that I am building. Each of the oil paintings include reflections from a turn of the century style mirror. There will always include one individual looking out from the painting at the artist, who is witnessing an intimate interaction between his subjects.

The Sing for Hope Pianos have been put in public spaces starting Friday , June 5th. 50 pianos, decorated by 50 volunteer artists will be available to the public to be played for 2 weeks.  They will be donated to different Institutions afterward. My piano is located on the Rotunda in Riverside Park between 151st and 152nd st, and Riverside Drive, facing the Hudson River.

If you are in NYC, you may enjoy to hang out around some of the pianos because what can happen may be very surprising!

April 2 – 25, 2015
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 11, 6-9pm
Closing Reception: Saturday, April 25, 6-9pm

CONTRASTS an exhibition of new work by two Southern California artists will be presented at 57 UNDERGROUND, a non-profit contemporary art gallery located downstairs at the dA Center for the Arts,  252-D South Main Street, Pomona, from April 2 to April 25, 2015. Desiree Engel will show new ceramic sculptures and Jim Dahl will exhibit paintings. The artists will be present during public receptions onSaturdays, April 11 & 25, from 6-9pm. The receptions are free of charge. Regular gallery hours are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 12-4pm. This is what the artists say about their work: (more…)