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.

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…)