Kurtis Rykovich Exhibit in Napa

Many of you may remember Kurtis's  works from past Eclectix shows (the one above is from "Delicate") and past posts. He has a new show coming up at Fume in Napa, with some old and some new works. If you get a chance head on out there, the opening is this Sunday, Jan.30th from 5-8 pm. Great food, art and company!

Get Up Close With Brett Reichman at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art

Simulated Masturbation

The current exhibit "Silence, Exile and Cunning" ends July 25th at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. It is worth the visit to see the two works that most impressed me. They were both by Brett Reichman and the technique shows outstanding mastery of his medium - watercolor and gouache. Getting up close to the pieces I was floored by his skills even if I wasn't crazy about the subject matter. Both were masturbation themed compositions with intestinal, sack-like props. They made me laugh with their overstated extensions. Brett's colors were beautiful, as was the cross hatch-like shading and his anatomical studies were unparalleled. The hands alone were breathtaking in their rendering. 

These two pieces really should be seen in person, up close and personal, even if it is just to study his style and ability.

Joshua and the Swan

Christine McDonald's Bird of Prey

Visited the Arts Guild of Sonoma to gaze. The best piece in the house was this bird painting by artist Christine McDonald. Very commanding. The constraining collar or halo? - is a great addition, don't peck me! For house music they were spinning some Jesus and the Mary Chain which was a blessing to my ears.
Nice piece, Christine!