Please vote for me to get a grant at the link bellow.

Please vote for me to get a grant..
Aaron Smith - Artists Wanted 2010

David Patel catches me again....

My very talented student has a bad habit of drawing caricatures of his teachers in class. http://davidpatel.blogspot.com/

A great friend Martha Rich opens at SFA Projects

Martha Rich

"Nuts, Charm & Rejection"

@ CultureFix, 9 Clinton Street, NYC

Opening Reception: Friday, January 14th, 7-9pm

Show runs through February 6th.

Manned gallery hours are Friday through Sunday, Noon to 6.

View the entire show online at:http://www.sfaprojects.com/11RichCF.html 

Here is a link to my feature with The Advocate.

ADVOCATE.com

I wrote the introduction for my friend marion Peck's monograph.

"Animal Love Summer"
A new exhibition book by Marion Peck.
Forward essay by Aaron Smith

Marion will be signing copies of her new exhibition book "Animal Love Summer" during her upcoming exhibition at Alix Sloan Fine Art in New York, NY.

Booksigning: Saturday, December 18th, 3 to 5 pm

Sloan Fine Art
128 Rivington Street
New York, NY 10002
212.477.1140
Sloan Fine Art
info@sloanfineart.com

Marion Peck News

Folk Art sculptures in the studio.

I have a passion for folk art carving. There are many pieces in my studio and at home. They are mostly early 20th century American pieces, with a few 19th century ones. It's often hard to tell their exact ages, with the hairstyles and clothing represented being the only clues. Several are signed, but most are anonymous. I look for pieces with charm and clarity of form. Despite their humble origins, they can be extremely modern and elegant.

"Sprater", 2010, oil on panel, 28" x 18"