The Unanswered Question

Robert Genn painting from hisflat-bottomed scow, on theNicomekl River in British Columbia This article from Sara Genn, the daughter of Robert Genn, a Canadian landscape painter who I admire not only for his landscapes and abstractions, but his clarity of writing and observation. I get these writings weekly and they really inspire me to continue delving towards … Read more

A Reason for Rhombus?

 As I concern myself with why I am using this shape as a foundation or building block for these abstractions it continues to keep my interest thinking about this type of “grid” that can grow in various directions. The forms that appear when arranging the different pieces together still give me a sense of fun … Read more

Maquette of “Sanctification”

So, on this project I wanted to convert my drawing into 3D. I made a small sculpture to work out what this might be like as a dimensional concept. This maquette is 6″ tall at the back of the chair, and 5″ wide at the very bottom of the tree stump.In this I am continuing … Read more

Some testing to see if my wire idea works

So far this fastening option has not been successful. I am trying some various types/gauges of wire to see how will be the best solution to assembling the tiles the way I envisioned this project. Braided wire is not working but solid core 12 & 14 gauge has worked out well. It’s fairly stiff and … Read more

Sanctification idea.

Some discussions about the “environmental” overtones with the trees and cut trees that I was working on sparked some conversations about sanctification. In regards to the trees that had been culled and the intended purpose for the tree once it was selected. God selects us to be more than we would be on our own. … Read more

Linoleum cut project

My linocut setup at my desk. This process of a linoleum cut project is in the works too. I will have approximately 9 linocuts to experiment with some color and layering of textures. I am setting up a fun little project of printing these by driving over a rigged up “press” for under the tires … Read more

Ceramic Rhombus set in progress

After seeing some hexagon and rhombus shaped Islamic tiles at LACMA I really felt compelled to experiment a bit with how I may approach the matter. Where the applied arts and the fine arts cross paths is a place where I am curious about what can happen there. Since I have been so immersed in … Read more

Cohort 9 Post 1

The Day I Arrived Back from the Summer Residency at APU So, after all of the preparation and planning for my summer residency. I arrived on the campus at APU for a whirlwind experience. From the first minute on campus to the last minute after the hooding ceremony, it was one new experience after another.Meeting … Read more

another “art” film

…here from a long list of favorite films: Box of Moonlight by Tom DiCillo. …or check out some of my other favorites here. Sorry this hasn’t been updated in a long time, and I have many new ones to had to this list. Tom DiCillo, is a director who has provided me with a couple … Read more

Del Nero Artwork – sells out

…well, maybe not completely. Click Here for more info about selecting available artwork. At a site called imagekind.com, I just wanted to offer prints of works that are no longer available or have been requested many times over. This is a new feature for me – prints! This includes work from my worker series, object … Read more

Go See Details CORRECTION – I HAD THE DATES WRONG: see more info at the bottom Virtual Art Show – 2 nights Time:8:30PM – 9:30PM Wednesday, November, 18th: 8:30p (mountiain) 7:30p (pacific) & Thursday, November, 19th: 18th 8:30p (mountiain) 7:30p (pacific) Location:Online – Webinar Style Del Nero Artwork This will be a “virtual art show” … Read more