Awesomeness for hire!

Well folks, the time has come to put out some good energy and see what comes back. I'm currently looking for part time employment to help supplement some income while I pursue a career as a full time artist. All potential employers are welcome to contact me with offers. 

Most of my experience has been in the art field in sales and behind the scenes for over 10 years. In this day and age it doesn't seem too unconventional to blog or use the internet as a tool for self promotion. Life is an adventure and one must use whatever tools at their disposal in order to get where they want to go. So I'm putting out the bat signal, universe. As Joseph Campbell says: when you are on your path, doors will open where there never doors before. 

Here I am. 

I will gladly provide a resume upon request. Potential prospects can contact me at: frankigonz@yahoo.com

studio stuff

came up on some minerals

8x8

rhododendrons 

calcite and a carpenter bee

close up. yup, crystals and a nest buddy!

cat trap

gouache still life. trying out the pochade box

found a cigar box and made a pochade box (i just call it a painting box). its really fun. jimmied a side hinge and used a picture frame glass for a palette. 

 rocking a quartz in the pocket

my pops found this decomposing snake in the desert. i clear coated it so it wont turn into dust. so awesome. 

first time growing an avocado seed. its beautiful to observe its changes from day to day. 

large marge

just completed this 48x60 for Silver Queen Fine Art in Park City, UT

Title: Dauntless

i would love to do a show someday with works only this scale and up. 

CANCELLED

I'm sorry to announce the event at Sanctuary Resort this weekend has been cancelled due to a scheduling discrepancy. My apologies for anyone who was planning on attending. 

Ya it sucks, but things do happen for a reason. I may not know those reasons now but my intuition says "Pffft, now get back to work!" so that is what I'm doing. 

Not everything in life goes according to plan but how you deal with the situation is up to you. I think I just figured out my lesson!

These are the works that were for the show. Nonetheless, they're available through Beals and Abbate Fine Art.

healing refuge 36x36

beautiful nuisance 24x30

domain 30x40

eurasian jays and prickly pears 14x18

fortitude 20x24

. Have a beautiful day!

Catapult Art Magazine Feature

got a great spread in the newest issue of Catapult Art Magazine. Interview by my buddy Anthony Hurd, good looking out sir. 

CLICK HERE FOR A LIMITED TIME VIEW. 

free print!

ya, i said it. free print. BUT here's the rub: you have to attend the Artists Dinner at Sanctuary Resort on April 12th. it's a small edition 8x10 print of 75. 

peace. 

Sanctuary Resort Artist in Residence

Its almost here! I'm participating in the Artist in Residence series at Sanctuary Resort in Scottsdale, AZ April 13th and 14th along with the amazing sculptor John Maisano. The event weekend is in conjunction with Beals and Abbate Fine Art.  There will be dinner on the 12th (for reservations call 480-607-2300) followed by a wine reception on the 13th (open to everyone). Both John and I will be on the grounds during the weekend working live and talking about our work. I just received my April issue of Western Art Collector with a great full page ad and a two page write up on the event. If you're in the area please come by and say hello! I'll have five brand new works along with a little....surprise for those who attend the dinner!