October 2007

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At the Edge of the Wood a Summit

October 17, 2007 in Art - Recent Work, ` | 12 comments

At the Edge of the Wood cut-paper artClick the image for a full-size fright!

Autumn hit with a vengeance last night. I’ve been wearing my shorts and shirt-sleeves as long as possible, resisting the encroaching cold weather, but last night I had to give in and dig my jacket out of the murky depths of the closet. The one bright spot in this sudden seasonal switch (let’s hear it for alliteration!) is that Halloween is right around the corner. Which means I can go nuts scribbling out spooks and spirits. Not that I really needed an excuse. Read the rest of this entry »

Paper Pushers at Gallery 1988 SF

October 12, 2007 in Exhibitions & Events, News | 1 comment

Paper Pushers Invite ImageOn October 30th, The “Paper Pushers” show will open at Gallery 1988 in San Francisco. Along with a ton of work by a cornucopia of amazingly talented artist-types, Ten (that’s 10!) of my pieces will grace the walls of the relatively new gallery!

Oh, I could tell you which ten pieces they are, but that would ruin the fun! You’ll just have to go and see for yourself. What? You want a hint? Humph…fine. Some of my favorite recent pieces are in the show, as are alot of furry and feathered critters.

I’m really excited about this show. Since moving to Tokyo, I’ve been concentrating so much on making art and acclimating that I haven’t even been thinking of showing my work. As fun as it is to see the cut paper on the interwebs, it is so much cooler to see it in person, where you can really get a feel for textures (with your eyes, not your hands!).

If you’re in the area, please stop by the gallery. I’d love to know what you think, or see some pictures of the space if you take any! And yes, you can purchase the pics too.

Brain Full of Blues

October 6, 2007 in Art - Recent Work, Japan, ` | 2 comments

Brain Full of Blues cut paper art by Patrick GannonToday was an absolutely gorgeous early Autumn day, and my wife and I took full advantage of it by heading out to Mount Takao for a little hike. Read the rest of this entry »

Black and White and Blue All Over (WIP)

October 4, 2007 in News, W.I.P.s | 4 comments

Sketching the Blues sketch art by Patrick GannonSurvival is a funny thing. Sure, you’re filled with relief that the risk is over and you’ve escaped harm still breathing and with, more or less, all of your limbs and important bits intact. But, in the aftermath, a feeling of listlessness, grogginess, and utter exhaustion comes crashing down.

I’m not referring to my flights to and from the US, which passed without incidence (but with much turbulence…is it just me, or are there more and more of the bumpies as time goes on??? Maybe we can blame global warming or el nino for that). I am, of course, referring to the semi-annual pilgrimage to see family, friends and bovines. And the mind-numbing jetlag that follows. Read the rest of this entry »