Snow Truck

I just finished this painting for one of my clients. It was a really fun piece to work on because they told me what they had in mind but gave me a lot of creative liberty. I'm always pleased when the client is happy with how it turns out!

Other than that I am painting like crazy getting ready to head out next week to the Sausalito Arts Festival.

The 60th Annual Sausalito Art Festival
September 1-3, 2012
Marinship Park, Sausalito, CA

Saturday and Sunday 9:00am to 6:00pm
Monday 9:00am to 5:00pm

The Sausalito Art Festival is the top-rated event of its kind and the perfect way to celebrate your Labor Day Weekend. Meet over 270 artists, and have the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and more.

An Update From The Artist

Preparations are in full force for The Celebration of Fine Art show that is coming up in Scottsdale.  I hope to have over 40 pieces completed by early January. At this phase that means a lot of panels to paint and gesso.

Most of my inspiration comes when I have uninterrupted time to focus and let the inspiration flow.  That means I paint through the night and often times go to bed when the rest of the family is getting up.  The schedule is difficult, but I am energized about this new line of work that I am putting together.

I'm excited to reveal everything I have been working and am looking forward to the warm weather in Scottsdale, AZ in a little over a month.

Recent In Class Work

These are some of Santiago's most recent in class paintings - most of which he only worked on for one class period or a couple of hours.

Art School

I know it's been a while since I updated the blog but I will be updating it frequently now so check back often. Also note the new (and hopefully easier to remember) url.

The main reason for my blogging absence is that a few months ago I started attending The Bridge Academy Of Art here in Provo. It has been an amazing experience and opportunity. I have been so busy with evening and weekend classes but I'm learning so much! I will keep you up to date on the current paintings I am working on as well as my in class assignments.

As a full time student I am taking 4 classes - a design class from Sean Diediker, figure drawing from Adam Ford, a head drawing class from Justin Taylor, and a figure painting class also from Justin. I've included links to their blogs so you can check out their amazing work.

Aside from improving my technique and composition I am learning what I need to make this a successful career. The thing about The Bridge is that the teachers are professional artists. They take time out of their careers to teach us. This creates a very unique environment and just what I have been needing to take my art to the next level.