Spring Salon 2011

Santiago entered two paintings into the Springville Art Museum's 87th Annual Spring Salon.  Here he is with his good friend Frank securing the frame at the last minute.  I literally took this picture at 4:15 and they had until 5:00 to get it to the museum.  Nothing like waiting until the last minute!


"52 Split Bug"

We were very excited to find out that both of his pieces got in! The spring salon starts tomorrow, Friday the 22nd if you want to see the show in person. Congratulations to our fellow artists and friends Sunny Taylor, Darci Bertelsen and Mark Crenshaw for getting in as well!


"Murphy's Wholesale Something Something Something" won an Award of Merit!

Museum Manners

Several months ago when we went to see Santiago's painting at the Springville Art Museum, our little artist may or may not have walked right up to it and hit it really hard. We need to work on the museum manners - rule #1 do not hit the paintings (even if its your dad's painting).

Coincidentally our little artist looked exactly like the cupids in this painting and was being just as mischievious.

Needless to say, it became necessary for us to exit the premises when one of the curators started talking to Santiago about his piece.

But, our little artist didn't mind a bit!

Show At Meyer Gallery

Over Labor Day weekend we went to Park City for the "Mirror, Mirror" show at The Meyer Gallery.  It was a compilation of 10 artist's portrayal of the human figure and the human condition.

We went to see Justin Taylor & Brian Kershisnik's work but it was a pleasant surprise to walk up and see Santiago's pieces hanging in the front window!

We just love Justin Taylor's style and this is why - he is so amazing!

It was a great night and wonderful to spend time with so many talented artists!

Feature In POW Magazine

Santiago, along with a few other local artist, were recently featured in the Provo Orem Word Magazine.  POW Magazine did an issue about the artistic portrayal of the body and one of Santiago's figure drawings got a 2 page spread!

This is the quote they included from Santiago. "Vanessa Motion Study" is the study of movement within a single figure in a two-dimensional image.  This began with the model in a fixed pose.  Every 10 minutes the model would shift slightly, this would continue for about 60 minutes.  The end goal was to have an image that felt like motion without losing integrity of the figure.

It was an honor for him to be recognized by this local magazine! Their publisher/editor Rebecca Packard was gracious to include a thank you note in the publication - "Many thanks to the Bridge Academy artists whose included works illustrate the body's inspiration so well"

Springville Art Museum

A couple of months ago the Springville Art Museum had a show featuring local schools. The focus being in-class work to showcase pieces depicting the curriculum and instruction of each school. A few of my pieces were displayed along with the other students from The Bridge Academy.

Other than the fact that they spelled my name wrong it was great to have the opportunity to show 3 of my pieces.

The Meyer Gallery

Several months ago I started working on painting 24 pieces to present to Susan Meyer of Meyer Gallery.

The focus of the paintings were on 2 themes - Volkswagens and goldfish. Since I restore vintage Volkswagen busses for a living I get really passionate about painting them.



When I got the paintings out I was pleased that Susan had so many positive things to say and wanted me as a "Meyer Gallery Artist." You can see my work featured permanently at the gallery and online here.

Come See Me At Meyer Gallery

This Friday, December 4th, The Bridge Academy has a show opening at the Meyer Gallery in Park City.

Please come to see the show - three of my most recent Volkswagen paintings will be featured. I'll be there most of the evening. 305 Main Street Park City, UT.

Stay tuned for an exciting announcement!