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Photos of Solo Exhibition, "High Definition" at McCormick Gallery 

3/28/2017

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Thanks to all who were able to attend the opening on the 17th. We had a good turn out and even sold a few paintings already. It was a pleasure to meet the collectors and admirers of my work.  Many thanks to McCormick Gallery for making this all possible. 
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High Definition - Opening Reception March 17th 5-7pm

3/10/2017

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Join me on March 17th from 5-7pm for my second solo show at McCormick Gallery. I’ll have eleven paintings for this new display titled “High Definition”. The subject matter for the show will range from WWII items, to rock n’ roll records, to candy bars and Twinkies, but all paintings will follow the basic theme of nostalgia - and as the title suggests, each piece is rendered to the smallest detail. The show will be on display until May 6th.
McCormick Gallery
835 W. Washington Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60607
312-226-6800 t.
312-226-6588 f.
gallery@thomasmccormick.com
Gallery hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 10-5
Saturday: 11-5
Here are the paintings that will be on display.
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I Must Be A Celebrity...

3/5/2017

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I thought I would share this wonderful email I received last night. Someone took the time to send this through my form entry contact on my website.  It's always nice to hear from a fan.
 
I was able source the email and it came from Homewood, IL. I've never been to Homewood, nor do I know anyone there. This 'hate-mail' is starting to make me feel like a celebrity, lol!
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An Artist's Payday - 15" x 20" Oil on Panel

3/3/2017

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This piece has a bit of fun with what it's like to sell a painting as a hyperrealism artist. The small red, round sticker is an artist's best friend because it's used by galleries to mark a painting sold. While a sale is always welcome, the amount is rarely enough to substantiate the many hours spent painting detail - at least not for me at this point. So the snack size Payday candy bar represents an artist's paycheck after the sale, hence the red "sold" sticker. The background, painted a tint of money green, is oversized to make the small Payday feel even smaller. This is the final completed painting for my show, "High Definition" at McCormick Gallery which opens March 17th. http://www.thomasmccormick.com/exhibitions/104
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Remembrance Poppy - 21" x 14" Oil on Panel

3/2/2017

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I had the idea for this painting last summer. It took so long for me to start because I ended up growing my own poppies. After learning that you cannot buy poppy flowers, I was forced to start with the seeds. To my surprise, these plants grew really well indoors and I got some good references. Unfortunately, the flowers don't last long, especially once cut - they wilt almost immediately. I had to work from only photo references to complete the painting.
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