RE:BOB and BARRON

One of the greatest influences that helped shape my artistic career has been my former teacher Barron Storey whose inspiration and mad drawings have kept me on my toes ever since college. Last Friday night was the opening for Mr. Storey's latest exhibition of drawings that were inspired by the lyrics and poetic stylings of none other than the great Bob Dylan. Now in my book, it just doesn't get any better than these two in each of their respective fields, let alone together. The work of these two men has single handedly kept a pulse on the conscious collective for well over forty years and four generations of American subculture, influencing and delivering many talented artists that would follow.

If you are in San Jose or even the greater Bay Area, make that extra trip to San Jose to Anno Domini Gallery on South First Street in downtown San Jose (my old stompin' grounds) and see the work of these two legends together!











































































The show runs: May7 - June 19
Anno Domini
366 South First Street
San Jose, CA

www.barronstorey.com

LITTLE MAGGIE

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WORKIN' IT OUT

Been in my studio furiously workin' on a new series of oil paintings. Twelve hours in the studio yesterday, exhausted and fired up at the same time. Just thought I would drop a couple of studio shots on ya.































































































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THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE FURIOUS

I have three pieces in this group show and friends exhibiting here too.

OPENING RECEPTION:
Amsterdam Cafe
April 12, 2010, 7-11pm
937 Geary Street
between Larkin and Polk streets

I'll be arriving late to the reception as I will be stuck teaching that evening, but come out and support the talent and find some sweet gems to decorate your pad or add to your collection. It promises to be a fun eclectic show for sure...

A GREAT GIFT

My great friend, singer-songwriter Richard Marchetta everybody... If you are in the greater LA area try and catch one of his performances... a true gem! Enjoy more of his music and info at the following...

Richard Marchetta My Space Page

THEY'RE BACK!

I love this time of year. In the middle of a blistery California winter (yeah right), my favorite flowering fruit tree makes it's short but powerful debut all across this fair city! Second only to the Japanese flowering plum tree, the Japanese cherry tree is the most common and beloved tree throughout the city by the bay. For approximately two to three intense weeks these otherwise non-descript trees come out of their quiet dormant state and make a sensational flowering appearance in the darkened surroundings of a winter climate. The city streets are lined with them casting off a beautiful shade of pink or white, blood red buds, and speckling the sidewalks with white snowflake-like petals that smell of sweet bubble gum or cotton candy.






















































































































The next time you are out strolling the city streets, stop, take a look around you, take a deep breath and smell those wonderful delicate flowers for very soon they will be gone for another year.

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KICKIN SOME 'JETPACK' ASS!

Just a quick shout-out to my Pre Production Team (for animation) Fall '09 class. Great job you guys, it was a hectic, sometimes trying quarter, but we made it with a solid base for your Production Teams to follow. It was a pleasure watching you guys become a team, a family. There were times it got rough for all of us, and our patience wore thin, but you stuck together, knuckled down, took charge, and got 'er done with style! You should be proud of the work you have accomplished in one short quarter! I'm proud and thankful to have worked with you all. Good luck on the competition in Chicago this year! I'm behind ya all the way...

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EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT HIM!

I am proud to announce the debut of my long time friend, painting colleague, former roommate and classmate the prestigious Wayne Jiang as he graces the front page of the Silicon Valley's weekly newspaper the "METRO" this week.

There are few times left in this crazy, fast paced, high tech, action-packed, 3D world of ours when the media will take the time to embrace the beautiful work of a painter (of all things)!

Please, please if you are in the South Bay this week, pick up a copy of the "Metro" and learn about the great work of this local artist. Then go see his solo show being featured right now at the San Jose History museum in Kelly Park.

EVERYDAY SAN JOSÉ: PAINTING BY WAYNE JIANG runs through May 30 at the Leonard and David McKay Gallery at the Pasetta House in History Park, 1650 Senter Road, San Jose. (408.287.2290)

the article --> HERE

Wayne's Website --> HERE

THIS YEAR'S CARD '09

So this year's card almost didn't happen. With the fall season came the recovery of my knee, which seriously prevented me from doing a lot of activities like teaching, painting, shopping, driving, bending over, sitting on the throne, showering and just about anything else other than laying in bed (and even that wasn't easy). I wont go into here, but post surgery things are finally healing up and I'm getting my muscle tissue back into shape again. If you want to know about ACL's hit me up, I know all about 'em and I can refer you to one of the best orthopedic surgeons in the Bay Area! (Click image to see larger)...

All that aside, I didn't get to my shopping or card making until very late. So I thought that this year I would do a drawing or sketched out idea, with the intention that next year I would paint it. This would show my process a bit and give you something to look forward to next year. So here it is, and I'm sorry to all my good friends out there who didn't get a printed card in person or through the mail but at least I can share it with you here. Happy Holidays!

Imagery and Artwork: ©Copyright Trey Gallaher

FASHIONISTA

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