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It’s An Upper Cup World (Mural)

Posted on January 26, 2023 by AlexEConrad

This is a mural I painted recently inside Upper Cup Coffee Co.‘s warehouse in Columbus, Ohio. It is approximately 6 feet high (including the text portions) by 11 feet wide. While working on the design for the mural, I wanted … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Month: December ’21 / January ’22

Posted on December 28, 2021 by AlexEConrad

This quote is from Alice Schille, who was a great American artist from Columbus, Ohio. I pulled this quote out from a new film on Schille called Cactus Tree. I’d encourage anyone to watch it, it’s really well done and … Continue reading →

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a couple of sunflower paintings

Posted on December 21, 2021 by AlexEConrad

Here are a couple of things I painted this past summer. Pictured above is 12.5″ x 9.25″, oil on canvas. And this one is 12″ x 9.5″, also oil on canvas.

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Quote of the Month: October/November

Posted on November 23, 2021 by AlexEConrad

This one is a snippet of the lyrics to a song called “Troubles A’ Comin” by the Rolling Stones. I picked this one because it seems be particularly pertinent these days. And it doesn’t hurt that it’s a great song, … Continue reading →

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the CCAD Art Sign

Posted on November 5, 2021 by AlexEConrad

The CCAD Art Sign has now been standing 20 years. My contribution to it was minimal at best. One could say I moved the tiniest grain of sand the slightest bit (please see previous post). My little part in the … Continue reading →

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remembering Charlie Watts / quote of the month August ’21

Posted on August 27, 2021 by AlexEConrad

I had another quote ready to go for this month. But then this week happened. With the passing of Charlie Watts earlier this week I knew I had to give this month’s quote to him. Charlie didn’t speak much publicly … Continue reading →

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Fifty five sunflowers

Posted on August 7, 2021 by AlexEConrad

Each Spring I start growing sunflowers from the previous year’s seeds. From there I grow the sprouts in paper coffee cups until they develop a few leaves and are ready to plant. This year I planted (or gave small plants … Continue reading →

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new self portrait

Posted on May 29, 2021 by AlexEConrad

This is a new self portrait. Gouache on 10″ x 8″ wood panel. It is based on a photo of a FaceTime call.

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new(ish) painting: “Ray On The Links”

Posted on March 28, 2021 by AlexEConrad

This is an 11″ x 14″ acrylic and gouache painting. It is a painting of a photograph of a screen shot of a still shot of a video.

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Quote of the Month – February 2021

Posted on February 28, 2021 by AlexEConrad

I’ve been getting into Goya lately. Here’s an especially good quote from him.

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