New Work: Grandpa's Carpenter's Plane

If you happen to be around Sacramento California on February 13th please stop by for my opening with David Lobenberg at the Elliott Fouts Gallery. I have over 20 paintings never seen before on display including this lantern painting. I am hoping to make the trip but I am not sure if I can pull it off. Below are the details. If you need a sneak preview please contact Elliott Fouts at efgallery@sbcglobal.net.

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Exhibition Dates: February 6, 2010 through March 5, 2010

Second Saturday Reception: February 13, 2010

This summer I decided to start a new group of paintings that are very different in style and approach.

I sort of reinvented myself. I realize it may be difficult to tell in this digitally image (view the detail for a close up) but my approach to painting has changed dramatically. This new direction allows me to scratch, scrap, splatter and paint like never before. It is as though the paintings are really part of me. I get my hands into the work and move the pigment as if I am creating a sculpture.

The paintings revolve around objects, tools and still life that are from my father, grandmother and other objects that have some sort of unique and historically value to me and my life.

This still life of this old wood plane was left to my wife and I after my wife's Grandmother died a few years ago at the age of 103. She was very meticulous about all her antique items and this old plane was no exception. It belong to her husband, my wife's Grandfather, who worked on a farm in Ohio.

I will be posting more work from this new series in a few days.
This painting is on canvas and is 14" x 18". I used oil, acrylic and tempera to compose this painting.

Detail: (Click to view)

Lantern Still Life Painting

This painting is available. If you are interested please email at viciniart@hotmail.com.

My wife and I went to an estate sale this past Summer. We found some really cool stuff. In the corner of the garage of this old house in a suburb outside of Detroit, I found this old lantern between some studs. The estate planner didn't even know it was available - I bought it for a few bucks. I thought it would make for a neat still life. The only problem was that when I bagged it up and put it make car, it leaked kerosene. It stunk up the whole car. Heavy price for a $2.00 lantern.

Old Paint Brushes: New Work

If you happen to be around Sacramento California on February 13th please stop by for my opening with David Lobenberg at the Elliott Fouts Gallery. I have over 20 paintings never seen before on display including this lantern painting. I am hoping to make the trip but I am not sure if I can pull it off. Below are the details. If you need a sneak preview please contact Elliott Fouts at efgallery@sbcglobal.net.

Bellow are the details:

Exhibition Dates: February 6, 2010 through March 5, 2010

Second Saturday Reception: February 13, 2010

This is the third painting in my latest project. These old paint brushes have seen better times. The wear and tear on this tool tells the story. This is oil on canvas 14" x 18". I am preparing for a possible new show next year. This painting will be part of that exhibition.

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New Work: Old Flour Sifter

If you happen to be around Sacramento California on February 13th please stop by for my opening with David Lobenberg at the Elliott Fouts Gallery. I have over 20 paintings never seen before on display including this lantern painting. I am hoping to make the trip but I am not sure if I can pull it off. Below are the details. If you need a sneak preview please contact Elliott Fouts at efgallery@sbcglobal.net.

Bellow are the details:

Exhibition Dates: February 6, 2010 through March 5, 2010

Second Saturday Reception: February 13, 2010

My wife and I live near an old Farm/Greenhouse that has been in the area as long as I can remember. A few weeks back we were driving by the Farm when we noticed that they were having an estate sale. We decided to stop by. While talking with the owner she told me that her husband recently died and that they were in the process of selling the estate. She went on to tell me that he was in his mid 50's and suffered a heart attack. He loved his Greenhouse and would get up at 5:00 am every morning and work to 8:00 pm every night. He loved his plants. She went to tell me that it was too much work for her to take care of the horses and the Greenhouse. She plans on keeping the horses but intends to sell the Greenhouse. ..another landmark going away.

Getting back to the story, the owner was selling just about everything. Going through the stack of stuff I came across a box that contained many old kitchen tools. Some were very old and rusted. Of course those appealed to me. I asked what she wanted for this old Flour Sifter. She said 25 cents. I said 'sold'. I also purchased a hand held mixer and a few other odds and ends. I felt a bond with these old tools. I wish I could hear the stories that they could tell about this old Farm/Greenhouse that was going away.

New Work: Carpenters Hand Drill: Vicini

My wife's Grandfather's old hand drill. This drill is surprisingly heavy and solid. I really enjoy the old wooded handle and solid frame.

New Work: Grandfathers Saw

This is the seventh painting in my latest project. This saw belonged to my wife's Grandmother. This is oil on canvas 24" x 30". I am preparing for a possible new show next year. This painting will be part of that exhibition.

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New Work: Dad's Router

This is the sixth painting in my latest project. This beaten down router belongs to my father. The 82 year old still works as a carpenter and was a master at his craft in his prime. It was always a joy watching him work. This is oil on canvas 16" x 20". I am preparing for a possible new show next year. This painting will be part of that exhibition.

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New Work: Old Carpenters Clamp

This is the fifth painting in my latest project. This old clamp belongs to my father. He has been a carpenter for just about his entire life. I just love those old vintage tools. This is oil on canvas 14" x 18". I am preparing for a possible new show next year. This painting will be part of that exhibition.

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New Work: Vintage Camera

This is the forth painting in my latest project. This camera belongs to my Father-in-law. I just love those old vintage cameras. The surface on this painting is really neat. I don't think the photo serves it justice. This is oil on canvas 14" x 18". I am preparing for a possible new show next year. This painting will be part of that exhibition.

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New Work: Vicini - Old Wrench

This is the second in my latest project. This old wrench has been through some rough times. The wear and tear on this tool tells the story. This is oil on canvas 14" x 18". I am preparing for a possible new show next year. This painting will be part of that exhibition.



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