2011 Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition

My work entitled, Red Chair Portrait: Gerry, was selected for this year's Minnesota State Fair Fine Art Exhibition. Thousands of Minnesota's artists enter only a few make it in each year. It is an honor to be included. Look for it when you stop by the fair this year.

Calhoun Art Crawl

I will be participating in the inaugural Calhoun Art Crawl. Saturday May 14, 2011. My studio will be open and I will be showing examples of my recent work. The event is from noon to five. There will be dance and music performances in throughout the day and over 25 artists will have their studios and galleries open to the public.

www.calhounartcrawl.com

More progress on recent works

Works in progess

Current works in progress

The following oil paintings are 24 inches square. They are part of a commission I am working on. These pictures are for the waiting room of an occupational therapy clinic for children.

Working with the client has been very rewarding. Together we are discovering what images and techniques will be appropriate for her clients. The first image is a little farther along than the other two. All three will be handled in the same way when finished. They will be painterly, realistic, and colorful.

Stone Carving Video

I made this video with the Division of Learning and Innovation at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. In it I try to describe and demonstrate the basic tools required to shape stone.

Treden Wagoner - Artist and Portrait Painter on Facebook

I now have a page for my studio work on Facebook.


http://www.facebook.com/pages/Treden-Wagoner-Artist-and-Portrait-Painter/125675007500226

Custom Fine Art Panels by Rodney Thompson

I just starting working on a new commission.

Artist and encaustic painter/printmaker, Debra Blair told me about Rodney Thompson's cradled panels.

His panels are made of maple, solid on the sides and veneer on the panel surface (which has a mdf core). Each panel has a system of braces on the back. I am convinced that they are built to last. The design and construction is of the best quality.

I emailed him for more information before ordering and he was quick to respond. He answered all my questions directly. The turn around was very quick. I ordered at the end of one week and within 9 days I had the four panels I needed for the commission.

The panels were very carefully packed and arrived in pristine condition. The boxes are a work of engineering all on their own.

I am going to purchase panels from Rodney for all of my future works.

Check out his site for more information.