I had the great joy of spending last week in San Francisco visiting my lovely sister.  It was a relaxing, happy week of ideal weather which made it perfect for walking around and getting to see a different part of the city everyday; thank you sunny, but not humid weather.  Throughout the trip I carried around a small drawing book to pass the time in buses and trains, going from place to place, in bars, restaurants…to keep the mind and hand limber while away from the studio.

I realize that none of the drawings depict being in San Francisco. They could have been drawn anywhere, which is for better or worse?  I promise I was there, people saw me.  Guess it goes to show how much I’m not really interested in drawing from the world of appearance these days…it’s like playing the game ‘I Spy’, but interiorized.

You can click on the image to see full size.  Enjoy:

* I’ve started taking a printmaking open studio workshop at Fleischer Art Memorial this semester and have started proofing some new copper plates!  I’m already really into it again and don’t see myself stopping after it’s over.  Look out!

Here’s a early proof of a pair of skulls in its first stage:

Much more to come about this..

* I’m working with Cobrawine to get some new images up on this site along with a new design layout.  Check back again soon to see the latest work.

* Off to San Francisco for a week to visit friends and family and connect with some gallery shops.

Cheers,

AD

I started a flickr account.  I’ll be posting collages and drawings and other assorted things there since it’s available and free.  Here’s where you can go for that: http://www.flickr.com/photos/austindodson/

i’ll have a new piece in this group show fundraiser, come see:

Thanks Kim (http://www.kimberleetraub.net/) for these photos of my drawing books displayed on the 2nd floor of City Hall.

I have some of my owl coffee mugs for sale at the Curiousity Shop located off 4th and south st. for $8.

Starting June 11th - September 11th two of my drawing books (08 Autumn and 08 Spring) will be displayed in City Hall

(2nd and 4th floors NE corner).  There will be a opening reception June 11th from 5-7pm.

Also June 5th I am participating in a group exhibtion at Little Berlin.  More on that later.

Hope ya’ll are enjoying this weather!