Allan P. Friedlander is one of the longest current members of my artist group, the Artists Guild of San Francisco.

What I’ve noticed about this tall, very friendly man is that he is not just an Artist but also a great salesman. He would probably deny it, but I’ve seen Allan sell his Art when nobody else could. He could sell leaves to a tree if he wanted to.

But no salesman can be successful for long without good product, and Allan definitely delivers that. His paintings are often flowers or Napa Valley scenery, with bold and vibrant colors. His work brightens up any room.

Click here for his website:
http://allan-p-friedlander.artistwebsites.com/

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The newest member of the AGSF is none other than Timon Sloane, a landscape painter who uses pastels.

It’s not easy to create convincing imagery with pastel. Timon has a good eye for composition, detail, and depth.

His paintings are framed and even more impressive in person, but here is his website:

http://www.timonsloane.com

You will find out more about the Artist there, and also links to his galleries and giclee prints.

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            A standout Artist in the Artist Guild of San Francisco is Michael Rodman. His work is very consistent, and to my eyes it looks as if he uses a pallete knife to scoop oil paint onto the canvas.

Up close his work looks loose and abstract, but it all comes together when the viewer steps back.

Michael’s choice of subject matter fits him. You can ask him damn near anything about the City and he can tell you where it is.

For those collectors on a budget he often paints small pieces on cigar boxes. Here’s his website:

http://www.rodmanart.com/index.htm

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No, not really. LOL.

But I did make a visit to the San Leandro Detention Center. This picture is not me or even the kids that I met, but that’s what the classrooms inside look like. I wasn’t allowed to take photos, and I found this picture on their Facebook page.

Who I found inside is exactly what’s found at any place where kids are, schools or otherwise: Fascination With Art. 

Many of the questions they had were more down-to-earth than the high schoolers. “How do you make money at that?”, “Where can I show my work when I’m ready?”

These young men were just as attentive and respectful as any of the schools I’ve spoken to.

Below is some artwork that was created by one of the inmates, sent to me via email. 

 I’m going to make these facilities a part of my routine. I hadn’t spoken there before, and the vibe was all positive.

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Grete Sundbro, pictured on the right, won “Sky High VII” at the Artist Guild’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Grete is from Denmark and is an Artist herself. This is her website:  http://www.sundbro.dk/22707145

We had an excellent turnout and the Guild looks forward to the next 50 years….

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50th Anniversary Exhibition

Sat, Sept 10th

Union Square, San Francisco

9am-6pm

For this special event, the Artists are donating Original Fine Works of Art. Every hour from 11am-3pm, the Art will be given away as prizes.

The piece I’m donating, “Sky High VII”, is a dynamic 8 x 10″ Original artwork showingmy daughter atop a huge playground slide.

But there are also 15 other Originals by other Artists you can win!

To see the other Art, as well as the schedule/details for the day, click here:

http://tinyurl.com/426u27x

My Artist group is the longest-running outdoor Art Gallery in the United States’ history!

I’m glad to have been accepted into a SF Giants Jazz/Art Festival, happening right before the SF baseball game! 

This piece, which speaks of nothing except ADVENTURE,

is 36 x 48″.  

Click here for more info