almost immediately upon returning from the premier of erling's mass in st gallen, switzerland,
he started rehearsals for his next opera, Mordake.

and i started working 12 hour days at my studio to keep up with the 3 large jobs i am juggling.

so we've been a bit too busy and distracted to spread the word about what a stunning success the swiss concert was.
the cathedral of st gall (pictured above) is --- well it's baroque-coco to the teeth, and has more natural reverb than can be da... read more

Vienna
Unteres Belvedere: Goldenes Zimmer
designed circa 1720 by architect Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt for Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736)
decorative artist: unknown

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one of the reasons i travel is to be inspired by the work of others, and be reminded of what i can do rather than just what i have to do; it renews my interest in my chosen career.
i am also making a photographic "ornament bank" for reference. not sure how to use it. it will wind up either as an on-line dig... read more

i'm "artist of the month" at the " learn to faux" site - a fairly new internet community for decorative artists and students wishing to learn painting technique.


they put up a nice profile for me here
www.learntofaux.com/artist_o...utter.php

i'm actually pretty flattered by this.