I’ve long admired and been inspired by the work of wildlife artist, Wayne Trimm. He was The Conservationist Magazine’s Art Director for over 40 years. I was thrilled when he stopped by at the Norman’s Kill Farm Open House to have a chat with me and buy one of my “Backyard Naturalist” books. I was exhibiting with fellow artists Kevin Kuhne and Bob Lynks.

I will be exhibiting at the William K. Sanford Town Library – 629 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville (Colonie) NY – from July 2, 2010 through July 30, 2010, as a member of the Upstate 88 artist group. Artists’ Reception will be held on Tuesday, July 13, from 6 to 8 pm.

Upstate 88 was formed in 1988 by a group of Capital District artists who are dedicated to making art that encompasses a wide range of styles and concepts (eg: oil, acrylic, mixed media, pen & ink, mono prints and photography) and who are committed to enriching each other’s creative spirit. Members have attained recognition and accomplishments in many venues and on many levels, including well-reviewed solo exhibitionsat the local, national and international level, awards and honors at juried shows, and publication of their work. The other artist members who are showing at the  William K.Sanford Town Library are: Chris Averill-Green, Carol Caruso, Salma Kani, Gail Kort, Marie-Louise McHugh, Gerri Moore, Dale Raisig, Diane Reiner, Moklesa Shah, and Ruth Tobiassen.

A solo exhibition of my art & illustration, both old and new, on display at the Fellowship Hall of the Zion Lutheran Church, 153 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, NY. Opening reception: Saturday, March 6, from 6 to 8 pm. Sunday reception: March 7, from 9:30 to 11 am.

Selections include book, nature and pen & ink illustrations based on my “Backyard Naturalist” newspaper column, as well as watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, collage, assemblage, digital media work, and samples of engraved cards designed and illustrated for Crane & Co.

Art Around Town – Artist Group Show for First Friday Event. Romaine Brooks Gallery, 332 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY. February, 2010.

“Roots” (12″ X 12″ Mixed Media Collage)

Book signing of compilation of my Times Union newspaper column, the “Backyard Naturalist, will take place at The Book House in Stuyvesant Plaza, Albany, NY on Saturday, December 5th, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm.

Carol Coogan & Paul Strausman. Bird Spirit Exhibition Opening at Visions Gallery 2005.