It's the holiday season and like most people, we're busy getting ready for the big day. The shopping-related hustle and bustle will certainly wear thin by the time Christmas arrives, but in general we enjoy this time of year and we're very much looking forward to spending some quality time with family and friends.

On top of the aforementioned busyness, I have two shows taking place this month. The first is the annual Twelve exhibition at the Viewpoint Photographic Art Center in Midtown. The theme this year is “Natural Magic”. My photographer friends and I found the concept somewhat challenging, but I'm thinking it may make for a very interesting collection of photographs. If you can get by, here are the details:

December 11, 2013 – January 4, 2014
Twelve: Natural Magic (juried show)
Viewpoint Photographic Art Center
2015 J Street, Sacramento, CA

I have two pieces in the show.

My annual solo show at Temple Coffee will also be on display during the months of December and January. I'll have 7 prints of varying sizes on display this year. It's mostly new work with a couple of old favorites. As coffee shops go, Temple is a really nice venue for displaying artwork, with high ceilings, copious amounts of natural light, and a cool industrial vibe. Details as follows:

December 14, 2013 – February 2, 2014
Local Landscapes (solo show)
Temple Coffee
1010 9th Street, Sacramento, CA
Artist's Reception: Saturday, December 14, 6–8 p.m.

As mentioned above, we know how busy everyone is this time of year, but if you’re in the area it would be great to see you at Temple on Second Saturday (12/14).

Have a wonderful season!