Sketches: Ha Chong Hyun Retrospective at AAMSF, 10/2026

The Asian Art Museum SF is currently exhibiting Ha Chong-Hyun, a celebrated abstract artist from Korea. What inspired me was his process of pushing paint through burlap, creating patterns on both sides of the medium. Watching a video of his process, it reminded me of the physicality of painting and creating ground-breaking artwork. 

In tribute to Ha Chong-Hyun, here is my sketch that incorporates both sides of the paper in my sketchbook and a mini-process of pushing patterns from the back to the front.   

Tribute to Ha Chong-Hyun, AAMSF, 10/2026

Back side of sketch

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Sketches: Pharoahs, Nimaasted DYM - 9/2026

Nimaasted was a judge, scribe, and priest in the 5th Dynasty Old Kingdom in ancient Egypt. In a way, Nimaasted was the handsome bureaucrat that kept things going. You can see the sculpture of Nimaasted in the Treasures of the Pharaohs at the deYoung Museum in San Francisco. 

Nimaasted, 5th Dynasty Old Kingdom, Egypt

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Sketches: Pharaohs, deYoung Museum - 9/2026

"Treasures of the Pharaohs", now exhibiting at the deYoung Museum in Golden Gate Park, brings together 130 works from ancient Egypt including the U.S. debut of newly unearthed objects from the Golden City near Luxor. The works span from stone statues to common everyday tools used by ancient Egyptians. The artistry and craftsmanship of ancient peoples always fascinates me.

Mayor Senetfer and Family, 18th  Dynasty Egypt

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Sketches: Cizahaka, Inman, DYM - 8/2026

We were attempting to get into the DeYoung Museum for the Pharoah exhibit, but it was way too crowded and sold out. So, it was a nice day to peruse the permanent collection at the DYM. One painting that always captured my imagination was a portrait of Cizahaka by Henry Inman. The portrait depicts the handsome Cizahaka and the beauty of his dress, but I always wondered about the coloration of his skin - which to me looks a little too "red". 

Cizahaka, Henry Inman, DeYoung Museum, 8/2026

Nevertheless, the painting is beautiful and worth the visit to a crowded DeYoung Museum.

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Back-to-School Sale at Fog City Java, 8/2026

Walking into Fog City Java, I was hoping to see the new artist for the month of August 2026; but, the walls were bare. Amber and Bonnie explained that nobody signed up for August or September. We could not let that stand. Natalie and I put our artwork together and installed a "Back-to-School Art Show and Sale"

Bill's artwork sale

Natalie's salon style exhibit and sale

Stop in, grab a coffee and donut, take in the art, and enjoy the beach afterward.

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Sketches: Animal vessels from antiquity, 7/2026

From the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and the Asian Art Museum (AAM), two vessels from ancient times show the relationship between artists and the animals that inspire them. These vessels could have been designed strictly to follow the functions of their use, but their makers incorporated animal forms into their design.

Crab vessel from Columbia, 1500 BCE

Rhino vessel from China, 1100 BCE

The animal kingdom has a deep influence on artists and makers since the beginning.

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Old Oakland Summer Stroll - July 2026, Thank You

Much thanks to everyone who came out to the Old Oakland Summer Stroll last night. It was a fun party with food, custom cars, vendors, music, and art! Additional thanks to those who supported local artists and purchased an unique work of art.

Old Oakland Summer Stroll

 

The party was just getting started...

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