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Bagel No. 17
2.5" x 3" oil on #metrocard

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Put A Bird On It Redux

Nothing could be more iconic than a New York City pigeon. Yeah, I know you've got pigeons in other cities,  but there is just something about sharing the sidewalks and streets of NYC with hordes of these "flying rats," that makes them feel uniquely New York. And truly intrepid Nw Yorkers they are.

 NYC Subway Card Pigeon No. 7
2.5" x 3" oil on metro card

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The Guggenheim Redux

Here's another NYC icon --

It's an icon I've tackled before. Let me know how this new version measures up against the prior versions:

 NYC Subway Card Guggenheim No. 1

 NYC Subway Card Guggenheim No. 2

NYC Subway Card Guggenheim No. 3

Here's a close-up of the newest version:

And in a frame:

 NYC Subway Card Guggenheim No.  4

I can't pick a favorite. Just like my children............

But you can! Let me know.

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Empire State of Mind Redux

I love painting this view - simple and iconic  - but experimenting with different color palettes. The same shape but different hues gives it a whole different mood and feeling. 

NYC Subway Card Empire State Building No. 14

2.5" x 3" oil on metro card

 Compare it to one I did a while ago, such a different result:

NYC Subway Card Empire State Building No. 11

2.5" x 3" oil on metro card

I think I'll do a series of these this weekend and see how many variations I can create. Committing to a series really frees you up to experiment - you've got the subject matter out of the way,  and also knowing that you're going to create as many variations as you like really takes the pressure off any single one painting. If it works, great! If it fails, put it aside and try something else.

Popped in a frame and it acquires a bit more grandeur, no?

NYC Subway Card Empire State Building No. 14
2.5" x 3" oil on metro card

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I'm going to submit -- how about you?

I've just received news of an "Upcycling Design Challenge," sponsored by online retailer Uncommon Goods. UncommonGoods celebrates high quality art and design by supporting a large community of independent artists and designers. 

For this  challenge UncommonGoods is soliciting talented artists to submit their most unique upcycled designs -- anything from handbags to kitchen tools, or from gadgets to wall art. 

I'm planning to submit several of my Metro Card paintings to the challenge, now also available in frames made of  sustainable wood (rubberwood and bamboo). Crossing fingers!

Here is the info provided to me by my contact at UncommonGoods:

-Grand Prize: $500 and an UncommonGoods Vendor Agreement

- We accept all sorts of materials as long as they are safe and animal-friendly. So no lead, leather, feathers, or pearls. We love unique materials, especially those that tell an interesting story, so don't forget to share your medium's tale with us in your product description.

- Judges: Writer and Reporter Yuka Yoneda, Chief Design Junkie at TerraCycle: Tiffany Threadgould. andUncommonGoods Associate Buyer for Home Decor Alexis Campagna.

-Submission Deadline: September 30, 2013 at 11:59 PM ET

-Questions? Email upcycling-contest@uncommongoods.com

-Submission page: click here.

- Judges will provide runners-up with a critique of their work, tips for marketing and growing your business.

Wish me luck, Night Shifters!

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And voila!

I appear in an article on the front page of today's New York Times!  Just below the fold...........

Here it is:

 The article continues on the jump, page 16 -- with the reference to my story and photos!

The article appears in the online version of the paper, too -- here.

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The Gray Lady Came A-Calling

After some email exchanges and a phone interview with NY Times writer Matt Flegenheimer last week, staff photographer Todd Heisler was dispatched to the East Village to take some photos of me in my studio.

The MTA's copyright pursuits are the subject of Flegenheimer's upcoming piece and it looks like my successful battle against the MTA (as described on my blog here, here and here) will appear prominently (?) in the story. 

Todd took a ton of photos in my studio and I'm excited about the boost this may give me if/when the article appears in the Times. Todd is a wonderful photographer -- check out his work at www.toddheisler.com.

I'll keep you Night Shifters posted!!!

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