At he Odd Nerdrum print show in Stavern, Norway...

Odd Nerdrum

I have been accepted to study with the greatest living painter, Odd Nerdrum. I will be heading out of country in June to begin, my return date is noit know at this moment. Very excited to study with a living genius.

http://www.nerdruminstitute.com/

Etched Glass NYC

I have been etching glass for over 20 years, I taught myself as a way to pay for art school. I have etched everything you can name and then some. My favorite etchings are ones like the piece above that I made for myself. I still etch for pay but I pick and choose my jobs these days. I am one of the last of the glass artists who still do everything by hand. No computers!!


If you want my studio to etch for you, you can call me. 917 400 1317.

I am the guy they call when other people cant do the job.

Drawings from The Metropolitan

I have started drawing again in a big way. I stopped really hitting the sketchbooks for 1.5 years and then one day I got the bug again and now I cant stop. I am really focused on greco-roman sculpts right now from the Metropolitan. I am now approaching drawing in a very serious matter. There is a tendency to relax when drawing like its a relaxation exercise. I get very intense and focused and try to pretend that each drawing may be my last. Theres always a chance the ole M15 can take you out with a hot dog in hand on any NYC street..

Etched Glass NYC by Gardega

I was recently commissioned to design and Etch 8 windows for a Rabbi in Brooklyn. The only catch was I had to have 5 of them done and installed in two days for Passover. I was able to get everything done and installed on time.  My client was very happy. Etched glass is great for providing privacy while allowing a lot of light to flow in. Privacy was a major concern on this job so there was a lot of coverage/ etching. All my designs are original. This was hand drawn and designed. Unlike most glass etchers my work is not downloaded clip art from internet. I based this design on a carved wooden piece of furniture in the clients home.

WWW.GARDEGA.COM

Sistine Chapel hits 500

Today is the 500 anniversary of my beloved Sistine Chapel. God Bless Michelangelo.