I had to re-photograph a painting last night, so I figured I'd just go ahead and get some better, more color corrected photographs of some of the other paintings. The first one is something I've been working on more these last few days, and will be referencing port cities. The second is an image I've posted a few times, and which I plan to have finished up in the next week or so.

Finally started to get some work going on this painting. Very early, obviously.




This one is moving along slowly, but a lot of things are changing with it day to day. Believe me.

A-List of Michael J. Krainak

Michael J. Krainak at the Omaha Reader has a cover article in this weeks copy, and names the Field Guide show at Jackson Artworks to his "A-List" shows of 2009. The article is an interesting read of the Omaha area's 2009 art scene and the shows that went along with it all.
Hit the read link below:

Art! for a Change

"Post Communique"

Work in progress. 36"x36"

First post

I have decided to start using Blogspot to supplement news on my website. The "News" page will still continue to be updated, but I will be reserving the more major news for that. This page will feature works in progress, ideas, shows in and around San Francisco that I think others should check out, and just about anything else.
No major updates to start with. The "Field Guide" show from June back in Omaha is up for an Omaha Entertainment Award for "best group exhibition", which is a huge honor.
Also, I'll post a few photos of my studio space in beautiful San Francisco.

Also, people should check out my buddy Adam Friedman's show currently on view over at Eleanor Harwood Gallery in San Francisco. Awesome dude, awesome show, awesome gallery.