The Art that Feeds the Mind and the Belly

In my current show, Remixed Messages (which opens tonight in just two short hours!) the art remixes not only many different kinds of imagery, but also the resources associated with the art and its commerce… Thanks mainly to the gallery’s

The Art that Feeds the Mind and the Belly

In my current show, Remixed Messages (which opens tonight in just two short hours!) the art remixes not only many different kinds of imagery, but also the resources associated with the art and its commerce… Thanks mainly to the gallery’s

This Review just in: Smashing It Up!

A huuuuuggge! thank you to author John Seven for his recent review of my artworks in the soon-to-open show “Remixed Messages: artworks by Gregory Scheckler 1990-2011“ The review appears at the North Adams Transcript, or, you can read a pdf

This Review just in: Smashing It Up!

A huuuuuggge! thank you to author John Seven for his recent review of my artworks in the soon-to-open show “Remixed Messages: artworks by Gregory Scheckler 1990-2011“ The review appears at the North Adams Transcript, or, you can read a pdf

Edison, Phaeton, The Woodcutter, and 3 Singing Metropolis Maidens

Remixed Messages, another preview

Everything’s coming together nicely for my upcoming big solo show at the end of this month: Remixed Messages: Artworks by Gregory Scheckler 1990-2011, opening at Gallery 51 on Sept. 29th. You may have previewed some of the paintings at this

Edison, Phaeton, The Woodcutter, and 3 Singing Metropolis Maidens

Remixed Messages, another preview

Everything’s coming together nicely for my upcoming big solo show at the end of this month: Remixed Messages: Artworks by Gregory Scheckler 1990-2011, opening at Gallery 51 on Sept. 29th. You may have previewed some of the paintings at this

Battle of the Ancients versus the Moderns (after Prud'hon, Magritte, and NASA)

Remixed Messages Early Preview

I have a big solo show coming up at the end of this month: Remixed Messages: Artworks by Gregory Scheckler 1990-2011, opening at Gallery 51 on Sept. 29th. The show’s coming together nicely — many new paintings, some never-before-seen thingamajigs,

Battle of the Ancients versus the Moderns (after Prud'hon, Magritte, and NASA)

Remixed Messages Early Preview

I have a big solo show coming up at the end of this month: Remixed Messages: Artworks by Gregory Scheckler 1990-2011, opening at Gallery 51 on Sept. 29th. The show’s coming together nicely — many new paintings, some never-before-seen thingamajigs,

How to Become an Art Professor, part 2

UPDATES: I’ve put together the blog posts about how to become a college professor into one handy essay:  Arts in Education- Becoming a College Art Professor (link opens pdf file). The essay’s a lot better organized, edited than this post

How to Become an Art Professor, part 2

UPDATES: I’ve put together the blog posts about how to become a college professor into one handy essay:  Arts in Education- Becoming a College Art Professor (link opens pdf file). The essay’s a lot better organized, edited than this post

Scheckler-4narratives-inprogress

What’s on the Easel?

Here’s a sneak peek: four unfinished oil paintings (16 x 20″) on my easels in my studio. These are what I’m working on during the next weeks… wish me luck the paintings are incredibly complex! These four are the beginnings

Scheckler-4narratives-inprogress

What’s on the Easel?

Here’s a sneak peek: four unfinished oil paintings (16 x 20″) on my easels in my studio. These are what I’m working on during the next weeks… wish me luck the paintings are incredibly complex! These four are the beginnings

How to Become an Art Professor, part 1

UPDATES: I’ve put together the blog posts about how to become a college professor into one handy essay:  Arts in Education- Becoming a College Art Professor (link opens pdf file). The essay’s a lot better organized, edited than this post

How to Become an Art Professor, part 1

UPDATES: I’ve put together the blog posts about how to become a college professor into one handy essay:  Arts in Education- Becoming a College Art Professor (link opens pdf file). The essay’s a lot better organized, edited than this post

Secrets in Seoul and Sydney

Here’s two teasers of ‘secret’ images for mail-art exhibits… The first a detail from my piece which will soon be in Sydney, Australia (in conjunction with the Museum of Contemporary Art, the show is open now, in the NAS gallery):

Secrets in Seoul and Sydney

Here’s two teasers of ‘secret’ images for mail-art exhibits… The first a detail from my piece which will soon be in Sydney, Australia (in conjunction with the Museum of Contemporary Art, the show is open now, in the NAS gallery):

How much money do most college artists earn?

How much money do most college artists earn? For those of you wondering whether or not a college degree is worth the investment… I put together the following list, which shows average wages from various college majors in 2009, based

How much money do most college artists earn?

How much money do most college artists earn? For those of you wondering whether or not a college degree is worth the investment… I put together the following list, which shows average wages from various college majors in 2009, based

Testing the iPad

I had the opportunity this week to borrow an iPad from my employer, the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. It’s one helluva device. I felt like it was much better as a general entertainment and Internet delivery device rather than

Testing the iPad

I had the opportunity this week to borrow an iPad from my employer, the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. It’s one helluva device. I felt like it was much better as a general entertainment and Internet delivery device rather than

Websites for Art Jobs and Internships

Websites for Art Opportunities including Jobs, Internships, and Apprenticeships Compiled by G. Scheckler. Please report broken links. How do you transition from your college art studies into professional careers in the arts? In addition to mastering your craft, you need

Websites for Art Jobs and Internships

Websites for Art Opportunities including Jobs, Internships, and Apprenticeships Compiled by G. Scheckler. Please report broken links. How do you transition from your college art studies into professional careers in the arts? In addition to mastering your craft, you need

Tiger, Tiger, Burning Blue

A tiger, pacing in its home… Full resolution print size is 20″ x 50″ “Tyger! Tyger! burning bright In the forests of the night, What immortal hand or eye Could frame thy fearful symmetry? “ – William Blake, “The Tyger”

Tiger, Tiger, Burning Blue

A tiger, pacing in its home… Full resolution print size is 20″ x 50″ “Tyger! Tyger! burning bright In the forests of the night, What immortal hand or eye Could frame thy fearful symmetry? “ – William Blake, “The Tyger”

March 2011 Moon at Super Perigee

Photos of the moon at super-perigee during March 2011

March 2011 Moon at Super Perigee

Photos of the moon at super-perigee during March 2011

Thank You, Chuck Taillefer

  Unfortunately this week we lost a favorite: Chuck Taillefer passed away on Tuesday, March 1st, 2011. He was 74. Chuck Taillefer was a petite, tough-as-nails outdoors enthusiast. He loved bicycling, kayaking, and telemark skiing. He provided a kind and

Thank You, Chuck Taillefer

  Unfortunately this week we lost a favorite: Chuck Taillefer passed away on Tuesday, March 1st, 2011. He was 74. Chuck Taillefer was a petite, tough-as-nails outdoors enthusiast. He loved bicycling, kayaking, and telemark skiing. He provided a kind and

Thunderbolt Trail on Greylock, January 2011

Here’s a few photos from our ascent up the legendary Thunderbolt Trail on Mt. Greylock, here in the Berkshires. This is backcountry telemark skiing at its best around here — fresh powder, good company, beautiful views, a challenging climb and

Thunderbolt Trail on Greylock, January 2011

Here’s a few photos from our ascent up the legendary Thunderbolt Trail on Mt. Greylock, here in the Berkshires. This is backcountry telemark skiing at its best around here — fresh powder, good company, beautiful views, a challenging climb and