I am very excited to be working again with the local non- profit p:ear.  P:ear builds positive relationships with homeless and transitional youth through education, art and recreation to affirm personal worth and create more meaningful and healthier lives. Each year their programs serve almost 900 homeless and transitional young people ages 15 to 24.

More information about p:ear and my exhibition can be viewed at their website : http://pearmentor.org/gallery/

My Solo exhibition opens October 1st from 6pm -8pm, I will be in attendance.  The show will be open by appointment through November.

I will be showing my current work which  deals with the underlying connections of what is or appears to be fragmented and my attempt and the ability to make those connections by using instinct and emotion over logic and reason.

Facebook Event : https://www.facebook.com/events/847309882054697/

My November Workshop which was full just had a spot open up!

Contact me at jesse@jessereno.com or sign up here  http://jessereno.com/november.html  – at this time payment is due in full

This workshop is open level November 5-9th.  Class runs from 11-6pm in my studio at 3022 E Burnside st, Portland, OR 97214.  All supplies included!

Other workshops I am teaching are listed here —   http://jessereno.com/workshops.html

My solo exhibit, a stone & a wish, at Rotofugi is up through September 6th.  If you are in the area make sure to check it out!

If you are unable to make it to the show you can view the exhibit online here — http://gallery.rotofugi.com/exhibits/2015-JesseReno/

Widewalls did a write up on the show you can read here–http://www.widewalls.ch/jesse-reno-rotofugi-gallery-chicago/

Come join me at True Measure Gallery, Friday, September 4th from 6-9.

New work by Michale DeMeng, artist in attendance, drinks and music!

The show runs through September 31st.

True Measure Gallery is open most days from 1-6pm, feel free to call or email ahead time to make sure I am here.

jesse@jessereno.com or 503-235-8549

I am doing a preorder for my next tshirt design.

this image is a mock up. the brown color of the shirt might be slightly different.

Preorders will come with a free coloring book of my art.

heres a link to purchase…. http://jessereno.com/piece/2912/camping-nerd/

I recently had a interview with Norbet Guthier in my studio & gallery True measure.

from his website http://www.guthier.com/blog/

“after 25 years of commercial photography studio in  frankfurter and after more than 10 years experience with co_works artists in Germany, it is about time the rest of the world to explore. a 4 × 4 Atego seemed suitable, all the facebook artist friends living in the real, and to be taken in remote areas and possibly to work with you. more co_works, books, calendars, couple- and nude shootings, exhibitions are the projects for the coming years (translated from German using google translate)”

In the video I talk about  the  process and meaning behind a couple of my favorite paintings

watch it here!  and if you are in Portland, OR make sure to visit me at my Gallery (3022 E Burnside St , Portland, OR- I am open most days 1-6pm and you can always email me for an appointment!

I will be in attendance for the opening of my solo show at Rotofugi in Chicago August 14th 7-10pm.  I will be showing over 20 new works.  Hope to see you there!

Exhibit opens at 11am on August 14th and continues through September 6, 2015

more information here http://www.rotofugi.com/gallery/upcoming.asp

Click here to see more information, read reviews and sign up!  http://jessereno.com/workshops.html

I just recently released a new 40 pg catalog of works I have created in the last year. This book displays the connection between my evolving style and ideas through  paintings words and photos.

You can view the entire book and purchase  here – http://www.blurb.com/b/6248747-you-will-know-who-you-are-when-you-are-free

If you would like to purchase a signed copy with an original  sketch directly from me you can order through my site here – http://jessereno.com/piece/2882/you-will-know-book/

I will be teaching two open level workshops at Art Unraveled in Arizona August 5th-7th. Register now, there are 4 spots left in each workshop.

If you have NOT taken a workshop with me before this is a great overview into my ideas and methods.  If you have taken a workshop this is a wonderful way to get refreshed and motivated!

I  focus on teaching students the value of creating using loose and free techniques. Breaking down boundaries and confined ideas about art, learning to move fluidly allowing an engaged experience rather than one removed by rules and ideas of steps to perfection. It’s better to make mistakes than stand around worrying about them. Some of the best things happen on accident. Learning to move forward with each step to focus on art being fun rather than stressful. To create free and expressive work we must have fun and feel free to take risks. This is what makes work resonate with passion.

Here is the  link to more information about the event http://www.artunraveled.com/ARTU15/AUindex.htm

and these are the links to my courses

Follow The Leader http://www.artunraveled.com/ARTU15/Workshops/FollowTheLeader.html  (1 day class)

Freedom To Create http://www.artunraveled.com/ARTU15/Workshops/FreedomToCreate.html  (2 day class)