From Under

14X18in, oil on canvas. From Under Broadway. Allan Chow 2007

In this exhibition, you will see a series of bridges. Most of them are of the Broadway Bridge. Sometimes I take history for granted. I drive on the bridge to get to and from home to the city not realizing the fascinating stories and history that exist until today.


12 X 16in, oil on canvas. Broadway morning. Allan Chow 2007

Hope

This painting was inspired by my previous painting called "Faith" and from my recent trip to the Flint Hills. Stephanie my model was there at the trip as well. It was her first trip out there and this painting was a reminder to me of the fun she had when she was out there.

Teaching Salsa.

2005 Dance in the Park performance. Picture by Mike Strong.
Lesson by Allan Chow
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Teaching Salsa after being a student of this art for 5 1/2 years now is very rewarding. Its an experience that really humbles yourself and makes me happy to see the smiles on my students face walking out of class knowing they have had a great workout and can take what they have learned to the next Salsa Night in town.

When i see some students of mine who goes out salsa dancing, some of them will have the courage to ask someone to dance for the first time and others needed more encouragement from me. I lend a hand and tell them that they have to dance at least once and that they will thank me for it. I know what that feels like to go to a club after your first few weeks of salsa lessons and leaving not even dance once. I wasn't lucky enough to have a friend who helped encourage me when I started. But I am determined to help others especially my students to take that step and have a great time.

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Bridges Converging

Well, here is the main image for the exhibition on Oct 12th. Its all done with a pallete knife. The knife came in handy especially when I needed to create sharp, thin and straight lines for the bridges. The dimensions for this version is 30 X 40 inches on canvas.


Here is the sketch which was only 12 X 16 inches in dimensions. I realized how complicated the bridges were when I saw it. All the metal overlapping and intricately held together gave me a sore eye. So i decided i need a practice before i pursued a bigger version of this painting.

Flint Hills' Trip 2007

Our adventure starts. We arrived in our own car at around 2.20pm after about 2 hrs of driving. At that point we were waiting for the bus to arrive that carried all the kids. This year we have over 40 students plus 20 instructors and organizers combined. It was exciting to see all of them arrive and together with the beautiful breezy and clear skies, I knew it was going to be a great day. Thankfully it wasn't hot and humid. This weekend was one of the best weekends this summer. We gathered and the kids were assigned to each instructors. I had about 4 students. Half from Paseo Academy and half from Pembroke Hill. Here we go.


After we gathered for water bottles, snacks and supplies, we drove to the site which was 3 minutes away from our original meeting ground. We were told to come back to the same spot by 5.30pm. Off we went.


Thats Richard on the left and Jose on the right walking to our first vantage point.


Here are some of my students sketching and collecting images to help them create final pieces for the exhibition in two months.


Steph took this picture of me.


We stopped here for our first sketch site. The best view was behind us.






After 20 minutes, we were off to climb this hill to get to the top of the hill to get a better view. It was a hike with shorts because of the tall grass that left my legs scratched up but the view was rewarding when we got to the top.


This is only one view when we got up to the hill.








Heres Steph having fun outdoors!


Heres the group that was with us on the hill working away.












Talented Richard Raney working with his student. An artist and teacher, this is something he does for a living. Only difference is, its outdoors this time.


My honey reading a book!


One of the students with an instructor working away


Saw myself!


Richard and I in the picture. We had a great time.


This is Max painting away.


Yampi, one of my students from Pembroke Hill. Hes from Bolivia, an exchange student having a blast. He didn't want to leave.


This year was filled with even more inspired students and instructors. The suspense builds as we parted and wishes everyone a great job and excited to see the students again back with their finished pieces at the Leopold Gallery this Fall. What a success!!!!!

We were tired from being in the sun. I was ready to drive home, have a glass of wine and just relax. The ride back was a blast having conversations with Jeremy Collins, one of the instructors/artist, Paul, Richard and Steph. The sunset behind us was incredible as we departed. We wished we could stay a bit longer but it was getting dark. Let me tell you, the warm light hitting the hills made the grass radiate and glow red orange all around.


Heres one of my interpretation of the land. I finished this last week in preparations for my solo exhibition next Month.

Broadway Bridge

A painting for the exhibition next month. One down and many more to go!!!

River Market

We are here at the river market. Needed some coffee to wake up on a Sunday afternoon!!!


Cold Storage??? Hmmm. Cool composition and color.


My beautiful!!!!


We decided to have a hot pot for dinner so we are shopping for last minute ingredients here at the market hoping to find something.


Heres a nice view of the city from the River Market. Perhaps theres potentially a future scene for a painting. I am always looking out for opportunities.




Just getting started with the hot pot.


We prepared some angus beef on sale, napa, gai lan, shrimp, fish, pork and beef balls, wontons, eggs, noodles and much more to keep us interested. I was sooo full at the end. It was so easy to prepare and sooo good!!!

Paintings in Progress

In Sketch stage but it is a scene from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.


Bridges in Kansas City in progress.


Pulau Redang.


A beach scene from Pulau Redang.


Flint Hill series in progress.

Here you are sampling some paintings that I have finished and/or working on for the show next month. I am in full speed, filled with motivation and inspiration to try to finish 20 paintings in two months. The most I have ever done!!!!! Desperation in this case is my advantage not to mention pressure. Gotta love it!!!

Off to work.