Subdued Surrealist Memory fuels my passion for painting. Often when looking at line, shape, color, and form, our minds bring up what we know in order to figure out what is in front of us. Memory creates and solves the artist’s problem. Regardless of the artist’s intention, the viewer will see what he or she has witnessed and believe what he or she remembers. Memory solves the puzzle.
Since 1996, I’ve studied art and art history. The collection of this work stems from the past year of studying the surrealist masters such as Ernst, Dali, Man Ray, Matisse, Picasso, and Manet. My interest in music and photography also has a solid hand in my painting.
I’ve studied at the Kansas City Art Institute and Pratt College of Seattle. Currently you can see my work on display at local business such as Elliott Bay Brewery, Mashiko, M 3 Bodyworks and Vino Bello.
For more information on future showings, commissions, and sales contact 206-226-2657 or email at tspew@comcast.net. To view more of my paintings visit: tspew.com, MYSPACE.COM and YOUTUBE.COM under the names subdueddude and buyinn.



This show is memory of Todd Engelhardt aka GRAVY!
He loved to climb on ice. Miss you brother!