MoMA Painting Course

I hope you’re all doing well and staying healthy.

As many of you know, I’m not only a painter but I also work at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York and get to do some fun projects at MoMA from time-to-time. I recently hosted a webinar with three of MoMA’s amazing conservation experts where we discussed the painting techniques and methods used by postwar abstract painters.

Being part of this panel was an extension of my work helping moderate the forum for MoMA’s online course In the Studio: Postwar Abstract Painting. The course has been very popular during the pandemic and covers the materials, techniques and thinking of some of the most famous mid-20th century abstract artists. In the class, students not only watch videos and read about abstract painting but are also using the techniques discussed in the course to make their own paintings.

Anny Aviram, Senior Paintings Conservator, Michael Duffy, Paintings Conservator, Chris McGlinchey, Senior Conservation Scientist, and Alex Roediger, painter ...

I took the course a few years ago and loved it. Here are a few of the paintings I made as I experimented with the techniques taught in the class.

(Video) New York City Paintings, Spring 2020

With the pandemic keeping me out of my studio in Ridgewood, Queens I thought I’d learn how to share my artwork in new ways.

This video is a love letter to NYC and shows a selection of my New York City paintings accompanied by my thoughts on each location. During shelter in place I’ve been missing the city I’ve known for over 25 years and putting together this collection of NYC images is a nice reminder of what we’re all working so hard to save.

Painting locations in this video include: Chinatown, Chelsea, The High Line, MoMA, Jamaica Queens, Rockaway Beach, McCarren Park Williamsburg and the Newtown Creek.

Do any of these locations hold special meaning for you? Share your comments.

Although I’m not able to paint or ship paintings at the moment I have been accepting sales and commissions both of which I can complete once it’s safe for me to go back to the studio.

Also, please stay in touch by signing up to my email list below:

 

Available Works

 

I Don’t Like This

 
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My social media feed would have me believe that sheltering-in-place has given us unlimited time to be creative. I however am as busy as ever, working my MoMA day job from my Brooklyn kitchen table, cooking, cleaning and performing basic chores just to keep my life going. What free time I do have doesn’t come with energy or a creative spirit. My studio is a communal space that I don’t feel safe to visit and I have yet to feel motivated to make art at home when zoning out to T.V. feels vastly more healing at the moment.

It’s depressing not being able to paint or be creative, but being creative feels like a luxury when my life feels so vulnerable and many of my friends are getting sick or losing their jobs.

I think the best part of my days have been when I go outside for a walk or a run. In order to social distance I’ve been visiting the eastern half of my Williamsburg, Brooklyn neighborhood which is an industrial zone and superfund site. I find exploring East Williamsburg relaxing because I don’t have to worry about people on the street and the general vibe is appropriately depressing given the situation.

Since I usually paint romantic and beautiful landscapes it seemed appropriate, given the pandemic and my mood, to share my depressing cityscape photos from my walks.

Wishing you all good health and peace of mind.

 

Original Artwork on a Limited Budget

UPDATED on January 20th, 2022

I’ve had a few inquires in the last couple days from interested buyers who are on a budget. These conversations got me thinking about ways I can be flexible to meet the needs of my potential collectors.

The only thing I love more than painting is finding a permanent home for my artwork where it will be seen and enjoyed for years to come. I’ve always been conscientious about having my artwork at reasonable prices. I believe everybody should be able to own original artwork. However, I understand that affordable artwork can still be out of reach for certain budgets. If you’re interested in buying one of my works but finances are a stumbling block, please reach out. If we can’t make it work right away, I appreciate knowing you love my work and I’ll keep you in mind in case the right opportunity comes down the road.

Here are just a few ideas for the budget-conscious:

1. Layaway & Payment Plans

If want to buy a painting but can’t afford it immediately, I’m happy to put it on hold for a few weeks. If you need more than a couple weeks, you can put down a deposit and have the painting held for an additional period of time. Longer term payment plans are a possibility too if you wish to pay over the course of several months.

2. Have Someone Buy a Painting for You: Birthday / Holiday / Housewarming / Wedding Gifts

Don’t keep it a secret that you’d like one of my paintings! Let your friends and family know that you’d like one of my works by sharing a link to a specific painting or by sharing my email (alex@alexroediger.com) or one of my social media handles. I’m also happy to accept payment from several people for one painting. If you’re getting married, be sure to add a link from my site to your wedding registry.

3. Barter

I love bartering! You may have something of interest that could pay or partially pay for an artwork. For instance, I would be potentially interested in furniture, restaurant/retail gift cards, discounts from your work place, a free/discounted place to stay for a vacation, etc. One client who worked at a paintbrush factory paid for half of his commission by giving me paintbrushes! Do you make nightstands? I really need a couple of new nightstands.

4. Buy Multiple Works

If you buy multiple works you will get the best deal. For instance, if you’re buying a painting for yourself, you would get a great deal on any additional paintings that could be used as gifts for upcoming holidays, weddings and housewarming parties.

5. Referrals

I’m happy to give you a 25% off code if you refer me a new collector. The new collector needs to be someone who 1) I don’t know and who is buying for the first time 2) tells me at the time of purchase that they were referred by you 3) is buying online (does not apply to in-person sales)

6. Join my Mailing List to Learn About Sales

I occasionally have sales on older works. Be sure to sign up below to find out about limited time sales:

7. Email Me

Do you want to own one of my paintings but have a limited budget? Email me at alex@alexroediger.com and let me know what work(s) you’re interested and what your budget is. It may not lead to a discount or a sale in that moment, but then again it might. Even if you say your art budget is extremely modest and you love a painting I have at a much higher price point, I will be both grateful for your enthusiasm and totally understanding of your budget. I probably won’t reduce the price of an artwork by an extreme amount, but I can tell you what works I have that might fit your budget or it may inspire me to make a similar work that would fit your budget. Regardless, it’s always nice when people reach out and express interest, even if the price isn’t right for them in the moment. I’ve found a deal can often be made.

 

See Available Work

 

Thank You All and a Look Ahead at 2020

Thank you all for your sales, commissions and for encouraging me to keep painting this past year! I started landscape painting 3 years ago because I wanted a really simple way to connect to people with my art and it’s worked out better than I could have imagined.

In 2019 I made 43 paintings, sold 28 of them, participated in an art festival at Fenimore Art Museum, got a bigger studio space, hosted my first open studio, and started this website, blog and email list.

I have big plans for 2020, including plein air painting (painting on location) around Brooklyn and Manhattan, painting more ambitious compositions and exhibiting my work at more in-person events and open studios. Thanks for supporting my creativity, it really means a lot to me!

 
Here I am prepping for 2020 in my new Christmas socks

Here I am prepping for 2020 in my new Christmas socks

 

Holiday Gifts

If you're looking for an original gift for the holidays, take a look at my shop. The artwork will outlast any item you can buy in a store or online and will be an heirloom for your lover, family member or friend.

And for a short time, my oil paintings are currently 20% off on my Etsy site!

See more paintings available on my Etsy site.

Thanks for Coming to Our Open Studio!

Thanks so much to everyone who came to our open studio! I was very touched to have so many friends and supporters come see our work. My studio-mates and I put a lot of work in to rearranging our space, adding walls and removing the clutter this fall so it was great to celebrate our re-vamped studio with so many people. I would have been happy making one sale last night but was blown away that I ended up selling eight paintings! Lots of love to all my friends and studio-mates.

The other artists in my studio include: Tatiana Westin-McCaw, Jisho Roche Adachi, Andrew Hendren, and Kyrre Mogster.

If you missed the open studio be sure to check out my available paintings online and also consider commissioning a landscape painting or house portrait as a holiday gift.

Thanks everyone!

 
 




Come Visit Our Studio!

Come say hi to me and check out the studio I share with my friends. We’ll have 5 studio spaces open, lots of amazing art for sale and free food and drinks.

Saturday, November 9th, 4 PM - 8 PM
63 Woodward Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Google Map)

Artists include:

Kyrre Mogster
Tatiana Westin-McCaw
Jisho Roche Adachi
Andrew Hendren
Alex Roediger

You can check out my paintings here and see artwork for sale here.

Here is a preview of artworks by my studio-mates:

Kyrre Mogster

Instagram: @kyrremogsterart

Email: kyrremogster@gmail.com 

 
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Tatiana Westin-McCaw

Website: tatianawestin.carbonmade.com

Instagram: @taddytootall

Email:  tatiana.westin@gmail.com

 
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Jisho Roche Adachi

Instagram: @jishoji

Email: jishoworks@gmail.com

 
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Andrew Hendren

Website: www.andrewjhendren.com

Instagram: @andrewhendren

Email: andrewhendrenart@gmail.com

 
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