Article in Santa Barbara Independent

A very nice piece written by arts editor Charles Donelan appears in this week's Santa Barbara Independent print and online issues. Click article image on right to enlarge and read. Web address below:
http://www.independent.com/news/2010/jul/01/close-ian-putnam/

Oil Disaster Series Complete

Seven canvases make up this series that deals with the unfortunate disaster in the Gulf. As I have stated before, my objective is to ultimately find the optimism amidst all of this, just as with the fires we have had in Santa Barbara over the last four years. There is hope. Above is "This Is What Happens When You Drill" (52" x 70", acrylic) Take a look at IanPutnamArt.com