Tree and Sky (Winter) #4

T. Renner, "Tree and Sky (Winter) #4," 2009, digital photograph.

Tree and Sky (Winter) #3

T. Renner, "Tree and Sky (Winter) #3," 2009, digital photograph.

Tree and Sky (Winter) #2

T. Renner, "Tree and Sky (Winter) #2," 2009, digital photograph.

Tree and Sky (Winter) #1

T. Renner, "Tree and Sky (Winter) #1," 2009, digital photograph.

Corn

T. Renner, "Corn," 2009, digital photograph.

Winter House #2

T. Renner, "Winter House #2," 2009, digital photograph.

Merry Christmas

T. Renner, "X-Mas 2009," 2009, digital photograph.

Winter House #1

T. Renner, "Winter House #1," 2009, digital photograph.

Trestle

T. Renner, "Trestle," 2009, digital photograph.

Variation for Johnny Rotten (Submission) #10

T. Renner, "Variation for Johnny Rotten (Submission) #10," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4.5" x 4.5".

Variation for Robert Motherwell #10

T. Renner, "Variation for Robert Motherwell #10," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4.5" x 4.5".

Variation for Johnny Rotten (Submission) #9

T. Renner, "Variation for Johnny Rotten (Submission) #9," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4.5" x 4.5".

Variation for Robert Motherwell #9

T. Renner, "Variation for Robert Motherwell #9," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4.5" x 4.5".

Variation for Johnny Rotten (Submission) #8

T. Renner, "Variation for Johnny Rotten (Submission) #8," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4.5" x 4.5".

Variation for Robert Motherwell #8

T. Renner, "Variation for Robert Motherwell #8," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4.5" x 4.5".

Variation for Johnny Rotten (Submission) #7

T. Renner, "Variation for Johnny Rotten (Submission) #7," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4.5" x 4.5".

Variation for Robert Motherwell #7

T. Renner, "Variation for Robert Motherwell #7," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4.5" x 4.5".

[Note: I received this excellent -- except that it turned out to be spam (since deleted) -- comment in Russian (translated by Babelfish):

"Intimas of acquaintance without sms and any nonsense… find and you to itself partner. Is the [partrerskaya] program [of] And small anecdote for the reflection. Purchased peasant to himself into the chicken coop of new rooster. That generally some concerned was, on tens of hens during the day of [ebal]. Yes even not only hens, but generally entire bird, which it will see. And here once goes peasant in the chicken coop, and there rooster is dragged along dead in the puddle of mud, and they were gathered around the crow. Peasant tells the rooster: - That zh you so, Pete, yourself did not keep? That opens slightly one eye and hisses: - Bough, you [spugnesh] crows, you to [vyebu]."

Originally posted December 15, 2009.

Variation for Johnny Rotten (Submission) #6

T. Renner, "Variation for Johnny Rotten (Submission) #6," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4.5" x 4.5".

Variation for Robert Motherwell #6

T. Renner, "Variation for Robert Motherwell #6," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4.5" x 4.5".

Variation for Johnny Rotten (Submission) #5

T. Renner, "Variation for Johnny Rotten (Submission) #5," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4.5" x 4.5".

Variation for Robert Motherwell #5

T. Renner, "Variation for Robert Motherwell #5," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4.5" x 4.5".

Variation for Johnny Rotten (Submission) #4

T. Renner, "Variation for Johnny Rotten (Submission) #4," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4.5" x 4.5".

Variation for Robert Motherwell #4

T. Renner, "Variation for Robert Motherwell #4," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4.5" x 4.5".

Variation for Johnny Rotten (Submission) #3

T. Renner, "Variation for Johnny Rotten (Submission) #3," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4.5" x 4.5".

Variation for Robert Motherwell #3

T. Renner, "Variation for Robert Motherwell #3," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4.5" x 4.5".

Variation for Johnny Rotten (Submission) #2

T. Renner, "Variation for Johnny Rotten (Submission) #2," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4.5" x 4.5".

Variation for Robert Motherwell #2

T. Renner, "Variation for Robert Motherwell #2," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4.5" x 4.5".

Variation for Johnny Rotten (Submission) #1

T. Renner, "Variation for Johnny Rotten (Submission) #1," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4.5" x 4.5".

Variation for Robert Motherwell #1

T. Renner, "Variation for Robert Motherwell #1," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4.5" x 4.5".

"Miraculous Mandarin #1" To Be Raffled Off

T. Renner, "The Miraculous Mandarin #1 (for Bela Bartok)," 2009, acrylic on paper, 5" x 7".

I donated this painting to the Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts to be raffled off at their annual "thank you" reception on Wednesday, December 9, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., at the Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar (across from the Pageant).

If you'd like to attend, please contact Sue Greenberg at vlaa at stlrac dot org.

"The Miraculous Mandarin #1" is one of a series of works that were inspired by a performance in November by the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra.

Grass

T. Renner, "Grass," 2007, acrylic on paper, 4" x 6".

Goodbye, Godot

T. Renner, "Goodbye, Godot," 2009, acrylic on paper, 4" x 6".

[originally posted on 6-8-2009]

The Science of Dreams (for Glenn Branca)

T. Renner, "The Science of Dreams (for Glenn Branca)," 2008, acrylic on paper, 4" x 6".

[originally posted 11-10-2008]

Improvisation for Duke Ellington (The Dancers)

T. Renner, "Improvisation for Duke Ellington (The Dancers)," 2009, acrylic on paper, 14" x 9".

[originally posted 3-14-2009]

Improvisation for Derek Bailey #5

T. Renner, "Improvisation for Derek Bailey #5," 2008, acrylic on coated card stock, 7" x 5".

[originally posted 1-9-2009]

Improvisation for Derek Bailey #6

T. Renner, "Improvisation for Derek Bailey #6," 2008, acrylic on coated card stock, 7" x 5".

[originally posted 1-9-2009]

Improvisation for Derek Bailey #7

T. Renner, "Improvisation for Derek Bailey #7," 2008, acrylic on coated card stock, 7" x 5".

[originally posted 1-9-2009]

Improvisation for Derek Bailey #8

T. Renner, "Improvisation for Derek Bailey #8," 2008, acrylic on coated card stock, 7" x 5".

[originally posted 1-9-2009]

Improvisation for Syd Barrett (Shine On You Crazy Diamond) #1

T. Renner, "Improvisation for Syd Barrett (Shine On You Crazy Diamond) #1," 2009, acrylic on paper, 17" x 11".

[Originally posted 2-27-2009.]

Improvisation for Edgar Varese #2

T. Renner, "Improvisation for Edgar Varese #2," 2009, acrylic on paper, 7" x 5".

[originally posted 4-5-2009]

Improvisation for Edgar Varese #1

T. Renner, "Improvisation for Edgar Varese #1," 2009, acrylic on coated card stock, 6" x 4".

[originally posted 4-3-2009.]

Composition for Kasimir Malevich

T. Renner, "Composition for Kasimir Malevich," 2009, charcoal and acrylic on paper, 11" x 8.5".

[Originally posted 2-22-2009]

Pogo-Copter

T. Renner, "Pogo-Copter," 2007, acrylic and collage on paper, 10" x 8".

All I did was cut some funny images out of an old issue of Popular Mechanics, paste them down on a painted background and throw a frame around 'em.

Still, it makes me smile, and folks who've seen it seem to like it.

I've got a few 6" x 4" postcards of "Pogo-Copter" and I'd be glad to send you one if you'll send your mailing address to tony (dot) renner @ yahoo (dot) com.

PVC and Sky #2

T. Renner, "PVC and Sky #2," 2009, digital photograph.

Driving by Washington University's campus a few weeks ago I noticed a group of interesting structures on the corner of Skinker and Forsyth. Unfortunately, I didn't get around to taking any photos until after the leaves had lost their beautiful read and gold colors. Still, I think this photo works well in black and white.

It turns out the structures are the work of students in Arny Nadler's 3D design class at Wash U.

PVC and Sky #1

T. Renner, "PVC and Sky #1," 2009, digital photograph.

Driving by Washington University's campus a few weeks ago I noticed a group of interesting structures on the corner of Skinker and Forsyth. Unfortunately, I didn't get around to taking any photos until after the leaves had lost their beautiful read and gold colors. Still, I think this photo works well in black and white.

It turns out the structures are the work of students in Arny Nadler's 3D design class at Wash U.

Improvisation for Richard Fortus

T. Renner, "Improvisation for Richard Fortus," 2009, acrylic on paper, 7" x 5".

The Miraculous Mandarin #4 (for Bela Bartok)

T. Renner, "The Miraculous Mandarin #4 (for Bela Bartok)," 2009, acrylic on paper, 7" x 5".

The fourteenth in a series of works inspired by the "Powerful Percussion" program performed by the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra on Friday, October 30.

The same program was performed at Carnegie Hall on Wednesday, November 4. You can read Vivien Schweitzer's review in the New York Times here.

Keep up with the activities of the SLSO by following Eddie Silva's daily blog!

Colors of Crimson #4 (for Bright Sheng)

T. Renner, "Colors of Crimson #4 (for Bright Sheng)," 2009, acrylic on paper, 7" x 5".

The fourteenth in a series of works inspired by the "Powerful Percussion" program performed by the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra on Friday, October 30.

The same program was performed at Carnegie Hall on Wednesday, November 4. You can read Vivien Schweitzer's review in the New York Times here.

Keep up with the activities of the SLSO by following Eddie Silva's daily blog!

Song of the Nightingale #3 (for Igor Stravinsky)

T. Renner, "Song of the Nightingale #3 (for Igor Stravinsky)," 2009, acrylic on paper, 7" x 5".

The thirteenth in a series of works inspired by the "Powerful Percussion" program performed by the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra on Friday, October 30.

The same program was performed at Carnegie Hall on Wednesday, November 4. You can read Vivien Schweitzer's review in the New York Times here.

Keep up with the activities of the SLSO by following Eddie Silva's daily blog!

Colors of Crimson #3 (for Bright Sheng)

T. Renner, "Colors of Crimson #3 (for Bright Sheng)," 2009, acrylic on paper, 7" x 5".

The twelfth in a series of works inspired by the "Powerful Percussion" program performed by the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra on Friday, October 30.

The same program was performed at Carnegie Hall on Wednesday, November 4. You can read Vivien Schweitzer's review in the New York Times here.

Keep up with the activities of the SLSO by following Eddie Silva's daily blog!