I've got three shows featuring about a year and a half of new work (one example seen above.) If you haven't seen my paintings recently, please try to make it out to one of these venues in September.

• The Hyde presents Typographic Paintings by Rob Larsen September 1, 2011 -September 30, 2011. The Hyde, 5 Fairmount AvenueHyde Park, MA

• Hyde Park Open Studios September 18 11:00AM - 5:00PM Menino Arts Center, 26 Central Avenue, Hyde Park, MA

• Jamaica Plain Open Studios September 24 2011 - September 25 2011 284 Amory St., Jamaica Plain, MA

I'm riding 65 miles next week, in and around the Boston area for charity. Well, it's for fun, too.

In case you were wondering, I've decided to go with the 2007 Bouygues Telecom jersey. I'll be channeling my inner Thomas Voeckler. We'll see whether that's the swashbuckling winner we've seen on full display this season or the man grimly suffering and holding onto the yellow jersey in 2004… I'm hoping for more swash in my buckle and less grim, personally

Anyway, this is the part where I point you towards my fundraising page. I've made good progress so far, but I'd like to get further towards my goal. That's where you come in. $5-10-20 is all it takes to get me closer to my fundraising goal. That's easy, right? Thanks in advance! The pictures alone will be worth it.

Please Lend Your Support For My Ride June 12th | Bikes Not Bombs.

I just thought I'd share a couple of photos from my latest flickr upload:

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Tonight was the opening of the JPAA show at the State House. The turnout was great, Representative Sanchez was a gracious host and the art was a fun, vibrant mix of styles. All in all it's a great show.

Here I am, in front of my art, in all my smiling glory:

I was actually watching the Red Sox and not the Celtics when I drew this particular piece.

Just so you know.

Speaking of sports, I hear there's a bike race in Italy soon. I might have to write about that a little bit.