Ward Schumaker
@warddraw.bsky.social
artist/painter often using texts
hand-painted books
Ceramic sculpture
During first disastrous Trump times, created over 350 anti-Trump Papers (now in collection of San Francisco’s Letterform Archive)
hand-painted books
Ceramic sculpture
During first disastrous Trump times, created over 350 anti-Trump Papers (now in collection of San Francisco’s Letterform Archive)
Now showing at the Roll-Up Project, Third and Harrison Streets, Oakland CA: Snowman-on-a-Roll (2023, unglazed ceramic object). Now thru 25 February 2026. www.rollupproject.com
January 24, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Now showing at the Roll-Up Project, Third and Harrison Streets, Oakland CA: Snowman-on-a-Roll (2023, unglazed ceramic object). Now thru 25 February 2026. www.rollupproject.com
A Mighty Fortress: one-of-a-kind hand-painted book, 2007, page size 10” x 15” 48 pages.
Now being shown in Books Bound/Unbound Turner McGhee and Ward Schumaker: Jan 2-Feb 28 2026, Constellation Studios, Lincoln NE.
Now being shown in Books Bound/Unbound Turner McGhee and Ward Schumaker: Jan 2-Feb 28 2026, Constellation Studios, Lincoln NE.
January 22, 2026 at 8:29 PM
A Mighty Fortress: one-of-a-kind hand-painted book, 2007, page size 10” x 15” 48 pages.
Now being shown in Books Bound/Unbound Turner McGhee and Ward Schumaker: Jan 2-Feb 28 2026, Constellation Studios, Lincoln NE.
Now being shown in Books Bound/Unbound Turner McGhee and Ward Schumaker: Jan 2-Feb 28 2026, Constellation Studios, Lincoln NE.
price are up--values are down
January 20, 2026 at 12:59 AM
price are up--values are down
I’ll be showing a number of my hand-painted books this Saturday 17 January from 1-3pm at The Fourth Wall Gallery, 473 25th St, Oakland, CA 94612. Please drop by!
January 16, 2026 at 12:36 AM
I’ll be showing a number of my hand-painted books this Saturday 17 January from 1-3pm at The Fourth Wall Gallery, 473 25th St, Oakland, CA 94612. Please drop by!
Showing now at the Roll-Up Project: Abbondanza (2023, unglazed ceramic on glazed ceramic base 8/5 x 5 x 6.325 inches). Squeak Carnwath and Gary Knecht started the Roll Up Project in 2017. www.rollupproject.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Showing now at the Roll-Up Project: Abbondanza (2023, unglazed ceramic on glazed ceramic base 8/5 x 5 x 6.325 inches). Squeak Carnwath and Gary Knecht started the Roll Up Project in 2017. www.rollupproject.com
Marcel Duchamp: “I have had an absolutely marvelous life. I had luck, fantastic luck. I never had a day without eating, and I have never been rich, either.” (my last paintings of 2025)
January 3, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Marcel Duchamp: “I have had an absolutely marvelous life. I had luck, fantastic luck. I never had a day without eating, and I have never been rich, either.” (my last paintings of 2025)
Stasis and Oatmeal, a hand-painted book from 2016, 11" x 15”, 32 pages, edition of 5, is now being shown in Books Bound/Unbound Turner McGhee and Ward Schumaker: Jan 2-Feb 28 2026, Constellation Studios, Lincoln NE. Opening Jan 2 6-8pm
January 1, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Stasis and Oatmeal, a hand-painted book from 2016, 11" x 15”, 32 pages, edition of 5, is now being shown in Books Bound/Unbound Turner McGhee and Ward Schumaker: Jan 2-Feb 28 2026, Constellation Studios, Lincoln NE. Opening Jan 2 6-8pm
Golem Likes A Pretty Face (limited edition book, 10” x 6.5”, 32 pages + cover, edition 10) now being shown in Books Bound/Unbound Turner McGhee and Ward Schumaker: Jan 2-Feb 28 2026, Constellation Studios, Lincoln NE. Opening Jan 2 6-8pm
December 31, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Golem Likes A Pretty Face (limited edition book, 10” x 6.5”, 32 pages + cover, edition 10) now being shown in Books Bound/Unbound Turner McGhee and Ward Schumaker: Jan 2-Feb 28 2026, Constellation Studios, Lincoln NE. Opening Jan 2 6-8pm
HappyHappy (acrylic on canvas 9.5" x 12.5" 2025)
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
HappyHappy (acrylic on canvas 9.5" x 12.5" 2025)
Secrets (8" x 10" acrylic on board 2025)
December 15, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Secrets (8" x 10" acrylic on board 2025)
rambunctious--acrylic on wood, 2025
December 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
rambunctious--acrylic on wood, 2025
Green File 11" x 14" acrylic on board (2025)
December 9, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Green File 11" x 14" acrylic on board (2025)
New Day (11" x 14" acrylic on board, 2025)
December 6, 2025 at 8:17 PM
New Day (11" x 14" acrylic on board, 2025)
Count Me In (acrylic on board 8" x 10" 2025)
December 2, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Count Me In (acrylic on board 8" x 10" 2025)
Never Enough (acrylic and paper on board 12" x 16" 2025)
November 30, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Never Enough (acrylic and paper on board 12" x 16" 2025)
Harvest: 11" x 14" acrylic on board 2025
November 24, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Harvest: 11" x 14" acrylic on board 2025
Vivienne and I will beat the Fourth Wall for the holiday reception: December 13, 3-5 pm.
The Fourth Wall Gallery
473 25th St, Oakland, CA
Gallery Hours:
Saturday 1-5pm
First Fridays 5-8pm
or by appointment: 4thwallart@gmail.com
"Odd, Inspired & Sublime II”
The Fourth Wall Gallery
473 25th St, Oakland, CA
Gallery Hours:
Saturday 1-5pm
First Fridays 5-8pm
or by appointment: 4thwallart@gmail.com
"Odd, Inspired & Sublime II”
November 21, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Vivienne and I will beat the Fourth Wall for the holiday reception: December 13, 3-5 pm.
The Fourth Wall Gallery
473 25th St, Oakland, CA
Gallery Hours:
Saturday 1-5pm
First Fridays 5-8pm
or by appointment: 4thwallart@gmail.com
"Odd, Inspired & Sublime II”
The Fourth Wall Gallery
473 25th St, Oakland, CA
Gallery Hours:
Saturday 1-5pm
First Fridays 5-8pm
or by appointment: 4thwallart@gmail.com
"Odd, Inspired & Sublime II”
Trump's Respect for Women
November 19, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Trump's Respect for Women
Dispatch: 11" x 14" acrylic and paper onboard 2025
November 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Dispatch: 11" x 14" acrylic and paper onboard 2025
"Odd, Inspired & Sublime II”:
Vivienne and I will attend the holiday reception:
December 13, 3-5 pm.
The Fourth Wall Gallery, 473 25th St, Oakland, CA
Gallery Hours:
Saturday 1-5pm
First Fridays 5-8pm
4thwallart@gmail.com
Vivienne and I will attend the holiday reception:
December 13, 3-5 pm.
The Fourth Wall Gallery, 473 25th St, Oakland, CA
Gallery Hours:
Saturday 1-5pm
First Fridays 5-8pm
4thwallart@gmail.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
"Odd, Inspired & Sublime II”:
Vivienne and I will attend the holiday reception:
December 13, 3-5 pm.
The Fourth Wall Gallery, 473 25th St, Oakland, CA
Gallery Hours:
Saturday 1-5pm
First Fridays 5-8pm
4thwallart@gmail.com
Vivienne and I will attend the holiday reception:
December 13, 3-5 pm.
The Fourth Wall Gallery, 473 25th St, Oakland, CA
Gallery Hours:
Saturday 1-5pm
First Fridays 5-8pm
4thwallart@gmail.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Odd, Inspired, & Sublime II
November 8 - December 20
Join us for our small works exhibit featuring Gregory Rick, Maria Porges, Ward Schumaker, Vivienne Flesher, Frances Lerner, Livia Stein, Laura Plageman, Judy Riola, Brian Lynch and Susan Aulik.
for more info: www.fourthwallart.com
November 8 - December 20
Join us for our small works exhibit featuring Gregory Rick, Maria Porges, Ward Schumaker, Vivienne Flesher, Frances Lerner, Livia Stein, Laura Plageman, Judy Riola, Brian Lynch and Susan Aulik.
for more info: www.fourthwallart.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Odd, Inspired, & Sublime II
November 8 - December 20
Join us for our small works exhibit featuring Gregory Rick, Maria Porges, Ward Schumaker, Vivienne Flesher, Frances Lerner, Livia Stein, Laura Plageman, Judy Riola, Brian Lynch and Susan Aulik.
for more info: www.fourthwallart.com
November 8 - December 20
Join us for our small works exhibit featuring Gregory Rick, Maria Porges, Ward Schumaker, Vivienne Flesher, Frances Lerner, Livia Stein, Laura Plageman, Judy Riola, Brian Lynch and Susan Aulik.
for more info: www.fourthwallart.com
Today's Republicans Speak
November 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Today's Republicans Speak