"LITTLE ONIONS"

"Little Onions" is 7 x 5 inches oil on mylar.  I painted it using my light box (explained on eBay listing)
I was struck by the delicateness the setup presented in this lighting.  Everything was high key and close in value.  Creamy white in many variations. 

"PEPPERS & GREEN DUCK"

Another oil painting on mylar.  7 x 5 inches with a 1 1/2 mat making it just right to slip into a standard sized 8 x 10 frame.  This little glass green duck appears in many of my larger works.

"Tea For One"

This is the first painting  I've done using my newly constructed 'light box.'  It's a 24 x 24 inch square made with white plastic pipe and a white sheet over it and a black cloth over that to keep out room light.  I then placed two lights in the box...one color corrected florescent and the other incandescent low wattage.  It is fashioned after Carole Marine creation.  I still need to get a heavy duty tripod after I put a plywood base on it so it can be raised and lowered.  At present it just sits on a table.  The painting is oil on mylar 6 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches. 

"SECOND THOUGHTS"

This was painted back in 2008 oil on a linen Raymar panel.  I've always loved this classical pose and used it in several other paintings.  It's 11 x 14 inches done in a life drawing setting and finished later in the studio from photo references.

"PAINTING UP HIGH"

8 x 10 oil on canvas panel.  Fun to include a figure in the landscape.  Adds necessary color and perspective.

"HANDMADE CANOE-PIERCY CIRCA 1880"

8 x 8 inches oil on canvas panel.  Painted from an old vintage photograph. sold

"RED TENT"

I have much reference material from fairs.  I like this one because of the wild colors so typical at events such as this.  Adults and kids having fun......i didn't notice it when the shot was taken but there seems to be a little scenario going on which give it that little bit of ambiguity. Hope you can see it.  This is oil 8 x 8 inches on canvas panel. 

"PLEIN AIR PAINTER"

I painted this from a photo reference I took while in Mendocino.  It is oil 8 x 10 inches on canvas panel.

AMOIRE & CHAIRS

This is an interior scene which is very special to me.  I stay here when painting Mendocino with a friend.  We usually stay about a week and since it usually rains some of the days interiors get painted often.  The ambiance is charming....antiquated...somewhere between antiques and hippy decor. To learn more or to bid CLICK HERE SOLD

"Doe & Fawn"

Painted from a photo I took....couldn't resist especially with the Naked Lady bulbs in bloom in just the right place.  8 x 10 inches oil on canvas panel.

"HAZY MENDOCINO MORNING"

I've done many paintings along this stretch in Mendocino.  I love how the early morning fog blankets the scene in soft harmonizing color.  8 x 10 inches oil on canvas panel.

"BRENDA'S DAY"

11 x 14 oil on Raymar panel.  Done in life drawing session with some photo reference to finish later in the studio.  To learn more or to bid CLICK HERE SOLD

"FIGURE IN WHITE"

This is a sweet model who was expecting here first child.  It measures approximately 10 x 7 inches.  It is matted and will fit into a 14 x 11 standard sized frame. 

"Nasturtiums"

I brought these lovely Nasturtiums into the studio after deciding all the activity and other plants on the porch just didn't do them justice.  Sometime a more controlled setting is necessary.  I noted a sort of rhythm about the leaves and the flowers are mainly right on top and don't hang over. This is oil painted alla prima (wet into wet paint) 8 x 8 inches on a linen panel.  To learn more or to bid CLICK HERE
SOLD

"REDHEAD"

This is a sneak preview of one of the paintings in my show at the new Jack Sewell gallery opening August 6 Arts Alive.  All pieces are oil on mylar.  Hope to see you there.

"CORNER GROCERY"

I found these old photographs from back when I lived in St. Maries, Idaho and decided to do a few paintings.  Brought back old home week.  My house was just across the street and I wonder now if any of the old buildings are still standing.  I know my house was bull dozed about 15 years ago.  This was a joy to paint because it is on an oil primed linen panel.  Dimensions are 8 x 8 inches.

YELLOW ROSES & BONNARD

SOLD

I borrow this vase from time to time. It's like Bonnard used in many of his beautiful Interiors and it can certainly get me going. It's actually not a vase but a little pot with a lid and hot chocolate was served in it....in the Gilded Age no doubt. I wasn't sure where I was going with this painting so used a slow dry medium to keep the paints open longer.  Also thick paint...thick yellow paint (notoriously slow dryer) might mean longer time to dry. To learn more or bid on eBay CLICK HERE

"LESLIE"

Leslie Allen

This is Leslie with her lovely tattoos and great smile.  This painting  will be in the Face to Face show at C Street Hall Gallery May 7th Arts Alive.  My two paintings will be 50% donation for Planned Parenthood. SOLD

"MIMI"

 

Mimi Laplant

Artists got together and drew names out of a hat and that's who they were to paint.   I didn't draw Mimi's name but caught this wonderful shot of her against the light.  Who could resist this elegant pose and the green outfit!SOLD

"CAMELLIA SET UP"

Camellias are in bloom and I couldn't resist.  8 x 10 inches oil on canvas panel.  To learn more or to

bid CLICK HERE SOLD