APRICOT ROSES & BLUE STRIPES

This was painted this past week in Mendocino from a table top set up.  The watercolor image measures 9 x 6 inches and with the mat 14 x 11 which is a convenient standard size frame opening.  It is currently up for bid on eBay. To learn more or bid CLICK HERE SOLD

"ALDERPOINT RD. FALL"

"ALDERPOINT RD. FALL" is oil on canvas panel 6 x 8 inches.  I used to travel this road every Monday and got to see the incredible vista in every season.  The hills and mountains go on forever.  I was attracted to how the clouds cast the middle ground in shadow and yet sunshine was illuminating a background hill and foreground. Also the steep angle of foreground hill was intriguing.  This will be up for bid on eBay 5/14. PRESS HERE after 1pm

NIGHT TIME YELLOW IRISES

"NIGHT TIME YELLOW IRISES" is a little set up I did in my studio last night.  I used a strong directional spot light pointed upward from a slightly lower than eye level....then painted it looking somewhat down on the scene.  There was, of course ambient room light from daylight florescent tubes.  The shapes of the Iris were intriguing  and beautiful as was the shadow on the white cloth. It is oil on canvas panel 8 x 6 inches. To see on eBay CLICK HERE SOLD

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

"BY THE WARFINGER"

I was determined to get a painting and tried in Old Town but too many people.  Here, by the Adorni Center was perfect...at least for a while.  I got well into the painting and the wind kicked in.....then it clouded over and changed value relationships and finally the last straw, it began to rain.  Such is the plight of plein air painters.  I finished it in the studio.  8 x 10 inches oil on canvas panel.  For more information or to bid on eBay CLICK HERE