"SPRING GREENS"

This was painted in my friend's back yard which was a riot of new greens and flowers.  I usually run the other way when confronted with this much green to paint but since the weather said probable rain we decided to stay. It was beautiful to look at but a real challenge to paint.   I had to look very closely at the subtle color modulations and be careful not to generalize.  The size is 12 x 9 inches oil on canvas panel. 

"MIDNIGHT SPECIAL FLORAL"

This painting is acrylic on mylar 4 1/2 x 6 3/4 inches.  I'm always amazed at the translucency of this medium on this support.  Sometimes the values are tricky because acrylic dries darker but I was pleased with how the reflection on silver vase turned out.

"CR RESPITE"

8 x 10 oil on panel.  This is where I went when time allowed...usually between classes at College of the Redwoods.  A convenient bench was just out of the picture.  I really love big fir trees and fences always get my attention.  Not only for their wonderful 'lead in device' but I like to put some human element into the landscape.  Another sign of human activity is you can also see where the lawnmower stopped. SOLD AT OPEN STUDIO

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