Picking Apples

This is from a photo reference.  I photographed my good friend and fellow painter Peg Anderson many years ago in a white gown (my idea totally) Looking at the series of shots I became very interested in the stark contrast of the dark apple tree in shadow and the background bright  sunlit area and particularly what happens to white in this setting.  It's a small painting (8 x 6) finished in one intense setting and it's still very wet. sold

November in the Park

Fellow painter, Cietha, and I braved the cold morning and painted in the community park.  We walked around for about 30 minutes and then just set up and painted.  Awkward as heck, big coat, gloves etc but we managed.  This was no way near the cold of painters of snow like Aldro Hibbard and the like endured for their paintings but the stress was there.  I think it helped to be a little uncomfortable and hopefully the urgency shows.  Sure couldn't get fussy.  8 x 8 inches oil on lead prime linen panel and is offered (auction) at DailyPaintWorks. here

Bedroom Abstract

8 x 8 oil on lead prime canvas.  I was attracted to the abstract quality of all the bedroom clutter before making the bed.  The light filtering through the curtain tied it all together in a silvery glow.  This is at auction on DailyPaintWorks  opening bid $90

My Beach

This is my favorite spot along the river which I'm fortunate to live very close to.  The colors are magnificent this time of year.  This painting is available through DailyPaintWorks.  For further info or to bid click here

Roses on Table

6 x 8 inches

I liked the way the roses and crumpled tablecloth made a pleasing design just as they lay. sold

Olive Oil & Green Apple

8 x 6 inches oil on canvas panel lead prime.  After trying several different objects and lighting scenarios I settled for the studio overhead florescent lighting and this arrangement.  The colors really intrigued me....two greens and purple....not what I would ordinarily choose but with all the creamy whites the strident colors stayed in their place and didn't upset me.  This little painting is available through DailyPaintWorks auction.  For more information or to bid 

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Somewhere in Alaska

I visited a good friend in Alaska and took many photos.  This was typical of many of the small villages we visited.  This small (6 x 6 ) painting is oil on canvas panel lead prime and is available through DailyPaint Works auction. Opening bid $60  Go here