Missing Florida

"Waterfront View"

5x7  Oil on Canvas Panel

$95

I lived in Florida (both Tampa & St. Augustine) for several years.  I find myself missing it very much.   Missing the more laid back life or maybe it wasn't the laid back life but the ability to escape at any moment by simply looking out my window and see the beautiful waters and sky.  Immediate stress relieve without medicine or alcohol.  Although a drink in hand was always nice. 

When to stop?

"First Cast"

6x12 Oil on Linen Panel

$125

My heart beat a little faster when I thought about putting another brushstroke on this painting.  My brain tells me I could put 1, 10 or 40 more strokes on this piece but would it say anything more than what is already said?   This is the question for every artist...Am I done yet?

Painting Violet

"Brown Jug"

6x6  Oil on Linen Panel

$95 - SOLD

Give me a brown jug and some violet flowers and I'm in heaven.

The Start

This is the beginning of a demo for my students.  The start of a painting is so critical.  At this stage design, value and color are established.  All my students hate their paintings at this point.  When I ask why, they say "It's not pretty".  So focused are beginning students to the end result that they set themselves up for failure.  It's like baking a cake...you can't decorate it until it's baked, cooled and frosted before the piping bag comes out for the final details.  My final touches are reserved for the last 5-10% of the painting.  Build strong structures and the details will literally be the icing on the cake.  

  Happy New Year!

Off with the Old, On with the New! $45 SALE!

2012 has been a very trying year, so as the saying goes "Off with the old, on with the new"!  Exploring new direction in my art and want to clear out my previous work.  Good news for you, great prices!

Each piece will be offered at $45 plus $5 shipping (if needed).  These paintings range from 4x4 to 8x10s.  If you see a piece you want, email me and I will send a PayPal invoice to you.  Here's to new adventures and a great 2013!

Under Construction

"Under Construction"

6x6 Oil on Panel

$95

Another idea, another study.  My students hear me say (probably more times than they care to hear), do a study before you dive into a painting.  Better to work out the issues on a small piece instead of a 36x36. Which is exactly what I didn't do on a rather recent 36x36.  I was so sure that I had it all worked out.  HA!  I now have a great underpainting for my next 36x36.  So to all my lovely students, DO I say, Not as I do.

A Study

"Heading Uptown"

6x6  Oil on Canvas Panel

$95

Doing studies is an invaluable tool in becoming familiar with your subject.  These studies help me simplify the painting and judge what works and doesn't before beginning the larger piece.  I look at this and think I want to lose more in the final piece.  We'll see where I end up.