Friday, October 28, 2016

ART IN THE METRO

Face No. 120

Face No. 121

These paintings are in the Art in the Metro exhibit in Fort Worth.  They were juried in last month and will be there until November.


Tuesday, September 27, 2016

ATHABASCA FALLS, CANADA

6x6

While in Canada last summer we stopped at Athabasca Falls.  The water is a lovely turquoise.  Wikipedia explains why the water is this color:

A Rock flour, or glacial flour, consists of fine-grained, silt-sized particles of rock, generated by mechanical grinding of bedrock by glacial erosion or by artificial grinding to a similar size. Because the material is very small, it becomes suspended in meltwater making the water appear cloudy, which is sometimes known as glacial milk.

When the sediments enter a river, they turn the river's colour grey, light brown, iridescent blue-green, or milky white. If the river flows into a glacial lake, the lake may appear turquoise in colour as a result. When flows of the flour are extensive, a distinct layer of a different colour flows into the lake and begins to dissipate and settle as the flow extends from the increase in water flow from the glacier during snow melts and heavy rain periods. Examples of this phenomenon may be seen at Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, Lake LouiseMoraine Lake and Peyto Lake in Canada, and Gjende lake in Norway.

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Thursday, August 18, 2016

PLANES OF THE HEAD

Oil on Panel
6x6

Because of the many values this was a difficult painting, but one in which I learned - again - the importance of comparing values throughout the painting.  I squinted and scraped and repainted to achieve the results I wanted.  I'm pleased with the outcome.

Monday, June 6, 2016

FACE No. 119

6x6
Oil on Panel
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I never tire of painting faces.  Although, we all have eyes, nose and mouth each face is unique and presents it's own challenges.  When I began this series of mugshots I had no idea I would get to 119.  With each painting I've learned something, sometimes technical, sometimes emotional.  I hope to continue this journey with many more faces. 

Thursday, May 26, 2016

TRIAL

Oil and Wax on Paper

12x12 Matted

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Monday, May 2, 2016

SPRING BOUQUETS


SPRING BOUQUET
8x8
Oil on Panel


SPRING BOUQUET 2
8x8
Oil on Panel

These paintings were accepted into Dutch Gallery's "Spring Reflections", their spring juried show.  The second painting was abstracted from the first one and although I enjoyed painting both of them I have to say the abstract was more fun.  The show runs from May14 to July 16.  If you are in the Dallas area stop in and see some great art.

Monday, April 25, 2016

FACE No. 118

12 x 12
Oil on Panel

Back to mugshots!  This one popped out because of his hair.  Dreadlocks are fun to paint.

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

FOREST

4.5"x4.5"
Oil and Wax on Paper

I am so pleased that "Forest" was accepted into Trinity Arts Guild 2016 Juried Open Show.   The show opens on April 20.  If you are in the Dallas/Fort Worth area stop in and take a look.  

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

ASPARAGUS

6x6
Oil & Wax on Panel

This is a continuation of my Food Dance series.  With Spring here, I'm always reminded of how good asparagus is to add to a menu.  It tastes delicious and is beautiful with its many shades of green.

Roasted Asparagus

Place asparagus, that has been drizzled with olive oil, in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper and place in a 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes.  

It's healthy, tastes good and so easy to prepare.



Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Friday, February 26, 2016

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Monday, February 22, 2016

FIGURE 3

12x6
Oil on Panel

I am enjoying this little study of abstraction and will continue.  I'm learning and having fun.  For those who might enjoy exploring the figure in the abstract David Shevlino has a download that is helpful and very interesting to watch.  

Friday, February 19, 2016

FIGURE 2

12x6
Oil on Panel
This is my first attempt at abstracting the figure.  I realize that I have no idea what I am doing so I am going to continue painting with hopes that eventually it will click.   

Thursday, February 18, 2016

FIGURE 1

12x6
Oil on Panel

I've been working on painting the figure.  My first attempt is simply the figure painted straight forward. This is the first painting in this process.  My goal is to abstract the figure with lost edges, which is not as easy as it sounds. I'm looking forward to exploring the back and forth that takes place at the easel as the figure loses some of its definition.  My next painting will be this same composition with the figure abstracted.  

Monday, February 8, 2016

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Saturday, January 30, 2016

WARM

6x6
Oil and Wax on Panel

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Thank you, Ruth Andre, for the fantastic dvds about painting with oil and wax! I found them to be, not only filled with your knowledge, but inspirational. I look forward to continue learning about painting with oil and wax. To view some of Ruth's work her web site is RuthAndre.com. Take a look!

Friday, January 29, 2016

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Monday, January 25, 2016

Sunday, January 24, 2016

Saturday, January 23, 2016

Friday, January 22, 2016

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Sunday, January 17, 2016

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

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