Sunday, April 29, 2007

"Glass of Milk"

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Oil on 1/8" Masonite, 6"x6". SOLD.

I loved playing with the subtle white variations in this painting. That and the temperature transitions made for a challenging painting.

Thursday, April 26, 2007

"Coffee Ring"

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Oil on 1/8" Masonite, 6"x6". SOLD.

This is post number 140 for my Daily Painting blog.

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

"Scooped Out Kiwi"

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Oil on 1/8" Masonite, 6"x5.5". SOLD.

I remember eating kiwi at my Grandma's house when she would babysit. Back then it felt like such an "adult" food. I've loved them ever since.

Monday, April 23, 2007

"Mother Ducky"

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Oil on 1/4" Board, 10"x8". SOLD.

I've been wanting to paint a rubber ducky theme for quite some time now. I thought it was appropriate for upcoming Holiday...Mother's Day. This is post number 137 for my Daily Painting blog.

Saturday, April 21, 2007

"Portait of Boy"

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Graphite on Strathmore Bristol Board, 8"x11". Commission - NFS

Here is the second of the 2 portraits. It was kind of nice to take a break from the brush and pick up the pencil again. I didn't realize how much I missed using graphite and the intentional cross-hatched layering to give such a smooth tone.

I am always open to commissions. To view more samples of portraits I've done you can visit my website at www.hand-drawnportraits.com.

Friday, April 20, 2007

"Gears of Time" repost for auction

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Oil on 1/8" Masonite, 6"x12". SOLD.

Previous Daily Painting from February 27, 2007. This painting was entered in a Naperville Art League competition. Some of you had asked how the painting did and I am proud to say it won Honorable Mention. I didn't want to put it up for auction until after the show ended and now is that time.

Thursday, April 19, 2007

"Portrait of Girl"

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Graphite on Strathmore Bristol Board, 8"x11". Commission - NFS

It's been months since I have posted a portrait. This is the first in a set of two for a client. The second one will be posted soon.

I am always open to commissions. To view more samples of portraits I've done you can visit my website at www.hand-drawnportraits.com.

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

"Flower with Vase No.2"

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Oil on 1/8" Masonite, 6"x5".

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This is post number 131 for my Daily Painting blog.

Monday, April 16, 2007

"Glass of Lemons"

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Oil on 1/8" Masonite, 6"x7.5". SOLD.

I just loved how the angles in the glass distorted the bottom lemon. It was fun to capture.

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

"Bar Fight"

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Oil on 1/8" Masonite, 5"x6".

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It was good fun breaking this bottle for the sake of the painting.

Thursday, April 05, 2007

"Sushi"

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Oil on 1/8" Masonite, 10"x8". SOLD.

My mouth was watering the entire time I was painting this. I love sushi so it was hard to hold back from eating them. Please note this painting is larger than my usual Daily Paintings.

Wednesday, April 04, 2007

"Truck Tire Donut"

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Oil on 1/8" Masonite, 6"x6". SOLD.

When I was a kid my dad would get a dozen donuts every Sunday. I remember always asking for the "truck tire" donut. Cool shape and great taste. This painting is number 123 for my Daily Painting blog. Thanks for looking.

Monday, April 02, 2007

"Lemon Lime Battle"

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Oil on 1/8" Masonite, 6"x5". SOLD.

I had an urge to do a more complex composition tonight. It's a battle between Lemon and Lime. In my opinion, Lemon wins.