Sunday, February 27, 2011

Asian and Bosc


Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD

The one on the left is an Asian pear. It tasted like a perfect cross between an apple and a pear. Strange but good.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Three Figs


Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 10"x10" SOLD

A little larger painting today. I absolutely love the color variety in these figs, but most of all I love how they transition into one another. That was the painting challenge.

Monday, February 21, 2011

Behind the Flower


Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD

A collector of mine once suggested this as a subject. It took me way too long to finally paint it. I personally think it's a more interesting view than a typical flower.

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Zippo


Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD

I'm excited to say that this week is my turn to choose the challenge for DailyPaintworks. Above is my entry. Go to the challenge page and read all the details on the new challenge.

Friday, February 18, 2011

Squeezed Lemon No.2


Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD

I'm a little behind on this announcement but I want to share some news. We are proud to have 3 new members to DailyPaintworks. They are Dreama Tolle Perry, James Coulter, and M Collier. Click on the site and check out their beautiful galleries.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Pewter With Pear


Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD

Pewter. That is a strange metal. It's not shiny and has a antique look to it. I think this is the first pewter piece I've used in a still life..and it won't be the last. Stay tuned.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Corked No.2


Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD

Simple but detailed. I put the light directly above which is different compared to my usual setup.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Bagged Apple


Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD

This was one of those challenges that artists love. Really painting what you see. It's not an apple in a bag, it's a grouping of colors and values. Interesting.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011

Shilpa


Oil on Canvas Board. Approx 11"x14"

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Great model tonight at the head study session. About a 2 hour effort.

Tuesday, February 08, 2011

Peel Remnants


Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD

This is kinda the sequel of last night's painting. Like the before and after.

Sunday, February 06, 2011

Weimaraner


Oil on Cradled Board. Approx 12"x12"

This painting is a donation to the Weimaraner Rescue of the South a non-profit 501c(3) all volunteer organization that takes in abandoned, abused and displaced Weimaraners from Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia and Tennessee. They care for them medically and provide foster homes until a permanent loving home is found. You can see their website at www.weimrescue.com. Their eighth annual Weim & Cheese fundraising auction is coming up on March 5th where this painting will be on auction.

Tuesday, February 01, 2011

Cantaloupe Slice


Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD

I made a video of the making of this painting. You can view it here.