Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 8"x16" FRAMED - SOLD
This is a larger painting that is framed with a gorgeous silver frame which really makes the pears stand out. I've had this composition in my mind for a while and finally got it out on board. I'm very happy with the final product.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
This is the second commission from the same person. It is my first red velvet cupcake painting and I loved capturing those colors. I might have to do another.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
This is the first of 2 commissions. Stay tuned for the companion piece. ALSO, I want to tease a project I am planning. I can't give any details at this time but after I catch up a bit on the 5 commissions and a couple of gallery paintings, I will hit the ground running with the new "secret" project.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" FRAMED
This painting is being offered framed with the beautiful Catalina Black with Gold (floater) from the Randy Higbee Gallery in California. They have superb frames and do quality work.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6"
I caught this little guy catching some sun in my backyard. Lucky. If you view the auction, there is an awesome rollover zoom feature that DailyPaintworks has implemented to its site. Finally it's a breeze to view close-up brush strokes.
Oil on 1/8" Board. Approx 6"x6"
I wanted to emphasize these objects coming out of the darkness. That meant it was all about subtleties.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6"
I wanted to do a different take on the apple wrapped in a cloth...so I flipped it upside down. There is just as much interest on the bottom than on the top. Or at least that is what I tried to prove.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 4.125"x7" SOLD
This is a painting I've been thinking about for a few weeks. Ever since the Magnolia trees started budding in my area. I caught this one at the perfect stage of starting to bloom.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
Two of my favorite parts of this painting are the stem and the reflected light. I always try to push the reflected light in my paintings because it adds so much drama.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6"
What really attracted me to this composition was the cast shadow on the wall. If I got that shadow right, it would imply that the dollar was crinkled a bit.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
I've been searching for a while to find a red pear that was good enough to paint. All of them have been dark red and boring looking. This one, however, made it worth the wait. The only one with a distinct green stripe and a lighter shade of red. Nice. I'll paint that one.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
I love how these wires seemed like a tangled mess. This was one of the demos I did this past weekend. I was fortunate enough to have a gentleman fly in from Turkey to do a 3-day workshop with me. It was an honor and pleasure.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 3.125"x4" SOLD
As soon as I pulled this cork out of the bottle, the merlot color was singing. I knew right then that I had to paint it. This auction is being hosted by Daily Paintworks instead of Ebay. Anyone can bid, but in a few weeks any artists who wants to list their paintings with DPW will be able to do that as well!! They are art specific, art friendly, and significantly cheaper than Ebay.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6"
This is my Grandpa's violin. I really enjoyed painting it.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6"
This is a road I drive on everyday on my way to and from work. It's a slow speed limit with plenty of scenery. I love this route. It's one of 2 paintings that is hanging in the Randy Higbee Gallery 6" Squared show which opens tonight. If you are interested in purchasing, you may contact the gallery direct. If you are in the Costa Mesa, CA area (unfortunately i am not) stop by and check out the almost 500 paintings juried in the show.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 8"x12" SOLD
This painting just shipped to Susan Powell Fine Art today. This composition makes me think that the two top pears are peeking down to see what the green pear is up to. Almost out of jealousy or curiosity.
On a side note...as most of you know, I do mostly small paintings that are right around 6"x6". Lately I've been doing more and more larger pieces for gallery obligations. Not huge but still bigger than the usual, so for me this requires a bit of a different setup as far as lighting and easel, etc. I recently acquired a set of lights that includes a Lamp and Stand as well as an additional Clip on Lamp from The Daylight Company. It could be tricky buying lights for the studio but these are great. They simulate the most natural light (which for me is good because I paint mostly at night), are easy to maneuver, they have extra long cords and they don't get hot (even when they are on for hours at a time). AND they come with bulbs so they're ready to use right out of the box. Click here to read more technical stuff about them. Below is a picture of them in my studio in front of a work in progress. Check them out...highly recommended.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
I love picking out fruit for their unique features. I'm that guy who sits in the pear section and looks at way too many of them before I decide on which one I'm buying.
Oil on Canvas Board. Approx 11"x14" SOLD
Another great model tonight at the head study session. About a 2 hour effort.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
I got this from a friend. He owed me money and paid in all singles. It makes for a dramatic presentation, though.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6"
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I can't get enough of these wires. Especially when Mother Nature keeps changing the backdrop in such cool ways.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6"
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Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
This is my entry for the new Daily Paintworks Challenge which benefits JAPAN. This is a huge deal because the auctions are all help on DPW so 100% of the money goes to the charity. No fees and free posting AND it's open to anyone. I strongly urge anyone and everyone to post a painting to the new challenge to help those in need.
Oil on Canvas Board. Approx 11"x14" SOLD
Another great model tonight at the head study session. About a 2 hour effort.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
This reminds me of Spring time which is right around the corner...technically.
Oil on Canvas Board. Approx 11"x14"
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Great model tonight at the head study session. About a 2 hour effort.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oil on Canvas Board. Approx 11"x14"
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Great model tonight at the head study session. About a 2 hour effort.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
This is kinda the sequel of last night's painting. Like the before and after.
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.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
I made a video of the making of this painting. You can view it here.
