Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 8"x8"
For purchase information, please email michael@mnaples.com (I am offering this framed or unframed). Since the weather in Chicagoland has been so warm and sunny, we have tulips starting to pop up already....along with all the other flowers. I am loving it.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6"
Before we had kids, this dog was our life. His name is Schnitz Zel Naples and he is almost 10 years old. We have nicknames for him such as Nit, Nitzel, Sir, Boss, Stink Mouth, Nitster, Long Nose, Foot Stool, Mister Nit, Nitty, Frito Foot...and I'm sure I missed a few. Anyway, enjoy the painting.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 12"x12"
For purchase information, please email michael@mnaples.com (I am offering this framed or unframed)
Oil on Board. Approx 9"x13" SOLD
I haven't been posting much lately but I have been painting my tail off. I'm working on 15 new pieces for two upcoming shows. The first is the Susan Powell Fine Art Still Life Invitational which opens April 6th.
For purchase information, please contact the gallery at 203-318-0616 or visit their website at www.susanpowellfineart.com.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
It's been almost a year since I painted these wires. I feel there are so many ways to look at them. In my backyard, when I swing on the swing set with my kids, I always look up at these and see them in a new way. That's how my artist brain works.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6"
Most days my kids are great eaters, but sometimes if they get distracted during lunch, this is what is left. A sandwich with one little bite taken out of it.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
I really like the temperatures going on in this painting. The warms and cools really seem to work together. I think this is the second Bosc I've ever painted and that's a shame because I really like their shape and colors.
I am still painting like a mad man for the upcoming shows. The first is April 6 and the second is the larger 4-artist show on May 11. I can't wait to see the whole body of work hanging together...but that's a lot of paintings away so back to work.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
Today it's an old fishing reel I've had in my studio for about 10 years. This is the first time I am painting it and that is a shame. I love the look and the way the light bounces around it.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
When I was growing up we would have donuts almost every Sunday. It was always a nice treat to look forward to at the end (or beginning) of the week.
Oil on Canvas. Approx 20"x20" SOLD
Another recent commission. I really enjoyed painting this one.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
I think this is my favorite donut. Vanilla frosting and strawberry filling. I want another!
Oil on Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
A recent commission. I think this was the first time I've painted chocolate chip cookies. I am picking up the alphabet series and will post the next one tomorrow. Stay tuned...
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
I wanted to focus on the glow effect coming from these mugs. That and still experimenting with warm and cool grays.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
I love this style of pickup. Not sure of the exact year but I do think it's in the 70's. I'm sure my Dad would know the exact year, make and model.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 16"x20" SOLD
I was commissioned to do a painting as a Christmas gift for a local Brewery in Chicago. They are Argus Brewery and they brew the best craft beer around. If you like good craft beer, I urge you to go to their Facebook page and "like" them.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
Pez dispensers have been on my "to paint" list for a while.
Oil on Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
This is one of the last commissions I have. After they are through, it will be a marathon of painting until May. I need 15 larger works for 2 shows. That's a good problem to have :)
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
Love these oil cans. I borrowed them from a guy a work with and I think I will be using them in a larger painting coming up. I was invited to a 4-artist show this May so there will be a lot of painting from now until then. Nose to the grindstone.
Oil on Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
It's been a couple of weeks since I have posted but I have been quite busy. First off, I have been painting a number of commissions. This is one of them. A small collection of Mad magazines from over 40 years ago.
Second is, our third daughter was born on December 15th. She looks just like her 2 sisters when they were new borns. Cute as a button. Photo is courtesy of Julie Ferenzi Photography. Click the link and "like" her page.
Oil on Board. Approx 10"x10" SOLD
This is another piece that sold at Susan Powell Fine Art before I could even post it here. I really like how this one turned out. It is what I strive for in my work. A balance of warm and cool, light and dark, and tight and loose.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
I fixed yesterday's auction. I was finally able to upload the photo. It was a real joy painting all the grooves in this pumpkin.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
This is a painting of my kids' drawings. The flower was drawn by my 3 year old, Lucy, and the drawing on the top was done by my 2 year old, Lola. Tomorrow (Monday) is my wife's birthday so I gave this painting to her. She is also due next week with our third girl who will be named Lyla. I guess I will have to redo this painting next year to show drawings from all three daughters. I'm a lucky guy.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
My wife spotted this leaf and waved me over for a look. She has a good eye.
Oil on Board. Approx 10"x8" SOLD
Another painting for the Susan Powell Fine Art Holiday show. This is the second to last pear painting for a while. I am exploring some new still life objects and compositions. I have 6 more commissions before Christmas but I can't wait to get into some new work. Busy, busy!
Oil on Canvas. Approx 18"x18" SOLD
Another fresh piece for Susan Powell Fine Art. This is one of 3 NEW pieces I have hanging in her Holiday show. I am honored to have one of my paintings on the back of the promotional postcard for the event. For information on other available pieces, please contact the gallery at 203-318-0616 or visit their website at www.susanpowellfineart.com.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6"
For purchase information, please call Randy Higbee Gallery at 714-546-2156
This is one of my painting hanging in Randy Higbee's 6" Squared Show that Opens tomorrow. I have 3 paintings accepted in this show. It should be a good one...like usual.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6"
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It's been a while since I painted this subject. I almost forgot how much I love capturing these power lines.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
I got a new antique crate from my parents. It has all the ware and tare I love to capture. Love it.
Charcoal on paper. Approx 11"x14"
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This is from a portrait night a couple weeks ago. It was about an hour of vigorous drawing. You can see 2 other progress shots on my Facebook page if you click on the photo album "2 Hour Portrait Night".
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
If you grew up in the Addison area, then you know all about the North Park Mall. As a kid it was the coolest place to go and our parents loved it because there was one of every store there. They had a pizza place called Garibaldi's and the decor there hadn't changed for decades..classic. This is the exterior sign on the building. It was a commission (for someone who grew up in Addison). A pleasure to paint.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
I'm in pumpkin mode right now. I had my first pumpkin donut of the season just yesterday...and I liked it.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
I feel a series coming on! It may take a while to get through them because I have 14 paintings to get done before Christmas. Yikes. Just hearing that makes me nervous.
If you are looking for a cool Christmas gift for yourself or anyone else, let me suggest my newest book "SQUARED". It is available in soft or hard cover and if you order before November 30, you can use the promo code BIGTEN for $10 off your purchase.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
I showed this painting to my 2 year old, Lola. I asked if she knew what is was and she said "punkin". Hence the title. I love how kids articulate.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6"
This apple was in our fruit bowl. One look at it and I had to hide it in the studio until I was ready to paint it. That's how it works. Food, silver wear, cups and booze randomly disappear.
Oil on 1/4" Board. Approx 6"x6" SOLD
I received an email from Michel Oosterhout. He has a website called "an apple a day". He asks artists to create a piece of art featuring an apple and email it to him to put on his website. As soon as I finished reading his email, I knew I wanted to include my iPhone in the painting. I really liked capturing the dark sleekness of it as well as the color shift across the Honeycrisp. Fun painting to do.
Charcoal on paper. Approx 12"x19"
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I did the math earlier today and it turns out I haven't used charcoal since college...which was 10 years ago!!! Yikes, that went fast! Anyway it felt great to spread the black dust around for a change.
