Work in Progress July 2020
Greetings dear reader! How are you? I am excited to share a work in progress with you today. Also, I will describe the latest happenings from the studio here in Raleigh NC. When I finish this painting, it will be a part of this series. But for now, I plan to share some thoughts that […]
Lemon Lime Value Study
Greetings dear reader! Here’s an 8×8 inch oil on linen Lemon Lime Value Study for you. To me, lemon lime time means summer time. You? I love the taste of a slice of lemon in water. And, there’s nothing more delicious than a gin and tonic with a slice of lime. Furthermore, when you savor […]
Radish in Self Quarantine
This little radish made me think of self quarantine. It reminds me of each of us as we navigate the pandemic these days. Why? It arrived here in our home after a recent curbside grocery pick up at the local food coop. The radish had been surrounded by its fellow radishes. But then, it came […]
Socially Distanced Summer Squash and Friends
Here we are smack dab in the middle of Summer 2020. What does that mean? It means this is a Socially Distanced Summer. In fact, even the vegetables in this painting realize the importance of social distancing. Hence, the name of this painting: Socially Distanced Summer Squash and Friends. Before I share my perspective on […]
Sweet Change
The title “Sweet Change” sums up all kinds of happenings recently. I’ll cover change here in this painting, in my own studio, in the region and in the news. But first, I need to describe the painting in this 2020 series. Favorite Things At the end of last year, an accomplished artist friend suggested I […]
Ratatouille To Be
Rather than “Ratatouille To Be,” I guess I could have called this “Eggplants Unite” or “Aubergines Forever!” But I decided to make Ratatouille with these eggplants and I just had to include that word in this painting’s title. Here’s why…oops…before the why…let’s cover the what. What’s this about? So if you’re new here, welcome! Each […]
Human Being
Well hello human being! I had fully expected to share my latest still life painting with you this week. It’s ready to go and fresh off the easel. And, then the Christian Cooper, avid bird watcher incident happened. You can click on the link in the previous sentence to get the skinny if you happened […]
Bell Peppers
Shazam Red Bell Peppers are so healthy! In fact, seems you can replace those Vitamin C supplements right now. Hold on, I am getting ahead of myself here. Let me remind you that this painting is a part of my “Favorite Things” series. What is that? Well, each week since the beginning of 2020, I […]
Time and Tendencies
How do you like to spend your time and what are your tendencies? I’ll never forget something my classmates and I heard from one of the toughest teachers at art school. She said, “I can share my knowledge with you but I can’t tell you how to manage your tendencies.” So, I thought about this […]
Nothing to Hide: an Alla Prima Painting
This alla prima painting, entitled Nothing to Hide, seemed like a perfect image as we careen towards Valentine’s Day this week. Why? Well, first there’s a red background in it. Second, there’s a lovely nude model who is sitting confidently. As I painted her, I felt as if she exuded a sense of self awareness […]