Eating Crow

This is a more contemporary painting. I took this shot on the beach in Costa Rica. This is one of the largest paintings I've done, measuring 48" x 24". Great for above a sofa.  So interesting, especially for my art students, that when we imagine something like a crow we think "black". As we study the image there's so much more involved thanks to beautiful, incredible lighting! Hope you enjoy.

Smart Guy

My gosh...it's been SOOOOOO long since I've posted. Just goes to show how busy I get during the school year. I have been having a creative blast since school is out for summer.

Check out this new little guy created with wire and paper mache! I LOVE him! He's sitting on top of three very smart books (electromagnetics, mechanical measurements). Get the picture? His clothing has lots of mathematical equations and graphs. He's brilliant. Every time I look at him he looks like he just came up with an incredible solution to some mathematical quandary. Yep, he's contemplating something important right now!

I love the process of paper mache. It's so much fun to see these characters come to life! Let me know if you are interested in purchasing this piece. I can also do commissioned pieces. Have a favorite book? Let me create your favorite character using pages from the book. I know...I tear up books. No haters!

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A Delicious Challenge!

I've been challenging myself a little bit lately in my color choice. It seems that everywhere I look, I see white. So I've been attempting to show all the values and colors that I see which make up the white. All challenges should be so delicious. I still have a few Oreo cookies left which shows my amazing restraint!!! This summer is a perfect time to enjoy the simple things in life!

Little By Little

I worked today to get Kristi's Mawmaw's face looking accurate. Then I lost my good lighting so had to quit for the evening. Makes me visualize my dream studio!

The Progression of a Portrait

Still unfinished, but I thought you might enjoy seeing how a painting develops for me!

Favorite Landscapes

Landscapes are like postcards of places I've been and loved. Looking at these gives me a little sense of peace and tranquility...my wish for you as well.

Kristi's Mawmaw

I'm getting set to work on a portrait for my friend Kristi. This painting will be of her grandmother. I love the fact that she's holding a chicken, love the shadow, love the primary colors, love the pleats in her skirt. I hope I can do this lady justice...she was an amazing person in Kristi's life!

Kristi took photographs of me and we had so much fun. She's a master at getting beautiful shots that capture the essence of the subject. Love her work. Check it out!

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