The Self Painter

Not quite sure what I saw staring back in me from that mirror in my dimly lit studio on that over cast two days. As I starred down the proportions, form, colors and shadows a character emerged, more elongated, like the figures I so enjoyed painting  from the museum of...

Leisurely Walk

In my journey and study of paint it seems I have so many things in my head that I would like to explore. But I am slowly learning it is better to explore one thing at a time as not to confuse myself by juggling multiple concepts. In this painting of the Leisurely...

The Lookout

The Lookout 20 inches wide x 16 inches tall This painting comes out of much study and personal development. Unlike other paintings, the concept was to paint towards my vision. When I had met my visions goal, the painting is assumed finished. What a way to start and...

Painting the artists’ first glimpse

We all know that when you get back to our studio and look at the photo we shot that so much is lost or missing from what originally inspired us from a scene. A photo, even from a good digital camera cannot capture all of the color and for sure not the impression you...

Opening Up the Painter’s Soul

At times an artist sounds crazy, but at other times, he’s a revered free spirit. An artist demands versatility and self-reliance. He needs to know everything: from developing a canvas to choosing the frame to surround his image. He must be the master of everything:...