Andrew Wyeth is my inspiration. “Shrimp Boat run aground”.

by admin | Jan 5, 2012 | concepts in painting, Oil Paintings for Sale

Lots of color in an earth tone painting. I have always enjoyed Andrew Wyeth, my favorite of all the Wyeth painters. Born in 1917 and died in 2009 at the age of 91, truly an American Artist. I enjoyed his simplistic, almost sepia tone approach that added charm and...

Beauty Matters? Comments?

by admin | Jan 1, 2012 | concepts in painting

Get Out of the Box – Self Portrait

by admin | Dec 27, 2011 | concepts in painting, Oil Paintings for Sale

We have all heard the saying, Get Out of the Box. I am even calling one of my workshops using painting knives (pallet knives) with this title. So when thinking on a self portrait to paint I thought this would be a good idea. I shot a video to look at different angles,...

The perfect Christmas present for any artist

by admin | Dec 17, 2011 | Education, plein air

I can’t think of anything I would enjoy more than painting plein-air in the Grand Canyons. The majestic beauty of this area is sure to inspire and captivate any artist. Plein-Air Landscape Workshop with Daryl Urig – Maynard Dixon Artist Workshop 4 – Day...

Self-Portrait in Hoodie

by admin | Dec 14, 2011 | Oil Paintings for Sale

Self-Portrait in Hoodie, Oil, 18 x 24 inches I had a number of personal goals set for this painting. I felt I had reached them, and this painting gave me some satisfaction. It is a rare feeling for me. Information on Workshops & Locations YouTube Video:...

Smokey Greys : Evening Home

by admin | Dec 9, 2011 | Oil Paintings for Sale

How do we express ourselves? By abilities or the lack of them?

by admin | Dec 7, 2011 | concepts in painting

I wonder sometimes if artist express themselves by their abilities or the lack of abilities. What I mean is, if I where able to represent it in a different way, would I? Why do I chose one way over another at the time of my painting experience? In painting a stylized...

A summary of my more recent blog posts

by admin | Dec 5, 2011 | Table of Contents

Bluffton Oyster Company – Plein Air Workshop Bluffton Oyster Company – Plein Air Workshop I agree with Vincent Van Gogh – I am rich I agree with Vincent Van Gogh – I am rich It is nice to meet interesting people when you travel. It is nice to meet...

Bluffton Oyster Company – Plein Air Workshop

by admin | Nov 29, 2011 | Education, Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air

When I had my workshop here in November there where so many nice people to meet and works with as painters. We had a cold day for the south and enjoyed painting behind the Bluffton Oyster Company, on Wharf Street. It was a painters dream. Instructing the...

I agree with Vincent Van Gogh – I am rich

by admin | Nov 17, 2011 | concepts in painting

I agree with Vincent Van Gogh, “I am rich – not in money, but because I have found in my work something which I can devote myself to heart and soul, and which inspire me and gives meaning to life.” Vincent Van Gogh Information on Workshops &...