My Spirit hovered over the water

by admin | Aug 13, 2013 | Abstract, concepts in painting, Oil Paintings for Sale

This is a celebratory depiction of creation. The painting evolved in the conception stage from a mortal painting into a celestial angelic being flipping of a hat and having enormous jovial fun as things evolved. I understand we can only imagine what must have happened...

Urig’s Quarry

by admin | Jul 13, 2013 | Abstract, concepts in painting, plein air

I just finished this biography on Cezanne. It was nice to get such a personal view of what was happening with the Impressionist that surrounded Cezanne’s life. He was the father of Impressionism, Cubism and Modern Art. Quite an accomplishment for a man that was...

Rhythm n Motion on Beach

by admin | Jun 26, 2013 | Abstract, concepts in painting, Education

Patterns of different sized shapes or components in a painting create a visual repetition providing the artwork with rhythm and motion. Finished and unfinished recognizable parts allow the visual to be understood by the viewer and complete in their mind. This is a...

The Barnes Foundation and Cezanne

by admin | Jun 25, 2013 | Abstract, concepts in painting, Education, Historical Sites, plein air

I visited the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia on the way back from my New Jersey Workshop on my National Tour. I had seen the documentary movie a few years ago and always wanted to stop in and see what I have heard as the largest collection of Impressionist painters...

A Plan for Painting from Photographs Workshop – At the Ocean County Artists’ Guild in Island Heights, New Jersey

by admin | Jun 17, 2013 | Abstract, concepts in painting, Education, Oil Paintings for Sale

In painting as in life you need to have a plan, then be flexible enough to adjust to what comes your way. The plan starts with your own photographs, thumbnail sketches, design, preliminary color study and final painting. Then add to this the understanding of basic...

The Road Less Traveled

by admin | May 24, 2013 | Abstract, concepts in painting, Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air

The Road Less Traveled, takes me to Oldenburg Indiana where I painted with another plein air painter friend. Here it was like a trip back in time. Reminding me of the old barn structures of my grandfathers farm in Avon Ohio. In Oldenburg you will find the street signs...