Hot Day at the Marina

by admin | Jul 20, 2011 | concepts in painting, Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air

It was a hot day at the Marina, though the heat was unnoticed as I was in “My Artist Zone” painting with my painting knife. I have always enjoyed nautical paintings. Painted plein air, I started with a small oil sketch that quickly set up my color scheme...

A Great Day at the Marina 2

by admin | Jul 18, 2011 | concepts in painting, Historical Sites, Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air, Uncategorized

I receive great enjoyment from painting plein air at the marina. Some of the boat owners may not enjoyed the Mayflies as they tried to clean their boats, but this was of no consequence to me since I was focusing more on the big picture (no pun intended). Painting...

Broken Mirror, self-portrait with painting knife (Workshop Learnings)

by admin | Jul 6, 2011 | concepts in painting, Education, Historical Sites, Oil Paintings for Sale, online event, plein air

In my recent self portrait workshop it was a joy to work with other painters. It is always hard for me when the class is over I miss the students and the bonding we experience together at the workshops. Self portraiture is an excellent way to get into or improve your...

Self-Portraiture is the truest artistic expression

by admin | Jun 29, 2011 | concepts in painting, Education, Oil Paintings for Sale

Self-portrait is very cool. It is the perfect direction for the accomplished or beginning artist to tackle. Besides allowing for personal expression it provides the perfect learning experience. Know thyself, says Socrates. When one explores this it is said to lead to...

The Self Painter

by admin | Jun 23, 2011 | concepts in painting, Oil Paintings for Sale

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

by admin | Jun 20, 2011 | concepts in painting, Oil Paintings for Sale

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...