Lowcountry Garden – An Abstract Impression

by admin | Apr 23, 2012 | Abstract, Oil Paintings for Sale

I had a vision for this painting from the very start. This was unusual for me to have it so clearly in my mind before painting on my primed panel. I wanted to have all of the abstract qualities of a painting and hold some resemblance to the original image. It is what...

Old Man by the Sea

by admin | Apr 17, 2012 | Oil Paintings for Sale

Woman in Rocky Stream

by admin | Apr 11, 2012 | concepts in painting, Oil Paintings for Sale

Created entirely with a painting knife, M. Graham paints and Walnut Oil. My objective was to treat the rocky landscape and figure the same while being careful not to overwork any areas to maintain an overall unity of fluid paint. I enjoy the textures of the rocks,...

Hoist the Sails – Painting in the Carolina’s

by admin | Apr 8, 2012 | Oil Paintings for Sale

It helps to do a color study – Let’s Set Sail

by admin | Apr 3, 2012 | concepts in painting, Education, Oil Paintings for Sale

I know it seems faster to skip steps in painting. They are not always needed. Many times when I do a preliminary color study or smaller painting, it just helps to point out all the troubled areas of the painting so I know where to concentrate my problem solving...