Another sketch of Myles Standish State Forest. I had a great time painting these trees. The graphic design quality of the branches and needles of these pines seem to paint themselves. I just kind of followed the brush.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Sun in the Forest - Myles Standish State Forest, Pine Tree in Sunlight, Oil Painting, Daily Painting
9x12, oil on masonite panel.
Another sketch of Myles Standish State Forest. I had a great time painting these trees. The graphic design quality of the branches and needles of these pines seem to paint themselves. I just kind of followed the brush.
Another sketch of Myles Standish State Forest. I had a great time painting these trees. The graphic design quality of the branches and needles of these pines seem to paint themselves. I just kind of followed the brush.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Shore Pines - Myles Standish State Forest, Pine Trees, Oil Painting,Daily Painting
7 5/8 x 12 3/8, oil on masonite.
This is from my trip in September. We spent a glorious morning at the Myles Standish State Forest. We began to follow a trail into the woods when we came upon a sign, which was coincidently about the same time I noticed the sound of gunshots off in the distance and some that wern't too far off in the distance...I decided to stay close to the road.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Plimoth Color - Plimoth, Plymouth Colony, Pilgrim, Woman,Daily Painting
11x8 oil on masonite panel.
Another from my recent Plymouth Colony trip. I use the original spelling in the title but the modern version in my text. One of the things I learned on this trip was that the pilgrims didn't wear the black costumes and buckle shoes and hats. In fact their clothes were quite colorful.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Main Street, 1621 - SOLDPlimoth, Plymouth Colony, Pilgrim Women, Daily Painting
10x10 oil on canvas panel.
This isn't just Main Street, it's the only street at Plymouth/Plimoth Colony.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
The English Pointer - English Pointer, Dog Portrait, Oil Painting, Daily Painting
10x10 oil on canvas panel.
I used a photograph I took a few weeks ago as reference for this sketch. I am not a fan of using photo reference for my work. It isn't an aesthetic issue, it's that after years working as an illustrator, it feels too much like work used to. I rarely do any preliminary drawing before painting but after a futile start on this picture I had to scrub the panel down and do a quick drawing and it helped quite a bit.
I also used Maroger Medium. I have known of this oil medium for years but only just purchased a tube. I'm unsure of how it should be used but plan on experimenting with it for awhile.
I used a photograph I took a few weeks ago as reference for this sketch. I am not a fan of using photo reference for my work. It isn't an aesthetic issue, it's that after years working as an illustrator, it feels too much like work used to. I rarely do any preliminary drawing before painting but after a futile start on this picture I had to scrub the panel down and do a quick drawing and it helped quite a bit.
I also used Maroger Medium. I have known of this oil medium for years but only just purchased a tube. I'm unsure of how it should be used but plan on experimenting with it for awhile.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Morning Light in the Park - Meadows Foundation, Dallas, Morning Sunlight, Daily Painting
12x9 oil on masonite panel.
Every morning, afternoon and evening I walk my dog in this park. After my limited palette attempts I think I probably overstated the color and value here but it feels right to me.
On a separate subject, today is the eight week anniversary since my last cigarette! I think I may finally be getting past the tense, clenched teeth, clenched fists phase.
I would like to offer my apologies to all of those folks I have barked at in the park. To everyone else...you probably deserved it.
Every morning, afternoon and evening I walk my dog in this park. After my limited palette attempts I think I probably overstated the color and value here but it feels right to me.
On a separate subject, today is the eight week anniversary since my last cigarette! I think I may finally be getting past the tense, clenched teeth, clenched fists phase.
I would like to offer my apologies to all of those folks I have barked at in the park. To everyone else...you probably deserved it.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Woman of Plimoth - Plimoth,Woman Pilgrim,Daily Painting
10x10 oil on canvas panel.
I used one of the photos from my recent trip to Plymouth Colony as reference.I tried to paint this outside of my comfort zone. My palette consisted of Yellow Ochre, Cad Red Medium, Ivory Black and Titanium White for the majority of the painting and then at the very end of the painting I dipped into Ultramarine Blue. Lastly, after I blocked in the painting I switched from brushes to palette knife for the rest of the painting.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Good Mornin' Alley, How Are Ya - Deep Ellum, Dallas,Plein Air, Oil Painting,Daily Painting
12x16 oil on masonite panel.
I started this painting a few days ago before work. It had a pretty good start and I was looking forward to returning this morning to finish it. Thanksgiving morning in Dallas was more like London in a horror film...dense fog everywhere. I didn't want to waste the morning so I painted a small sketch in the park and then went home to play with this painting. While painting I listened to "Alice's Restaurant" by Arlo Guthrie which led me to Peter, Paul and Mary to Judy Collins to The Seekers to John Denver to Bob Dylan and then back to Arlo Guthrie and the "City of New Orleans" hence "Good Morning America...". The sentiment fit the location and the lyric fit my life over these past 7 years.
I started this painting a few days ago before work. It had a pretty good start and I was looking forward to returning this morning to finish it. Thanksgiving morning in Dallas was more like London in a horror film...dense fog everywhere. I didn't want to waste the morning so I painted a small sketch in the park and then went home to play with this painting. While painting I listened to "Alice's Restaurant" by Arlo Guthrie which led me to Peter, Paul and Mary to Judy Collins to The Seekers to John Denver to Bob Dylan and then back to Arlo Guthrie and the "City of New Orleans" hence "Good Morning America...". The sentiment fit the location and the lyric fit my life over these past 7 years.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Brody - English Pointer, Oil Painting, Daily Painting
6x8 oil on canvas panel.
Brody is my daughter's English Pointer. I asked Caroline to email a photo so I could try another dog sketch...btw, Merry Christmas Sweetie!...that's one down.
Brody is my daughter's English Pointer. I asked Caroline to email a photo so I could try another dog sketch...btw, Merry Christmas Sweetie!...that's one down.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Maddie in Profile - English Pointer,Dog Portrait,Daily Painting
6x8 oil on canvas panel.
I painted this from a small drawing in my sketchbook. Thankfully Maddie was lounging right next to me while I painted this and that helped provide the information my drawing didn't. I used a limited palette of Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre, Ultramarine Blue and Burnt Umber.
I painted this from a small drawing in my sketchbook. Thankfully Maddie was lounging right next to me while I painted this and that helped provide the information my drawing didn't. I used a limited palette of Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre, Ultramarine Blue and Burnt Umber.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Norman's New England - Stockbridge,Massachussetts,Norman Rockwell,Studio,Cupola,Weathervane,Daily Painting
6x8 oil on canvas panel.
This 20 minute sketch was painted using one of the photos from my recent trip to CT and MA. This is the roof of Norman Rockwell's studio in Stockbridge, MA. It is one of my favorite places. We used to visit the Rockwell museum and studio often when I lived in Connecticut.
This 20 minute sketch was painted using one of the photos from my recent trip to CT and MA. This is the roof of Norman Rockwell's studio in Stockbridge, MA. It is one of my favorite places. We used to visit the Rockwell museum and studio often when I lived in Connecticut.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Maddie's Chair - English Pointer, Upholstered Chair,Daily Painting
10x10 oil on canvas panel.
I purchased this chair at a thrift store when I moved to Dallas. I chose this one because it looked clean and, mostly because I could pick it up (which is important if you are going to have to move furniture by yourself). I got it home, set it in place and sat down on it and, uh oh... it was tiny. The seat cushion is only 16 inches from the floor. I sat on so many chairs at the store. I never noticed that I hadn't sat on this one. It is so uncomfortable that I can't really sit in it for more than a few minutes. Maddie seems to love it though.
I purchased this chair at a thrift store when I moved to Dallas. I chose this one because it looked clean and, mostly because I could pick it up (which is important if you are going to have to move furniture by yourself). I got it home, set it in place and sat down on it and, uh oh... it was tiny. The seat cushion is only 16 inches from the floor. I sat on so many chairs at the store. I never noticed that I hadn't sat on this one. It is so uncomfortable that I can't really sit in it for more than a few minutes. Maddie seems to love it though.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Streaming Light - Stream,Sunlight,White Water,Daily Painting
10x8 oil on canvas panel
A bit of light catching a few leaves and highlighting the rushing water.
A bit of light catching a few leaves and highlighting the rushing water.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Frostville Sunlight - NFS - Frostville, Ohio, Olivia Dad collaboration,Daily Painting
8x8 oil on canvas panel.
This was the first of the father / daughter collaboration paintings. Livi liked the quirky little addition with the wagon wheel and the plow decorations. She painted a couple of the yellow flowers on the bush.
This was the first of the father / daughter collaboration paintings. Livi liked the quirky little addition with the wagon wheel and the plow decorations. She painted a couple of the yellow flowers on the bush.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Edge of the Lake - NFS - Lake Erie, oil painting, Olivia Dad collaborationDaily Painting
12x12 oil on canvas panel.
Another father / daughter collaboration with paint at Lake Erie (see below) and with clippers (see above).
At first Livi told me not to cut off my hair. She said it was my only asset (only a daughter can get away with that). After cutting her hair, the hospital barber offered to cut mine as well...Livi tearfully said no, her "older sister was a dog groomer and would do it" (again, only a daughter could get away with that!). That night Caroline came over with her dog clippers and cut my hair...Tina just watched and laughed when she wasn't horrified.
Three Daughters!!!
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Erie Collaboration - NFS Olivia's painting, Lake Erie, Daily Painting
12x9 oil on canvas panel.
I am back from a long absense. I spent the month of September in Ohio with my family. My daughter Olivia had a brain surgery that will end her epilepsy related seizures. All went perfectly and she is doing great. We spent the week prior to the surgery together painting and sketching. She would pick the subject and I would paint it and then she would add a brushstroke or two at the end to finish it up. It was a special time that I will always treasure. This is one of the paintings we collaborated on. More to come. Also there are a few from a research trip to southern New England for the project I'm working on.
I am back from a long absense. I spent the month of September in Ohio with my family. My daughter Olivia had a brain surgery that will end her epilepsy related seizures. All went perfectly and she is doing great. We spent the week prior to the surgery together painting and sketching. She would pick the subject and I would paint it and then she would add a brushstroke or two at the end to finish it up. It was a special time that I will always treasure. This is one of the paintings we collaborated on. More to come. Also there are a few from a research trip to southern New England for the project I'm working on.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Texas Street Noon - SOLD
9x12 oil on canvas panel.
Several lunch breaks and a little bit of studio time were needed to fight this battle.
I wish I could say it was the heat or the sweat in my eyes but...
I'll just have to assess the results later, when I have some distance from the struggle.
Several lunch breaks and a little bit of studio time were needed to fight this battle.
I wish I could say it was the heat or the sweat in my eyes but...
I'll just have to assess the results later, when I have some distance from the struggle.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Dappled Park - SOLD
8x10 oil on masonite panel.
I returned to Central Square Park on Saturday and again on Sunday to finish this painting. The dappled sunlight was a challenge...and trying to stay out of the sun.
I returned to Central Square Park on Saturday and again on Sunday to finish this painting. The dappled sunlight was a challenge...and trying to stay out of the sun.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Central Square Park - SOLD
8x10 oil on masonite panel.
This is the painting from my demonstration on Wednesday, and then some... I wasn't able to accomplish all I had hoped for, it's really hard to paint and talk so, I invited everyone to come back out to the park on our lunch break today to see the sketch completed. One person did and took some photos and video. I guess the oppressive heat on Wednesday was enough and considering it was actually warmer today, I don't blame them.
This is the painting from my demonstration on Wednesday, and then some... I wasn't able to accomplish all I had hoped for, it's really hard to paint and talk so, I invited everyone to come back out to the park on our lunch break today to see the sketch completed. One person did and took some photos and video. I guess the oppressive heat on Wednesday was enough and considering it was actually warmer today, I don't blame them.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Warming Up At Central Square - SOLD
8x10 oil on masonite panel.
I was asked to do a plein air painting demonstration for the Art Department at ReelFX animation studio. I have done demo's before and it can be a little bit nerve wracking. Doing one in front of a group of highly skilled and talented artists had me a little more than anxious and very intimidated. I suggested Central Square Park as a location for its close proximity and to make sure I was off studio property where the group would hopefully be smaller. The demonstration was scheduled for Monday, then moved to Wednesday. I went to the park after work on Tuesday to scout it out and do this "warm up" sketch.
I will post the demo painting tomorrow.
I was asked to do a plein air painting demonstration for the Art Department at ReelFX animation studio. I have done demo's before and it can be a little bit nerve wracking. Doing one in front of a group of highly skilled and talented artists had me a little more than anxious and very intimidated. I suggested Central Square Park as a location for its close proximity and to make sure I was off studio property where the group would hopefully be smaller. The demonstration was scheduled for Monday, then moved to Wednesday. I went to the park after work on Tuesday to scout it out and do this "warm up" sketch.
I will post the demo painting tomorrow.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
The Last Day Sunflowers - SOLD
6x6 oil on masonite.
They lasted a week and gave me great pleasure. I enjoyed painting them and will be looking for more. This sketch was done very quickly. I was finally through with dinner and phone calls and the baseball game on TV when I began to think about painting. Sixty minutes later I was photographing this painting to post on my blog...UGH, my Time Warner internet was dead. Another hour on the phone and an appointment for Friday between 1-5
!!$#@%^&**!!!!!!!! :>{
I put my jpg file on a flash drive and took it to work with me.
They lasted a week and gave me great pleasure. I enjoyed painting them and will be looking for more. This sketch was done very quickly. I was finally through with dinner and phone calls and the baseball game on TV when I began to think about painting. Sixty minutes later I was photographing this painting to post on my blog...UGH, my Time Warner internet was dead. Another hour on the phone and an appointment for Friday between 1-5
!!$#@%^&**!!!!!!!! :>{
I put my jpg file on a flash drive and took it to work with me.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Last Week and This Week
6x6 oil on masonite.
I paired the three roses that I picked up this week with the two remaining wilted sunflowers from last week.
I paired the three roses that I picked up this week with the two remaining wilted sunflowers from last week.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
Head On A Plate - SOLD
8x10 oil on a canvas panel.
I found this sculpted head in my file cabinet at work. I brought it home, put it on a paper plate on my work table, turned off all of the lights but one and began painting. I used a pretty minimal palette; Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna, Cad Yellow Med., Ult. Blue, and a tiny bit of Cad. Red Med. This was a fun exercise.
I found this sculpted head in my file cabinet at work. I brought it home, put it on a paper plate on my work table, turned off all of the lights but one and began painting. I used a pretty minimal palette; Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna, Cad Yellow Med., Ult. Blue, and a tiny bit of Cad. Red Med. This was a fun exercise.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
White Roses
9x7 oil on canvas panel.
Some sketches just don't work. I don't scrape away the duds because I hope to learn from them at a later date...(when I am not so aggravated).
On to the next and hopefully better painting.
Some sketches just don't work. I don't scrape away the duds because I hope to learn from them at a later date...(when I am not so aggravated).
On to the next and hopefully better painting.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Cool Sunflowers - SOLD
6x8 oil on gesso board.
I found these at the Central Market in Dallas and avoided the 100+ degrees outside.
I found these at the Central Market in Dallas and avoided the 100+ degrees outside.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Iris Afternoon
12x9 oil on masonite panel.
The simple pleasure of flowers and the specks of light that leak through the blinds.
The simple pleasure of flowers and the specks of light that leak through the blinds.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
An Iris Casualty
11x8 oil on masonite panel.
As I was arranging the bouquet to paint, I broke these two. I felt guilty and thought I owed it to these casualties to paint them first.
As I was arranging the bouquet to paint, I broke these two. I felt guilty and thought I owed it to these casualties to paint them first.
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