02-27-2023 - Bowl of Strawberries

 

Today's meditation... Felt like painting something a bit more formal. Definitely a nice change of pace.

Oil on Cradled Panel - 6" x 6"

Unframed. Signed on back.

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02-18-2023 - Guest Room Sun

 

This was my second go round at this painting. The light changes so fast, that I chased it and lost a bit of what I was after... I've included the first time round below. There's always a bit of a journey in a painting, this time time around, I was able to keep sight of the destination.

Oil on Panel - 6" x 8"

Unframed. Signed on back.

 

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02-16-2023 -- Recycling

 

 

Today's meditation was a found still life.  All sorts of fun shapes going on.  I've been having fun with cords recently.  I started this cord with a mix, but ended up going back into parts with pure cadmium orange.  It was fun trying to suggest some of the textures in the rug and towel.

Oil on Panel - 6" x 8"
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02-05-2023 - Chair Study

 

Finally had a few moments to myself.  Decided to do a quick study of a chair.  I loved how the back of the chair threw a warm reflected light under the window.  This was fun.  Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.  Thanks for looking!

Oil on Panel - 6" x 8"

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11-26-2022 - Mandarin and Bottles

 

Today's effort... I was cleaning up yesterday, and saw how the leaves had dried on this mandarin. Might not make sense, but we had an assignment in school where I had to draw a "hot" E... This one sort of embodied "fast" to me..I dug it! So it's shown here paired with some new bottles. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

As always, thanks for looking.

Oil on Cradled Panel - 6" x 6"

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11-13-22 -- Wires

 

I've been thinking about painting this for a while now. Had a super early start this morning, so I finally had a chance to sit with it. Managed to finish as the sunrise began to pour in through the windows. It was a nice quiet moment.

This arrangement hit me as odd, almost a self portrait really. When I noticed it, I was struck by the fact that I never got around to hiding the wires. For a little back story, the tv was a purchase from Offer Up... At the time, I was so interested in making sure it worked, that I simply never got around to cleaning up! This was right after lock-down, so it's been a minute ha! Anyway, the more I looked, the more I liked the soft sweeping quality of the wires against the hard edged flat-pack furniture. I found it interesting how the big shapes broke up the picture plane I had in my mind. Even the shadows felt important, they repeated the forms and almost acted like a gentle echo. I've probably lost you by now... But I dig it! Hope you will too. Until next time, thanks for looking!

Oil on panel - 8" x 6"

 

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8-30-2021 - Bird Box

 

The start of something different. I went looking for somewhere to paint this morning. (I've really grown quite fond of my little quests.) Stopped at the grocery store and saw this little arrangement. The box sort of reminded me of a tour of sake a friend ordered at a Benihana. Random, but, I digress. Got a little lost in the main carnation for a minute. They get confusing! This felt like a good point to take a break. This is a little larger than my usual blog painting. It'll be interesting to see where it goes from here...

 

8" x 10" - Oil on Cradled Panel

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8-12-21 - McHenry Dam

 

 

 

Today things started off a bit haphazardly. I headed out the wrong direction just to get through the traffic. (Everything around here is under construction.) Having been forced another direction, I ended up changing my intended spot and went to the dam. Turned out I forgot to transfer my panels back to my usual bag. So gouache it was for this morning! It turned out to be a nice morning. Couldn't have planned it better..

Below is a shot of my view. Taken after I had pretty much packed up... Thanks for looking! Have a great weekend!

McHenry Dam - 8-12-21

Gouache on Paper - 10.5" x 5.25"

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07/01/2021 - Willow Stream

 

After a week of rain, I was able to get out for a little bit this morning. This is a view of Willow Stream Park, right by the house. The water level was higher than I expected, so I changed a little from my planned composition. This park gets a lot of foot traffic! I avoided too much conversation by just hanging out the side door of the minivan as I painted... It is such a wonderful day out. Maybe I'll be able to get out for a little later today or this weekend.

Hope you all enjoy the holiday weekend! As always, thanks for looking!

Gouache on Paper - 8" x 6"

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Fun with Ma

Had a little paint left from this morning's open session. Managed to talk Ma into posing for a bit. Always great to spend some quality time! About one hour... Zorn Palette..

Oil on Panel - 8" x 6"

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