"Stage Left" - SOLD

I think it's a bit too late to put this on eBay, so I will do that tomorrow. I am also going out of town tomorrow, and will be doing more landscapes.

"Plum and Glass"

I love the look of glass when it gets a little wavy. Painting it is really too much fun.

"Yellow and Green"

I wish I had shown a little more of the third tomato, but oh well.

"Carnation"

Oh it is good to be back! I went to a funeral out of state and forgot to bring my paints. I really wanted to paint some landscapes while there, and I still want to start painting outdoors. But at the same time staying in the studio is much more comfortable, so I guess we will see if I can do it.

Also, I started an eBay store to sell some of my paintings still lingering in my studio, so check that out.

"Tilt"

"Jar with Water" - SOLD

"Tulips" - SOLD

Have you ever seen Harry Stooshinoffs work? It's Awsome.

"Sketch"

This is generally what a painting of mine looks like after two or three unsuccessful attempts. I usually don't tend to post these works, but I thought some would appreciate this. Sometimes when I feel like I have completely forgotten how to paint I will just begin quickly throwing down paint. It actually helps me feel better afterward. And sometimes I actually like the end result.

"Climbing"

This month has been, and will be a bit slow. Sorry. I have had some sick kids this week. And, I will be going out of town soon.

I actually tried to do a landscape painting yesterday since the weather was looking a bit nicer. So I went up the canyon and set up. However, I did not last very long because it was bitter-cold. I got back in my car and realized that it was twenty degrees colder than in the valley. I think I will have to wait for a few more weeks.

"Three More" - SOLD

I think it's kind of interesting how after a while our approach can feel a bit stale, and it's nice to try something new. Before two weeks ago I was throwing a lot of paint up fast, and not worrying too much (but enough) about where it landed. Then I would go into the painting and "fix" the placement of my objects. It's a fun way to paint, but it does have some limitations. I got to the point where I felt I was taking to much time fighting the painting back into place, and sometimes the drawing was compromised. However, lately I have been trying to be more deliberate about where I place each brush mark. I figure I have two chances to draw each object correctly, once on the edge of each object and once on the edge of whatever is behind. So, the new approach is to slow down a bit, and make each mark count.

"Plum with Glass" - SOLD

I have never loved the way I paint fabric, but I think I am starting to understanding some key things about value that should make a difference. I am going to have to try bunching up some more fabric and try it again!

"Thirsty" - SOLD

I found this great little glass pitcher and have been trying to get it in a painting. It is a shorter one, and I really liked the strong shape it has. I think I will try painting it again, and see if I can get all of it on the canvas next time.

"Envy" - SOLD

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My teacher and good friend John Erickson has a new website. I have always admired his work. He was my primary introduction into art during college, and is one of the best college teachers out there. Which is often hard to find. Check out his work.

"Bagged No.2"

Getting back to painting is tough. I wiped down the first painting, and reset up this. I guess I have been away for a bit too long. Oh well, it's good to be back.

"Hot Shot" - SOLD

The jalapeño peppers were fun to paint, but I think next time I will try to lighten them a little more. But overall I am happy with this.

"Cherry Tomatoes" - SOLD

"Yellow Peppers" - SOLD

My camouflage peppers had turned completely yellow this morning, I had to paint them again.

I had a hard time getting a good photo of this one. I think the yellow in person is a bit more saturated then I am getting with the camera. I guess I need to figure out photoshop.

"Turning Yellow"

I actually bought these last week intending to paint them. I thought they were so great when I picked them up at the store, and could not resist their duel colors.

"New Mug" - SOLD

I don't squint as much as I should. Actually, what I do is kind of weird (and I don't endorse it), I slightly cross my eyes while closing one eye. This gets rid of all the details, and I can focus more on color and value. I don't know where I picked this habit up, but I do it constantly without even realizing it anymore. But for some reason, squinting, or doing the crazy cross eyed thing, helps with almost every aspect of painting. It seems so simple but it really seems to push everything else out and allow us to focus. It is an invaluable tool.

"Flower Tea" - SOLD

Well, it's kind of late and I can't think of a better title than that. Oh well :) .