In the Summer of 2003 I got to paint in the south of France for a few weeks with Brigette Curt and Jim Smyth. It was probably the most memorable painting experience of my life. The smells of Provence (Lavender, Lindent trees, herbs) and light are just incredible. If you’d like to join them, check … Read more
The Golden Gate Park Bank has started their concerts again (running through October) every Sunday. As I’m starting to paint the figure again a bit more, I road my bike down to the park to complete some plein air sketch studies. I’m studying with Peggi Kroll-Roberts in September at l’Atelier aux Couleurs in Petaluma this … Read more
I continue to experiment with painting in a higher key. While I’m getting there, I’m not as light as I’d like to be (see Bato Dugarzhapov, a Russian artist I greatly admire). Here are a couple more studies, and a YouTube video of the first painting in progress: Sonoma Road – Oil on Canvas – … Read more
I have been experimenting with different painting keys. “High key” paintings (like the seascape below) are painted with pale, light values, and according to this website, can be either high or low color saturation. My paintings tend to be on the dark side, because it allows me to use full saturation colors for the lights. … Read more
I’ve painted this bridge before, and wrote about the history of this area. This is a different view, and I’m much happier not only with the composition, but the color, paint application, etc. It’s great keeping this blog, because I can look back at old work and measure my progress. Hope you enjoy it! … Read more
By the last day of the Randall Sexton workshop last week, I felt like I was just hitting my stride. Guess it takes 4 days! Anyway, I’m happy with the way this represented light. Kind of mixed abstract/representational style. Enjoy! 5th and C Street (Petaluma), Oil on Linen, 9×12 AVAILABLE IN MY STORE
I was privileged to study with Randall Sexton at l’Atelier aux Couleurs, the Henche art academy in Petaluma this week. The school is run by artist friends Carole Gray-Weihman and Al Tofanell, and is hosting a great line-up of teachers this year. I’m going back to study with John Ebersberger in July and Peggi Kroll-Roberts … Read more
It’s not exactly original to say I’m an artist and like Venice! The water, architecture, interesting shapes, incredible light…it makes it one of the best place to paint ever. I didn’t paint this plein air, but rather from a photograph. Last time I was there, it was a family trip, so not really easy (or … Read more
Had a chance to paint from my reference photo this view of Point Lobos, one of my favorite spots to paint. Nothing like painting there en plein air, but this will do. Enjoy! Point Lobos Pines, Oil on Linen, 10×12 AVAILABLE IN MY STORE And, a bonus painting. A little study from The Presidio. … Read more
I’m mixing things up a bit by painting the figure occasionally now. I need to find some models, or a group of artists to paint with. Most of the group’s I’ve found are the traditional drawing sessions, with lots of short poses, followed by 20 minute long poses. I need longer than that to paint! … Read more