I painted this Sunday in my studio from a digital image I captured in Telluride last month, projected on my MacBook screen. I just love the color harmonies of forests and exposed red rock. I’m very happy with this painting, which I’ll probably paint larger. I painted 90% of it without my glasses, which again … Read more
Saturday I spent time roaming around Buena Vista Park looking for something to paint, plein air. I found great views on the windy side, but it was too windy to set up. The side with no wind, no luck. So ended up coming back home and taking Gracie to the “Scent Garden”. Turns out the … Read more
“Nature does nothing uselessly.” Aristotle (384 BC – 322 BC) Have you painted the figure? If you have, you know how difficult it is. Our brains are “wired” to recognize the slight differences between people, so even the slightest error in drawing the figure can make the difference in getting an accurate likeness. What if … Read more
I painted a couple of quick studies Saturday while selling my week’s work in Jackson Park. The crowd was small, but appreciative. I did end up selling two paintings, so not bad. Unfortunately, I really misjudged how much display space I would have, so ended up under-painting for the event. Jackson Park Doorway Study, Oil … Read more
Just a couple of paintings to post that haven’t made up yet. The first painting below was done last night at the sunset “Quick Draw” event. I painted fellow artist Janan L. Shannon. This work will be part of the silent auction fund raiser. Artist in the Shade – Oil on Linen – 10×8″ (SOLD) … Read more
I painted this garden in front of a Victorian home on Pacific Avenue this morning for the show on Saturday. Later in the day, I painted for the “QuickDraw” event, but it’s too dark to photograph that painting, so maybe I’ll post it tomorrow. I painted another artist working, a favorite subject 🙂 Victorian on … Read more
Painted two “industrial” scenes today, the USS Hornet and a couple of empty cargo containers. I wasn’t able to get a decent photo of the latter tonight, so will post tomorrow. I’m happy with the painting of the USS Hornet. I wanted to convey the enormity of the ship. Most artists opted to paint form … Read more
Here I am again, back in another 5 day event! I had a week “off” (working at Wells Fargo last week), but I think I can use some more. Nothing I can do about it, so time to press on. This wasn’t a great day. I spent a lot of time driving around Alameda, trying … Read more
I’m often asked about my palette, so thought I’d dedicate a post to this for future reference. First, I know many painters (great ones, in fact) believe in a limited palette. Most that follow that path do so because it ensures color harmony, and it certainly makes packing paints much easier. I’d love to carry … Read more
Finally, “Jewel by the Bay“, a week-long paint-out locally! I was invited to participate in this Bay Area paint-out last year, but had to decline due to some last-minute travel. I’m 100% set for this one! It starts Monday, and includes about 30 nationally-known plein air artists, most local, many friends. This is a typical … Read more