2011-09-21 19:17
This painting was a bit more involved than my usual paintings, It took extra sittings to complete this piece. It has multiple layers of glazes and scumblings to heighten it's color and se… Read More
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This blog is about my journey with oil paints. It is a place where I will journal my successes and hopefully not too many failures. Moreover, I am hoping to share, inspire, entertain, and motivate my visitors.
2011-08-16 17:33
One of my greatest joys of summer is the taste of homegrown veggies. This years garden has kindly graced me with a steady of supply of my favorites. These were painted from tomatoes from t… Read More
2011-07-25 01:30
My obsession with painting pears continues. I know I should be painting something else, but I always manage to sneak in a pear or two. Nevertheless, it was a sheer delight to paint this o… Read More
2011-01-28 21:01
Without a doubt, Van Gogh is one of my favorite Master Artist. This painting was inspired by Van Gogh's Vase with 12 Sunflowers. I had the pleasure of visiting this painting at the Philad… Read More
2009-12-15 21:33
One day while raiding the fridge for something quick and easy for lunch, I found some left over Chinese food. The light in the refrigerator must have trigger the light in my head. For not o… Read More
2009-01-22 00:06
I love painting fruit. There is something expecially fun and energetic about painting cherries. I think I just like experimenting with different shades of red. I just bought a bag of them… Read More
2009-01-19 04:42
It is cold here on the East Coast. I am longing for the gently warmth of the summer, sea breezes and waves hitting the shore. It is no wonder that I am painting seascapes to keep warm. Af… Read More
2009-01-14 17:45
Hi Everyone, Well it is supposed to rain, sleet and snow again today. So, I thought it would be a good time to start a new painting. I was up really early this morning and worked on some sk… Read More
2009-01-13 01:29
I am planning to get out and do more plein air painting this year. I love colorful and dramatic skies. Which was my motivation to paint Springtime in the country. The sky was passionate a… Read More
2008-12-27 08:52
This oil painting tutorial is by no means the be all end all to painting a muffin. As you know, there are as many ways to paint as there are artist. What I hope to provide is motivation, i… Read More
2008-12-18 23:29
I originally had planned for this painting to be a demo. Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures. The picture on the right shows my progress when my memory returned.I will say that I pain… Read More
2008-11-12 01:13
SoldThis one was fun to paint. Fish in a Red Bowl is painted on a collaged newspaper background that compliments the fresh mackerel in a bowl. The fish are contained in a deep vib… Read More
2008-09-13 14:51
soldThis weekend, I had the pleasure of attending an art fair in one of the neighboring municipalities There were plenty of vendors in attendance. While it was a nice event, it was a l… Read More
2008-08-14 01:40
The inspiration for "Gossip" came from a recent trip to one of our local diners. There were 3 friends sitting at the counter, having coffee, laughing, talking and just enjoying each others c… Read More
2008-08-12 01:04
Cosmic was painted plein air on the eastern shoreboard. A storm was approaching, so this one was painted with a sense of urgency. Which if I was successful, is conveyed with expressive bru… Read More
2008-08-07 04:03
My puppy is a thief. I should have named him Bandit instead of Nitro. Nitro is a 8 month old lab shepherd mix, that we adopted from our local animal shelter. If Nitro does not have to atten… Read More
2008-07-31 02:25
This one graces an 8 x 1o canvas. I used sand from a recent trip to the beach to create the textures in the sand Read More
2008-07-25 03:27
This is my first landscape. I must confess, that I enjoyed this painting and I plan to do more. This particular bridge is one of a few historic footbridges left in PA. This added to my pr… Read More
2008-07-23 01:07
This is a painting of an American Avocet. This bird has an elegant profile and striking coloration. In summer it can be found in temporary and unpredictable wetlands across western North Am… Read More
2008-07-09 03:10
Cherries are another one of my summertime favorites. This one was fun to paint. I started one with a grisaille under painting and glazed with layers of the rich colors. Life is a bowl of… Read More
2008-07-06 03:01
Wow it has been awhile since I updated my blog. I can believe how time slips away when you are busy with "life", work, family, and excuses. I am glad to steal a few moments to update and s… Read More
2008-07-06 02:55
It is summer. It is my favorite time of the year. During this season my thoughts tend to drift toward the ocean, sea, and lakes. Pretty much any place that I can get wet and cool off mi… Read More
2008-02-14 18:08
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