Thursday, September 14, 2023
Minna by the Creek
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Minna
Monday, September 11, 2023
Norah
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Avery
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Audrey
Friday, August 11, 2023
Hattie & Margot
Here are the two sisters, Hattie and Margot, together. I asked them to sit together but looking in opposite directions. When I said - "ok, now look at each other," they spontaneously broke into big smiles! I hope they always get along this well. : )
Wednesday, August 09, 2023
Hattie
Monday, August 07, 2023
Margot
Sunday, August 06, 2023
Ryan
Thursday, August 03, 2023
Rietta
WORKSHOP PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT!
One week from now, on August 10th at 10am PDT, (note the time zone!) if you're interested, you can sign up for a workshop that will happen next year, July 11-14, 2024. Here's the official description:
In this workshop we will be focusing on the fundamentals of still life painting, in a small format, using oil (acrylic or gouache also ok). My teaching philosophy is: say it, show it, and then you try it; repeat. Towards that end I'll be demoing daily and talking about how and why I do what I do, and then helping as you paint. We will do fun exercises that include ten-minute-apples and "one stroke" paintings. These will help you jump-start a potential daily practice (a great way to improve!) and take a step away from fussy, lifeless paintings. If you want to paint poems rather than dissertations, this workshop is for you!
Tuesday, August 01, 2023
Eat the Apple
This is the second experiment from my "Just Try Sh*t: Composition" ArtByte (online tutorial). To review: I copied a painting with a composition I liked, then set up and painted my own composition using what I had learned. This was my second try, and I'm quite happy with it. I was trying for a more unusual composition than what I normally do, and a more sketchy style.
Friday, July 28, 2023
Protect the Apple
Monday, July 24, 2023
Salt the Tomatoes
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Bonding Time
Click Here to Bid - 8x8in. - oil - "Bonding Time"
I got a great series of photos of these two (on a bench in a square in Florence). At first the kid was having a meltdown (probably hungry). The dad was trying so hard to make it ok, but the boy was leaning away and having none of it. Then finally the dad got through, they had a little chat, and a hug. But the final photo was the very best arrangement of limbs and light. And that bird! So I chose to paint it even though dad's on his phone and you missed all the bonding. Ah well.Friday, July 07, 2023
Out in Flannel
Saturday, July 01, 2023
A Strolling Kind of Day
Monday, June 26, 2023
Bring the Dog
Here is another painting from my trip to Europe last month. This scene is one I photographed in Freiburg, Germany. They were pausing on the bank of a little "creek" running through town, with a lovely restaurant with outdoor seating on the other side. I think the little dog was just thinking about lunch.
I am now selling prints!
I'm starting with these five, popular paintings, and will add more soon. I did tons of research and found a gorgeous, heavy weight, matte paper, and bought a top of the line printer. The prints are fabulous! You can purchase them from the new prints page on my website. : )