IN MEMORY

JACK ANGUS

This drawing is a commission piece done for a client in memory of a friend's dog.  I did it in colored pencil on brown toned paper.  I struggled to figure out what he was holding in his mouth and finally guessed it was an ice cream cone.  I had to simplify the drawing a bit since it was cluttered what lots of different surfaces and colors. Rest In Peace Jack!!

MELDING FLAVORS

SWEET AND TANGY

I love the taste of pears and cheese together.  My favorite combination happens to be Bartlett pears and Gouda cheese.  My mouth waters just thinking of them. Here is a little painting in honor of their combined flavors.  ENJOY!!

From The Mighty Oak.....

BABY OAKS

These acorns have been collecting themselves on my desk for a few weeks now.  Every time I see one that is not smushed, I pick it up, thinking I'll use them in a painting. So that day was today.  I like how they appear so architectural when viewed up close.  Hope you enjoy this little seasonal painting.  Happy Autumn!!

Making Colors Pop

PEPPERLICIOUS

There is nothing like working with complementary colors to make a painting sing. I decided to experiment with doing a painting with the subject being painted on a ground that is the complement of the subject, in this case, the peppers.  I like how little bits of the red show through, making the pepper even more interesting. ENJOY!!

Getting Back To It

AUTUMN COLLECTION #2

Here is another little still life of more favorite autumn things.  I don't carve pumpkins anymore, but still enjoy having them around to bring color to both the indoor and outdoor setting.  I love how this little pumpkin still had part of the stem and vine attached to it.  When painting this still life, I noticed just how much of the orange from the pumpkin was reflected onto the white background. This still life is title "Autumn Collection #2.  Enjoy

All Travel, No Painting

AUTUMN COLLECTION #1

Autumn is my absolute favorite time of the year.  The days are usually sunny and dry and the leaves turn the most beautiful colors.  This October, I was fortunate enough to travel over half of the month. Unfortunately, most of that traveling did not involve any painting.  I did get lots of photo references for future paintings, but to someone who likes to paint everyday, it was almost painful not to get that paintbrush in my hand.

This painting is from what I tend to gather at this time of year.  I love collecting leaves and anything with an autumn feel.  Acorns are another favorite and I always marvel at how many of them fall every year only to be destroyed or eaten by wildlife.

This painting is titled "Autumn Collection #1".  Hope you enjoy.

GOOD MEMORIES

Memories of Zinnias

 This painting is an attempt to catch the beauty of one of my favorite late summer flowers, the Zinnia.  

It is painted on a board that has received many coats of gesso, leaving it textured.  I like how some of the strokes are rough in places, echoing the sturdiness of the flower.

These flowers were the backbone of my mother's vegetable garden.  She always planted them around the edges of the garden and they created a lovely border.  I remember helping her plant the seeds and was always delighted by the shape of them, long and pointed, not what you would imagine. The flowers were always multicolored and very sturdy,  making them perfect to bring indoors.

ENJOY!!