Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Willow

"Willow," 24x30", Acrylic on Board
When I took the kids back to Ohio this summer to visit their grandmother, I spotted a beautiful willow tree growing in someone's front yard.  I went to photograph it, hoping to get something worth painting and my daughter, 6, decided she wanted to come along.  I took a dozen or so photos and then my daughter asked if she could take some pictures too.  So I let her.

When I was home developing the pictures I saw that her, more unusual angles of the tree were much more interesting than anything I captured.  I'm giving credit where due. :)

Friday, July 24, 2015

Huddle

"Huddle," Oil on Board, 20x16"
I'm continuing to develop my technique in oils.  I like many aspects of this painting, but am not as happy w/the likeness.  I may go back to it.  I find it so hard to 'finish' a figure in oils...

Sunday, July 19, 2015

New York View

"New York View," Acrylic on Board, 48x60"
I've taken my woodcut-esque technique to a new level w/this big one.  Check out the detail image below.


The view was inspired by a pix my sister sent me several years ago.  She says it's the George Washington Bridge.  One of the things I'm struck by when I visit New York is how much natural beauty is integrated with the manmade structures.  Some of the most beautiful trees I've ever seen are right there in the city.

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Perch

"Perch," Acrylic on Board, 24x18"
I feel like I'm starting to get the hang of oils -- now it's hard to imagine doing figures any other way!  The results aren't quite ready for general consumption, but they're getting closer.

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Shades of Rose

"Shades of Rose," Acrylic on Board, 48x36"
I challenged myself of this latest big one to use a different color palette.  Typically in my landscapes is lots of blues and greens.  The only ones I allowed my self on this one were a green/gold and a muted mixing blue.  Most of the color comes from burnt sienna, raw sienna and van dyke red.