Pear with Napkin

7" x 5"

oil on panel

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I have found an old wooden fruit crate that is wonderful for setting up a painting like this. The lighting is great and creates a dramatic feel. 

I have noticed in a lot of classic paintings that I'm drawn too have weathered wood in them and even though it looks like it would be hard to paint, in fact, it's very easy. 

Tiny Pear

2.5" x 3.5"

oil on panel

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Me & My Shadow (small)

2.5" x 3.5"

oil on board

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Colorado Storm

3.5" x 2.5"

Oil on board

Framed
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When I got back home from Florida my computer refused to talk to me so I took it to the doctor to see what the problem was and they said just a few adjustments and it would be good as new and so it is. 

So glad to be back in NC!  The trip was good - got to see the baby and spend time with mama and of course, he is the most beautiful baby I have ever seen.

I have kept up with the paintings, but was unable to post. Now I'm back in business with the computer and soooo happy it was a quick fix and not a total disaster!

Safe Harbour

10" x 8" 

Oil on board

Clouds Over a Field

5" x 3.5"

oil on board
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Rainy Sunset

3.5" x 5"

oil on board

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Afternoon Marsh

5" x 3.5"

oil on board
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Sunrise Over Marsh

 

5" x 3.5"

oil on board

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Sleepy

12" x 12" 

Oil on panel

I've been painting on this the past few days and I'm really happy with the way it's turned out. Now that things are settled, I'll be driving back to NC tomorrow, so it will be a few days until I'll be sending my dailies again. 

I really hate missing days, but sometimes it's just not possible and a break is in order. 

Can't wait to get "back in the groove"! 

New Baby

Well, we have baby!! Finally!
I spent most of the day at the hospital. Whew! I am tired, but not nearly as tired as the mom and dad! Everyone is healthy and happy.

Here is a quick painting I did on un-primed masonite. Now I know why it's better to prepare the surface - good to know. The paint gets absorbed quickly and it's very difficult to make colors even and accurate. 

Jack Russell

10" x 13"

Oil on board

I wanted to do a classic portrait and I'm really happy with the way this turned out - I've painted Chumley so many times, I can practically do it with my eyes closed - well maybe not. He is one of my favorite subjects - so everybody get a Jack Russell Terrier and you all get a portrait!

My friend has finally gone into labor - we're hoping for tonight!

I'll update later.

Looking Back

10" x 8"

Oil on board
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I have been wanting to do this painting ever since I took this shot last summer out in Island Park Idaho and hope to do a larger version. If you ever get the chance to go there, it's a really beautiful place. Lots of wild flowers, horses, wild things, real ranchers, a completely different life than the one I have lived.

There are a lot of photos that I took out west that I have wanted to paint, not to meantion a lot of paintings of a lot of things that I have wanted to do and now that I'm doing a painting a day I'm getting to do all of them. The anticipation of a painting, thinking about it, working it all out in my head, seeing it before I even put paint to the canvas - - This is exciting to me!

"Big Blue Flame" Progress

27" x 55"

Oil on canvas

I'm almost done with this -  still need to add highlights after it dries a little.

Bid on this painting

I went ahead and did a small sketch painting of an old syrup dispenser that my friend gave me on my last visit.

Big Blue Flame

27" x 55"

Oil on canvas

I decided to go ahead and start this - time is creeping up on me for the Caffe Phoenix show in October and since I have a lot of time, might as well start. 

This is after about 3 or 4 hours of painting - I should be done tonight or tomorrow morning. I like to paint a little, then walk around and do something else, then paint some more - painting straight through is a little tough for me - when I stare at something too long it becomes a bit overwhelming.

Blue Flame

5" x 7"

Oil on board

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I'm gearing up to do this really big for the "Larger than Life Series" and wanted to see how it would paint. I like the way it turned out and think it will be a nice addition to the series. (need to stock up on white and blue paint.)

No baby yet.

Red Fez

10" x 8"

Oil on board
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Me & My Shadow II

8" x 10"

Oil on Board

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TP or Not TP

8" x 10"

Oil on board

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A quick painting before I go to see my friend - no baby yet. It's a full moon, so maybe today. In the meantime, I'm enjoying peace time and painting.

Sandhill cranes on the beach today. 

I took this photo through the screen so it's a little blurry.

Me & My Shadow

10" x 8"

Oil on board

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