I was concerned when assembling this review that I might confuse my readers with disparate series of works from this year. To be a generalist also conflicts with good advice. Mark Twain observed, "Astonishing things can be done with the human memory if you will devote it faithfully to one particular line of business." My amateur values — instincts, sensibilities, proclivities, predisposition, or … [Read more...]
Bird Series
In my still-life paintings, I am using casual arrangements of objects in a particular light, working from direct observation, painting all at once, single-day sessions; then move on to the next one on the next day. ABOVE: Bird, oil on paper, 9.25 x 10.25 in, (23.5 x 26 cm), 9/14/09 Bird with 3 limes, oil on paper, 9 x 10.25 in, (22.86 x 26 cm), 9/15/09 Bird with Overcast day, oil … [Read more...]
Catbird, no. 2
Catbird, no. 2, oil on linen gatorboard panel, 5 x 8 in (12.7 x 20.32 cm), 5/17/08 … [Read more...]
Catbird, no. 1
Catbird, no. 1, oil on linen, 8 x 10 in (20.32 x 25.4 cm), 5/16/2008 … [Read more...]
Hummers
Hummers, Staedtler pigment liner on Moleskine, 5-1/2" x 7", 7/15/07 … [Read more...]
Goldfinch
Goldfinch, pigment liner on Moleskine, 5-1/2" x 7", 7/4/07 … [Read more...]
Finch
Finch, Staedtler pigment liner on Moleskine, 5-1/2" x 7", 7/1/07 … [Read more...]
Foxglove and Feeders
Foxglove and Feeders, Staedtler pigment liner on Moleskine, 5-1/2" x 7', 6/23/07 … [Read more...]