A couple of weeks ago I was fortunate to visit downtown L.A.’s The Broad museum (pronounced Brode – with a long o). I say I was fortunate because I was. For while entrance to the museum is free,…
Behind the Curtain – Session 1
I know we’re not supposed to know how the sausage is made, but I’m gonna share some of my painting process with you. I can tell you now – it won’t be pretty. But I think you may…
“Abstract Series 1: 1985”
So this is what I’ve been working on – an abstract series. And the painting shown above is the piece that started it all. I call it “1985.” For years now, I’ve kept a file of scribbles,…
“Portrait Artist of the Year”
I am currently hooked on a show from the UK – Portrait Artist of the Year. Where I live, it’s shown on the Ovation TV channel, though the website says the program is available on demand. I’ve been…
Sol Legare
This is the commission I’ve been yakking about. It’s called “Sol Legare,” per the buyer’s request. For the record, I had not one problem obliging the buyer on that front. She was free to name the painting and…
Winter in New York II, III and IV
These little paintings were intended as companion pieces for “Winter in New York.” While working on them, I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about them once finished. But then they got me. And I loved them. At…
Wish Me Luck
Today I hope to meet with the chick who commissioned a painting. If all goes according to plan, I’ll help her choose a frame for the finished work and then it will go and live its life in…
New in the Studio
Here are a few things I saw in the art studio this week (including the little paintings above, made by someone you know – hint, hint). This happened… So did this… And then…
Living With Art
I have mentioned a near-obsession with how others live with art. I have also mentioned painting a companion piece for “God Save The Queen.” And now I’ve combined these interests in my own home. I didn’t grow…