I thought I’d try something new with this post. In the past, I’ve rarely shared paintings before they’re finished. I’ve shared details or small areas, but not the entire mess. That’s because when I begin a new painting,…
Green-Eyed
The other night Mister and I watched “Mr. Turner.” For those who don’t know, this film gives a glimpse into the final years of the famed British landscape artist, J.M.W. Turner. And it’s fascinating. The very next…
Living With Art
“You should have seen it. It was a sight. Mama, I mean it, all color and light…” “Children and Art” from Sunday In The Park With George music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; book by James Lapine …
Dear Beer Clug…
Dear Beer Clug– Remember when I painted the piece shown above? You know how it’s modeled on a painting seen in the movie Beerfest, based on a character played by Erik Stolhanske? Well I don’t know…
3 Country Paintings
After living with these 3 little paintings a while, I decided they were finished. I’ve never seen these places in person, but then again, maybe I have. I am fortunate enough to have spent part of my…
Why, Indeed?
Winter is a word we throw about here in L.A. as we might throw about the words grits or firefly. We know these things exist, but they’re not relative to our Los Angeles experience and we’re not likely…
In Process?
So this is where I’ve gotten with my latest 3 little paintings. And I’m not gonna lie to you – I don’t know if they’re finished or not. On the one hand, they’re simple, country paintings. On the…
In Process
I’m working on 3 landscape paintings right now. They’re all small canvases, only 8 x 8 inches. I don’t often paint small canvases, so this is a nice change of pace. Someone at the art studio said…