Ah… Progress. So this last session found me getting rid of the “toilet” beneath the upside-down-man’s butt and now it’s a stone post. I also made some progress on the left side, which is tricky. That area…
Behind the Curtain – Session 3
I took a break from this painting, as I started work on another and sewed a fabulous dress for a costume. So much creativity! But I have gotten back to this work and here’s the progress… …
Behind the Curtain – Session 2
This painting, while based on a photo I took in London, will not be photo-real. I sometimes aim for that with architectural paintings, but I’m going for something looser this time. Something a bit more suggestive. And that’s…
The Broad Museum – Downtown Los Angeles
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…