Friday, November 06, 2009

Evelyn's Note


24in x 36in, oil on masonite

I haven't done a big piece like this for a while and was ready for a size change. I'd been working pretty small and those paintings seemed to be looser, but then when I would work larger it always tightened up on me. I used a lot bigger brushes and forced myself to work everything as a whole and not to get stuck in one area. I used a very limited palette so I could concentrate on my brush marks, texture, and value.

Thursday, November 05, 2009

Wading Out


18in x 24in
oil on masonite

Thursday, September 03, 2009

A Day Together


18 in x 24 in, oil on masonite

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Beach Boys



9in x 12 in, oil on masonite

Tuesday, June 09, 2009

Commission Work






I work as an art teacher at a local art studio and lately I've had commissions to paint many of my students. I've learned a lot about painting kids, the subtle and more gentle approach needed, in contrast to painting adults. These are all 11 x 14, oil on masonite.

Monday, June 01, 2009

Commissioned Work


" Love,Dad", oil, 18 x 24
This piece is paired with the painting, "Dear, Father" I did several years ago.


"In Mother's Arms", oil, 16 x 20

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Owen



oil, 9 in x 12 in