London Fog (8x10)

The background of this image was painted last week. I had to wait for it to dry to add the lamp posts. It's a continuation of my experimentation with light.

Winter Glow (11x14)

It's harder to paint light than you'd think! Real light is far brighter than the whitest white oil paint, but it sure is fun to try. This almost makes me want to go frolic in the snow one last time before summer arrives.

Go Fly A Kite

I think I was inspired by the desire to explore a sense of motion. This image has a decidedly bright summer feel to it. Bring on the joy!

Night Driving

Here is my latest installment. I like the sense of motion in this image.

Fire!

I made this (8x10) Campfire painting as part of an ongoing experiment with light. This photo reflected a bit of sheen from the wet paint, but I think the warmth of the image comes off well. It reminds me of fond camp memories as a child, singing songs. You can almost hear him playing Blackbird, can't you?

Maui Waters

I made this painting (11x14) for a friend of mine. It's based on a photograph that she took while visiting Maui. It is representative of so many beautiful evenings on the island, as the temperature drops and you're drawn to the rushing sound of the ocean. I did my best to convey this mood in the painting. This one's for you, Moana!

Indian Summer

It feels like a long time since I've done a Bob Ross painting. This one is 16x20, based on the Indian Summer episode from the Joy of Painting series. What the Bob can do in 30 minutes, I struggle to finish in 3 hours. By the time I put the brushes down, I was sore, thirsty, slightly disoriented, and in need of yoga.

However, I have learned some great techniques from Mr. Ross, and I credit him with getting me started on oil painting! This one's for you, Bob.

Fog

This is an 8x10 black and white painting. They say an artist's mood affects their work. Perhaps this is my Gray Period (like Picasso's Blue Period)?

Rainy Daze

I made this 8x10 painting with my new Gamblin paints. I made it in two steps, first painting the image, then attempting to add the rain effect. The rain was a big gamble and I'm not sure it wasn't better before I added it? But, at any rate, there it is and it does make an interesting impact.