Category Archives: portrait

If I Stay

6″ x 6″ oil on gessoed panel $75 starting bid at DailyPaintworks   BID HERE Here’s the next in my mini-portrait series. I was inspired by her unconventional beauty and the muted palette. It seems to add a sense of mystery to the scene. I want to know what she’s thinking, where she’s looking. Did someoneContinue reading “If I Stay”

Old Man Drawing

Old Man Drawing in my sketchbook with coffee, graphite and white chalk about 4″ x 6″ Realistic portraits are my default art. When I’m absentmindedly sketching, it’s faces, always faces. Ever since I started drawing, as a child, I drew faces (and horses!)  And when I’m feeling directionless, I always go back to faces. It’sContinue reading “Old Man Drawing”

Tahitian Dancer

Tahitian Dancer — 12 x 16 oil on canvas covered panel $600.00 I finally painted something in Maui that I’m happy with! Yay! I’ve been painting plenty, but nothing good enough to share until yesterday…I was going to show you an in progress progression, and managed to remember to photograph the first step, but IContinue reading “Tahitian Dancer”

Barkerville Blacksmith

Barkerville Blacksmith 20″ x 24″ oil on canvas  $1400.00 I’ve been working on this painting on and off for ages, and I finally put the finishing touches (i think) on it a few minutes ago. I was so anxious to share, I photographed it right away, and came down to the studio to upload itContinue reading “Barkerville Blacksmith”

Flamenco dancer

“Bonita” 6 x 6 oil on canvas (New photo) This has been a fun little series for me. It’s neat to explore a set color scheme and subject matter, and see how many ways you can find to fill it. I have to thank Aline Salazar on Flickr for her wonderful reference photos. I haveContinue reading “Flamenco dancer”

My Darling Daddy

Sketchbook Project — My Darling Daddy I was feeling inspired this morning as I was looking at the newest “Strokes of Genius” collection of drawings, so I decided to draw my dad. This is just pencil in my little moley, from life while having his morning cigarette…(Hack! Hack!) The eyes look a little freaky inContinue reading “My Darling Daddy”