Andrew — Pencil sketch in my Moleskin

Andrew in my moleskine I’m taking a break from the grizzly bear painting for a few weeks. I need to not look at it for awhile, so I can see it with fresh eyes. Often putting a painting away for a while, and working on other things, allows me to get some distance from it

I Hope…

Hope — 9″ x 12″ oil on canvas …everyone had a great Christmas. I’m taking a break off of ACEO’s for a week or so to paint something I really want to, and this was last night’s result. About 6 hours to completion, I think. Her eyes say it all…

A Dog’s Purpose

Well, I’ve had a pretty awful week, I must admit. I haven’t been able to paint much let alone think. I’ve been consumed with worry and sadness. On October 26th, our sweetheart family dog, Zappa, was diagnosed with lymphoma. He was only five, and we got him when my son was just a baby, so