Rambunctious Berries

These feisty berries are painted with many layers of reds. Reds of all kind: Crimson, Cadmium, Violet, Red, Red, Red...and some blue and yellow...but mostly red. I call them the Rambunctious Berries. This is a small 12" x 12" acrylic painting on stretched canvas. I have photographed them in direct sunlight [pictured left] and interior tungsten light [pictured right] to demonstrate the dramatic difference light will have on a painting. Come to think of it...light seems to have dramatic effect on my mood as well and i'll bet it effects yours too. cheers

Cubic Nouveau

Two of my favorite art movements are Art Nouveau and Cubism. In this small 12" x 12" painting I combined the bold colors in Cubism with some of the swirl movement I love in Art Nouveau. Cubic Nouveau is the result. This piece is acrylic on stretched canvas.

Polka Dots of Spring

Thoughts of warm breezes and fresh starts have been on my mind this winter. This little fawn is a representation of Springtime. This piece is a small 8" x 8" acrylic painting on stretched canvas.

Gait [final]

Gait is a 24" x 30" acrylic painting on stretched canvas. The painting was inspired by a branding day in 2009 out in Cardwell, Montana. This cowboy was walking his horses to their trailers after a long afternoon branding cattle. He was on his way to the next ranch and more branding. It is impressive to see neighbors pitching in and all helping each other out. There is a particular look to a true cowboy gait - long, confident and fast but not hurried. 

Gait [beginning sketch on canvas]

A few people have asked me about my process in starting a figurative painting. This photo is an example of step #2 in my painting process. Step #1 is to prepare the canvas with a thick coat of gesso mixed with the highlight and shadow tones that will appear in the painting. Next I sketch the figures using one color. I usually do this with either a dark blue or burnt sienna, as shown here. I rough in the background and then the really fun part begins.....COLOR.

Ochre meets Blue [necklace]

When Yellow Ochre meets Blue good things happen. 

Hand shaped, hand painted, original one of a kind necklace on 15" leather cord.

Perfect Timing

When the sun hits the Earth at just the right angle and you feel the warmth of light wrap around you...that is what I was going for here.
 Hand shaped, hand painted, original - one of a kind pendant on double strung leather cord.