Art Gallery
The Art Of Listening: Discerning The Rap
Monday, January 28th, 2008
The young lady is discerning whether or not what she is hearing is true or if the gentlemen is just trying to fulfill another agenda of his own. She is using good judgment by listening and not just being attracted by appearances.
This is a watercolor painted on to sheets of 300 lb Arches cold […]
Oil Painting - 48″x 72″-”Mike”
Saturday, January 12th, 2008This is a large scale painting. I used a combination of acrylic and oil paint. The under painting was done in acrylic and the the rest of the painting was completed in oil. I always keep a rag with me while I work to work the forms by rubbing them out with the rag. […]
Sitting on the Dock of the Bay
Friday, January 4th, 2008This watercolor was painted in my studio. It is from a photo reference shot taken from a cruise ship looking down on the dock. What I liked most was the diagonal elongated shadow patterns. I watched and noticed, while people were sitting and standing waiting, that they developed there own small communication pockets.The festive color […]
The Preacher
Friday, December 14th, 2007This watercolor was painted of a man who modeled the characteristics of a preacher. He actually is a Deacon at my church who quietly goes about ministering to others without the accolades. His reward is knowing he is serving his Lord. So I photographed him in a time of reflection. This was done without him […]
“Chrysanthemum” Watercolor
Thursday, November 29th, 2007This is the first of the florals that I painted and feel this one is the stronger of the two. What do you think? My mother who of course was my biggest fan said I didn’t know you did florals, I love your flowers. I will probably paint some more, but a little at a […]
“Hibiscus” Watercolor
Wednesday, November 28th, 2007One of two florals that were created, this one was a commission, the other was actually the first that was done because of compositional exploration. I will post the image next. Painting flowers was not one of my strengths, but I liked the use of the weight of the image being placed […]
Watercolor called Auntie Jane
Monday, November 19th, 2007This painting was started on location and then finished in the studio from memory. It is done in a few colors with the final layering of paint done in a lighter glaze of the color. This layer is semi-dry-brush allowing the under painting to come through to impact the color.
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