Portrait

Our model sat for us twice recently in our portrait group. This painting is the best of my efforts. oil 12 X16 NFS

Tools of the Trade

Unfortunately, I don't take better care of my palette knives than my brushes. But I think the dried pant smears add an interesting texture. oil 8 X11 Purchase for $160 unframed

Lights

Clear vs frosted. I felt the gradation from highlight to mid-tone on the face of the spot light came out successfully. oil on canvas 8X10 purchase for$150 unframed. shipping not included.

Markham Road Redux

This is a modified version of yesterday's post. This painting lifted my spirits on a glum day and I posted in haste. A friend pointed out an area of visual confusion which, hopefully, I've solved. 11X14 oil. Purchase for $300 unframed

Dutch Teapot

I've always enjoyed the challenge of illustrating various metallic surfaces including copper. 12X16 oil on stretched canvas. This painting is available at the Esprit Decor Gallery, Phoenix, AZ.

Mountain Stream

Driving through the Blue Mountains, I spotted this little creak with lush grass growing on one side and a barren rocky slope on the other. 12X16 oil Purchase for $400

Sunday at Rasmussen's

Rasmussen's fruit and vegetable stand is a popular place to be in Hood River, OR on a Sunday afternoon in the fall. oil 11X14 This piece can be purchased at Esprit Decor Gallery in Phoenix AZ