Still tweaking with glazes...

I'm still experimenting with some tonalism glazing and I have a long journey ahead of me before I can call them finished...assuming I can get them there.

Meanwhile, I've found a new home in Wisconsin for my apple portrait, "Close-up". Thank you to Melissa, a new collector.

Back to basics...

Solo

6" x 6", oil on stretched canvas

$125 framed

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I don't know if this happens with most painters or not, but I usually have a good idea what I'd like to paint when I wake up in the morning, maybe not a specific set up, but at least a general idea. Well, this morning was a complete blank so I went back to the basics, for me that means a pear. There's something about it's shape that allows you to bring out many different emotions and human qualities.

Triptych

Family Photos,

3 @ 6"x6"

oil on stretched canvas

1/3 Sold

I just received these clear maple floater frames with black interior that I had ordered for this triptych. I'm really happy with the quality and the clean contemporary look. I'm definitely going to order more for my other paintings. Should I add them to my daily paintings? I'll have to think about that. This set is destined for a local show that will be taking place in a few weeks.

Looking Up

Looking Up

6" x 6", oil on stretched canvas

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Here's a little still life for today. I set this up by placing the flowers in a glass jar on the floor and painting while standing over it. With two chaotic kids and two curious cats in the house, I had to complete this quickly before it would get knocked over.

Rocky Shore

Rocky Shore

6" x 6", oil on stretched canvas


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Here is yet another favorite view from Maine. This vantage point is taken from Lane's Island, which is part of Vinalhaven, Maine. This small painting is a study for a larger painting I plan on creating.

Maine Landscape

Hiker's Reward

6" x 6", oil on stretched canvas

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In the summer we look forward to spending as much time as possible in Maine. Once there, one of our daily rituals is to take a family hike every morning after breakfast. There's always one of us that needs a nudge to get out the door, but once we take a break in mid hike, sit down and take in the amazing view, all is well.