Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, Or what's a heaven for? (2013 New Year's resolutions check-in)

At last we come to the final quarterly check in for the year. Only to be superseded with tomorrow's new resolutions list. First, a reminder of previous progress:

Original
1st quarter check-in
2nd quarter check-in 
3rd quarter check-in

5 copies of another artist's painting
I didn't do a solitary copy this year. I have some great originals to copy, but studio time feels just too darn precious to give up to work that is not original. I'm not too happy with that attitude, and I know that I'll definitely carry over this goal next year.


60 9 X 12 or smaller paintings
100 of 60 completed
Nailed it! :) So that's minimum bar for next year set.


11 12 X 12 or bigger paintings
17 of 12 completed 
Nailed it! :) Given that I have a solo show set for July, that's minimum bar for next year too.

80 sketchbook pages
90 of 80 completed 
Squeaked on by.  

10 pieces of jewelry
12 of 10 completed 
Squeaked on by. I hope there'll be more done on this next year-- I posted two already, expect to see a few more pop on the blog in the next few months.

200 blog posts
177 of 200 completed

Finally, I had a 'secret' goal-- 200 blog posts. I like a blog post to contain original content-- and that pretty much means a post should contain original art (seeing as how I'm not much of a writer.) The full time job can make that a bit dicey. I was well on the way to getting to lucky #200, but work and the holidays crushed my output. 

Still, all and done, I did manage my second best post tally since I've been blogging...

 Happy New Year!

 

Mirror Ball No. 3

Mirror Ball No. 3,  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013

$125 USD framed 
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Still time to buy the fine gift of unique, original art for the holidays...!
Paintings arrive framed and ready to hang.
See what's available: Waskey Paintings For Sale

Nude Study

Nude Study,  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013

$150 USD framed 
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This is a sketch in preparation for a group show in February centered around eroticism and intimacy.

14" X 14" framed

Prosecco

Prosecco  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013

$125 USD framed 
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Sketchbook Saturday

Mostly painting ideas...

Nude study

Just a wee little nude study (composition cropped from a vintage photograph)

Moonman Pendant

Moonman Pendant oil on ceramic, 1.5" X 1.5", 2013

$55 pendant only (no chain)
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This is one of the jewelry pieces I've been working on. This is oil painted on a piece of ceramic tile, mounted in a metal bezel. The piece has been coated with resin to protect it from wear and tear.
It is approximately the size of a fifty cent piece.

Shallot

Shallot  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013

$125 USD framed 
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Face Pendant

Face Pendant oil on ceramic, 1.5" X 1.5", 2013

$55 pendant only (no chain)
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This is one of the jewelry pieces I've been working on. This is oil painted on a piece of ceramic tile, mounted in a metal bezel. The piece has been coated with resin to protect it from wear and tear.
It is approximately the size of a fifty cent piece.

Farm Eggs

Farm Eggs,  oil on linen, 8" X 10", 2013

$250 USD framed 
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Double Trouble

Double Trouble,  oil on linen, 8" X 10", 2013

I rarely paint animals, but this was a special commission for a friend...

Some pics from the gallery opening this week..

Some works of mine in this year's Small Pleasures show at Brackenwood Gallery in Langley on Whidbey Island. Great work from a ton of artists add up to a really strong show this year!

Sketchbook Saturday

I am rubbish at drawing cats.

Skull Number 3 (repost)

Happy Halloween! This is a repost from May, but I thought it fitting for the day...

Skull No 3,  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013

$125 USD framed

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Palette and lighting set up

Initial block in. If you squint, you can see that I've established three main value groups. I started with the darkest value for the shadow part of the skull (which you can see in the picture above this one)-- which is also my middle value in this case.

I've now filled in the lightest values. While there will be lots of refinement in the drawing, and the addition of a few darker darks and highlights, the main value structure is complete.

L’Entente (sold)

L’Entente,  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013

sold

From Ott and Murphy, winemakers on Whidbey Island.
They should be at the gallery opening at Brackenwood on Saturday November 2nd. If you're in Langley, stop on by!

Cracked Egg (sold)

Cracked Egg,  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013

sold

Part of the upcoming Small Pleasures show at Brackenwood Gallery in Langley that opens next Saturday...

Blue Bottle

Blue Bottle,  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013

$125 USD framed 
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Garlic and Onion

Garlic and Onion,  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013

$125 USD framed 
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Blue Vase (sold)

Blue Vase,  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013

sold

Sketchbook Saturday

Mirror Ball (sold)

Mirror Ball,  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013

sold

Another subject matter piece stolen from Mr. Keiser, who has painted the subject many times. Including in this terrific video.

I last painted this a while back, as seen here. Its not actually a ball, but rather a mirror ornament...

Sketchbook Saturday

Autumn Leaf

Autumn Leaf,  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013

$125 USD framed 
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Lummi Island Apples

Lummi Island Apples, oil on panel, 12" X 12", 2013

$425 USD wood cradled 2.5 inch box frame

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Grapes

Grapes, oil on linen, 11" X 14", 2013

$425 USD framed

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I stole the inspiration for the off axis composition from Duane Keiser. :)
I can't remember the particular piece, or I'd link to it.

Resolutions Check-in

Three quarters of the way through the year! An update on New Year's resolutions...

Original
1st quarter check-in
2nd quarter check-in

5 copies of another artist's painting

None done yet.

60 9 X 12 or smaller paintings

88 of 60 completed to date. 


11 11 X 14 or larger paintings Changed to:

11 12 X 12 or bigger paintings

17 of 12 completed now.

80 sketchbook pages

86 of 80 completed to date.

10 pieces of jewelry

12 of 10 completed to date. 

Next check in due in December...

Sketchbook Saturday

First few pages of the new sketchbook. These are skulls we have here in the house.

Jar of Olives

Jar of Olives,  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013

$125 USD framed 
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Pot

Pot,  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013

$125 USD framed 
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Moth

Moth,  oil on linen, 2" X 2", 2013

Sketchbook Saturday

Working ideas for a future gallery show.

Three Little Figs

Three Little Figs  oil on linen, 11" X 14", 2013

$425 USD framed

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Red and Green Chile

Red and Green Chile,  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013

$125 USD framed

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Syrah (sold)

Syrah,  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013

sold

A Syrah from Whidbey Island.
(Well, the wine is from Whidbey, the grapes are from eastern Washington)

Sketchbook Saturday

Drawing at the Whidbey Island Area Fair, and the Waskey Household Area Fair.

Bartlett Pear

Bartlett Pear  oil on linen, 9" X 12", 2013

$325 USD framed

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Hatch Green Chile

Hatch Green Chile,  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013

$125 USD framed

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Rye Loaf (sold)

Rye Loaf,  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013

sold

This bread is from the Willows Inn on Lummi Island.

Changing of the Guard

Changing of the Guard,  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013

$125 USD framed

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September is one of the more memorable times in my hometown of Santa Fe. Its the changing of the seasons, Fiestas, the aspens in the mountains turn to gold, and the smell of roasting chile all around.
Here's a little nod to the old hometown.

On a side note... sometimes paintings don't work out. Above is the first version of this piece I did, the night before. It really kicked my butt, so it got wiped down and started anew.

Sketchbook Saturday

There's a blurred out section here that has a little work related information-- which while not earth shattering, is probably still sensitive.

Easel Edge (Plus a behind the scenes)

Easel Edge  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013

$125 USD framed

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I kept a small painting by Duane Keiser handy to help remind me to keep my tonal values in line.