Monday, September 30, 2013

Grapes

Grapes, oil on linen, 11" X 14", 2013
$425 USD framed
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.

Sunday, September 29, 2013

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...

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Sketchbook Saturday


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

Friday, September 27, 2013

Jar of Olives

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

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Pot

Pot,  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Moth

Moth,  oil on linen, 2" X 2", 2013



Saturday, September 21, 2013

Sketchbook Saturday

Working ideas for a future gallery show.

Friday, September 20, 2013

Three Little Figs

Three Little Figs  oil on linen, 11" X 14", 2013
$425 USD framed

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Red and Green Chile

Red and Green Chile,  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013
$125 USD framed

Monday, September 16, 2013

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)

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Sketchbook Saturday

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

Friday, September 13, 2013

Bartlett Pear

Bartlett Pear  oil on linen, 9" X 12", 2013
$325 USD framed

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Hatch Green Chile

Hatch Green Chile,  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013
$125 USD framed

Monday, September 9, 2013

Rye Loaf (sold)

Rye Loaf,  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013
sold
This bread is from the Willows Inn on Lummi Island.

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Changing of the Guard


Changing of the Guard,  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013
$125 USD framed
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.

Friday, September 6, 2013

Easel Edge (Plus a behind the scenes)

Easel Edge  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013
$125 USD framed


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





Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Fig Shadows

Figs Shadows,  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013
$125 USD framed

Monday, September 2, 2013

Four Figs


Four Figs,  oil on linen, 5" X 7", 2013
$125 USD framed