Thursday, October 31, 2013

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




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.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

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!

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

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...

Monday, October 28, 2013

Blue Bottle

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

Friday, October 25, 2013

Garlic and Onion

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

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Blue Vase (sold)

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

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

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...

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Friday, October 4, 2013

Autumn Leaf

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

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Lummi Island Apples

Lummi Island Apples, oil on panel, 12" X 12", 2013
$425 USD wood cradled 2.5 inch box frame