Imapact.

O.K. am really feeling these surf/figure paintings. The hours of observation and reference gathering are paying off and I am excited about the subject and the results. This is the latest of the subject matter. It is called "Impact" and a small 14"x11" oil. Perhaps I have the beginnings of a show here with these subjects. I am jazzed and I hope that others will be as well. You can feel the sun and see the water!

Sunflowers in Blue Pot

Jennifer's birthday flowers inspired the latest still-life. I love the colors of nature and all of the abstract areas withing the overall painting. Look closely and it is like a thousand small abstracts. The move has helped me to shake things up as well as go back to my roots and hold close the things that matter. When I am painting the only worry is the painting itself everything else dissappears.

Surf Jumpers!

Well we have settled into the SoCal pace and flow. The beach is close and is providing much inspiration. Whether it be the water itself or the figures running around the subjects are many. I'm currently working on more paintings that feature this subject matter in addition to the subjects I already love to paint. Here is the latest painting. It is alive with the ocean and the joy of youth in the waves.

Bross and Gracie

Wow, I haven't thought about blogging in some time. Anyway, studio is moved and working. Southern California is warm and beautiful. My first project was a commission of two great dogs. Bross and Gracie. I liked the way they turned out and thought I would share. Anyway, let the dog lovers know about my pet portraits. I love to paint them and "they make a great gift" (how cheesy did that sound). Anyway, my new surroundings has me thinking of painting surf and sunsets. I hope to visit the blog more regularly now.

Profile in Blue (censor yourself)

Here is a sketch that I just finished. Back to pastel! As much as I love oil paint, I always love coming back to pastel. It is so immediate and spontaneous. This turned out very loose with a beautiful blue abstract.

Wow, time sure flies by, it has been a long time since I have posted anything.  Today, I don't want to promote anything, I would just like to wish the few people who may view this well wishes and a very merry Christmas!  I hope that our world will heal and that the uncertainties and worries will subside.  It is important to continue to love each other and keep a smile on our face.  

Another New Nude (again please censor yourself)

Here is another new nude. It is painted in oil and I think turned out real nice. The skin is very fleshy and the background is nice and abstract with god dark shapes.