This mixed media painting was developed for a photo reference by first using color pencils and then watercolor and some acrylic-thus the mixed media label. I took a long time to develop the painting but it was worth it.
This painting was painted from a reference photo I took in New Orleans before Katrina. I like the use of ink to add emphasis to the painting.
This painting is of a peonie I took a reference photo of from my yard. I am now trying to paint it in acrylic since the colors are more vivid. I am not finished yet. I will post when I finish.
I have only recently started to do collage. I really enjoy the challenge of doing this type of painting. It is not easy.
The painting of Emily, our model at my Tuesday life drawing class, was painted after a reference photo I took. She made a great model.
This painting was done from a photo reference I took at Two Rivers Park along the Arkansas River at Little Rock. I like it but it could have been better.
This painting is my first soft pastel painting. Wow!
This painting was painted at White Wagon Farm, a local plant nursery and art studio at their spring show and sale. I did it as a demo. painting in the studio since painting out or doors was out of the question that day.
This painting was submitted to The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute for an exhibition to be held at there facility on Petit Jean Mountain. The other paintings I submitted will follow. Wish me luck.
This painting will be submitted to First Lady Ginger Bebee's Annual Arkansas calender competition. I believe it will get in. Wish me luck.
This is a color pencil study of the road leading to the La Romita School of Art in Terni, Italy. I was there in July of 2007. The photo reference was not all that good but had just enough information to develop a color pencil study. I will move on from here to develop a watercolor, then a watercolor/pastel painting. I like it, hope the paintings turn out as good as this study.
Willie Nelson is my buddy. He was born the day Johnney Cash died. All of the pups received country music singers names-Rebba, June, etc. Willie loved the snow; however, he is not looking for more this year. Willie is now four years old. My Wife and I look forward to many more years with him.
This model from my life drawing class at Sage House-White Wagon Farm has a renaissance look about her. She was a very good model for our drawing class.
This painting was done in a life drawing class I attend. The idea was to capture the essence of the model in a quick painting done in about 20 minutes. How did I do? This year I am submitting two small paintings of women to MSW, something unique. Jurors like unique painting which push the envelope. Again, wish me luck!
This watercolor painting is one of two entrys I am submitting to the Mid-Southern Watercolorist Annual Juried Exhibition. I am doing life drawing which has resulted in better drawings for all of my paintings. Wish me luck!
This is a study of San Martino in watercolor. I was not happy with what I got. I think I will start over.
This is the set up for my first still life for this winter. The tea pot is a gift from a friend, the oranges from Kroger. I will use glazes of oil paint to develop the values and to enrich the colors. Hope to have it finished by this spring.
