From the Sketchbooks

The first three sketches are from my visits to the courtroom and the last one is from one of my many rides on commerical airlines.

The Lead

More from the Ballet Austin series.

Kristen Candid on Yupo

This is pastel on yupo paper. Its another version of Kristen Candid. I saw an article in Drawing Magazine about an artist that uses conte crayon on Mylar. So I tried conte crayon on yupo. I sprayed alcohol on the first layer and then went back in with the pastels.

Kristen Candid

The first image is where I currently am on this painting. The first two are the initial block in. I have to say I like each stage. But it is getting a bit tight.

Shady Cove Glass Beach

This piece was inspired by a photo taken on Glass Beach in Fort Bragg, CA. I was standing in the surf until it came rushing in yet again to wet my shoes. The rock in the foreground reminds me of the profile of a human face.

Shady Cove Glass Beach
8" x 10" (20.4cm x 25.4cm)
Pastel on paper
$120 plus $8 shipping and handling in the US
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More Dancers

More Ballet Austin dancers. This is from the Hamlet production. Im working in both pastel and watercolor in this series.

Is Justice Blind

A painting inspired by one of my courtroom sketches.

Is Justice Blind
6" x 6" (15.3cm x 15.3cm)
Acrylic on Panel
$75 plus $9 shipping and handling in the US
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Fast Service

One day last year I was driving toward 6th street and saw this guy dressed as a waiter dashing by. I snagged two pics while stopped at the light.

Domino Fool

This is the work in progress. Real busy right now but that will or will not change.

The second preliminary sketch in ink.

Watercolor Sketchbook

This is a family friend playing dominoes with my brother who is not pictured.

I had to visit the Capitol recently and Ray Benson a musician was making a speech in support of funding the arts in Texas. The guy in the foreground is an employee of the state.

From the courtroom.

Kristen Candid (in progress)

The person in the foreground is my friend Kristen who lives in Massachusetts. We were walking around the theater district in Boston and of course I had camera in hand. Since we were downtown we were surrounded by skyscrapers. As such really dark shadows in the foreground.

Boston Food Stand
12" x 9" (30.5cm x 22.9cm)
Watercolor on Paper
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The painting on the bottom was donated to the Carver Museum for the 100% show. I worked on these pieces initially at the same time. I would switch to the acrylic version when I needed to let a wash dry. The pastel version is next.

Fort Bragg Heather in Progress

The second session. The inspirational photo was taken at the botanical gardern in Fort Bragg California. The light was exquisite that day.

The first session

Ballet Austin Rehearsal Sketches

A while ago I got an invite via facebook to attend a Ballet Austin Rehearsal during the lunch hour. I did a few sketches in my watercolor sketchbook and painted them in at home. The lights were up so no worries about drawing in the dark.

Open Waves in Progress

The second stage. One more and done.

The first pass on this painting.

Courtroom Sketches

From my time waiting for lawyers to show up.

My Moms

I'm officially posting in honor of Mother's day for the weekend. This is a piece I completed years ago. My grandmother is sitting in the chair. The painting in the background is one I painted of my mother sitting in the same chair. This is my second Mother's day without my Mother around to spoil. I'm really glad I have many paintings, sketches and photographs of her.

Commerce Livestock

I love painting and photographing livestock. This one got my attention because it was outside the fence. I took the photo from my car window. When she started to walk over I fled. I must admit I'm a wimp. The last painting is a small 5 by 7 inch oil. Above it is a 9 by 12 inch watercolor and of course a sketch.

Upcoming Show

The first paintings is an oil study done on a panel, the second painting is the watercolor version and the final painting is the pastel version. My cousin that lives in New York took the photos for me.

Austin Visual Arts Association is hosting "Art Show and Sell" this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. 18 artists (including myself) have their work on display for sale. It will be fun and I hope you can drop by.

Oceanside Bush

This was completed on site about 1 year ago in Fort Bragg, California. I was painting from the patio and trying to avoid looking into the sun.

Oceanside Bush
6" x 6" (15.3cm x 15.3cm)
Acrylic on Panel
$100 plus $9 shipping and handling in the US
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Courtroom Sketches

These are sketches done in our 167th District Court. I was waiting around for a lawyer to show up as was her client.

Cross Walker

This is another piece inspired by a video I took of this elderly gentleman crossing the street. I loved the hat and the cane.

Cross Walker
7" x 5 1/2" (17.8cm x 14.0cm)
Pastel on paper
$125 plus $9 shipping and handling in the US
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