Singing Cypress 2

Another image from Wimberly, Texas.

Storm 1

This is the first painting after completing a value study and two color studies. I used Uart 800 grit paper. The next painting has a watercolor underpainting using complimentary colors. Scenery is Fort Davis, Texas area. I need to go back there for a painting holiday.

An image from Singing Cypress Inn in Wimberly, TX.

Large Floral Interior (WIP)

I found something that I wanted to clean up after photographing this piece. So one more session and its done.

The Visit

I'm revisiting some older family photos and painting some . This is my grandmother walking up to the door during a holiday gathering. She loved being photographed or maybe she just tolerated me taking the photos.

Distant Storms 1

Another exploratory sketch using Terry Ludwig and Rembrandt pastels.

Distant Storms 2

A friend recently caught this image while on vacation in the Fort Davis area. This the second exploratory sketch.

Another Cloud Study plein air

Usually on a Friday after work I will sit outside and paint the sky. Its just me and the clouds. A great way to start the weekend.

From the Pier 9

Ninth in the series.

From The Pier 8

Another in the ocean surface series.

The Children

This painting was inspired by a photo of African children in a shanty town. A coworker traveled to Africa with her church and shared the photo with me..

Platform Redux

I went back in and defined the forms more to make the image less sketchy. The vantage point is the top stairs leading down to the trains.

Available

I worked on this little study during my shifts at the gallery this past weekend. I paint while standing there and it does make it easier to problem solve. The lighting is also better. Berkeley Pier in Berkeley CA. My shapes don't read yet but of course that is the purpose of the study.

Abstract Pier

I limited my focus in this one. I first approached it as an abstract image. Second I wanted to make it readable as a dock scene. I also worked on site for about 3 hours. I think I will next work with the study done on site as my "photograph".

Along the Pier

An interesting man strolling along the seawall. This is the initial watercolor study. Pastels come to mind with this one. The tilt of his shoulders and the fact that he wore two different colored gloves attracted me to him.

Uncertain

Approaching the surf with caution and protection. Another image from Half Moon Bay, California.

Reluctant (Pastel Version

I must say that I like the watercolor better. I'm too tight with the pastels and the watercolors allow me to accept a stroke that goes bad.

From the Pier 7

The companion piece to the painting posted on Monday.

From the Pier 6

The companion piece to this one is From the Pier 7. Both are in the square 12 by 12 inch format. As seen from the pier in Pacifica, CA.

Reluctant

I'm working on this image in pastel. This is a mid painting study that I did in watercolor. I was trying to understand the eyes and shape of her face. This little one was at one of our gallery openings and of course hanging onto daddy.

Next Wave 1

The study for this one was posted about a week ago. This is the first attempt in watercolor. Locale is Half Moon Bay, California.

Flower Interior II

I'm enjoying the florals these days. I started this one last Friday night and finished it up at the gallery that Saturday. Its from the Fort Bragg, California botanical garden. I hope to be there painting next month.

From The Pier 4

I got lost painting this little one but I still liked the results. When painting the ocean surface paintings I have to pay attention to the flow of the surf. I got lost and improvised.

Zoo Birds

A little painting from my zoo images. This one was at the entrance of the San Diego Zoo.

Another Unknown

The raw data.