Serene Sunset

Another Davis Avenue sunset painting. I liked the muted colors along with the bursts of sunlight. I'm working on this as we speak so it is a little different now.

The Sky Reflects (WIP)

I'm almost done with this one. Its an 18 by 24 so it has taken a lot more time than my smaller paintings. I am going to take it upstairs and hide it from my eye for a few days and make the necessary changes. Below are some progression photos. This last image is called Some Say Stop. Its the original underpainting turned sideways. My studio mates liked this stage.

Genesis and Pritchard Road (in progress)

This is the initial rough in with this piece. The model has made her suggestions and Im working on them. Its fun to work with the model in composing the final image.

Jammin (in progress)

This is one I intend to have in my gallery space during the Art Beats reception on the 26th. This is where I was during my second session with the painting.

Fall Commerce Sunset in pro

I posted the study for this piece last week. A bit more work and done.

Busy Busy Waters

This is almost finished. Its my first pastel painting on velour. The surface is interesting to paint on. This is one of those Glass Beach scenes with rushing waves, wind, fog, mist, seagulls... I'm trying to look deeper to get the colors accurate.

Mendocino Cove in prog

I spent most of Saturday night working on this initial lay in. I know I probably should have left it alone but I didn't. I like the movement in this. With the revision I think I took away some of the freshness I see here. I'm learning to step away but not quite there yet.