Future Fisher

This image was captured at the Richmond Marina. I like the diversity of people and they don't mind being painted and photographed.

Anointed One

I was fortunate to visit Commerce this past long weekend. We cooked, danced, took photos and enjoyed one another. I got to sketch and paint a lot on Sunday. I started out at G Lake on the campus (probably no longer G Lake). The birds were hanging out and eating the food thrown in the water by visitors . I did a few gouache paintings of the birds and visitors. Later in the morning I started sketching family and friends. Overall, very joyful about the entire visit. This is my sister Tammy. The title comes from the stroke of lavender down her forehead. It reminded me of Ash Wednesday.

Three Souls

This is another piece the was initially sketched during the Art Model show this year. The sketch was done on Arches oil paper in ink. I later painted it from memory as photos were not allowed.

Pam took me into the city for lunch and a little sketching. This is a page from my Khadi sketchbook.

From 7th Floor

I was in Charleston, South Carolina for a few days for my day job. I gave a joint presentation on premium fraud prosecutions with an investigator that I work with quiet often. My adventure started on Sunday and ended yesterday. I must say the event was well done and I really did enjoy giving the presentation. We got great feedback from the group. Before I got to work I did this quick sketch from my room window. I was on the 7th floor and had a great view of one of the many rivers that feed into the Atlantic ocean.

After the presentation I got out with my camera and explored the area a bit. I saw this street musician playing the saxophone across the street from the hotel. I put some dollars in his case and took some photos and did this quick little sketch.

Watch Him

On New Years day we decided to stay in Fort Bragg for an extra day. We of course spent some time on Glass Beach. I sat in a good spot to draw and paint and Pam went exploring for rocks and glass. I did a few paintings of people hanging out on the beach. I always get concerned when I see kids walking away from their parents because those waves can be aggressive.

Bike Beachcombing

I was sitting on the beach painting and noticed this couple up on one of the cliffs with their bikes. I got a quick sketch in before the rode away.

Austin Bus Stop 1

Last Sunday after my workout I sat on a bench in front of the Littlefield Building and painted the bus stop across the street. I used the watercolor ACEO trading cards.

Firecracker Watching Bay

Another image of the little girl in the big family. She was playing in the ocean with her big brother watching closely.

Little Fire Cracker

When we were out at China Camp State Park this little girl caught my eye. She was the smallest person in the family but she had the strongest presence. Her hair was wild and everyone paid attention to her. Did I mention her hair was wild. Members of her family kept coming by to see what I was painting.