Painted Ladies

The photo that inspired this painting was taken on my recent visit to San Francisco, California. Pam drove me around while I took photos and sketched (yep I sketched from the car). I have always loved the way this bush wraps around this house. Pam said it reminded her of the "painted ladies" hence the title. I worked on 6 by 18 Shizen professional grade watercolor paper.

City At Dusk

This is a small study of an old photo of Austin at sunset. I want to work it up to a larger painting to see if it reads well. I worked on a piece of 5 by 7 inch Shizen watercolor paper with a rough surface. Don't Look Back Itching to get back into the dark room. I just need to get the key and some refresher lessons and its on. I'm going to even give my old large format cameras a spin. This model was one of my favorites. Its a silver print hand processed by me.

Birds on Lake Cleone

On the last day of our visit in Fort Bragg I painted over at Lake Cleone in Mackerricher State Park. The birds were comfortable having a snack at my feet and playing in the lake. I painted them and took pictures with my phone. It was peaceful and the atmosphere was amazing. This place definitely needs more attention as there is so much more to explore and paint.

I loved the way the light fell on the grass.

This is one of my camera phone images of the area.

911 Operator

Another painting from the Nicole Turner trial in the 427th Judicial District Court. The charge was injury to a child. The child did not survive. The jury returned with a verdict of guilty and recommended a sentence of 35 years incarceration today. The center person is the 911 operator. To the left and right are the prosecutors.

Onion 1

I finally got to painting this vegetable. Its been screaming to be painted/explored. I worked with Shizen professional grade watercolor paper and Pelikan watercolor paints. Working method wet on wet to try and keep it fresh...excuse the unintended pun.

Arlene's Poppy

A poppy that grew on its own in Pam's mom's yard.