Perfect Storm

I love these houses. Maybe I should buy one.

Pier Group Three

This is part of a series that started out as 1, 5 and 15 minute drawings of a scene. After the lesson, I continued to work on them. They were done on Khadi paper using multiple mediums. The subject matter is a marina in Richond, California.

Hopper On Freight

One of my current favorite painters is Edward Hopper. I'm drawn to what I perceive to be the "Aloneness" in his paintings and drawings. This house from my hood reminds me of that imagery. I recently dipped back in to my passion for gel and dip pens. This drawing started out with just the Kuretaki Aurora Violet as the background. I used a dip pen to add the drawing of the house and you know the rest.

Miller Knox Renovations

During my last stay in Northern California, I of course went to many marinas. The Miller Knox Marina is one of my favorites because the fishermen/women are fun to sketch, photograph etc. They are so used to me that they ignore my presence. Part of the old pier was being removed. It was quite an interesting thing to watch and film.

No Background

My partner has many plants in the front yard and just like the flowers they get painted. I think this one would translate well as a larger painting.

Crowned Wave

This was painted from one of my favorite places.

Fort Bragg Storm Clouds

Happy New Year all. I spent some time in one of my favorite spots at the beginning of the year. It was rainy and foggy a couple of days, but that makes for dramatic skys and waves. I painted a lot. Great way to start the year.

Emeryville Marina View

It was cold and very windy. The Emeryville Marina was a beautiful place to sketch.

Weeds And Bales

I try to find beauty even in the most mundane appearing places. This scene is from the parking lot of the Dollar Store in my home town. I have painted this scene many times as I cannot pass up hay bales. I'm sure the staff is used to that wierd lady hanging out in their parking lot taking photos and sketching. For those of you in town this weekend, we are hosting the Austin Studio Tour at Austin Art Space. Stop by and see us. We will be open 12-6 Saturday and Sunday this weekend and next.

Miller/Knox Regulars

This was fun to sketch. I was standing in a corner drawing these characters. They have gotten used to me drawing and photographing them. As with all figuratives done on site you have to mix and match the bodies because of the constant movement.

Right Lane Must Turn Right

I must give my cousin Karmen credit for the photo that inspired this painting. In the past I have sent cameras to friends and family. My request was that they just fill the cameras (disposable's) up and send them back to me. This was when we used film cameras. Karmen sent me a number of images from in and around New York. I liked the signage and the street music scene.

Hol Up

The title refers to a situation involving two friends one of which senses a sketchy situation that the other doesn't. Its a person that has your back. This image is associated with the "False Bravado or Self Care" painting posted earlier. I recently saw it framed in a collection (Pam's) and really liked the design from a distance.

Car Butt

Those of you that follow my social media know that I have been doing a series of abstract car paintings. They are abstract because I'm learning how to draw them. I've always had issues with perspective etc. due in large part to my relatively flat corneas. I saw this vehicle during one of my many walks around Richmond, California. I have also added some of the images to my Fine Art America website where one can order prints, t-shirts, etc.

Stink Eye

This was a scene before my cousin Fred's wedding years ago. I like to capture images before, during and after a wedding.

Tired Reflection

Years ago we were tooling around San Francisco in a car and I of course was doing a little street photography from the passenger window. This guy appeared to be just getting off work. I later grabbed a shot of him at what appeared to be a bus stop. During the holidays, I found this set of pictures and decided to paint him again. The signage and reflections also presented a nice challenge.

Afternoon Crab Special

This is a plein air piece that I completed on my most recent trip to Fort Bragg, California. We were hanging out in the afternoon and these birds were hunting crab. Pam actually "rescued" one and threw it back into the ocean.

Downtown Hopland

Great food served here especially on New Years Day on the way home from the Mendocino coast. I hope everyone has a fruitful and happy new year.

Plumeria

Have a wonderful week all.

Parking Lot Woodie

I saw this vehicle in a parking lot in northern California and took a few photos. My new art challenge is drawing and painting old vehicles. I have always found them to be intimidating artistically.

Self Portrait 2022

Each year on my birthday I do a self portrait. This year I did about four. Some years are more abstract than others.