From South Congress

This is from South Congress looking towards the Capitol. I just wanted to have fun with color and mediums. I used the blue toned paper and played with paint, markers, pens, watercolor etc.

Hot Deals

I remember taking the photo that led to this painting. We were in the car and Pam told me to look back and to my left. This was the scene. The light and figure drew me in. This woman appeared to be simply waiting at the bus stop and taking in her surroundings. She almost seemed defensive in her posture.

Three Aspens

I don't know which lake this was but I do remeber these aspens and the light on them. We were exploring the Eastern Sierras three years ago and we pulled over to this wonderful patch of trees. This is the intitial study in pastel. I first started out with small 2 by 2 sketches of this area in my sketchbook. This painting is small but I think it packs a little bit of a punch.

Hide And Seek

I remember playing hide and seek as a child. These children are family. The image was taken on the day that we laid my sister Tammie to rest. We tend to keep the children away from funerals. Those that can be spared are. These guys were playing hide and seek. They are cousins both blood and not. It's hard being the older sibling when you have to bury a younger one. Its the protective hawk that feels permanently disarmed. Anyhow, I was drawn to the joy of the children that afternoon.

Losing My Religion

I hope the title doesn't turn you off as its a song from my past. It was the first thought I had when I opened the image in my computer. I grew up in a small town in Texas. Like a lot of places, we had an abundance of churches. This one is around the corner from where I was raised. The painting is not true to form of course. This church is one of my many muses around my home town. Prior to the pandemic, there were rumors that it was set for demolition. Anyway, I hope you all are well and comfortable with our experimental new normal.

Family Ping Pong

This is a scene from pre pandemic Austin on a typical weekend day. The photo that inspired this painting was taken on 6th street downtown. This is an outdoor venue with ping pong tables. When I opened the photo up on my computer and was able to zoom in on the people in their various groups. This appeared to be a sweet little family.

Kohlrabi Muse

This is a plant from my garden of course. I have always loved painting and drawing what I grow and eat. This is a Kohlrabi. I like it raw and cooked in stir fries. It reminds me of both turnips and broccoli. I like that it grows above ground and the leaves are just other world like.