Lots Of New Work!

"Duet"   20"x20"  oil on canvas

I'm gearing up for several great art shows this fall (yet to be confirmed) and the Studio is brimming with new work!  Also....if you happen to be in the NE part of town, the pieces currently hanging at Portland, Oregons' favorite pie place, Pie Spot, is set to close at the end of April. Get yourself some pie and take 20% off whatever is left on the wall.  Or.....come on down to the Studio for cuppa (or glassa) something and take a gander at my latest!

Stonehenge Gallery Reception February 21!

Together  oil on panel 

Stonehenge Designs will be hosting an art reception for my solo show on February 21, 2014.  Originally scheduled two weeks prior to this, the snow, ice and all round inclement weather kept the doors from opening that evening.  Friday the 21st is coming right up and looking good weather wise.  It's definitely worth a trip to 3508 SW Corbett Avenue, Portland, Oregon.  We'll have snacks, wine,  great company and art!  Drop by any time from 5:30 -7:30.

Passing By

 

6"x6"  oil on canvas  Sold

January 1 of this year, I became the proud renter of a new studio, and although it took me several icy winter months to get it up and running, it was worth every sore muscle and drop of perspiration I put into it.  Then I was T-boned by a car that ran a stop sign and I lost a bunch of time trying to get my legs to work right.  But that's another story for another time. 

This little guy was painted not too long ago in anticipation for the Holiday's.  Not too big, not too pricey and just what every inspiring art collector could want. If you're in the area, come on by. 

The Concert

12"x12" oil on canvas $700

This piece was just finished and came off the easel a few days ago. It is a commission for a collector (and good friend) of mine. She gave me a specific size, color scheme and subject matter and this is what came off the brush. Normally for a commission there is a couple of emails depicting the work in progress. That didn't happen this time, but thankfully she loves the end result. Mission accomplished.

Rising Clouds

8"x8" oil on panel $400

This little gem was was painted on birch panel. I've done a handful now, and the more I use the panels, the more I enjoy them as opposed to painting on canvas. I've been buying them with a 2 inch cradle (sides) so they really pop off the wall.

Late Summer

6"x6" oil on canvas
Sold!

This piece, which I painted last year, was plucked off the wall just moments ago and into the arms of its new owner. Last year was my best in terms of exposure and sales, and this year is looking even better! It's a great feeling to know that people want your work.....and even better when they buy it! This calls for the happy dance.

River Watch

12"x12" oil on canvas

Sold

The New Year doesn't get any better when it starts off with a sale of art within the first week! To top it off, it sold through my studio and not a Gallery. It's nice to occasionally pocket the commission fees for myself. Because the buyer selected it from an image on my website and not in person, I am a little concerned of the discrepancies that will become apparent, as not all monitor calibrations are equal, and I'm not sure what she saw on her end. She won't really know what she's bought until she holds in in her hands. I'm hoping it lives up to the buyers expectations. This is a great start to a New Year!

Winter's Day

6"x6" oil on canvas $250

Winter Solstice is upon us. That time of the year when the dimly lit skies are myriad shades of the cold colors of blue and gray. My beautiful deciduous trees are naked and shivering with the North winds that blow through. It's also a time of reflection and change, for the old year is nearing its expiration and will move over to make room for the new one.

This will be my last post of 2010. I wish everyone a warm and safe winter. And here's to a kind and generous 2011, may it be the best year yet!

Amongst The Clouds

8"x8" oil on panel $400

This is the second and final piece that that I painted for a show in Bellingham, Washington for the "Little Gallery". The opening reception will be Friday, December 3, 6-10pm and will run until December, 18.

Afternoon Delight

8"x8" oil on panel $400

This is one of two pieces that were painted for an upcoming show called "Small Treasures at the Little Gallery" with the "Little Gallery" in Bellingham, Washington. I've only painted on panel just a couple of times, and even at this small size, (8"x8"), it is bigger than any other panel I've previously painted. It's a very different experience than working with canvas and I found myself completely absorbed in my work. I thoroughly enjoyed it! I am able to get detail and fine lines that I found elusive with a textured canvas. This may revolutionize the way I paint in the future.

Winds Of Change

24"x24" oil on canvas $2100

No doubt you can tell I'm inspired by the dramatic Pacific Northwest skies. I am frequently asked if I am a "Plein Air" painter and though on occasion I have painted outside on site, my usual procedure is to take a lot of photographs and go back to the creature comforts of the studio to work out my composition. If you are in the Portland, Oregon area, I'm currently showing through November 30th at Proper Eats Restaurant. Come see!

Standing Ovation

24"x24" oil on canvas $2100

This was painted a few months ago in anticipation of the September Allied Art Galley show in Bellingham, Washington. I have a tendency to paint in warmer colors and of vistas that are far more temperate than in my studio on a cold Pacific Northwest winter day.

Windswept

12"x12" oil on canvas $700

One By The Creek

12"x12" oil on canvas $700

This piece currently hangs in the Mary Lou Zeek Gallery in Salem, Oregon. A few people have asked me about it lately, so I thought I'd post a picture of it. Salem is about an hour south of Portland, right on I-5. If you find yourself in the area, take a look!

Creekside View

6"x6" oil on canvas $250

This is the second piece of a small run of similar paintings.

Blue Afternoon

6"x6" oil on canvas $250

Recently, I did a small run of paintings, depicting the play between the sky and the clouds. What can start off as a large span of deep blue horizon, can quickly turn into an evasive glimpse. This interaction and movement varies from second to second and I enjoy trying to capture the performance.

Autumn Sojourn

10"x10" oil on canvas $500

It's getting to be that time of the year again. The season is in transition and the winds of change are beginning to blow. Up here at 1100 feet it is you can also throw in a good amount of rainfall. This piece was inspired by the vistas I see from the higher elevations looking down on the river. The skies are incredibly dramatic and change faster then the camera can capture them.