Saturday, August 31, 2013

"Feather Head"

6 x 6"
oil on panel
sold


Painting came a little easier today.  I don't know why but I relish a day like this.   And yes, this quirky guy really was dressed for a day at the museum, I don't make up these things.

From the Art Institute of Chicago, a colorful guy in his feathered cap viewing Van Gogh's 'Portrait of Joseph Roulin'.

and..... wishing my good friends, Karen & Neil Hollingsworth, a successful opening tonight at Tree's Place Gallery in Orleans, Massachusetts.   Here's two of my favorites that are in the show.


'Night Owl'
by Karen Hollingsworth


'Sunbeam No. 2'
by Neil Hollingsworth


and.... Brett has 2 brand-new Tabletop Easels ready to purchase and 2 brand-new AlterEasels. If you're ready to get painting,  I think you'll love either one of these - it makes the experience a lot more pleasant.


Paint On Tabletop Easel


 Paint On AlterEasel





Wednesday, August 28, 2013

"200 Faces, No. 125"

4 x 4"
oil on panel
sold


A new addition to my ongoing series BUST-ED.


Wednesday, August 21, 2013

"200 Faces, No. 124"

4 x 4"
oil on panel
sold


I haven't painted in a few days, I've been building an ark.  If you live in the southeast, you'll understand.   And I needed some warming up, adding a new portrait to my ongoing series BUST-ED.




Thursday, August 15, 2013

"Big Hair"

6 x 6"
oil on panel
sold


I felt like painting a figure today - and she has great form and color.

From the lobby bench in the Art Institute of Chicago.


Tuesday, August 13, 2013

"Harbor Light"

6 x 6"
oil on panel
sold


If you're ever in Chicago, take a boat ride out into Lake Michigan - it's so worth it.  As you're leaving Navy Pier, you'll cruise by the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse, built in 1893 for the World's Columbian Exposition and moved to this location in 1919.   




Sunday, August 11, 2013

"Berettas"

9 x 9"
oil on panel
sold


This was totally intended to be a study of this figure and I got a bit carried away. 

From the Art Institute of Chicago, a young woman feels a connection with 'On The Terrace' by Auguste Renoir.




Thursday, August 8, 2013

"All Of Me"

12 x 4"
oil on panel
sold
 

I had one more long panel, perfect for my sardine.  I've painted the head, the tail and the head and now I get to do the whole fish.

I signed it lightly, underneath the fin on the bottom right so it can be displayed horizontal or upright, which looks cool too.





a closer view of the left half


a closer view of the right half