"Cleared For Takeoff"

8 x 6"

oil on panel
sold

Speaking of the beach...

A friendly gull I met last week.

"Book Club"

5 x 5"

oil on panel
sold

The surface you paint on can determine the outcome or effect.  Personally, I detest canvas.  I feel like I'm pushing the paint into the surface - it's like buttering a cold waffle.  So I prefer smooth, hard boards - like spreading warm butter on a warm pancake if you will.

I had this little panel I had painted black, but there was a bumpy texture, kinda sandpaper-like and I wanted that rougher texture for the steps and it worked out pretty well.

You certainly can't nit-pick with details and it kept me loose.  And I like that.

From Central Park in New York City on a summer day.

"Bay Watch"

6 x 6"

oil on panel
sold

A splendid day for a bird looking towards the Oakland Bay Bridge in San Francisco.

"A Wink and a Nod"

6 x 6"
oil on masonite
sold

I felt like painting a bird today - one that flirted with me at the beach last week.

"Just Passing Thru"

8 x 8"
oil on masonite
sold

A couple enjoying the water view behind San Francisco's Ferry Market, while a passerby excuses the interruption. This painting is included in a group show opening tomorrow at the Howard/Mandville Gallery.

Please click here for a larger view.

added note........ Q & A Friday will resume next week. I'm working overtime at the moment.

"Hawkeye"

6 x 6"
oil on masonite
sold

Our hawk is very fond of our back yard, evidently he likes the menu items. We also have a resident Great Horned Owl, who we named Hooty months ago - so it's only fit we name this guy Hawkeye. Something told me he was prodding me to paint him and out of great respect, I have.