"Crossword"

6 x 6"

oil on panel
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C for Crossword - a weekly obsession of mine to complete the New York Times Sunday puzzle, at least by the following Sunday.   This new painting is part of my new series A to Z.

~ Happy Spring

"Coffee Pod"

5 x 7"

oil on panel
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A gentleman nestled in a booth with his newspaper and coffee in Chicago.

"Coffee Grounds"

8 x 8"
oil on masonite
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A reminder of warm sunshine and the simple pleasures in life. From the beaches of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

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"A Dose of Zen"

5 x 5"

oil on masonite
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Owning a business can be gratifying at times. And sometimes the weight of responsibility can suck the life out of you. A hefty repair bill was my dose of reality today, wondering how, in this age of operating at a bare-bones capacity, I'm going to pay for it. I've had better days. So I came straight home, made a pot of strong coffee and got lost in my paints. A dose of Zen.

"Morning Exercise"

6 x 6"

oil on masonite
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Before I forget to mention ..... I've finally found the best brand for white and black. I've never been thrilled with any of the many brands I've tried. Made by Daniel Smith Artist Materials, it's their Titanium White - the Ivory Black and the Lamp Black are great too. Thought I'd pass that along.

This new painting is a glimpse into my day. When I have my cup of coffee and my crossword puzzle, all is right with the world.

"Breaking News"

6-3/4 x 12"
oil on masonite
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As I was updating my website, I realized I had not posted several new paintings on this blog. Including the above piece done for the May show at Howard/Mandville. It is a personal favorite of mine - perhaps for its handsomeness, the warm greys and browns, the rare image of someone reading a real newspaper.... I am very fond of this painting.

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"Corner Bakery"

11 x 7"
oil on masonite
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A cup of hot coffee and the morning paper being enjoyed at the Corner Bakery, around State Street & Adams, in Chicago.

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"Three Amigos"

12 x 12"

oil on masonite

I've had a long, pleasant day of painting - just finished up this new piece which will be included in my July show titled "The People I See". These three friends were chatting it up inside a Starbucks, on Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

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"Unions"

5 x 7"

oil on masonite

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This is another one of those challenges in painting, a lot of activity and depth - but I certainly wanted to focus on the two women. Outdoor scenes provide atmosphere and light, a plus because things pop out with color. These women were enjoying a morning coffee and conversation out on the plaza of Union Square, in the heart of San Francisco.