"Water Boy"

8 x 8"
oil on masonite

This new painting is a good example of what oils are meant for - the swirling and moving of colors. Meet my friend's dog Boo, who is also included in the grouping of 8 Squared, opening next Saturday night.

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"The Awkward Years"

8 x 8"

oil on masonite

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I was supposed to be packing. Instead, I came back to the studio to find my camera, turned on Ella Fitzgerald and did a painting. I'm pathetic.

This is most likely my last beach scene for a while - perhaps I'm craving the autumn colors and 60 degrees. Still.... I had to paint these girls. They remind me of those 'awkward years'. This turned out to be one of my all-time personal favorites too - I think it's what oils are meant for - the swushing, the daubs, the color - it's loose and casual and I love that.

I also want to wish you happy trails..... I'm heading out of town for a couple of days, hoping to get some divine inspiration. I'll be back this weekend. Enjoy.

"Splendid Solitude"

10 x 8"

oil on masonite

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It was probably the rain and the splendid solitude I had in my studio today which prompted me to paint this woman who was enjoying some me-time with a good book. I've painted her a couple of times, I find the image to be so relaxing and Zenlike. The scene was from a park bordering the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC.

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"Alone"

6 x 6"

oil on masonite

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I'm happy to have squeezed in a small, daily painting tonight- I've been working on pieces for a show in July and it's all-consuming, to say the least.

This woman was enjoying some "me-time" on a Saturday morning on Oak Street Beach, in Chicago. I thought of doing a larger painting of her - so I've tried it out in this smaller format to get an idea of its impact. I'd love some feedback when you've got the time.