Q & A Friday

These weeks just fly by, don't they? I'm working on a mini-solo show opening June 19th, at the 16 Patton Gallery in Asheville - albeit a last-minute plan - but it motivates me and that's a good thing. Three weeks from today I'll be heading to New York for the workshop, needless to say, time is of the essence. Yikes.

I'll take questions until dinner time Sunday. Ask away...... and please read the past Q&A's first, I'm getting a lot of repeat questions. Thanks.

Q & A Friday

I'm open to your questions all weekend - ask away. Before you leave your question, you may want to read the past Q&A's first or do a search on my blog for past posts - you may find the answers there. You can ask away by leaving a comment on the link below.

Thanks and have a great weekend.

"Minty Fresh"

6 x 6"
oil on masonite
sold

Sometimes I think I do my best paintings on rainy days. Less distractions. Total Zen.

This older gentleman was resting out in front of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in his minty-fresh socks.

"Leaner Times"

6 x 6"
oil on masonite
sold

From the sunny steps in front of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

"Alledged"

6 x 6"
oil on masonite
sold

Knowing I'll be in New York next month for the workshop, I pulled up some photographs taking in the city a few years back - sort of reacquainting myself with the surroundings. I am looking forward to going back to, probably, the best people-watching place on earth.

A young woman I spotted sitting on a ledge off the sidewalk in Manhattan.

Q & A Weekend

I just finished four new paintings for a group show at Howard/Mandville Gallery - you'll see those in a couple of weeks. Three are dogs, and you know how I love to paint dogs. The rest of my painting time has been frustrating and continuous wipe-offs. It happens - just have to work through it.

Meanwhile ..... I thought I would start Question & Answer Weekends. Please ask your questions by clicking on 'comments' and I'll be sure to post my answers during the weekend. Thank you.

"Cuttings"

6 x 6"
oil on masonite
sold

From where I sit and paint, I can see the one Dogwood tree that was here when I first bought my house fifteen years ago. It was the only tree in my back yard. Now it lives among Cherry trees, Crepe Myrtles, River Birches, Japanese Maples and a Lilac tree. It's happy.

"Santa Cruz de Tenerife"

5 x 7"
oil on masonite
sold

And now for something completely different.......... a street in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on the Canary Islands - inspired by this month's Virtual Paintout. The reference photograph was captured from Google Map's street view. It was great fun to paint.

"Painterly"

6 x 6"
oil on masonite
sold

Ode to April - I'm glad you're here.

This gentlemen is in charge of keeping the Central Baptist Church fresh and colorful - from Charleston, South Carolina.