"Government"

5 x 7"
oil on masonite
sold

Feeling particularly democratic - I chose the U.S. Capitol Building as my subject today, as well as the weekly challenge on my Different Strokes Blog. This view is from 7th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, in Washington, DC - where I just returned from a quick and enjoyable couple of days. Love that city. I stress - if you find yourself there - you must visit the American Art Museum/National Portrait Gallery. An often-overlooked stop, but the best art collection in the area.

Now get out there and VOTE.

"By George"

9 x 12"
oil on masonite
sold

When I was asked to do a painting for an upcoming show at 16 Patton, titled 'Contemporary Visions: Portraits & Still Lifes', I knew I would sway to the subject of portraits rather than the latter. And whether I was persuaded by watching the 'John Adams' series (which is incredible) or my reverence for Gilbert Stuart's portrait of George Washington, (formally known as the Landsdowne Portrait) - it seemed like a great opportunity to paint this piece.

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