The Flow

The Flow is actually
(2) 14 x 11 abstract paintings that make up one piece. Lots of depth in the cool-tone colors and lots of movement indicated by the flow of the paint.

You can see more details of each in the photos below.

A Fish?

I have had a request to paint a fish for a young boy. He loves to fish and apparently is very good at it, especially for his age. Here's my dilemma: Perhaps he would prefer a very realistic fish that looks like a close-up photograph of a fish that he caught or would like to catch, with every scale defined and every detail perfectly in place, but that's not how I like to paint. Immediately, I think...fish...hmmm...how can I make it different, unique, and stylized? Where's the twist, the umph, the pizazz? How will this fish be different from all other fishes out there? I think of the brightly colored tropical fish in coral reefs, or even in aquariums, I think of colorful swordfish and the whole world of deep-sea fishing, but I don't think of just a plain old gray fish with a white belly and a black eye, or at least I try not to. I think of swirls representing water. I think of brush strokes that give the fish movement and personality. So, here I must find a happy medium that will satisfy both the boy and myself. Wish me luck!

Entangled

"Entangled" is my favorite to date. It has a lot of graphics influence in it, which makes perfect sense since that is my profession.
I love the gorgeous autumnal colors. They make my heart sing!

Unexpected

"Unexpected" is just ocean and sky. Vast, simplistic, and a little scary.
But then...
There's lotus flowers and lilly pads! Definitely a fresh-water pond item. A nice little unexpected surprise and something to make you say, "hmmmm?"

The Grind

The Grind is a mixed media piece. I used different colors of regular old beans and a broken plate.


Had lots of fun with this one!
I love the
way the background resembles
old worn paint on a barn door!

I have new things to post, I promise!

Been too busy to take the pics and post' em! I have new paintings finished: "Unexpected", "The Grind", "Entangled" --my favorite to date, and "The Flow". I have two more in the works. Completed another couple of different type artsy projects that I may post, as well. I simply have been unable to get around to taking the pics and doing the posting. Perhaps next week will be a good time. Hope so. See you soon!