Memories of Mama, 2024, Oil on Cradled Panel, 5"x5" |
As I post this and having thought it was finished, I see things to do. The needle should be brighter; the yellow spool is a bit lopsided; the large blue spool's top is uneven.
Works in Progress and Progress in Works
Spools, Oil on Cradled Panel, 6"x6" |
Spools, Oil on Cradled Panel, 6"x6" with tape |
Taking a new approach and trying to up my realism by using tape for straight lines. And, really taking my time with drying. Because of that, I have 2 other works in progress.
Interpretations, Oil on Cradled Panel, 10"x10"
The idea is to create a narrative that goes beyond the immediate image. The art books, the color pencils, the sketch book create multiple interpretations.
An idea in the making. |
Children's alphabet blocks and color pencils, a new direction. And, a bit of a learning curve, which is good for an artist. Always keep your eye sharp and your hand busy.
Color Pencils in Cup, 2024, Oil on Cradled Panel, 6"x6". |
Color Pencils in Cup, 2024, Oil on Cradled Panel, 6"x6". |
Blocks of Joy, 2024, Oil on Cradled Panel, 6"x6" |
Blocks of Love, 2024, Oil on Cradled Panel, 6"x6" |
Color Pencils, 2023, Oil on Panel, 6"x6" |
Color Pencils in Vase, 2023 Oil on Panel 6x6 |
I live in Southeastern Massachusetts where beaches abound and the Cranberry is king. It's impossible to leave my house without passing a bog. This bog, I believe is a Makepeace bog. The Makepeace farms is the largest grower in North America. They also are a great community partner. The video is posted to demonstrate the iterations of color changes that occurred throughout the painting process. I had in mind to have large blocks of flat color. That, however, is not my style and proved impossible for me. Also, I was painting on canvas as opposed to my regular panel surface which grabs the paint in a different way. This painting is off to the Marion Art Center Member show from January 13-February 23.
Crayons, 2023 Oil on Panel 6"x6" |
At the suggestion of a Rogers' Gallery client, I have begun small still life paintings that depict vintage toys and other small everyday objects. I finished 4 for the holiday shoppers and sold 3.
Crayons in Bowl, 2023 Oil on Panel 6"x6" |
Baseball #2, 2023, Oil on Panel 6"x6" |
Baseball #1, 2023, Oil on Panel 6"x6" |
Scallop 10"x10" |