Screen Time

This is a contour drawing from many years ago. I just ran across it in an old sketchbook and thought I'd throw it up here - I still get the feeling I posted this one already, but whatever. For your viewing pleasure...

Under the Canopy

I was just going to do a quick sketch of the seated figure [the one in the detail] while waiting for some paint to dry. It was going to fit nicely in a blank space in my notebook/journal/planner thingy. That sketch quickly grew to encompass the entire spread. Good thing I was through with all the info on these pages, eh?

Horse and Rider

Horse and Rider, 4x6"

New Look for the Blog

If you haven't noticed, I'm trying out a new look for the Open Studio. I like the fact that it's a simple theme, with one main column. I still need to configure the menu on top, as it's a little sparse. If you have any opinions on the new look or suggestions for improvements, I'd love to hear them. Let me know if you find anything not working as well: I've only tested this on the Firefox browser, so if you're using Internet Explorer, for instance, let me know if it looks good. I hope to be posting more regularly now, so check back often, and thanks for visiting!

boy and hen

Saints of God Paintings

Just wanted to post a photo showing the "Saints of God" paintings all together, to give you a better idea of their sizes.

newest paintings

I have been painting and sketching and, in general, arting around ever since my annual Christmas slump, but being unmotivated in regards to updating my website, I find myself with a lot of catching up to do. Anyway, here are a few of my most recent paintings for your viewing pleasure. More to follow....

1. Mason With Stick, 14x11", not for sale


2. City Sketch, 12x12", $100


3. City Sketch, Night, 18x24", $250


4. Saint #1, 29.5x9", $150


5. Saint #2, 34x10.5", $250


6. Saint #3, 34x10.5", $250


7. Saint #4, 54x16.5", $500

Covington Art Market is Nigh

This Saturday, in fact, I will be lugging all my gear over to the NorthShore Art Market in Covington [hope to see you there]. I feel ill-equipped this time. I have some new paintings to show, that's not it; I just feel like I haven't been preparing as much as I usually do. Well, I have three and a half days to do just that, I suppose.

A big part of my uneasiness might be the fact that this blog has gone unchanged in quite some time. It isn't as if some great catastrophe has befallen me, preventing me from updating the blog - nothing that fantastic - only a lack of motivation has prevented it. Well, anyway, I'll try to get back at it once again.

*friendly reminder: Federal tax return deadline is nigh, as well.

new portraits

Just a quick note: I added a few new portraits to my portrait page.

red apple on green

red apple on green
6x4" - $35

Please leave me a comment. And if you’re interested in purchasing this or any other postcard painting, contact me with the name of the painting you’re interested in - first come, first serve. Don’t forget to include your name and email address. I will email you back with further instructions. Thanks!

orange peeled

orange peeled
4x6" - $35

Please leave me a comment. And if you’re interested in purchasing this or any other postcard painting, contact me with the name of the painting you’re interested in - first come, first serve. Don’t forget to include your name and email address. I will email you back with further instructions. Thanks!

the encounter

the encounter
4x6" - sold

A cute photo taken by my wife at a "Dream Day Foundation" event is what prompted this painting. One perfect, simple scene.

Please leave me a comment. And if you’re interested in purchasing this or any other postcard painting, contact me with the name of the painting you’re interested in - first come, first serve. Don’t forget to include your name and email address. I will email you back with further instructions. Thanks!

mason #2

mason #2
6x4" - $35

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mason #1

mason #1
6x4" - $35

Please leave me a comment. And if you're interested in purchasing this or any other postcard painting, contact me with the name of the painting you're interested in - first come, first serve. Don't forget to include your name and email address. I will email you back with further instructions. Thanks!

flag-pin

flag-pin
4x6" - $35

Yesterday was President's Day in the United States, and although I admittedly don't go all out for this national holiday [what does one do on President's Day, anyway?], I had the slightly-belated thought of painting something patriotic. So, here you go, a day late, the little flag-pin that lives in my sock drawer and usually only comes out for certain holidays [the ones that should probably be celebrated more often]. Happy President's Day!

Please leave me a comment. And if you’re interested in purchasing this or any other postcard painting, contact me with the name of the painting you’re interested in - first come, first serve. Don’t forget to include your name and email address. I will email you back with further instructions. Thanks!

hanging brush

hanging brush
6x4" - $35

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storefront

storefront
4x6" - $35

The reference photo I used came from The Library of Congress's Flickr page [see previous post about that, where I used this very reference photo, in fact]. As you can see, I had more fun with "faux text" in this one. Anyway, this one came out pretty well, if I do say so myself.

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valentine

valentine
4x6" - $35

This one is dedicated to Tammy, my wife, who always reminds me when Valentines Day is on its way and whose jewelry I sequestered to compose this red and pink painting. Thanks, Dear.

Oh, this painting is for sale, by the way [I figure, it's not a Federal Holiday, so commerce continues].

Please leave me a comment. And if you’re interested in purchasing this or any other postcard painting, contact me with the name of the painting you’re interested in - first come, first serve. Don’t forget to include your name and email address. I will email you back with further instructions. Thanks!

shaving brush

shaving brush
4x6" - $35

This brush came as part of a shaving kit that my wife got me for my birthday last year [I think that's right], and this was my first time to really make use of it. [seriously, my dear, it was a great present - I will try to start using it from now on]

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nuts and bolts

nuts and bolts
4x6" - $35

Highlights can bring a dull painting to life. Honestly not much work had to go into this painting. After a quick pencil sketch, I blocked in the different shades of gray. Then added the blackest blacks, then added the highlights. That was pretty much it.

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