venice, three boats
Venice, Three Boats, 8x10", $75
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In way of excuse for not updating as regularly as I'd hoped, here is a quick sketch of a cat stretching. Not too impressive, I know. But I have been starting many new paintings and these beginnings are bound to turn into finished peices sooner or later which will enevitably end up here. Until then, stay creative!
The rescheduled New Orleans Arts Market in Palmer Park was today and once again I am tired and sunburned and sore and did I mention tired?
All the same, it was worth it---I had fun meeting new people and accepting the occasional compliment (actually had a lot of compliments, so, bonus). I guess that's it---next Palmer Park market is October 27th, 10-4. See you there!
Update on 2012-10-07 23:06 by wessf
Alright, maybe I did not get sunburned this time---I had the foresight to apply plenty of sunblock. Today, Sunday, it feels like Fall is finally here and it's cold out when the wind blows. Gotta get more painting done before my creativity thinks it's Winter and goes into hibernation.
sunflower field
Sunflower Field, 8x10", SOLD
outskirts
Outskirts, 5x7", SOLD
downpour
Downpour, 30x40", $600
rabbit
Rabbit, 20x16", $250
Update on 2012-09-20 21:08 by wessf
Updated the photo after adding a blue wash to the background of the painting.
pomegranate
Pomegranate, 8x10", SOLD
Painting smaller paintings now. This was painted on Masonite board. I think I did a good job not overworking it. Nice texture and interesting color pallet.
courage, kitten
Courage, Kitten, 30x40", SOLD
Think of this one as is just another dive into the deep depths of creative exploration. This is me trying out a new thing. Let me know what you think.
ethereal trees
Ethereal Trees, 24x24", SOLDThis one hung around my studio for weeks. I'd make little changes to it here and there, never quite satisfied with it. It once was a different painting entirely in fact---perhaps the canvas was cursed---at any rate, the curse was lifted and I finally got it in shape and I'm happy with the results.
live oak
Live Oak, 18x24", SOLD
sailboat #4
Sailboat #4, 11x14", $100
walden pond
Walden Pond, 14x11", $100
lake arthur, little wharf
Lake Arthur, LIttle Wharf, 44.5x47", $1400
Continuing my large-painting misadventures, I submit this photo of my latest: a tranquil early morning scene of Canadian geese on Lake Arthur. Measuring in at just under four feet square, this is one of my largest paintings. I think I'll be focusing on smaller canvases now---need to balance everything out. As always, feel free to leave a comment. Thanks for giving it a look!
*this post has been edited to include a photo of the finished painting. click the image for a larger view.
gumballs process
I painted this little painting four months ago, intending to post the process as well. Better late than never--here's the process.
Read Morecaptive audience #16
Captive Audience #16, 24x30", $350
This is another of my Captive Audience series---listed as number sixteen, though I've surely done more than that amount to-date. It's a series I frequently consider dropping from my repertoire partly because I know it's not everyone's cup of tea. But there are things about the series which I deeply enjoy, starting with the sheer fun I have in creating these paintings but going well beyond that---in fact there is something deeper going on, something I've yet to figure out.
chickadee
Chickadee, 24x18", $425, framed (no. 1037)
miles from anywhere
Miles from Anywhere, 48x24", N/A
Update on 2012-09-17 23:35 by wessf
This one is no more. Some sort of unstoppable ink from a lower layer of paint seeped through to the top layer after the final gloss varnish was added, causing weird staining to appear. First time I've seen that.
redlights
Redlights, 30x40", $700
Fortune Teller
Fortune Teller, 40x30", $700