lake arthur, three trees

Lake Arthur, Three Trees, 8x10", $75

blue boat

Blue Boat, 5x7", SOLD

Nothing much to say about this one. It's a blue boat.

old favorites

I thought I'd post a few older paintings of mine which are still available for sale---paintings which I happen to like very much and which surprise me at having survived this long unsold. To purchase any of these paintings, contact me. Without further adieu, here they are:

Cityscape, 18x34", $400

I painted Cityscape on Masonite hardboard in the style of the civilization series I was doing at that time. I may have had it overpriced back then, being one of my favorites---that and being a little heavier than other paintings of the same size on canvas, making it appear less frequently at art shows. Anyway, it's well priced at $400 now and will end up on my own wall soon if it does not sell.

Box Turtle, 30x40", $700

Box Turtle was painted four years ago. I remember not loving it as much as I do now because of the subject matter---I did not think anyone would want a portrait of a box turtle at this large of a size. As a result, I also did not show this at too many art shows. The joke was on me, turns out, for it is now hanging on my living room wall and I love it. The detail in the head alone makes the painting great, in my opinion.

Pavement, 30x40", $700

I've loved this one since painting it back in 2006. It was one of my first successful abstract paintings, as I recall. Not sure why it hasn't sold but it's still available!

Moonlit, 40x30", $700Moonlit is one of those paintings which I love but which does not really fit in with the rest of my paintings. There is a distinct style difference between this and my other work. I still have another painting produced at the same time as Moonlit---same size and style and price---which is also available; these two would look nice hanged side by side (and I'll cut you a deal on the pair if purchased together).

live oak #3

Live Oak #3, 30x40", N/AThis is one of those paintings I need to live with a little while before I call it finished (I've signed it, titled it, and given it a price in case somebody wants to buy it as is---one of those situations where the painting is finished but it might not be finished finished). I think the part that is bothering me is the brightness of the grass in sunshine---it's a bit too white perhaps---I don't know, like I said I'll be staring at this one for a time before calling it finished.

venice, three boats

Venice, Three Boats, 8x10", $75

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.