creole tomato

Finished painting, photographing, and posting this one with 36 minutes left in the day---close one (I did say I'd try and post something every day, didn't I). We spent the day at the zoo today, the wife, the kid and I. We had a blast.

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Creole Tomato, 16x20", $250

welcome to the new website

It's not much different---it might even seem less impressive---but this new site will allow for much needed features including better handling of mobile devices and (eventually) a place to purchase paintings and prints, among other improvements. The old content is mostly still available, though many of the links may have become mangled in the process of moving.

In conjunction with this new site, I intend to start posting something here everyday. This will not necessarily be a painting a day but will include sketches and photos and hopefully more content beyond just the newest painting. Perhaps a few videos from time to time.

Don't worry, one of the first things I'll be adding back is a new gallery. I just wanted to get the site up and running first.

All that being said, thanks for stopping by and don't be a stranger!

samson asleep

Samson Asleep, 20x20", $300

motorboat

Motorboat, framed, 16x20", $275Looks even better in the conservative black and gold wooden frame I have it in. The location of the waterway in the painting, if it matters, is the Tchefuncta River in Madisonville. If it looks like someplace else, you're also right, I'm sure.

Slow day today

I've been working on a couple of commissions---both of them nearly finished---so I haven't had time to post new paintings every day like I had hoped. Figured I'd post a note today telling you this in case you were worried. I see now that you had every confidence in me and were simply waiting patiently by, perhaps in anticipation of whatever new works of art would soon appear in this space. This might happen as soon as tomorrow---maybe tonight; I do have a landscape sitting here nearly complete . . .

More soon. Thanks.

wess foreman, artist

step by step

Step by Step, 14x11", $100I've done this image before. This time it's painted with more zing!

meritime abstract

Meritime Abstract, framed, 11.5x11.5", $120When I paint, I have a length of canvas covering my work area and I use this to wipe excess paint and water off my brushes. I get some interesting color combinations from time to time, and every now and then I turn them into paintings. This "meritime abstract" came about in just this way. I basically did nothing to it except kept myself from painting over the spontaneous seascape that occurred, then cropped it to fit a Goodwill frame I ran across recently. It is framed under glass.

old shed

Old Shed, 22x28", $300This is a refresh of a painting I did not too long ago. Added more of the "color stippling" (which isn't technically stippling, but as far as I know doesn't have a name . . . other than polka-dots, but that doesn't exactly apply). Anyway, I like the painting better now.

Atchafalaya #2

Atchafalaya #2, 24x30", N/A This one was commissioned by someone this week. It is a larger version of the 8x10" painting I did years ago. I like the way it turned out and I'm so glad someone got me to paint this one again. (could be more like it in the future)

cloud #1

Cloud #1, 4.5x4.5", SOLD

yellows

yellows, 7x5", $40

birdfeeder

Birdfeeder, 16x20", $200

ink sketch

Just a quick sketch with my new travel pen/brush hybrid. As you can probably tell by this sketch, the pen/brush doesn't "do" details. It has a fairly thick point. That said, it's fun to use. Here it is on amazon, if you're interested: link.

sparrow in the rain

Sparrow in the Rain, 30x24", SOLD

sleepy sunflowers

Sleepy Sunflowers, 20x20", SOLD

Just a quick sleepy sunflower painting.

five, in progress

Here's a snapshot of five little paintings in progress (bottom-left two are finished I think). My well-used worktable as background. Just thought I'd share.

p.s. If you're in the area, join me tomorrow at the Covington Art Market---Saturday, Dec. 1st from 9am to 1pm at the trailhead.

Covington Art Market reminder

Anyone in the Covington area this Saturday should stop by the newly formed Covington Art Market. I will be there with my paintings (email me if you would like to see any specific ones, since I can't bring them all). Here are the details:

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THIS SATURDAY!!

December 1st - 9am - 1pm 

COVINGTON TRAILHEAD

419 N. New Hampshire in Dowtown Covington

 Working in partnership with the City of Covington, STAA is excited to bring our second Covington Art Market to Downtown Covington. Stop by the Covington Trailhead and get your holiday shopping under way. This juried art market will feature a talented group of artists working in various mediums including painting, photography, jewelry, wood, fiber, metal and more. There will be great gifts choices from original art, soaps, crochet hats, wall-hangings, pottery and purses just to name a few. All works for sale are created by regional artists. Because we are in a Cultural Arts District, all original art is tax free! So join us this Saturday, support local artists, pick up unique holiday gifts and save money!

Update on 2012-12-02 06:02 by wessf

The weather was beautiful today and I was quite pleased with the turn out for the Art Market. I ran into some familiar faces and my artwork gained a few new fans, I believe (or maybe people are just extra nice in Covington?). Thanks to everyone who came out today. Looking forward to the next one in February.

(emai me if you'd lke to be added to my newsletter list for future reminders and whatnot)

sheriff mason

Sheriff Mason, 14x11", watercolorAll things considered I did a pretty good job on this watercolor of my son. Especially since this is only my third or fourth watercolor I've done. The mouth is a little sloppy and so are the eyes. But the good points far outweigh the bad. I added texture to the vest by adding salt to the final dark-brown glaze. If I had a smaller brush I could have acheived better eyes. The mouth problem was just sloppiness on my part---no use blaming yourself, you weren't even there---I could probably fix the mouth problem, come to think of it.

I'll probably get this one framed (maybe after cleaning up the mouth a bit) and present it to the wife for Christmas.