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"When I start drawing an ordinary thing , I realize how extraordinary it is , sheer miracle." Frederick Frank

Friday, January 23, 2009

Life Painting


Katie is still pushing the class to move quickly and paint the whole figure with form and values under 30 minutes. whew..... have a great weekend.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Dancing Like My Sister.






I am entering this painting in a juried exhibition at Magnolia Plantations. I expecially like how the younger sister evolved . nfs

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Life Painting Jan. 20th.



Another great class with Katie. thanks

Monday, January 19, 2009

Friday, January 16, 2009

Flowers in My Studio


Staying warm inside. The South is freezing .






Thursday, January 15, 2009

A Quiet Moment

An afternoon nap. held .. loved.. sold

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Life Painting


This is a 20 minute painting. Redux is offering a Life Painting class taught by Katie ( very talented and fabulous teacher.) Very freeing and so fun!






Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Life Drawing

Well its great to be back to the blog. Hope that everyone had a great holiday . cheers.

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Trees At Dusk

This was a study of massing in trees and I added color for fun..
sold

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

John Henry Gathers




this was inspired by an old photograph, perhaps from the early 1900's . For generations men from my family have cast for shrimp. for a show on Fri.

Tuesday, December 09, 2008

Around The Bend

Around the bend is Capt. Maynard's Island.
sold

Monday, December 08, 2008

Eagle Point


We were on the tip of this island painting before the tide came in. fun...
sold





Friday, December 05, 2008

A View to the Studio




Many people have come in my studio to nap on those fluffy pillows. gift

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Interior Without the Waiting Lady


Decided to paint this interior again . gift

Monday, December 01, 2008

A Study of Trees at Sunset.

This was a quick study done at Kiawah. When I got home I added some hints of color.





sold

Friday, November 21, 2008

Three Trees

This was a painting in the late afternoon on Kiawah .





gift

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Trees at Kiawah.

This painting was also done at Ian's workshop. The request was to paint with mass in mind and of course values and shape.

sold




Wednesday, November 19, 2008

The Waiting Lady Looking Outside

Some of you may recognize The Waiting Lady, a sculpture created by Scott's Uncle Bill . Today my intention was to paint her as part of the composition not as a portrait.


sold




Tuesday, November 18, 2008

The Corn Fields at Mullet Hall


At dusk we ( the painters studying with Ian Roberts) painted the corn fields of Mullet Hall. We had an inspiring week painting from 8 am till the sun went down. .... challenging... yes! fun.. absolutely...



sold




Friday, November 07, 2008

Life Drawing Nov. 6th


This is the last class until Jan. Thank you Redux for another session of professional models and the best teacher , Townsend. Who brings the greatest music .. see you in Jan. I will be gone for a week painting with Ian Roberts. Will hopefully have plenty to share with you when I get back.