Afternoon Light

An interior space that is defined by the light and heat of the afternoon

Green Scarf

This five minute gesture was at the end of class. The longer poses were not working so I made some quick studies and thought this one worked. 8x10 oil

to be auctioned at the Gala for.. School of the Building Arts .

Green Bottle and Shutters

Painted this 8x10 painting with the Sullivan Island Plein Air Painters. Always love painting outside with my painting friends

Confident

Every day is different when painting figures. Some days are successful and some days we end up scraping the paint off the canvas. There is a element of surprise from each sitting. Confident is how I describe this model 11x14 oil

Sunflowers

When I first started my blog three years ago it was of Sunflowers. I thought it appropriate to keep the tradition . Hope all of you had a great year. I missed your comments and support. I have spent many hours doing figurative drawing and paintings. I hope you enjoy seeing some changes and hopefully growth over the past year. cheers.

Laundry Day.

Painted from a photo that I took years ago. Like the patterns of light and shade. sold

Spring Cleaning.

Amelia and her friend were busy cleaning this weekend... for a show... sold

Pitcher With Vegetables

This is one still life I am doing for a show in Edgefield SC. sold

London in the Afternoon

   This is a painting of Amelia moving through the city .   nfs

Lemons and Carrots.

I am enjoying these Still Lifes .... they don't move. sold

life painting

Resting

The last pose of the day.  

Beets

I started this yesterday and completed it just in time. The leaves are flat , the beets , are losing there color and Millie ( our dog) moved the arrangement. sold

Still Life With Tangerines.

      Scott and Amelia bought a crate of tangerines so Susie and I stole a few for a still life.

sold

The Red Bucket

      Amelia and her best friend left the red  bucket  which soon became the inspiration for this painting.gift

The Back

      

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.

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

Life Painting Jan. 20th.

Another great class with Katie. thanks

Blue Cushions

A favorite nap spot.