Amazing Grace

This Color Pallette had a life of its own

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Was the Fifth Day of Christmas......

So glad I decided to let the list go and went to figurative painting

Whats for Dinner?

Visit the Charleston Artist Collective. org. and view December's theme , Circles. sold

The Lowcountry in Nov

The colors are more subtle in November. While standing by the edge of the marsh an Eagle flew to the top of the tree to the left.. I stood very still. sold

Resting

It is interesting to have repeat models. Fritz is evolving as a model just as we are evolving at drawing. This drawing is reflective of his dramatic side . With timed drawings you often dont see the big picture until the time is up. When reviewing this drawing , I thought it interesting that the background and foreground both reflect the shape of the cross

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Kiawah as Shapes.

We had a great week with Ian Roberts . His message was capture the shapes and color and allow the paintings to sing with a pure spirit. Thanks Ian once again for a memorable week of painting 6x8 oil

Figure,Ladder and Gold.

Last week we painted from our drawings. The ladder became a major shape maker for the composition. Our model is such a pro. thanks

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A Symphony of Feathers

Charcoal on Paper. Have to love our model bringing her angel wings. Available at www.charlestonartistcollective.org. gift to Heart Ball Auction.

Jazz at the Core

As if we are not challenged enough Fritz goes upside down. Jazz was playing. Available through The Charleston Artist Gallery . have a great weekend.

A Cove of Beauty.

My good friends gave me a photo of one of their favorite places . It is for a couple who are about to have their first baby. Just painting the blue and warm green waters and dancing clouds took my away for the day. Thank you ! sold

Listening to Mozart.

While figure painting we often listen to Mozart. ( heard it inspires creativity) Thus the name of the painting. 5x7 oil framed avaiable at The Charleston Artist Gallery. link on my blog.

Laundry and Child

Inspired by a photo from Harbour Island that I took many years ago. 5x7 oil

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Lady with Blue..

One of my favorite models. She is amazing at showing emotion. Our challenge is to try to capture her talent. 11x14 oil. available on the Charleston Artist Collective link on my blog.

Colors of Peaceful Sounds

One of the joys of life drawing on Thurs. at Redux is painting from the drawings in the afternoon. 11x14 avaiable on the Charleston Artist Collective Gallery.sold

The Symphony of Roots.

This is an 11x14 oil . Painted at Redux and given to Redux for their annual art auction on Nov. 13...sold

Shapes of Stella Maris

An 11x14 oil . Stella Maris is one of the Sullivan Plein Air favorite places to paint. Always beautiful.

200.00 gift.

My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean.

The Charleston Artist Collective Premier show was a huge success. The night was beautiful and full of art lovers. I was thrilled to sell this painting it was inspired by a photo I took from a rural school in Africa , they were singing My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean. sold

Shrimping on Shem Creek

This is a small study ( 5x7) of the local Shrimp Boats that we see daily in our waters of Charleston SC

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Red and Guitar.

This is one of my paintings for the upcoming Charleston Artist Collective premier show this Thurs. Oct. 21. on sale at the show.sold

In Conversation.

This is a quick study from the Hat Ladies project. I am finding a gesture around 15 minutes is helpful before the actual painting. nfs.