After working diligently in the studio on a very difficult perspective problem for the past few days, I stepped outside for some much-needed plein air painting. I found painting whitewater at the Poudre River to be the perfect solution. Apparently, I needed to unleash some pent-up color craze and fluidity. … Read More
Just a simple moment caught in time. A girl sings a song and twirls an umbrella. A cell phone camera captures the moment. That moment, shared among friends becomes a moment of inspiration. The artist eye sees that moment, and the urge to paint is there. I can see the … Read More
Four months of drawing the figure two nights a week. Working from a model, we worked out proportions, foreshortening, anatomy, and skin tone values. Soon, it was time to create our final project. The assignment was open: the human figure as a representation of inner psychology. Although the focus was … Read More
For a week, I stood in the backyard studying the form and color of lilacs. Hidden among the trees, I tested out Cobalt Violet, Cobalt Violet Deep, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Pthalo Blue, Raw and Burnt Umber and Rose Red Deep. Time was running out as the temperatures climbed. Soon, … Read More
It’s time for our 3rd Annual Expressions Art Show here in Fort Collins. I’m excited to show some new floral paintings that I’ve been working on as well as a couple of figurative pieces. Branching out into floral and figurative work has been a challenge and I look forward to … Read More
Click to Bid Each painting brings back memories. This painting “Along the Yampa River” is no exception. Last fall, I participated in the Steamboat Plein Air Event, a week-long plein air event that supports the Steamboat Art Museum. At the same time, I was painting daily as part of the … Read More
An alla prima oil painting of Cheryl from our bi-monthly portrait painting session. We are lucky to have so many professional and amateur models willing to sit for us. Each session is 3 hours, with 10 minute breaks every 20 minutes. This is on Claessens Belgian linen (13DP), a fine … Read More
Now available at auction. Click to Bid ”On the Cob” was such a fun painting to make. It reminded me of childhood summers and working in the garden with my Dad. For as long as I can remember, my father planted a large garden. And, he still does. I loved … Read More
This morning is cool and overcast, much like the day we went down to the river to paint. From that plein air, this painting was inspired for the Colorado Capitol exhibition that will take place this summer. The day was foggy and a light snow fell as we painted. The … Read More
Where you lucky enough to take art classes in middle or high school? Do remember drawing a self-portrait? I remember drawing a self-portrait on two occasions; once in elementary school and once in middle school. I remember that the drawings all had almond-shaped eyes, round heads and a front view. … Read More