May 8, 2011
Last of the progress photos...
I have officially completed the 20 paintings for my June show. Between Anthropologie and J.Crew, I honestly didn't think I'd meet my goal. It feels mighty good to have accomplished so much in the last 6 months and I'm looking forward to seeing all the pieces hanging in the gallery.
April 22, 2011
Another round of progress photos...
Work continues on paintings for my June show and I am happy to report that I am nearing completion. The last four paintings have been conceived, and I have a few precious weeks to finish up the work.
March 22, 2011
March 19, 2011
Moving right along...
Over the past several weeks I've been able to complete some paintings that I'm happy with. That's a peculiar thing for me to say.
A few years ago I worked fast, alla prima, completing paintings in only a few quick sittings. Over time, I've found myself slowing down considerably and becoming much more focused. Slowing down has given me the opportunity to approach challenging and highly detailed subjects.
Below are some black and white photos of some of these recent paintings on the easel. As spring rolls along I'll be sharing these in color along with more pieces I've got in the works.
A few years ago I worked fast, alla prima, completing paintings in only a few quick sittings. Over time, I've found myself slowing down considerably and becoming much more focused. Slowing down has given me the opportunity to approach challenging and highly detailed subjects.
Below are some black and white photos of some of these recent paintings on the easel. As spring rolls along I'll be sharing these in color along with more pieces I've got in the works.
February 21, 2011
Anthropologie
Recently I had the honor of painting five pieces for Anthropologie.com. They were really cool people to work with and I'm flattered that they enjoyed my work enough to invite me to do some paintings for them. During the week of February 21 - 28, 2011, the paintings were on the landing pages for each department in their online store.
Shoes & Luggage
20" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011
• Sold
At Home - Six Anthropologie Pulls
20" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011
Brownie Hawkeye & Necklace
20" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011
• Click here for details
Beauty
20" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011
• Sold
The Green Dress
20" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011
• Sold
Shoes & Luggage
20" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011
• Sold
At Home - Six Anthropologie Pulls
20" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011
• Sold
Brownie Hawkeye & Necklace
20" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011
• Click here for details
Beauty
20" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011
• Sold
The Green Dress
20" x 30" | Oil/Canvas | 2011
• Sold
February 8, 2011
Works in Progress
I have a room in my basement where I prep and store canvas, and box up finished paintings before I send them off on their journeys to other lands. Right now it's kind of intimidating walking in to the room because I'm greeted by way to much blank canvas.
Over the next 3.5 months I have to complete at least 15 paintings, and in order to do so I have had to employ serious organizational skills.
Below is a glimpse at one piece in progress, an old Remington No.10 typewriter. Last summer I took my family to visit my grandparents and the town was holding their annual summer festival. They open up the buildings of a heritage village — a collection of buildings, like the old town hall, the doctor's house, blacksmith, church, schoolhouse, etc. — all reassembled to form an idealized main street from the past. In one building they have an old-tech graveyard where heaps of adding machines and typewriters sit abandoned for what will likely be the rest of eternity. That's where I step in. To the confusion and amusement of the committee responsible for the buildings, I convinced them to lend me several pieces, and will likely return again and again.
Over the next 3.5 months I have to complete at least 15 paintings, and in order to do so I have had to employ serious organizational skills.
Below is a glimpse at one piece in progress, an old Remington No.10 typewriter. Last summer I took my family to visit my grandparents and the town was holding their annual summer festival. They open up the buildings of a heritage village — a collection of buildings, like the old town hall, the doctor's house, blacksmith, church, schoolhouse, etc. — all reassembled to form an idealized main street from the past. In one building they have an old-tech graveyard where heaps of adding machines and typewriters sit abandoned for what will likely be the rest of eternity. That's where I step in. To the confusion and amusement of the committee responsible for the buildings, I convinced them to lend me several pieces, and will likely return again and again.
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