September 9, 2008

Three Espresso Cups and a Spoon


16" x 24" — Oil/Canvas — 2008
• SOLD

It's only the beginning of September and I'm already looking forward to next summer. Perhaps I've been stuck in the studio for too many consecutive days. It's my favorite place to be, but you have to stick your head outdoors every now and then. The past few active months have temporarily erased that "hermit" feeling I'm prone to. Perhaps that's an occupational hazard. I imagine writers experience the same thing. Just the quiet solitude of the work. The funny thing is as soon as there's too much activity, noise, chaos, the quiet retreat of the studio is what I long for. I guess balance is the key. Right now I'm completely lopsided.

August 3, 2008

Two Vintage Clocks


8" x 8" — Oil/Canvas — 2008
• SOLD

As I complete one painting, I wonder what it would look like in a oh-so-slightly different composition. I turned the clocks away form each other. There's some sort of subtle message in this composition, but I can't figure it out. I'll leave it open to interpretation.

July 30, 2008

Bottle & Antique Books No.1


18" x 24" — Oil/Canvas — 2008
• SOLD

Glass is interesting to paint — all the abstract shapes and variations of colors within it keep your eyes actively moving about while painting.