Artist Statement

Saturday, January 06, 2018

Dried Chile Peppers - SOLD

Dried Chile Peppers
Oil on Gessoed MDF Board, 7" x 7"
SOLD at $15 plus $10 shipping.



Several chile peppers and their seeds, done as a prelude to a commission. A trial run.

Friday, January 05, 2018

Pines in the Snow - SOLD

Pines in the Snow
Oil on Gessoed MDF Board, 12" x 12"
SOLD at $40 plus $10 shipping.



Another snow painting, though today we have clean sunshine, winds and very cold temps here in Maryland. Well, okay, it's January.We just need to get thru it.

Tuesday, January 02, 2018

Fall Remembered - NA

Fall Remembered
Oil on Wood Panel, 12" x 16"
Not Available, Revised on 4/12/2018


I'm actually pretty happy with this one. I had a piece that I called "Wow! Color" and I always thought it had good bones, so pulled it out, got it on the easel and did some major revisions. I lightened the sky, got rid of most of the lime green, softened the contrast in the dirt road, brought the foliage in closer, added warmth, and gave some definition to the dark area on the right. Better, yes?
Here's how it used to look:


Sunday, December 31, 2017

Winter Silhouettes - SOLD

Winter Silhouettes
Oil on Wood Panel, 12" x 16"
SOLD at $50 plus $10 shipping.



Again, a piece using the beautiful winter colors, this time with more blues.
And tomorrow a new year. Off we go!
Wishing you all the happiest of New Years, blessings for 2018.