Commission Completed

Some artists paint portraits of people as a commission...I paint portraits of crayons!

Painting crayons is a lot more fun and you don't have to worry about getting the eyes just right!  And, flesh colors are so drab...  it's definitely more fun painting giant crayons.  This painting is 44" x 20"....going to hang in a kitchen in Florida.

Working on some new ideas for upcoming shows.

Speaking of upcoming shows...I will be in the Touchstone Gallery Mini-Solo Exhibit in DC during August.  I will post the invitation to the opening soon.

My four Monopoly Corners will be featured.

These are traveling paintings as they are currently in an exhibition at Herndon Artspace through Sunday, July 3rd - 750 Center Street. 

More later.....

I'm Back!!!!

After returning from the France trip...I lost my momentum in posting.  I apologize and hopefully I can continue now with new happenings.  I will blame my lack of activity on the wonderful laid-back attitude of the French.  I definitely think their attitude helped me realize that "you really don't have to work or stay busy every waking moment of the day." 

Therefore with some planning, I am trying to keep the calmness I built up in France.

The goal is to reduce my involvement in too many activities - mainly volunteering and setting priorities.

What is your passion?  That was the qustion I asked myself.  What makes me happiest other than being with my wonderful family and friends?  It is most definitely - painting.  Painting is the most frustrating, yet rewarding function of my life.  It was my favorite activity at the age of 8 and still is today.

Okay.  I will start posting more and sharing new work and any art related activities  and opportunities that may interest everyone.

This is a new painting I completed a couple of months ago. 36x48 acrylic.  "Gumballs" is one of several pieces I have completed in my "Fun & Games" series.  The paintings are of fun, colorful objects that relate to memories and fantasy.  As a representational painter.....it's all about interpretation of the realistic.