I took advantage of a Open Studio Life Drawing session held by a local university this week. I haven’t worked in a figure drawing studio session like this in many, many years. While this drawing does not come from this … Read More
A tale of an Art Director, a roving Illustrator and Vampire Aliens
I recently produced a book jacket for a Science Fiction series set in 2065: E.E. Knight’s Vampire Earth series. I was given a list of expected and … Read More
Moonlight After Storm, gouache on watercolor paper, 12×13 (click to zoom)
Last weekend we met Hurricane Sandy and now a week later we still sit in darkness. Sandy’s wrath was magnified by the full moon and the Tuesday night after … Read More
Geo, oil on canvas. Available for sale. (click to zoom)
Earlier this year, I was asked to providing artwork for the 2013 Portraits of Hope wall calendar by Mighty Mutts Animal Rescue. Calendar sales directly benefit this all-volunteer no-kill organization … Read More
Country Road, oil on panel, 8×8
The summer has provided some nice painting weather. I set out to paint one recent morning but didn’t have a specific location in mind. I settled on a spot on a country dirt road … Read More
Treasure Island, digital3×3 Winner of Distinguished Merit
I just received notice that my piece for Treasure Island is a winner of Distinguished Merit in the Book category in this year’s 3×3 Children’s Show. According to 3×3’s blog, entries were up … Read More
Crossroads, oil on panel 12×6
It was too nice of a Saturday to not paint.
I wasn’t really prepared. I didn’t have a location in mind and only had this small, narrow panel to paint on. I headed to the … Read More
‘Lord of the Rings’ oil sketch on panel, 5×7
You spent Saturday all day painting en plein air. On Sunday, your brushes need cleaning to avoid discarding them on Monday.
But wait! You catch your son deep in concentration during … Read More
