Wednesday, October 1, 2008

New Project

I'm working on a project commissioned by a designer where I paint on two ....  2 feet by 6 feet canvases.  I've 'gold leafed' the background in ready for a Tuscany scene with stylized borders.
I'm so excited about the outcome.... and will post when there is something to share!

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Today's painting

Holding spot

Thursday, September 25, 2008

White Dish Fortune

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Shaina Mae

Thursday, September 18, 2008

I Know a Secret

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Todays a painting day all day!


So I have to catch up on the blog.... my camera is giving some complaints.

Monday, September 15, 2008

Apricots 2

Saturday, September 13, 2008

who's this?

Friday, September 12, 2008

Breakfast

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Smaller Ken



Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Ken

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Rebecca

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Lynda M's Hat

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

End of Summer's Hat



Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Vera II

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Her Pearls

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Gracie



I'm sharing with you my sweet little 'rescue' Frenchie....she's my shadow around the studio and home... and a future model for me....I'll be posting a few little 'Frenchie' paintings for the benefit of the French Bulldog Rescue Network on Ebay.  Please support your favorite rescue organizations and save a life of one of man's most loyal companions.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Pimp Earl



Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Lynda M

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Wahini

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Vera

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Le Chef



Sunday, August 10, 2008

Genie

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Tousled

Friday, August 8, 2008

Nude on Blue Pillow



Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Reclining Nude II

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Jennifer

Monday, August 4, 2008

Sanquine Moment

Sunday, August 3, 2008

Painting...

Saturday, August 2, 2008

Erl

Friday, August 1, 2008

Rosarita Seniorita

Thursday, July 31, 2008

What Was She Thinkin?



Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Cool and Coy

Hot and Sassy

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Reclining Nude I

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Study in Yellow II

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Vera in Twisted Rags

Friday, July 25, 2008

Feathered

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Sassy




I'm having problems uploading my photo of the day...will try again tomorrow morning!

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Just a Memory

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Dancer's Witness

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Just a Little Nap

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Pebble Beach



Friday, July 18, 2008

Dr Scholl Moment

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Cool Luke

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Jackie



Monday, July 14, 2008

Janelle

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Taking the Sun

Friday, July 11, 2008

Mel

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Santorini Doorway

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Beatrice


Monday, July 7, 2008

Tiffy in the Hamptons




Sunday, July 6, 2008

Study in Yellow



Saturday, July 5, 2008

Apricots and Japanese Bowl

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Limes



Tuesday, July 1, 2008

June Gloom at Reef Point

Monday, June 30, 2008

Apricot Kisses

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Japanese Jar Plein Air

Thursday, June 26, 2008

My June Project

As you may have noticed, there weren't as many daily paintings posted this month.... 

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Elsabeth

Monday, June 23, 2008

Making Do





Sunday, June 22, 2008

Pose



Thursday, June 12, 2008

Somewhere in the Past

Pensive moments, thinking of nothing and everything.... we all do it... don't we?

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Still Life in the Light

I was in a 'flower' mood today, so I cut a few of my blooming roses off the balcony, and casually arranged them into a glass vase. 

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Dana

My 'Sweet Dana'.... from a photo of my youngest daughter when she was almost 2 years old.  Now she is 22... time passes quickly!

Monday, June 9, 2008

Cher

Quickly capturing a gesture, not much more can be a challenge, without overworking it.


Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Red Fox Indian

Indian dress and headdress fascinate me... this ceremonial headdress was just totally awesome to paint.  Think of the history and the connection the Indians with nature.



Monday, June 2, 2008

Pucker Up




So I'm experimenting here.... trying a different style on for size!


Saturday, May 31, 2008

Etta Arizona Bradford


This portrait meant a lot to my family as the subject 'Etta', is my Great Grandmother, a descendant of William Bradford, passenger of the historic Mayflower, and Governor of Plymouth Plantation.  Only few photos of Etta exist in our family's possession.  In creating this portrait I had to use a very old and damaged sepia tone wallet 1 x 2 " size photograph as my main point of reference.  From my memories I drew upon characteristics such as her incredible 'light blue eyes' and related them to others who share this trait in my family.  When the portrait was complete, I gathered many of my closest relatives, most significantly my Mother and Grandmother to unveil what was to be a most powerful and meaningful body of work.  Within a few moments my Mother and Grandmother 
began to openly weep.  Instantly this was to be a defining moment in my art career.  A rare moment in life when one can witness and experience the great impact a posthumous portrait can extrude from those who lovingly shared life and breath with their ancestors...

Captain Jack

The model who poses here can be dressed up as a pirate, sultan, cowboy even Santa Claus... you'll see him many times!

Friday, May 30, 2008

Feathered Francine

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Just an Old Man

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Reclining Nude

Monday, May 26, 2008

She's All That



Saturday, May 24, 2008

Kristie

I had to capture my friend Kristie, another artist here in Laguna Beach...she's 'spiritual' and seeking her path.  She was once a nun and now is almost Buddhist...

Friday, May 23, 2008

Infant Cloud

Thoughtful



Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Lounging Lisa

Red Hat

Monday, May 19, 2008

Oriental Morning Segue

Northlight falling over the forms in this setup... glowing almost from within by the kiss of light.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Studio Mood

Monday, May 12, 2008

Her Pearl Necklace

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Kris Jean Artist

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Niki Helbig EBSQ artist

Copper Teakettle and Red Onions

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Still Life with Mateus

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Mister Al

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Pondering

Study of Lisa

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Melissa

Pink Flower

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Performer

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Reclining Nude II

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Reclining Nude

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Linda B

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Pierced Earl

This is Earl, a model who poses for us at the SoCal Artists Association in Laguna Beach.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Random Thoughts

Monday, April 21, 2008

Caroline

Marcos

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Her Blue Scarf

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Cherri Cherri


Friday, April 18, 2008

Anita

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

White Linen

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Patty in Lilac Robe

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Silver Creamer with Japanese Jar

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Cowboy

Thursday, April 10, 2008

"Sunny"


Here is a sweet little profile gesture portrait that says it all.....
I love doing these loose and vibrant studies! 

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

"Grande Marnier and Oranges"

Friday, April 4, 2008

"Sunbath"

Thursday, April 3, 2008

"Mohawk Punk Girl"

"Lisa"

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

"Linda"

"Silver Pitcher with Garlic"

"Patty in Lilac Robe"

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