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!

Today's painting

Holding spot

White Dish Fortune

Shaina Mae

I Know a Secret

Todays a painting day all day!

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

Apricots 2

who's this?

Breakfast

Smaller Ken

Ken

Rebecca

Lynda M's Hat

End of Summer's Hat

Vera II

Her Pearls

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.

Pimp Earl

Lynda M

Wahini

Vera

Le Chef

Genie

Tousled

Nude on Blue Pillow

Reclining Nude II

Jennifer

Sanquine Moment

Painting...

Erl

Rosarita Seniorita

What Was She Thinkin?

Cool and Coy

Hot and Sassy

Reclining Nude I

Study in Yellow II

Vera in Twisted Rags

Feathered

Sassy

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

Just a Memory

Dancer's Witness

Just a Little Nap

Pebble Beach

Dr Scholl Moment

Cool Luke

Jackie

Janelle

Taking the Sun

Mel

Santorini Doorway

Beatrice

Tiffy in the Hamptons

Study in Yellow

Apricots and Japanese Bowl

Limes

June Gloom at Reef Point

Apricot Kisses

Japanese Jar Plein Air

My June Project

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

I have this portrait commission that is becoming my 'Mona Lisa'....  I have it on my easel and I'm focused on it day and night... I'll walk by... LQQK.... walk away.... come back and LQQK some more....work on it a little.... go away some more....carry it around a little.... You DO know that Leonardo DaVinci carried his Mona Lisa with him everywhere?  For about 31 years???

Hmmmm.....I think I'll give her up next month....

Elsabeth

Making Do

Pose

Somewhere in the Past

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

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. 

Now I can always remember them...captured in timeless transformation. 

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!

Cher

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

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.

Pucker Up

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

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!

Feathered Francine

Just an Old Man

Reclining Nude

She's All That

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...

Infant Cloud

Thoughtful

Lounging Lisa

Red Hat

Oriental Morning Segue

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

Studio Mood

Her Pearl Necklace

Kris Jean Artist

Niki Helbig EBSQ artist

Copper Teakettle and Red Onions

Still Life with Mateus

Mister Al

Pondering

Study of Lisa

Melissa

Pink Flower

Performer

Reclining Nude II

Reclining Nude

Linda B

Pierced Earl

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

He's always great fun to paint because he's tattooed and pierced all over his body!

He's one of the characters in my series of circus performers.

Random Thoughts

Caroline

Marcos

Her Blue Scarf

Cherri Cherri

Anita

White Linen

Patty in Lilac Robe

Silver Creamer with Japanese Jar

Cowboy

"Sunny"

Here is a sweet little profile gesture portrait that says it all.....

I love doing these loose and vibrant studies! 

"Grande Marnier and Oranges"

"Sunbath"

"Mohawk Punk Girl"

"Lisa"

"Linda"

"Silver Pitcher with Garlic"

"Patty in Lilac Robe"

My First Blog

Welcome to my Daily Painting blog!  I'm thrilled to be here and honored that you have taken the time to visit,  I look forward to your comments.