A Busy Rest
The Flying Moleskins has been a lot of fun to say the least, and I particularly enjoyed finishing this piece for my blog buddy Camille Olsen. It was almost done about four weeks ago, but lacked some...
View ArticleA Bridge Not Too Far
I have been missing painting lately, and was finally able to do this plein air piece close by my house...hence the very clever title...ha! Yesterday must have been a hundred degrees here, (thirty five...
View ArticleTracy Grant
This was the landscape that I was supposed to be painting instead of a dusty old Corona bottle. What WAS I thinking? In her moleskin, I wanted to surprise Michelle Burnettby doing a portrait of one of...
View ArticleIs This Your Dog
My contribution toDominique Eichi'smoleskin book was a lot of fun to do, even though it's late. Thanks again for organizing the whole moleskin project Dominique, I've really enjoyed the art being...
View ArticleCrazy About Shoes
This painting is for Irit Bourla, who is crazy about shoes. Check out all the other moleskin entries here.oil on paper 11 1/2" x 8'
View ArticleLight Lunch
I finally got a bit of time to finish Dana Cooper'smoleskin painting. It's Remembrance Day in Canada, and here in Manitoba it's a day off which I am very thankful for, in that we have time to reflect...
View ArticleSalmon Run
This painting is for my daughter Jessica, and was promised for last year...ish, so I am thrilled that it is now completed. We'll see if she checks out my blog and realizes that it's finally done. Now...
View ArticleTen Minute Orange Studies
These oranges are the result of a challenge posted by that very skilled artist Carol Marine. The goal was to paint eight little studies using only ten minutes for each piece. I was hoping the results...
View ArticleOn Vacation
What a great way to spend a quiet Sunday...PAINTING...something I haven't being doing much of lately. This is for Sheila Tajima, for her moleskin book. She requested everyone paint something that they...
View ArticleSteel Blues
I've been wanting to paint this guy for quite awhile, and decided to include him in Edward Burton's moleskin as my final painting for the project...sniff! It sure was a lot of fun, and produced some...
View ArticleMr. Johnson
My good friend Don's father passed on May 9th, and as a memory for his beloved wife, I wanted to paint his portrait. He was a very interesting, warm and caring man, so it was a pleasure for me to try...
View ArticlePeter Brown
I would like to thank Adebanjifor his generous permission to reference an amazing photo that he took of his friend and mentor, English artist extraordinaire Peter Brown. You can see the photo on...
View ArticlePool School
Yes I'm still alive, just not communicating...not intentionally, but business travels, summer and a deep painting/blog/facebook rut are the reasons. Hopefully I'm back with this latest offering which I...
View ArticleStreet Cars
Finally finished this commission piece after starting it sometime in November, (feels like June...ha). The reference photo taken by the soon to be recipient, was shot during the afternoon on a cloudy...
View ArticleDeciding On A New Coat
On a rainy afternoon at the Helper, Utah workshop, under Doug Braithwaite's suggestion, we all set up in the studio area to create and paint our own still lifes. There were all sorts of props and...
View ArticleIn Front of Grand Central
I finally tried one ofLee Brown's wonderful challenge photos thanks to a prompt from Dana Cooper. This was a fellow reading in front of Grand Central Station in NYC. One of these days I'd love to visit...
View ArticleNathan MacKinnon
Nathan is my friend Bubba Tays' nephew. We went to watch him play in the 17 and under tourney last year where as a 15 year old, he was definitely one of Atlantic Canada's best players as they got...
View ArticleTerry Miura Challenge
I was very interested to see that Terry Miura had created a challenge, and very motivated to participate upon seeing the reference photo. Terry is a wonderful artist who generously provides extremely...
View ArticleA Lovely Couple
This painting is for my daughter's June social, and will hopefully raise a few dollars for their upcoming wedding in October. Tickets are sold at these events for various prizes, and the night itself...
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