Portraits
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Faces, Figures, Gestures-
Painting people is always
interesting and always a challenge.
The desire for a quick likeness can be,
for me, overwhelming.  Yes, it is important
that it look like whomever is there having
you to paint them. But, it is also important
that it be a good painting - in its composition,
draftsmanship, values, color, and, most
wonderful of all: its 'edges' ...that being
the varying of rendering and brushwork.
All these things are vital to keeping
a work alive and fresh.  I hope for an accurate
portrayal that will be cherished by the owner.

Out There Painting
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We call it painting en plein air...
starting and finishing a piece outdoors
in a relatively short period of time.
There is something special and
different about a piece done this way.
Light changes rapidly.  You have little
time to get what you want to say said.
Sometimes there are technical
errors in the rush & excitement of
painting swiftly.  But you don't care...
Everything you know comes
rushing up through your fingers without
thinking. There is a freshness and sparkle
that is rarely captured in the studio.
See if you can see it!



     

Waterscapes
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What is it about bodies of water?
I often like to paint a larger piece
that envelops me in the feeling
of being on the water, by the water... 
the light & color, the smells, the time of year...
it is both soothing & stimulating to me.
Enjoy!