Memory of a Butterfly

a self portrait.... reflective in nature......

understated in terms of color.

this painting measures 30" H x 40 " W

i'm still working on some of the subtleties.... but.. it's largely done.

Memory of a Butterfly
watercolor
30" H x 40" W
arches 300 lb cold press
2008

new materials

After returning from Ecuador... i decided i needed infusion of new materials and pigments. i went to the art store.. and bought all sorts of paints and mediums that were foreign. this is the best for experimentation!

i took a couple of paintings [that i had given up on]... and tried the pigments and techniques.

it's good to do things at times...with only the expectation of discovery. it takes the pressure off of 'making something work'... or finishing a painting with the deft handling of familiarity.

sometimes it's better to risk everything.. and 'get lost'...

it's the sort of abandon we used to have as children... no?

Untitled
acrylic/panel
20 x 24
2008

Untitled
acrylic/panel
16 x 20
2008

mucho caliente

here's a self portrait that i began years ago. i just recently reworked parts of it.. to make it more subtle [is that possible?].. and delicate. i like it now.. and will be shipping it to Ecuador for the show.

i will be gone for a couple of weeks in South America... but will resume blogging after the 17th of July!

happy day.. and happy fourth.

Self
watercolor
15 x 22 arches 300 cp
2005-2008

reeds

finished!!

yep... all the small details and colors have been knitted in. i still might add a few shades to round out the edges.. but.. for now.. it's finished.

Reeds
watercolor
40 x 60 arches cp 555 lb
2008