new figurative painting

here's the first of a series of figurative acrylics.... for a new show i'm having in the spring. i like this one.. because the hands project out and become a barrier and impediment to the rest of the painting. the tire tracks are symbolic on a number of levels. i'm considering a number of titles for this piece, but if you have a suggestion-- please leave it here.

water lilies

framed work -- installed in studio for review. these are older paintings-... but still interest me. the pieces measure 12 x 40... compatible diptych.

Savannah Siren

new acrylic-- well, a rework of an old acrylic. the painting measure 40 x 50. the drama occurs in the newly defined sky. i took wild chances with this piece -- to learn something by taking risks. i had no fear about whether it would turn out-- i only wanted to learn something.

while painting it-- the coffee shop across the street had patrons gather by the window to watch the painting develop-- and at the end of a couple of hours -- they sent over a cup of coffee with a message that it "was beautiful." that comment made my day!

Up From the Abyss

large format watercolor-- 40 x 30...... of swimmer for the new portfolio. i needed to add more swimmers for an updated look. trying to infuse them with more psychological energy ---

SEA GRAPE

Bolongo Beach Sea Grape -- acrylic 16 x 20 Intense light on the beach.. with an interesting cast shadow........

Searching for the Light

The painting is a metaphor for my life. A sunflower in search of light.... reaching for clarity and leaving the darkness. The painting is an acrylic on panel- 40 x 12.

Autumnal Sea Grape

Acrylic on panel- 16 x 20- for the St. Thomas show.
This piece relies upon the glazing technique -- with overlays of washes of Red Iron Oxide and Magenta to glisten and give the final depth of color.