Italy

Two more starts on Italian paintings. They are small... so will go down quickly.

Not too resolved at this point ---but good starts!

Italy 149, 150
acrylic
10" h x 10" w
2010
second state






they should be done tomorrow.
come back to see them when finished

Watercolor

SOLD! fast!

This small watercolor sold fast... and is heading out the door today to Maryland. I am so grateful for a sale!

It's been a while... and it's wonderful to know that this painting is going to a collection where it is appreciated!

Thank you!


Hothouse Orchid
watercolor
14" h x 11" w
2010

Italy show

The week is accomplishing the last of the 'little ones' for the Italian exhibition.

I am having a good time --- thinking about imagery that will broaden the scope of the show.

I showed the work yesterday ...to the friend that I went to Italy with. It was so fun to watch her reaction to the work.

She like many pieces...and had an emotional attachment to the complete exhibition.

I am getting excited to finish the show.

Still waiting for two large panels to arrive--- that will basically complete the statement.

I will have a total of about 70 pieces to choose from. That sounds like a lot-- but there are many small ones that will make multiple statements. It should be an interesting show to hang!

Italy 148, 149, 150
acrylic
10" h x 10" w
2010
top one finished
bottom two day 1


Italy work
all bundled up and ready to go!

italy italy italy......

So there are a few more little ones to paint. I'm trying to make record time...so that when the larger panels arrive--- I will have ample time to finish them.

I've show the exhibition a few times this past week -- it seems like most like the work.

The telling time will come though... when the work is delivered to Cedarhurst.

!!

The top panel is of the murals on the inside of the dome at the Duomo. There is a curved and bird's eye perspective to the drawing. The murals remind me of Michelangelo... and I'm not sure who the actual artist is. [will have to look that up!]

The next panel is of a dinner table in the evening. We had a beautiful dinner party on the outskirts of Lucca during one summer evening. The whole dinner was magical. I just slightly ghosted in the painting... there is much more to do!

Italy 145
acrylic
10" h x 10" w
2010


Italy 146
acrylic
10" h x 10"w
2010

Italy installation

Italy

Here are three more paintings from the Italy show.

They are small scale.. and a changing palette. I am thinking about keeping the palette similar blues and greys for a few of these.

I have begun using more matte colors-- that work well on the panel. The matte finish makes the paintings a bit more rich in depth and less surface. They require less spraying of additional colors and glazing.

They are muted in tone...and less brilliant -- but that pleases me.


Italy 141. 142, 143
acrylic
10" h x 10" w
2010

Italy installation

MORE Italy... Acryics

It was a busy week this week... a visiting artist -- GINNY HERZOG, deadlines, and a birthday.

Needless to say.. I didn't get a whole lot done... but I did manage to finish these three acrylics.

The Sunfower, the Sunburst, and the Church in Florence. The smaller acrylics will be paired with the larger ones to flesh out the show.

I now have the weekend to devote to painting--- and hopefully get a good start on 3 more!

Italy 140
acrylic
10" h x 10" w
2010

Italy 139
acrylic
10" h x 10" 2
2010

Italy 138
acrylic
12" h x 12" w
2010

Italy Marches On

I had a few days last week to work on the Italy show. I started 3 new ones... only finishing one.

The other two will be worked on this week -- and hopefully completed.

Here is an installation photo of the 3.... with the middle one finished.


I am staring down the barrel of finishing the collection. I need to pull it all together by the end of OCT -- and move on the the GLADES.



Italy 137
acrylic
10" h x 10" w
2010
unfinished

Italy 138
acrylic
12" h x 12" w
2010
unfinished


Italy 139
acrylic
12" h x 12" w
2010

THe Show continues

The work in the studio has slowed a bit.... I am pulled in too many directions!

Yikes!!! with teaching... preparing for show... trying to work on book...etc etc...

There didn't seem to be much focus the past week.

The top digital is a painting from yesterday. It's a little new stand in Florence... lit up at night like a firefly.

I will let it sit for a while.. until I know where I want to take it.


I presented my Italian Series to a few friends/clients the other night-- it was a great time to get out the exhibition and see the total effort.

This allowed the opportunity to see where I need to direct my efforts in finishing up the show.

I found a lot of holes in imagery--- more painting!

I tried one Italian landscape in a heavy gold frame... looks good to me!

The last digital is of a trio of paintings that harmonize together.

I think many of the pieces are inter mixable.... they all seem to "hang" together. When you juxtapose them... they bring out many different sentences.

CIAO!

Italy 136
acrylic
12" h x 12" w
2010
unfinished


Italy 10
acrylic
16" h x 20" w
2010

watercolor portrait

more work today on Evan's portrait. i didn't make as much progress on it as i wanted to.

guess... the time got away from me.

there is another good days work here... but.. I'm looking forward to finishing it and adding it to the series.


Evan 24
watercolor
40" h x 30" w
2010
unfinished

Watercolor book- Quarto Publishing

Quarto Publishing sent me the new book that featured two of my watercolors.

It's a beautiful "How-to" book featuring many flower photographs and step-by-step instruction from 15 artists.


If you are looking for more detailed instruction on how to approach paintings florals-- this is the book for you!

I think you can find it on AMAZON.COM-- if not now...certainly in the near future.

Let me know if you buy a copy!


Watercolor Flowers~

Quarto Publishing- Watercolor book

Evan 24 year Watercolor Portrait

Evan's 24 year portrait for the Growth Series.

I will be finishing the rest of the portrait later this week and posting.


Evan 24 year
watercolor
40" h x 30" w
2010
unfinished

New Work Acrylic

Three new paintings from the Italian Series---- rockin'and rollin' along.. and trying to finish all the paintings.

I only have a few more paintings to go.... before I'm done. Good thing.... because the show is filling out nicely.

It will be awesome to see them all together....


Italy 133
acrylic
10" h x 30" w
2010
unfinished


Italy 132
acrylic
30" h x 30" w
2010
finished

Italy 131 and 132
acrylic
installation

Italy --

I had a good week painting the new acrylic of Italy.

I took my time... allowing each step to be resolved. I wasn't rushed.

In fact, there was a few days between passages -- allowing things to completely dry.

I then spent a whole day on the sky! This allowed for a velvety feel in the distance. There is a soft atmosphere to the horizon line.

This doesn't happen often in my acrylics.

I used Unbleached Titanium White. I really like it--- it has an oatmeal feel. All the blended colors look antiquated and rustic. Perfect for Italy!

Italy 129
acrylic
30" h x 30"w
2010
finished

Installation