Gator Progress

I have been workin' the GATOR today .... trying to flesh out the images and values to make it work.

It's slow-going... but worth it.

It is about half finished...

Any thoughts for titles????

Gator

watercolor

46" h x 34" w

2011

in progress

NAWG- Invitational Watercolor Exhibition in SPAIN

This watercolor is being shipped today to an international watercolor invitational in Spain.

I am included in the North American Watercolor Group- which is going to represent the United States contingency in the exhibition.

Of course, I am thrilled to be included.

The other artists showing are:

Nick Simmons

Mark Mehaffey

Kathleen Alexander

Tom Schaller

Keiko Tanabe

All of them are exceptional artists!

I will post the specifics of the exhibition when they become available [date, time, city]

BP Swim

watercolor

30" h x 22 w

2010

Recent Watercolor- Virgin Islands and Everglades

Now that Italy is done -- I have FINALLY been turning my attention to watercolor and new subjects.

My work on the Everglades is starting to begin again-- GATOR!

I am trying to finish the work on my beloved Gator painting. It's slow going.. because I don't know what I'm doing! I haven't painted watercolor in a while ... so learning the nuances again has been tough.

I have also worked on two images from the Virgin Islands. I want to do a few paintings on that subject to send to my gallery there-- MANGO TANGO.

The rooster is a wild one -- from the beach on St. Thomas. The birds are everywhere!

The school of fish is also fun to paint.

Glad to be back on my home turf of watercolor. I shall be working this medium for the next few months.

Rooster

watercolor

11" h x 14" w

2011

Gator

watercolor

46" h x 34" w

2011

in progress

School of Fish

watercolor

11" h x 14" w

2011

Getting Ready!

One of my advanced watercolor students is getting ready for her Senior Show at Maryville University.

She has painted a tremendous amount-- along with the other 3 seniors who are having their exhibitions this spring too.

I am so proud of their work -- and all of them as emerging painters.

It has been a pleasure and honor to work with them.

Congratulations to all!

Beginning Watercolor Class visits my studio!

Yesterday the beginning watercolor class from Maryvillle University visited my studio.

It was a wonderful time to share all my work with them.

They were attentive and patient.

Such a great group of painters...getting ready to complete their final project.

St. Louis, MO

Big Gator

Here's a better digital of the GATOR painting I'm working on.

He's not more completed than the last time I photographed him.... but it is a clearer, more color-true image.

I look forward to finishing him soon...and moving on to the next.

So far.... I like the way he's progressing!

Stay tuned for more gator.

Big Gator

watercolor

45" h x 35" w

2011

in progress

Gator!

Here is the newest watercolor... straight from my palette to your door!

I am finally painting the GATOR from the Everglades!

I have been wanting to paint a gator since last spring.

I want to show the moumentality of the reptile.

So large, handsome, and fierce!

This watercolor captures some of the essence I have been searching for....

Let's hope I continue the momentum with the Everglades work now ....

Gator

watercolor

50" h x 45" w

2011

unfinished