Nina Simone with Ear Ring

Posted on | April 13, 2012 | No Comments

Another of Nina Simone for the musician series.

14″ x 14″  Oil on linen

French Quarter Doorway

Posted on | February 19, 2012 | No Comments

Today’s post is a doorway in the French Quarter of New Orleans.  I don’t remember the street, but I loved the old world look of the architecture.

Oil on 8 ” x 10″ linen panel.

Ricky Jay “Cards as Weapons”

Posted on | February 14, 2012 | 6 Comments

I don’t even want to admit how long ago I painted this illustration.  Ok, it was 1977.   I didn’t have as much hair as Ricky, but almost.  I still have the original painting for this one.  The illustration was used as a book cover as well as a large poster.  I see the posters are still selling online for a few hundred apiece.  Someone forgot to send me my 10% commission.  Come on, a deal is a Deal.  I won’t be holding my breath.  Hey Ricky, I still have one of the books.  I’m patiently  waiting for you to autograph it for me.  It’s only been 35 years.

2 Harry’s

Posted on | December 8, 2011 | No Comments

Two views of Harry, the Chinese crested hairless.  Harry resides in Baton Rouge, La. With my nephew and his family.  6″ x 10″ oil on linen.

Covered Bridge

Posted on | November 12, 2011 | No Comments

A covered bridge at Stone Mountain Park. Near Atlanta Georgia. Painted plein air.  Oil on 11″ x 14″ canvas.

$450

Kiawah Island View

Posted on | October 25, 2011 | 1 Comment

A scene from the ocean course on Kiawah Island, SC.

Oil on 11″ x 14″ canvas.

Nina color sketch

Posted on | September 15, 2011 | 1 Comment

Color study for Nina Simone painting.  5 1/2″x6 1/2″ oil on linen

Hen

Posted on | August 31, 2011 | 1 Comment

Another in the chicken series.

I don’t know what it is about chickens.  Maybe it’s the expressive faces.  This one seems a bit surpised.

5″ x 7″ oil on linen panel. At auction on Ebay

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Buck Rogers Atomic Blaster

Posted on | August 24, 2011 | 1 Comment

The Buck Rogers U235 Atomic Blaster.  If that is important to anyone

Oil on 8″ x 10″ linen panel.  Available at auction on Ebay.

“Available”

Jimmy

Posted on | July 15, 2011 | 1 Comment

Another for the “Men in Hats series”  This a friend from Atlanta who plays a mean guitar.

9″x11″ oil on linen.

Obi Wan as a Young Man

Posted on | July 3, 2011 | 3 Comments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Style sketch done in Corel painter and photoshop, for Hasbro and Lucas films illustration.

 

Flash Gordon Ray Gun

Posted on | June 29, 2011 | No Comments

A Flash Gordon Ray Gun, another from my friend Russ Williams’ collection.

8″ x 10″ oil on linen

At auction on ebay

“Sold”

Across the Lake

Posted on | June 21, 2011 | 1 Comment

A view of Stone Mountain from across the lake on a 95 degree day.

Stone Mountain park, Georgia.  8″x 10″ oil on linen.

At auction for 7 days.

Available

Happy Fathers / U.S Open Day

Posted on | June 18, 2011 | 1 Comment

An illustration from a few years back.

The model for this is my friend Andy Ayrault, who deserves an honorable mention on fathers day.  Two sets of twins 3 years apart.

Acryllics on illustration board

Balconies in Rome

Posted on | June 14, 2011 | No Comments

Lovely shadows from deco balconies in Rome.

Oil on 7″ x 9″ gessoed panel.

“Sold”

Buck Rogers Ray Gun

Posted on | June 11, 2011 | 2 Comments

A still life painting of a Buck Rogers water pistol ray gun.  Oil on 8″x10″ linen panel

The gun is from the fine and funky collection of my friend Russ Williams.  Russ is a talented graphic artist and incredible sculptor of otherworldly creatures and spaceships, made from worldly objects.

Sold

Yellow Onion

Posted on | May 28, 2011 | No Comments

Yellow onion on Blue.8″x10″ oil on linen panel.

“Available”

Thanks to Rich Nelson for sharing some of his time and knowledge, at his landscape workshop this past week.  I recommend it to painters of any skill level.

 

Rooster Portrait #3

Posted on | May 10, 2011 | 1 Comment

Another chicken portrait.  5″ x 7″ oil on linen panel.

“available”

Kassidy

Posted on | April 8, 2011 | 2 Comments

My Buddy Kass, 11 yr old golden.  Oil on 5″ x 7″ linen panel. nfs

Portrait of a White Rooster

Posted on | April 2, 2011 | No Comments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Another rooster for the chicken portrait gallery.  Oil on 5″ x 7″ linen panel.

“available”

Buff Hen

Posted on | April 1, 2011 | No Comments

Buff Hen, 5″ x 7″ oil on linen panel.

“Available“

Jimmy Yancy

Posted on | March 30, 2011 | 2 Comments

A portrait of Jimmy Yancy, blues pianist. Painted back in the late 90′s. 12″ x 15″, oil on masonite.
Happy birthday  Mike!

Portrait of a Rooster

Posted on | March 26, 2011 | 1 Comment

A portrait of one fine looking rooster.  Oil on 5″ x 7″ linen panel.

“Sold”

 

Obi Wan

Posted on | March 23, 2011 | 4 Comments

Digital painting, done for Hasbro Toys and Lucas Films.  One of 24 paintings for an upcoming box set.  Done in Corel Painter.

#11 on Lakemont

Posted on | February 6, 2011 | 7 Comments

 

Third in the series of paintings for the Stone Mountain Golf Club.  This is the 11th hole, (The Quarry Hole), on theLakemont course.

24″ x 32″  Oil on linen.

My New Print Gallery

Posted on | December 17, 2010 | 1 Comment

I am now offering prints of a few paintings as limited editions. Printed on heavy weight archival quality papers in the giclee process.
The botanical prints, soon to come are, offset lithography. The reproduction is excellent and very true to the original. They will be sent in a heavy mailing tube.  Payment is through Pay Pal.
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Self Portrait in a Felt Cap

Posted on | November 4, 2010 | 2 Comments

For the “Men in Hats” series a self portrait in a hat I just bought today.
5″ x 7″ oil on linen panel.

White Garden Urn

Posted on | September 23, 2010 | No Comments

A white urn in a quiet corner at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens.

Oil on 5″ x 7″ linen panel.

“Available”

Stonemont #16

Posted on | August 30, 2010 | No Comments

The par three sixteenth hole on Marriott’s Stonemont course at Stone Mountain Park, Georgia.  Commissioned to hang in the pro shop.

24″ x 32″ Oil on linen

Zihua, morning

Posted on | August 13, 2010 | 1 Comment

The hills above Zihuatanejo, Mexico in the early morning light.

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