Chocolay River Bank

Posted on | July 17, 2014 | No Comments

At a bend in the Chocolay river as the sun was coming up in the UP of Michigan near Marquette.  8″ x 10″ oil on linen panel

St William’s Church

Posted on | July 13, 2014 | 2 Comments

St William’s Catholic church in Paoli, Wisconsin, just a few miles outside of Madison.  A very pretty little mission style church at the corner of the town square.

Sue Taylor’s Wisteria

Posted on | July 12, 2014 | 1 Comment

Just finished a trip through Michigan, Wisconsin, and then Chicago. This is Sue Taylor’s wisteria in Lake Station, Michigan. 8″ x 10″ oil on linen panel.

Happy 4th of July

Posted on | July 3, 2014 | No Comments

A very Happy Birthday to a very special lady, my Granddaughter Emily.  I miss you so.

This piece is a digital painting of Obi-Wan as a younger man.  This was done as part of a boxed set released by Lucas Films and Hasbro.  Done in Corel Painter.

Day 4 in Provence

Posted on | June 24, 2014 | 1 Comment

On day four it was still cloudy with a little rain, but who cares?   I’m in Provence painting.  This granite hill was just behind the Inn, surrounded by cherry orchards and vineyards.  8″ x 10″ oil on panel.

Field with Long Shadows

Posted on | June 21, 2014 | No Comments

Final painting from final day in Provence. Field with long shadows, 8″ x 10″ oil on panel.

Le Madelene, near Malaucene, France

Posted on | June 4, 2014 | No Comments

A painting from the road of Le Madelene, the ancient monastery where we stayed during the workshop with Julian Merrow-Smith.  Day 5  6″ x 10″ oil on panel.

 

 

Day 1 in Provence

Posted on | June 3, 2014 | No Comments

Just behind Le Madelene, where we stayed, is this beautiful valley full of vineyards and orchards.  The clouds moved in, but it was still a stunning view.  Julian had just given an amazing demo and we all scattered to find our masterpieces.  6″ x 8″ oil on panel.

Two Poplars Against the Mountain

Posted on | May 30, 2014 | No Comments

Just back from my incredible trip to the Provence area of France.  It was my retirement gift from Indigo Studios.  What a Gift!  A week painting with one of my favorite painters, Julian Merrow-Smith.  He puts on a workshop that could not be topped, by anyone!  Myself and nine other painters stayed at a restored 12th century  monastery, complete with gourmet meals.  Not all my paintings were keepers, as it was a workshop.  A few, however, I will show.  This one is from day 3.  Oil on 8″ x 10″ gessoed panel.

Nanybel

Posted on | May 14, 2014 | No Comments

Nanybel Salazar, was the model for this session at the Atlanta Artist’s Center. Nanybel is also a a very talented painter and a juried member of The Atlanta Portrait Society. 11″ x 14″ oil on linen.

Charcoal Gestures and Drawings

Posted on | May 9, 2014 | No Comments

2 minute gesture drawings and 20 minute drawings from my Wednesday night session at the Atlanta Artist’s Center.    Charcoal on 18″ x 24″ charcoal paper.  Click to enlarge.

 

 

 

Man in Dark Red

Posted on | May 6, 2014 | No Comments

This painting is from the Tuesday session at the Atlanta Artist’s Center.  The model is Matthew.  12″ x 16″

Bud McGee’s Field

Posted on | April 29, 2014 | No Comments

While driving from Atlanta to Louisiana, I left the highway at Forest, Mississippi to search for a subject to paint.  Finally, I spotted this gorgeous field full of small yellow flowers.  Little did I know, that the local dairy farmers had a different opinion of these little beauties.  The owner of the farm, Bud, and his grandson Matthew, let me know they didn’t think the yellow fields were pretty.  You’re not from around here are you, they asked?  “They’re weeds and I hate em”, said Bud.  The little yellow flowers are full of sulphur and the cows won’t stick their noses in them to get to the grass below.  As I painted they were spraying and cutting and anything else possible to kill the weeds.  I painted fast because if Bud had his way they would be gone the next day.  That is until they came back next year, of which I was assured by Bud, they surely would.  Oil on 9″ x 12″ linen panel.  “Available”

Reclining Nude

Posted on | April 17, 2014 | 1 Comment

2 hr study of a reclining nude at the Atlanta Artist’s center.  Oil on 11″ x 14″ linen

Front Yard Dogwood

Posted on | April 13, 2014 | 3 Comments

The dogwood we planted about 12years ago, is beautiful this year.

Gord

Posted on | March 14, 2014 | No Comments

Painted Alla Prima at the Atlanta Artist’s Center,  12″ x 16″ oil on linen.

Happy Birthday to Grandson Thomas

The Berney Girls

Posted on | March 10, 2014 | 1 Comment

I just finished this commission for my friends Chris and  Caroline Berney. Their lovely girls, Lilly and Ava.  24″ x 30″  oil on linen.

Sketches of Clare

Posted on | February 18, 2014 | 1 Comment

Clare, another of our great models at the Atlanta Artist’s Center.  Both are oil on 12″ x 16″ linen

 

 

Rogdre

Posted on | January 29, 2014 | No Comments

One more for the men in hats series.  Rogdre is a model from the Atlanta Artist’s Center.  12″ x 16″ oil on linen

Emerald #5

Posted on | January 19, 2014 | 1 Comment

Another of Emerald, one of our favorite models at the Atlanta Artist’s Center.  11″ x 14″ oil on linen.

$600

White Rooster # 3

Posted on | January 13, 2014 | No Comments

A white rooster from Rabun, Gap Georgia.  5″ x 7″ oil on linen panel.  “Available”

Hen with Brown Head

Posted on | January 7, 2014 | No Comments

Another for the chicken portrait series.  Oil on 5″x7″ linen panel.  “Available”

Portrait of Joe

Posted on | December 30, 2013 | No Comments

A charcoal drawing of my Friend Joe Borri.  18″ x 24″ charcoal on Canson paper.

Rasheeda

Posted on | November 22, 2013 | No Comments

A painting from life.  Painted at the Atlanta Art Center. 11″x14″ oil on linen.

Quiana Reclining

Posted on | November 12, 2013 | No Comments

Another from my wednesday night drawing and painting session.  11 x 14 oil on linen. “available”

Quiana

Posted on | November 7, 2013 | 1 Comment

Another from my Wednesday night sketch session at the Atlanta Artist’s Center.  11″ x 14″  Oil on linen.  “available”

 

Darwin

Posted on | October 18, 2013 | No Comments

Darwin.  One more for the “Men in Hats series”.  Oil on 8″ x 10″ linen panel.

Emerald With a Fedora

Posted on | October 17, 2013 | No Comments

Another from the wednesday night alla prima session.  Oil on 12″ x 16″ linen

“available”

Marietta Street Building by the Tracks

Posted on | October 10, 2013 | No Comments

Another building near the tracks, near downtown Atlanta.  Painted plein air despite the homeless fellas and the railroad cops.

11″ x 14″ oil on linen.  “Available”

Jimmy O

Posted on | September 22, 2013 | No Comments

One more for the men in hats series.  8″x10″ oil on linen panel

Rooftops in Rome

Posted on | August 26, 2013 | No Comments

The light was just right and the sky was a color you only see in Italy.  8″ x 10″ oil on linen.

“available”

Tom’s Boat House

Posted on | August 9, 2013 | No Comments

Tom’s boat house in the morning light. Located on Granite Lake in Wisconsin.  Just across the lake from where we stay every year.

9″ x 12″ color study done in oil on Arches oil paper.

Emerald

Posted on | August 3, 2013 | 1 Comment

A great model from my Wednesday night drawing class.   Oil on 11″x14″ linen.

“Available”

Subrt’s Silo and Barn

Posted on | August 2, 2013 | No Comments

Spent a windy morning painting this silo and barn , near Rice Lake Wisconsin, I’ve admired for years.  I had to chase my sun umbrella down the road a couple times.

I had a chance to meet Leroy and Gayle Subrt and they were very nice people.

” Sold”

Happy Birthday

Posted on | July 4, 2013 | No Comments

This is a piece done for the Step by Step Illustrated Chinese Cookbook.  Published by Simon and Schuster in the late 70′s.  Watercolor and ink on rice paper.

Mason Mill Park

Posted on | June 25, 2013 | No Comments

A plein air done at Mason Woods park in NE Atlanta.  9″ x 12″ oil on canvas.  “available”

Small Nude

Posted on | June 23, 2013 | No Comments

An hour and a half, oil sketch from life.  Oil on 11″ x 14″ canvas.

Abandoned Burger Joint

Posted on | June 16, 2013 | 1 Comment

An abandoned burger joint on Atlanta’s west side.  11″ x 14″  Oil on linen.

Happy Father’s day.  You know who I’m talking to..

Strolling in Rome

Posted on | May 31, 2013 | 1 Comment

 

 

A couple strolling at the Campo de Fiore in Rome.  Oil on 5″x7″ linen panel.

“available”

Iris in Brown Vase

Posted on | May 7, 2013 | 1 Comment

The Iris are huge and beautiful in our garden this spring.  I managed to paint this before they were flattened by the rain..  Oil on 12″ x 16″ linen.

Building by the Tracks

Posted on | April 13, 2013 | 1 Comment

An odd shaped building by the tracks near midtown Atlanta, with downtown off in the distance.  12″ x 16″  Oil on linen.

Rome Backstreet

Posted on | April 10, 2013 | No Comments

A back alley type street full of little cars and motorbikes.  5″ x 7″ oil on linen panel.

Ram and Flock

Posted on | March 14, 2013 | 4 Comments

A digital piece, done in Corel Painter.

Happy birthday Mike.

Sarah

Posted on | March 12, 2013 | 2 Comments

 

 

A charcoal drawing of my friend Sarah.  14 x 17

Alec in Shades 2

Posted on | January 28, 2013 | No Comments

Another of my friend Alec.  Oil on  5″x7″linen panel.

Vatican City Street Scene

Posted on | January 20, 2013 | 1 Comment

 

 

 

 

 

A winding street scene in Vatican City.  Oil on 5″x7″ linen panel.

Street Scene in Rome

Posted on | January 18, 2013 | 2 Comments

 

 

 

A scene from our trip a few years ago,somewhere in Rome.

Atomic Disintegrator

Posted on | December 30, 2012 | No Comments

Atomic disintegrator, made by Hubley,  Thanks to Russ Williams for the loan of his ray gun for my still life.  Oil on 12″ x 16″ canvas panel. “sold”

Alec in Shades

Posted on | December 10, 2012 | 1 Comment

A small portrait of my friend Alec.  Painted from one of his photos taken in Northern Michigan.  Oil on 8″ x 10″ linen panel.

Lake Lanier, Tryon, N.C.

Posted on | November 25, 2012 | No Comments

Another from the fall plein air workshop in Tryon, NC.  Oil on 11 ” x 14″ canvas.

North Carolina Mountain Veiw

Posted on | November 23, 2012 | No Comments

A view of the North Carolina Mountains painted on recent fall outdoor workshop with Rich Nelson.  Oil on 9″ x 12″ canvas

Irises in Ceramic vase

Posted on | October 11, 2012 | No Comments

A vase of irises from our garden,  Painted early this past summer.  12″ x 16″  oil on linen.

3 Jacksons

Posted on | September 21, 2012 | 2 Comments

3 views of Jackson, our big beautiful flat coat retriever.  He left a short time ago and went wherever good dogs go when they pass on.  He  was a pal and a clown and we miss him.

Oil on 24″ x 36″ canvas

Jim’s Creek

Posted on | September 19, 2012 | 3 Comments

A painting done on our visit with My cousin Jim Cooley and his wife Laura, At their Wisconsin farm.  This is the small river that meanders through.  9′ x 12″ oil on canvas.

Morning Window

Posted on | July 8, 2012 | 2 Comments

An illustration from a book I’ve been working on for years now.  I might finish it in this lifetime, or maybe not.  Done digitally in Painter and Photoshop.

Happy Birthday

Posted on | July 4, 2012 | No Comments

An illustration from the archives.  A magazine ad from the summer of 1978.

Happy birthday dear Emily, and a happy 4th to all.

Happy Father’s Day

Posted on | June 17, 2012 | 1 Comment

This is one of my illustrations from the early 80′s.  A murder mystery cover done for Dell publishing

Have a great day Mike!

White door

Posted on | June 8, 2012 | No Comments

White parish door at historic, Church of the cross, in Bluffton, SC.  Oil on 8″ x 10″ linen panel.

 

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.

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