And sometimes I can just paint without all the constraints. Here is a recent commission. A little guppy of a girl. There are always intentions and goals with any piece, but here they were simpler. The parents wanted backlit hair and a direct gaze. I still wanted her...
“If you are irritated by every rub, how will your mirror be polished?” – Rumi Art, like life, is a journey. We learn from every encounter, every intention, and every decision. In the quest for something greater there are things I have to step on and...
It was time for Orange… Although I have a ton of photos, they don’t compare to seeing the figure right in front of me. Photos gets washed out, insipid and can be plain inaccurate. Remember that great vacation you had? How lovely the scenery was and how beautiful the...
“Go out on a limb – that’s where the fruit is.” – Bob Ross The photos I have been working from up to this point really do suck compared to the original lighting and beauty seen on my model originally. But soon she will come back for sittings. Until then I play…...
Now the path gets rockier… At this point I am feeling pretty good about the painting and where is it headed. But that is the danger- getting lulled into complacency. Most paintings start off full of hope and potential. The stars seem aligned and my heart is playing...
