Quiet Conversation 8"x8" $180 figurative

I re-worked this one because I really liked the postures of the 3 people, but I had to do something with the background.

Interrupted oil 8"x8" #259

Back to painting finally! I haven't been able to sit comfortably in a position in which I could paint for the last couple of weeks as I try to regain my life after my skiing accident, surgery and learning to get around on crutches. In the meantime, I have really come to appreciate my life and what I am able to accomplish on a daily basis. Good health and all the other blessings in my life are not to be taken for granted. My heart goes out to all those people who have to learn how to be ambulatory after an accident which forever changes them. I do not have a handicapped accessible studio, or rather my studio is, but getting there from the house is not. Trying to explain to someone where everything I need is, has also been a challenge, but today I modified my methods and materials and finished this piece. I am glad that it isn't terrible because being discouraged is not easy for me right now. On the other hand, I had to photograph it without getting up, so the lighting is terrible and it distorts the colors and values. You will have to take my word for it, but it is much better in person!

Resting Gaze oil 8"x8" #254

I enjoyed working on the gallery series this weekend after just doing watercolors for a week. When I was doing this, I realized that the stranger in the striped shirt was becoming the image of a very close friend. Frequently student artists will reveal a bit of a self portrait in painting models. I think we just gravitate to what is familiar. I see this person as someone who is resting for her friend's sake, but she is anxious to keep her attention on the art she loves so much. I think her friend wishes she had brought her ipod!

The feet painting is my submission to the Daily Paintworks challenge for Japan. If you go to http://dailypaintworks.com/Challenge/FC50B15D-5016-4E5E-87F2-87C3F79BA65B you can bid on this painting or many others by all kinds of artists and all proceeds will go to help Japan. The theme is "Home."
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Subway Readers 8"x8" oil #243

I have been wanting to do this painting for a while. I tried to get the effect of light bouncing all around the subway car from the reflected stainless steal surfaces, the florescent light and the weird light that comes in through the windows. That light tends to wash out colors and give everything kind of a green cast. This photo is more yellow than the painting actually is. The man up front is so interesting looking to me. I may paint a portrait of him later. I would love to know his story.
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Family Tradegy 8"x8" oil #242

This family was really drawn in by this large painting. Unfortunately I forgot to get the details of the painting. It is a compelling painting which I believe tells the story of a dead child. I think it is Italian but you can never be sure without the historical details because artists seemed to frequently draw imagery from other cultures. There is a strong circular design to the composition and as a family, I can see how they would feel the emotion of the story. I researched it on the Met's site, but couldn't find it.

Brothers

These guys are adorable. This was a commission and I am really hoping I got it right. #62
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Early Morning Run

The Brooklyn Bridge makes a good backdrop for painting people with its abstract lines and shapes.#54

Pumping Iron

More exercise images....this is of Patty doing her workout at Pico. She is a really sweet lady who works really hard, both for herself and for her family. She works and works out at Pico...and her efforts show. This is the 50th painting I have posted. #50

Dragonfly Over Lilly Pond

Back after a week of traveling with some very special women I know. I am hoping to get some fun paintings from the trip. This is something I was inspired to paint for fun. I like it because it was is light-hearted. #47

Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge is so beautiful. What a treat to walk across it on a sunny day and take in all the elegant lines. What do I keep? What do I get rid of? That seems to be an on-going theme in my paintings. I like the way this turned out. #35

Please Don't Eat Me

This really, really, big dog made a dramatic appearance at Friday Nite Live in Rutland. He got everyone's attention! #32