Artist, Author, Television Host, Producer, and Songwriter.
I was recently commissioned to paint an abstract landscape and I’m excited to get started on it. And that recent commission reminded me of the very first abstract landscapes I ever painted, Santa Rosa Valley. The active foreground is an interesting contrast to he peaceful background. (An apt echo of my life at the time.…
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Capitola Dreaming Oil on Canvas 40″x30″ $3300 Here’s a scene from the Venetian in Capitola Village. One of my favorite places on the planet! To purchase the beautiful original, click here. To purchase fabulous prints on canvas and paper, click here.
Art for a penny? It could happen, though I hope not! I decided to try listing my studies on ebay, and start the bidding at a penny. Here’s your chance to potentially get a great deal on original artwork! Click here to visit the ebay auction. (Auction Closed 6/21/2011)
I’m playing with landscapes again today. I start these tiny (6″x6″) landscapes with a wildly toned surface, and then I just put down the color that feels most harmonious. Yesterday I lacked harmony. I really struggled with this little fellow. And at the end of the day, the poor fellow still looked like hell so…
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A few weeks ago, my sister’s significant other lost her home in a tornado, I didn’t send food. I didn’t send clothing. I sent art supplies. I overheard someone wonder why I would send something so non-essential after a tragedy. Um excuse me, art is essential! For creatives, tools are mandatory. It’s how we process…
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This is such a quiet dreamy piece, also inspired by the land of San Benito County. This is an original 6×6 Oil Painting on archival gesso board, Meadow Dream. You can collect this original for only $75.00! Sweet Dreams!
This little piece felt like it was having it’s own party! It too was inspired by the land of San Benito County on a warm spring day. This is an original 6×6 Oil Painting on archival gesso board, Fiesta. You can collect this original for only $75.00!
I had so much fun playing with color! Here’s another gem from my Mini Series. It’s an abstract landscape inspired by the mountains and valleys of San Benito County in Northern California. Original 6×6 Oil Painting on archival gesso board, Wildflowers. You can collect this original for only $75.00!
Here’s the first in a series of mini, square abstract landscapes. This one is inspired by the countryside of San Benito County and the Doobie Brother’s song, China Grove. This is an original 6×6 Oil Painting on archival gesso board, Mountain Grove. You can collect this original for only $75.00! I’ll be posting these as…
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This is a follow up post to Letting The Painting Lead I finished the cow on the left this morning. Oh I could play with it some more, but I really don’t have anything else to say. I haven’t touched the abstract landscape since last week and I’ve decided it’s done. As for the…
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After this weekend’s exploration in a acrylics on mat board, I thought I’d see what I could do with the same subject matter in oils on gessoboard. Day 1~ First I determined the composition(s) by trying various crops in the computer. Once I was happy with how they felt/looked, I sketched directly on the board.…
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This event has been cancelled. I’ll post a new event when the demo is rescheduled. Wednesday, April 6 · 5:00pm – 7:00pm On the first Wednesday of every month, I hold an open studio. You’ll be the first to see my latest creations and I’ll be able to hear what’s new with you! I can’t…
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I don't normally paint from another artist's photos. However, a few years back, Mike Howard commissioned me to paint this for
This little piece felt like it was having it's own party! It too was inspired by the land of San Benito County on a warm
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Leslie David filmed the opening reception at Blak Sage Gallery, and created a wonderful short video about the Open Studio
It was a day of starts and a day of finishes, and nothing in between. Larry Paddy and Maeve are finally complete. Yeah I
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I am so excited about the debut of our first music CD collaboration, Virtually Possible! The proof arrived
It's that time of year again, when the artists of San Benito County share their heartwork with the public! Please save
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Monkey Made of Sockies has had his portrait painted twice with the guitar. It may very well be his favorite instrument to
Special thanks go out to Jenn Ostenson and the Cerra Vista PTO for booking me for an Author Visit last month. It
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