Remember those childhood summers when you’d make a wish on a dandelion before blowing its seeds into the breeze? What a delightful memory. Most kids (young and old) enjoy watching the fluffy parachute-like seeds fly away in the wind, with just the puff of a breath. So, imagine my delight when asked to paint these […]
“Skyward” 30″ x 40″ oil on linen While visiting my aunt’s place in Old Naples last year, I was amazed at the sight of a single pink hibiscus bloom stretched atop its flowering tree, reaching skyward. I snapped a photo of the wide-open blossom and instantly fell in love with the optimistic composition. The texture […]
Buy your #valentine roses that will last a lifetime. Roses in oil. #SWFL residents can see these oil paintings in person tomorrow (February 4th) during the Open House event at casa|art|studio at 5850 Shirley St #104 north of Pine Ridge Rd. From 5-8pm, I’ll be there in person to chat about my art and answer […]
My favorite part of each painting experience is when I get to the details. Today, I’m building the foundation for the veins of the hibiscus petals, first with strokes from a trimmed 10/0 liner brush, then with blending strokes using a short filbert. Here’s a video of my work in progress, with the sounds of […]
This collection of nine rose studies celebrates the brightness and depth surrounding the centermost part of the most popular flower in the world. The heart of the blossom. The best part of why we love roses – the budding center, which draws our eye, draws our wonder to the innermost element of each bud. The […]
Showing off my iPhone6 plus cover next to my original painting at casa|art|studio.
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