Forever After

8 x 10

graphite on stonehenge paper

"Issacc and Noah"

Commission

Graphite on Stonehenge Paper

8 x 10

Where Life Takes You

"Where Life takes You"

Graphite and colored pencil

on Stonehenge paper

8 x 10

Many of my abstract pieces grow from nothing more than a pencil mark. I let the marks and the shapes grow with time, ideas and emotions. I have no preconceived idea where they will take me but let the borders of the paper be the only restriction. Enjoy!

"Anthony"

Graphite Drawing On Stonehenge Paper

8 x 10

This is a commissioned drawing for a family friend. This is the brother to Jack who I have also drawn.

"The Morning After"

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Acrylic ink, brush and pen on Stonehenge Paper

8 x 10

I love doing monochromatic paintings.

"Caged"

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Acrylic Ink, pen and brush On Stonehenge Paper

8 x 10

Whenever I have been away from my easel for a period of time I always find I need to start back with an abstract. This helps to get my creative juices flowing and loosens me up quite a bit.

Acrylic Floral Painting Workshops at Michaels

"Summer Squash"

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Acrylic Paint On Stretched Canvas

6 x 6

"Red Pepper On A PLate"

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Acrylic On Stretched Canvas

6 x 6

"Four Tomatoes"

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Acrylic On Stretched Canvas

6 x 6

"2 Pears In Acrylic"

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Acrylic Paint On Stretched Canvas

8 x 8

I have done this picture before with watercolor but I thought I would give it a try in acrylic paint. Unfortunately I was not able to get a good picture of it.

"Red Pepper On A Tablecloth"

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Acrylic Paint On Stretched Canvas

6 x 6

"Yellow Pepper on a Plate"

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Acrylic Paint on Stretched Cnavas

6 x 6

"Avocado #6 in acrylic"

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Acrylic on stretched Canvas

8 x 8

"A Trio Of Peppers"

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6 x 6

I have decided that I need to concentrate on my painting skills for a little while. I will start teaching Floral workshops at Michaels soon so I need to practice a little. I will start doing some floral paintings next week to get my mind into it.

"Green Apple"

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6 x 6

Acrylic on Stretched Canvas

This was a fun , quick painting to do. I just love working with strong shadows and one directional lighting. Originally the apple was resting on a black background but I felt it got lost in the abyss so I felt a patterned backing was needed.

"In The Shadows"

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Graphite On Stonehenge Paper

8 x 10

This was a difficult portrait to complete due to the fact that B.J.'s face was in the shadows and the sun shone on him from behind. Even though I knew it might not be very successful, I did it as a challenge. When something feels uncomfortable to do it actually helps in developing skills further. It takes you out of your comfort zone.

"Behind The Shadows"

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Acrylic Ink, Pen and Brush on Stonehenge Paper

3.5 x 15.5

"BJ"

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Graphite On Stonehenge paper

20 x 24

This is the largest portrait I have ever done. I have done this picture of my son before but only on an 8 x 10 size. I loved the size and plan on doing a lot more in the future at this size. I have also started doing my own matting and framing. When you go this big it is very difficult to buy store frames to fit and it is much more convenient to start doing it yourself.

"Hope"

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Ink on Watercolor Paper

5 x15

"Pear #2"

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8 x 10.5

Watercolor On Watercolor Paper

I just can not get enough of the pear. The shape and how the light reflects off of the surface offers lots of fun challenges. I am still discovering things about watercolor and am exploring the different ways to manipulate the medium.

"Mussels in the Corner #2"

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Ink on Watercolor Paper

8 x 8

"Strawberry and Crystal"

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Ink on Watercolor Paper

5 x 5

I took this picture the other day. I didn't realize how odd this strawberry was until I looked at the shots afterwards. it looks like a little present or package. I did this using Winsor and Newton Calligraphy ink and Daler Rowney Acrylic Ink. I love these two products. They work very much like watercolor but dry more quickly and are even less forgiving than watercolor.

"Hold My Hand To Feel My Heart"

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Ink On Watercolor Paper

8 x 14

Pen And Brush

"Blue Wine Bottle"

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Watercolor On Watercolor Paper

8 x 12

"A Pair Of Pears #2"

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Watercolor on Watercolor Paper

8 x 12

"Pear"

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Watercolor On watercolor Paper

8 x 12

"Don't Move #2"

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Water Soluble Colored Pencil On Watercolor Paper

8 x 10

I love this picture of my son. Strong shadows create great shapes on his face.

"When Tears Collide I can See His Soul"

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Acrylic paint On Stretched Canvas

20 x 24

"When Tears Collide I can See His Soul"

Unfortunately some things can not be experienced through photographs. It is difficult to see but in this painting I have used metallic paint. In the right light it shimmers. It is that affect that reminds me of tears. When I do an abstract painting I feel it is a record of my thoughts and ideas over a period of time. A look into my soul in a way. Just pure thought, images and emotions.

"Topsy Turvey"

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Graphite On Stonehenge Paper

8 x 12