|
|
New worksView this Collection
I am having so much fun with the new series of extreme close up portraits! I try to focus in on the parts that are most characteristic of the person, whether it's a fun hair color, a sly grin or beautiful eyes. The size of these new portraits is relatively small so they can be hung in groupings, such as a whole family together. If you are interested in commissioning one or a few of your own loved ones, drop me a line.
I'm also continuing to add to my motherhood/maternity series. These, too, would make great presents for the mom-to-be, any time of year.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PortraitsView this Collection
"The character of a face in a drawing depends not upon its various proportions, but upon a spiritual light which it reflects."
Henri Matisse
To capture that light is a never ending challenge, a quest I started as a child with my first portrait at age 11.
I absolutely love painting the human face and never tire of the endless variety of lines, values and forms.
Discovering the subtle colors in flesh tones and portraying the emotions behind the gaze is what conitnues to inspire me.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FigurativeView this Collection
"You have got to use your eyes as well as your emotions, and one without the other just doesn't work."
Andrew Wyeth
Sometimes it's a group of figures I come across on the street, in an established setting. At other times I have an idea I want to explore and I get to pose my model just the way I want, control the lighting and clothing. In either case, it's the story behind the image that I want to make visible to the viewer.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SurfersView this Collection
My series of surfers was inspired not only by the beauty of the ocean's colors but by the interaction between man and nature. The surfers' twisted, angular bodies juxtaposed against the flowing, moving waves create a natural abstract design that is a joy to observe. Spending many hours on the beaches of California and Hawaii photographing the surfers becomes a kind of meditation, a spirituality I hope to pass along to the viewer.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MusiciansView this Collection
A new and ongoing series of blues and jazz musicians, some famous, some not, some living, some not. Some of the paintings were done from reference photos from books or the internet, some were done from my own reference photos of the artists. I will continue to add on to this series as time permits so keep checking back!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LandscapesView this Collection
"The artist does not draw what he see, but what he must make others see."
Edgar Degas
I'm very fortunate to have the ability to travel frequently and to have family spread over several countries. I often find myself so inspired by the mood of a place, the visual beauty of the local colors, natural designs made by the shape of mountains or fields, that I will take a break from my usual subject matter of people to dwell in the landscape a little longer. Some of these are painted on location, others in the studio. I'd be happy to paint a commission from one of your own photos. It's a great way to remember a vacation or location with a special meaning. These make very personal, treasured gifts.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Still Lifes and FloralsView this Collection
Although, I do not paint a lot of still lifes or florals, every now and then I thoroughly enjoy "playing" with a set-up and painting from life. A still life gives me total control over the concept, set-up and having some fun injecting humor into the title. The florals are done from photographs from my travels, where I can spend hours in parks and botanical gardens. Growing up in Europe, flowers were always present in our home and they continue to be an important part of my daily surroundings.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Feed
