"Cold Shoulders"

I did this painting last April as one of my two entries for the annual Birds in Art exhibition at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum (www.lywam.org)   My other entry was accepted.  In the meantime, this piece gathered dust in the corner of the studio as I wasn't entirely happy with it....but didn't know why.

A month or two ago I took a critical look at it and decided the composition wasn't as good as it could be - so I cropped five inches off the left side.  Eureka!    But then I couldn't find a frame that worked  - nothing looked right.  Finally, I mounted it on an Ampersand cradleboard - frameless - on 2" deep birch...looking much like 'gallery wrap'.    It works for this piece, giving it a very contemporary feel.

 

"Cold Shoulders"   24" x 12"  oil on board   

I saw these cherub statues - all playing different musical instruments - at a garden center in Tucson.  

New Work for Southeastern Wildlife Expo in Charleston

I've been putting in long hours painting for the Southeastern Wildlife Expo (SEWE) in the beautiful city of Charleston, South Carolina.  These are some of the small pieces I'll be taking with me.  The show is February 12-14.  You can find me upstairs in the ballroom at Charleston Place. 

As you can see, I like to work in pairs.  And...I must confess.  Sometimes I repeat a title. 

 

Last Light                                      End of Day

8" x 8" oils unframed on 2" deep 'gallery-wrap' board

 
 

Twilight                                  Sundown

 8" x 8" oils unframed on  2" deep "gallery-wrap" board

   

King of the Coop                                Queen of the Coop

8" x 8" unframed on 2" deep "gallery-wrap"  board

 

Over the Yardarm  4.5" x 7" oil on Ampersand board

 

Quiet Skies  4.5" x 7" oil on Ampersand board

                                                                           

Next show - Charleston

The next show on my schedule is the Southeastern Wildlife Expo in Charleston, South Carolina, February 12-14th.  I'll be showing my work at the 'Originals' venue in the ballroom at Charleston Place.

This is the postcard I'm sending to my SEWE clients....which shows detail of a painting that will be at the expo.

New Paintings for Pierson Gallery in Tulsa

These are a few of the new pieces heading for the Pierson Gallery in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  The first piece is an 8" x 8", the other three are 7" x 7", all oils on board. 

The best Christmas present!

My daughter-in-law and son, Shane, who earns his living as an illustrator,  surprised me with illustrated storyline portraits of my three grandchildren, inspired by one of the their favorite books, "A Series of Unfortunate Events".    The two eldest grandkids are on their way to rescue grandbaby #3.  What a wonderful gift!  Sure beats the ordinary grandkid portraits!

To see more of Shane's work go to www.blot.com

Wishing you the best of the season....

Painting a day

This week, my sister is taking a five-day workshop from artist  Carol Marine.  Carol is a master of composition, color and edges and is still very young.   Carol does a 6" x 6" painting a day, in addition to her gallery work.    I'm not sure how long she has been doing 'a painting a day' but her blog goes back to October, 2006.   Even then she was really good at what she does.  Check out her work!

Good news from Gilcrease Museum

                                                                             SOLD


My little cow oil (4" x 4") at The Gilcrease Museum's American Art in Miniature 2009 exhibition, sold for double the asking price.  Many thanks to the collectors who bid on my painting.  

Two more paintings for The Waterfowl Festival

These small oils will be part of my exhibit at the Waterfowl Festival in Easton, Maryland, November 13, 14, 15.

SOLD       "Golden Pond"  6" x 6" oil

"Waiting Game"  7" x 7"  oil

I've lifted the following from the Waterfowl Festival's website, which offers a good description of the show.

A Wildlife Arts & Sportsman's Expo

The ultimate weekend for the sophisticated sportsman or art lover. Twelve venues throughout Easton feature world-class wildlife paintings, sculpture, carvings and photos. Collectible decoys, sporting gear and adventures to delight every outdoorsman. Also scheduled are World Championship Calling Contests, decoy auctions, retriever, fly-fishing and stunt dog demonstrations, kid's activities, and evening concerts. A festive atmosphere topped by great food and music make this event a must each November. Free parking and shuttle service.

A Small Town Celebration

Paying homage to the annual migrating Canada geese flying overhead, Easton closes colonial streets, decorates historic buildings with natural greens, and recruits 1,500 volunteers to greet 13,000 visitors and 300 of the nation's finest wildlife artists, craftsmen and vendors with a ready smile and a helping hand. Excitement radiates throughout the town and neighboring St. Michaels, Oxford and Tilghman Island. Enjoy the 39th annual Festival, the tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay, fine restaurants, and quaint shops lining historic streets.

A Commitment to Conservation

"Waterfowl Festival, Inc. is dedicated to wildlife conservation, the promotion of wildlife art, and the celebration of life on Maryland''s Eastern Shore." In its 39 years, the Festival has become a leader in the conservation of waterfowl and wildlife habitat. More than $5 million has been raised and donated to projects throughout the Atlantic Flyway, and in particular the Chesapeake Bay.

American Art in Miniature - Gilcrease Museum

My painting, How Now, has sold at the annual Gilcrease Museum's annual exhibition American Art in Miniature, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.    It may well have been the smallest and the least expensive but it sold, which is what this is all about anyway.  

If you'd like to see the show,  go to http://gilcrease.utulsa.edu/  then click on American Art in Miniature 2009.  There are some fabulous pieces - it's worth taking a few minutes to check it out online.

Speaking of Tulsa - I am represented by the Pierson Gallery in Tulsa.  It's a great gallery - and they do well for me.