Winter Color

This little guy is one of the paintings I've done for a show at Mountain Trails Gallery in Sedona, Arizona. The paintings will hang for the month of October, 2016.

Winter Color

7" x 7" oil on gessoed board
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Three more...

These are the final three oils of a series of six that will be hanging for the next month at the Opua Arts Studio & Gallery. The gallery is on the wharf in Opua, looking out over the bay where I find some much inspiration for my subject matter.

Opua is my home. It's located in the Far North of New Zealand's North Island. It is the primary port of entry for yachties arriving in New Zealand where they go through biosecurity and customs, so there is no shortage of yachts to paint!   http://www.bayofislandsmarina.co.nz/

Little Yellow Boat

10" x 8" oil on gessoed board

Regatta

10" x 8" oil on gessoed board

Meola

10" x 8" oil on gessoed board

Furlough

Another piece off the easel! This little oil is finished except for a tweak or two and a few lines on the rigging once the background is dry. It's inspired by one of the yachts I see in Opua - but it isn't a literal rendition. I often tell fibs about the color and light.  As the American impressionist, William Merritt Chase said:

"Just don't hesitate to exaggerate color and light. Don't be afraid to tell lies - the most tiresome pictures are the stupidly truthful ones".

Furlough

10" x 8" oil on gessoed board

Flurry

A few days ago, I spotted this boat at anchor across the bay from Opua, near Russell.  Russell was New Zealand's first capital, then named Kororareka, 'the hell hole of the Pacific' known for its bars and brothels. I think we're more civilized now and the capital was moved to Wellington long ago.

Flurry

10" x 8" oil on gessoed panel

Windy Seas

This little piece is fresh off the easel. It's a 10" x 8" oil on gessoed masonite. I live a stone's throw from the sea and my little hometown of Opua, New Zealand, is the northern-most international port for yachties when they arrive in New Zealand. Though I'm not a sailor, I'm fascinated with the yachts that arrive in port fitted with solar panels, a wind generator and other gear that tells me they're long-distance voyagers. Where are they from and where have they been?

Windy Seas

10" x 8" oil on gessoed panel

Back in the Studio!

After painting full time for 30 years, working 8 hours a day and often seven days a week,  I just took more than 3 months off!  It felt strange not to be painting every day but I renovated two bathrooms and spent a month playing tourist with visitors from the U.S.  But I have four upcoming shows so it's time to get back to work.  I'm starting with a couple of little studies for my 'Boats of Opua' series to get me back in the swing of things.

The Boats of Opua #16

original oil
8" x 6" oil on gessoed board, unframed
US$125 plus $10 shipping

The Boats of Opua #17
original oil
8" x 6" oil on gessoed board, unframed
US$125 plus $10 shipping

The Waterfowl Festival

On November 12, 13 & 14, I'll be exhibiting my work at the Waterfowl Festival in Easton, Maryland. This is probably my 28th year!  Wow...time flies. This year, my exhibit will be in the Pavilion - the large sculpture tents right across from the Armory, where I've exhibited for years. I'm hoping for warm weather and looking forward to crab cakes.

These are a couple of the paintings I'll have with me at the Waterfowl Festival.

Red Boat

10" x 8" oil on panel

Over the Gaff

20" x 24" oil on canvas