Late Night Cafe

Late Night Cafe

Another scene that I borrowed from assorted photographs I have from Paris.  Can't remember what district this is in, it's actually several parts.  It's mainly a study in color and light.

It's always an adventure...

Nightfall on Rue Cler

Nightfall on Rue Cler

This is from a combination of images I have from Paris.  I saw another night scene like this and wanted to put my own spin on it with images I had taken.  This isn't as much a specific spot, but more of a mood I wanted to paint.  I love the perspective, and the angles of shapes.

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Holiday at Luxembourg

Holiday at Luxembourg Gardens, Paris

Yes, I have had a fixation on this magical place with the trees, people and sunlight.  I am learning a lot doing these.  I hope to improve my "people drawing" skills.  I like to show different folks in all sorts of various moods and animation.  The couple at the front table, for instance, may each be just as lonely as the guy by himself at the next table....They're just lonely together.

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Under the Skylight

Study 

Study for future painting - sketch in Vancouver, Granville Island, small deli area under bright sun.

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Lunch at the Park

I know, but I'm enamored by these summer scenes at Luxembourg Gardens in Paris.  I'm still working on my 'people skills' painting folks in different poses, gestures.  Each work I do is a learning experience for me.  I tried to capture the hub-bub and energy of the lunch crowd.

The lone green wine bottle somehow becomes the focus of this piece, by itself on a sparse table setting.  The man and woman are holding their wine glasses away from view.  The  man behind them is patiently awaiting a menu, lost in thought.

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Summer lunch at Luxembourg Gardens

Lunch at the Gardens

I have started doing more studies of sunlight filtered through the trees.  Luxembourg Gardens in Paris is a 'photo-rich' environment for this in the summer.

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At the Marina

At the Marina

I just completed this one recently.  It's on my web site as well.  This is at the Seattle waterfront from a photo last year.

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The Game

The Game

This is another scene from Luxembourg Gardens in Paris.  I wanted to emphasize the light and shadow using watercolor as the medium.  The paper is the light on the foreground as well as light spots on the gravel field beyond.

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The magic of Luxembourg Gardens, Paris

Tree Shade, Luxembourg Gardens

I remain fascinated by the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris and the magic there.  This is oil/acrylic on 11 x 14  gesso board

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Under the Trellis

Under the Trellis

I remain fascinated by shadow and the patterns it makes.  While this piece is not "technically exact" its pretty close.  It's the impression, illusion and creating a space that looks inviting for one to "step into" and visit...maybe stay awhile, and in this scene, take off your jacket.

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E-Mailing Home

E-Mailing Home

This is a 'sketch' if you will, but using oil/acrylic paints, 8x10 on gesso board.  Meant to be quick and non-detailed, but capturing the 'sense of place' that I love doing.  The shapes don't make much rational sense if you try to figure out the structures.....just an emotion.  And...

It's always an adventure...

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Konza Tall Grass Reserve - Kansas

Konza Tall Grass Reserve

This canvas is two, 3 x 1 pieces, painted to go together as "#1" and "#2".  The tall grass reserve is just east of Manhattan, Kansas - west of Topeka, along I-70.

This is the main piece in my June Featured Artist show at Parklane Gallery


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Back 40 Shed

Back 40 Shed

Last of 9 "Prairie" series canvasses I have prepared for my Featured Artist showing at the Parklane Gallery for the month of June, 2014.  This is oil on gallery wrapped stretched canvas. 15 x 25

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Saline County Road

Saline County Road

The 6th canvas of 9 for my show at Parklane Gallery this coming June.  This is from a photo just northeast of Salina, Kansas.

It's always an adventure...