16″ x 24″ — Oil/Canvas — 2009
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I was happy to see pomegranates are in season. And I noticed a few snowmen are starting to appear in stores. Really? Seriously? It’s only the end of September. A quick glance at the weather forecast tells me fall is officially here. I guess this means I have to really get to work.
24″ x 18″ — Oil/Canvas — 2009
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I just read that this coming November will see the 150th anniversary of Darwin’s Origin of Species. I didn’t paint this because of that. I honestly didn’t pay much attention to all of the books I have here in the studio. Turns out one is a well preserved edition from 1892.
16″ x 16″ — Oil/Canvas — 2009
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This is a relatively smaller piece, almost like an experiment to compose the books on a square canvas. I think with the right lines it works.
16″ x 24″ — Oil/Canvas — 2009
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Autumn. Technically it is still summer, but I’m thrilled autumn is so near. Over the past week I’ve begun setting up ambitious plans for paintings during the next several months. I already have several in the works. I’m looking forward to the results.
24″ x 16″ — Oil/Canvas — 2009
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I have been painting books for some time and find it interesting how constantly pursuing a subject means you discover different ways and different reasons to paint. My advice to any painter would be to find a subject, stick with it and grow with it.
I’m heading out for one last summer adventure that will last a week. After that it’s back to reality and back to full-time painting. I’m actually looking forward to it.
20″ x 40″ — Oil/Canvas — 2009
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This is similar to a painting I did a few months ago, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00. It would appear that I have birthed a series. Are you catching on to the naming scheme?
I had a great time in Sacramento, enjoyed genuine hospitality and met many interesting people. The reception was a blast. I talked my face off for three hours, and had great conversations.
Below are a few shots of the installation the afternoon before the craziness began this past Saturday night. It’s a real trip to see your paintings properly presented in one place with care and attention.
I’ll be taking a bit of a breather so the blog will be quiet for a few weeks. I’m looking forward to returning with some fresh pieces.
Cheers!
I’ll be in Sacramento for the reception for the show at the Elliott Fouts Gallery on Saturday, June 13th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. It’s Sacramento’s Second Saturday event, so there will be plenty to see and do!
The gallery is located at 4749 J Street:
18″ x 24″ — Oil/Canvas — 2009
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After getting the garden in, spending more time than usual playing in the dirt and going for long walks with the kids for the past few weeks, I did manage to actually get this painting done. Now I have to buckle down and get a bunch of commissions completed. Dang, I just know the summer sunshine is going to taunt me…
If you have the computing power and want to see the paintings included in my show in Sacramento in high resolution (so you can really scrutinize the work), click here. Below is a small version of the same thing.