Sisters

Sisters, 9x12, oil on linen panel

Still Life in Winter Light

I revisited this painting and made significant changes.  Sometimes it just takes a while to see what a piece needs. I had to sit with this one for a while. Now it is what I want it to be. 12x12, oil on linen panel.  

another day, another head

Work in progress

Miles to go and I’m loving the process. 

Another day, another head study.

12x9

#paintingfromlife

A head study

untitled,12x9, oil

Graphite sketch of the formidable twosome.

Experimenting: Head study on a heavily textured panel

American Impressionist Society 3rd Annual Impressions Small Works Showcase

I was recently delighted and honored to receive a Purchase Award at the AIS Third Annual Impressions Small Works Showcase.  The show hangs at Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey, Michigan through August 31, 2019.  https://americanimpressionistsociety.org/page-18243

A recent study, man's head.

12 x 9, oil

Best Friends

12x9, oil on linen panel

It will be great fun watching these two grow up together. 

Pencil sketch: Young girl

A quick pencil sketch

It's been a busy spring. New ideas are brewing in my mind. In the meantime, I'm sketching.

Bird Trio

12x9, oil on linen panel

A trio of birds on a rainy spring day.

Early Settlers in the Arkansas Territory

My painting, "Early Settlers in Arkansas Territory" has been accepted into the Arkansas Territory Bicentennial Collection and Exhibition. I'm honored that this painting of my ancestors who settled in the Arkansas Territory is included!

http://heartofamericaartists.com/bicentennial/

Pear Study 2

Pear Study 2

6x8

Pear Study 1

6x8, oil

Started the New Year with a few simple studies.