Mixing It Up

Piece number two for the small works group show.  Creating this painting made me realize how complicated the mixing of color is up close.  I had never really paid much attention to the very subtle gradients that form between colors on a palette not to mention how many little sparkly highlights exist in wet paint.

Retiring Judges Honored with Portraits

 

I had the honor (pun intended) to paint 3 retiring judges from St. Charles County this past year or so.  The portraits of Judge Lucy Rauch, Judge David Dalton, and Judge William Lohmeier were presented recently at a special luncheon recently and I was fortunate to be invited to attend.  I love painting these wonderful people who dedicate themselves to the service of our community.  I wish all three of them a happy and healthy retirement! 

Large Oil on Canvas Portrait

Part of what I love about the portrait portion of my work is the opportunity to work with my clients again when a child has siblings.  That was the case with this adorable young man, brother of a former portrait subject.  For this family in particular, I also get the opportunity to paint larger and I really enjoy that.  This is an oil on canvas measuring 48 X 30.  It had to be shipped which is also a task!  If you would like to see progress shots of this painting just click on the WORKS IN PROGRESS tab above. 

Three Amigos

Finally, I had the opportunity to work on a still life piece that had been calling my name.  I'm still not completely settled on a title, but someone suggested "Three Amigos" and so far it's my favorite.  This oil on canvas painting measuring 30" X 24" will soon be available at Ober Anderson Gallery in Kirkwood, Missouri.  I invite you to come in and see it in person.  The live version has a different impact from the smaller online image.

The Art of Fine Dining

It seems I have a food theme going here!  Oil on panel.  Roughly 6 X 18.

New York, Old York

I confess.  I ate part of my still life set-up.  Oil on panel.  Delicious subject.

Office Party

Howdy!  Working feverishly on some still life paintings for the gallery.  This one is an oil on panel, 18 X 18.  I will never paint circles again.  Argh.

Still Life Commission

I wish this had been my idea but it wasn't.  It was my client's idea.  This is a commissioned memory still life.  It contains important objects from my client's life and family.  I LOVED painting this one!  20 X 20.  Oil on panel.

I've Gone to the Dogs!

Two recent and very large oil paintings for a client.  Each measured 43 inches wide!

Oil Painting of Boy

It's that time of the year when my studio stacks up with completed portraits.  This handsome little fella is one of the more recent and it has been delivered!  Oil on panel.  Roughly 16 X 20.  Now it's up to the framer to get the whole package together before Christmas.  One down, lots more to go!

I've been working! Paintings of baseball players

 

Sometimes you just get lucky.  I had the good fortune to be able to create these paintings for a baseball fan/collector overseas.  The project was large.  The paintings were large.  It took a lot of time.  That being said, it was one of my favorite projects of all time!  These are all oil on panel.

Late Summer Artwork

Recently, I had the opportunity to create another piece for the Rams.  This one (top) was to honor Marshall Faulk's HOF induction.  Other recently completed works:  A local circuit judge for the city hall and a fun still life.  I had painted this still life setup before but not nearly this large.  It measures 24 X 36 and is available my new gallery.

Above Top: "Odd Ball" Pastel, 24 X 18.
Above: "Captain Picard" Oil on panel. 14 X 18. I'm hoping to get Sir Patrick Stewart to sign this.

New Still Life-Zest Appeal

In advance of the grand opening of my gallery with Daven Anderson, I have been working on some still life paintings. I'm so used to working on commission and even with the gallery will continue to do that but I think I need some other paintings on the wall. This one is an oil on gallery wrapped canvas. It's large, measuring 24 X 24. Not sure what to call it yet. Maybe "Zest Appeal".

Spring

Some Spring work which included a historical portrait of Custer which I really enjoyed doing since I had to invent the colors. Fun! Some of these prints will eventually be available on my website.

Yellow Lab in Oil

This oil on panel is my most recent dog portrait. This guy was sweet and handsome. I really enjoyed painting him. Lots of little brushes with little hairs to paint all the fur. FUN!

Some More Summer Paintings

Triplets In Oil

The dogs above, oil on canvas (16 X 20), are all members of the same family. Rescued to a wonderful home, they are all adorable!

Recent Oil Portrait

It was my honor to paint a portrait of my dear friend, Jeff (also an artist). Though about 25 years overdue, I finally delivered! It sure was a lot of fun painting someone I know even though it made me a little nervous. My hope is that he liked it enough not to hang it in the garage or bring it out only when I visit. Oil on prepared panel. 20 X 24.

Third Time's a Charm!

In an effort to out-do myself, I have decided to post even more recent work. I have now set a personal blogging record. I win! Above, please find a few recent oil paintings. Now I must get back to work!