"Docked" Perkins Cove, Ogunquit, ME

11x17 Oil on Gessobord

Oldie but goodie.

I found this sketch today in a box in the studio. It's 21 yrs. old. A plant I had in my apartment in Lenox, Ma. Very pleased with this drawing.

September Artswalk a success!

The September Artswalk in Downtown Pittsfield, MA was a huge success. Thank you to all who came out to the Electrolux store to see my work. I met many wonderful people and had inspiring, positive feedback about my work. Your kind words of appreciation and recognition only rouse enthusiasm in me to continue painting and showing my work in the future. Thank you.

"Short Stay", Kennebunkport ME

11"x14" Oil on 1" Wooden Cradle Board

More figure drawings

Figure drawing practice

Joined a figure drawing class tonight at Williams College. It's been 7 years since I've drawn the figure from life. Great practice for me. The figure forces me out of my tedious attention to detail and tight painting to seeing the "object" as a whole solid mass or a landscape with diverse terrain. Poses were 6 min. and 10 min. in duration. These sketches are on 24"x36" newsprint in charcoal.

HSV Gardener

A friend of mine is a professional photographer. I originally, with the approval of his, wanted to do an oil painting of his photograph. It ended up being a drawing instead. There is something illustrative about this drawing/photograph that I love. Thanks Ben for the lovely composed, inspiring subject matter. This was great exercise today. Forgot how much fun drawing with charcoal is. This is an 8"x10" charcoal on watercolor paper.