New Paintings - 02.17.2010

Abstract Cherry Tree
Original 18" x 24" x 0.75" painting
Golden, Liquitex, and Chroma acrylics on gallery-wrapped canvas

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Springtime Daisies (Commission)
Original 24" x 36" x 0.75" painting
Golden, Liquitex, and Chroma acrylics on gallery-wrapped canvas

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Still Life with Daisy Bouquet and Red Vase VIII
Original 8" x 10" x 0.75" painting
Golden, Liquitex, and Chroma acrylics on gallery-wrapped canvas

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Abstract Crabapple Tree II
Original 18" x 24" x 0.75" painting
Golden, Liquitex, and Chroma acrylics on gallery-wrapped canvas

My newest paintings include a new composition - Abstract Cherry Tree, as well as new editions of some of my signature compositions.

Quote of the Day
"If a thing loves, it is infinite."

William Blake

New Paintings 02.11.2010

Red Trees (Commission)
48" x 36" x 0.75" painting
Two 24" x 36" canvases
Golden, Liquitex, and Chroma acrylics on gallery-wrapped canvas

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Red Poppies on Blue (Commission)
Original 4" x 6" x 0.75" painting
Golden, Liquitex, and Chroma acrylics on gallery-wrapped canvas

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Abstract Spring Floral (Commission)
Original 48" x 30" x 0.75" painting
Two 24" x 30" canvases
Golden, Liquitex, and Chroma acrylics on gallery-wrapped canvas

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Still Life with Daisy Bouquet and Red Vase VII
Original 16" x 20" x 0.75" painting
Golden, Liquitex, and Chroma acrylics on gallery-wrapped canvas

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Small Town in Fauve with Cows and Sheep
Original 18" x 24" x 0.75" painting
Golden, Liquitex, and Chroma acrylics on gallery-wrapped canvas

This week's work includes new commissions as well as two new paintings I'm selling on my sales venues. All are based upon my signature landscape, still life, and floral compositions.

Quote of the Day
"The pain passes, but the beauty remains."

Pierre Auguste Renoir

Springtime Daisies Commission

Springtime Daisies (Commission)
Original 30" x 40" x 0.75" painting
Golden, Liquitex, and Chroma acrylics on gallery-wrapped canvas

My patron requested a large edition of my Springtime Daisies composition. She has bought several of my paintings, and I was quite happy to add another one to her collection.

Quote of the Day
"When you say, I enjoy doing this or that, it is really a misperception. It makes it appear that the joy comes from what you do, but that is not the case. Joy does not come from what you do, it flows into what you do and thus into this world from deep within you. The misperception that joy comes from what you do is normal, and it is also dangerous, because it creates the belief that joy is something that can be derived from something else, such as an activity or thing. You then look to the world to bring you joy, happiness. But it cannot do that. This is why many people live in constant frustration. The world is not giving them what they think they need." --Eckhart Tolle

Today's Paintings 7.28.09

Springtime Daisies
Original 18" x 24" x 0.75" painting
Golden, Liquitex, and Chroma acrylics on gallery-wrapped canvas

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Abstract Irises
Original 18" x 24" x 0.75" painting
Golden, Liquitex, and Chroma acrylics on gallery-wrapped canvas

Today's paintings include two new compositions: Springtime Daisies and Abstract Irises. These paintings were inspired by the lovely flowers of springtime, the time of new life, new growth, and when the world is reborn.

Quote of the Day
"Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most." --Buddha

Flower Garden Against Yellow Sky III

Flower Garden Against Yellow Sky III
Original 24" x 36" x 0.75" painting
Golden, Liquitex, and Chroma acrylics on gallery-wrapped canvas

Today's work includes the newest painting in my Flower Garden series. A patron who's bought some of my work before commissioned a 48" x 64" painting from this series. I'm excited to paint that one on such a large canvas. I typically buy my canvases pre-stretched, but the cost gets a bit prohibitive for anything larger than a 30" x 40". Roll canvas is the way to go, in my opinion, for larger paintings. Shipping larger paintings can cost a bundle, and in this market your patron's dollar is better spent on the art than getting it there.

I'm pleased to announce that I have a new apprentice as well. He's been working with me for a couple of weeks now, and has a background in literature, photography, web design and programming. It's been great having someone to work with, and he brings the kind of enthusiasm to my studio that reminds me of when I was in art school. I look forward to seeing his work progress, and I'm enjoying the collaboration too.

Tip of the Day
Shop around for the best deal on your art supplies. The major suppliers for painting include ASW, Dick Blick, and Jerry's Artarama. I highly recommend signing up for their emails that advertise sales on materials, and to plan enough ahead to take advantage of low or no-cost ground shipping. There are certain costs that you have absolutely zero control over: listing fees on sales venues, shipping charges, phone, internet, etc. Take advantage of things like sales on art supplies so you can increase your margin as much as possible.

Quote of the Day
"The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis." --Dalai Lama

Today's Paintings 3/1/09

Red Trees and Shadows IV
Original 60" x 36" x 0.75" painting
Five 12" x 36" canvases
Golden and Liquitex acrylics on gallery-wrapped canvas

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Still Life with Daisy Bouquet and Red Vase VI
Original 18" x 24" x 0.75" painting
Golden and Liquitex acrylics on gallery-wrapped canvases

Today's paintings are two of my compositions that both my patrons and I enjoy. The Red Trees and Shadows piece is a composition that I originally painted when I started out as a working artist. I've done several commissions of this painting, but this is my first multi-canvas rendering.

Still Life with Daisy Bouquet and Red Vase is a recent composition that has been very popular. This one is the latest in the series.

I'll be shipping the Alaska commission tomorrow (yay!) and starting on several new commission orders that came in last week. My commission work has really picked up, along with sales on my selling venues. I have the best job!

Quote of the day: "The world can only be grasped by action, not by contemplation. The hand is the cutting edge of the mind." --Diane Arbus