"A Bath Anywhere"

9 1/2"x 13 1/2"
Oil on Mat board
$150

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This is a wonderful, classic picture of my dad taking a bath in a bowl...

"Stranded, but This Time Prepared"

14"x 18"
Oil on Mat board
$220

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I decided to revisit the boats on a larger scale. I think this one has a bit more contrast and attention to detail. I don't often do larger versions of smaller studies, so it was interesting to repeat a subject, remebering what worked the last time, and what needed improvement.

Need a Fix?

For a great cup of coffee, and a chance to check out some art, go to one of Greenville's newest coffee shops, FIX. It is located at 101 Wade Hampton, near the Handlebar. You can also see a collection of my small daily paintings there through September!

Building the Future on the Past

I am very pleased to announce the opening of my newest show, Building the Future on the Past, at the Art & Light gallery on Friday, September 5.

During my senior year as an art major at Furman, I created a set of paintings which were a definitive statement about who I was at that time. In the years between then and now, my work, and my life has changed dramatically.

This show is a celebration of the work I did then and the work I am doing now. Come see what happens when my new paintings are literally and figuratively built on the foundation of the older work.

Opening Reception: Friday, September 5, 2008, 6:00-9:00pm
The gallery will also be open Saturday, September 6, 2008, 10:00am-3:00pm

Art & Light
Flatiron Studios
1211 Pendleton StreetGreenville, SC 29611

Also come out that night for the official expansion of Lilly Pottery and Knack, and the grand opening of Kyle Buttram's studio! Don't miss it!

"Life Occurring With No One Watching"

14"x 18"
Oil on Canvas panel
$220

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As promised, here is last night's completed piece.

I may have to start calling my blog "a painting every two days", because that is about how long these larger pieces are taking me. This is my latest piece in progress. I will post the completed painting tomorrow.

"Keeping a Step Behind"

12"x 14"
Oil on Mat board
SOLD

I was happy with this painting when I finished it last night, but I think I like it even more now. I was most worried about painting the striped blankets around the women's shoulders, but they turned out to be one of the easiest elements to paint. I also love the texture of the braids on the woman on the left.

An Abundance of Frames

I am in the final stages of preparing for my next show, as evidenced by the large number of frames around the studio. For a peek at the show, visit artandlightgallery.blogspot.com.

"Peeking Into the Complexity of Their Lives"

10"x 14"
Oil on Masonite
$150

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"Traces of Things Not Seen"

10"x 14"
Oil on Masonite
SOLD

This piece took a little longer than expected, but I am very happy with the results. As you may have guessed, it is from another one of Kathryn's photos from Peru. Thanks for all the inspiration!

18"x 24"
Oil on Canvas

I have had so much fun creating paintings from family photographs that I decided to do this portrait of my grandparents. I love the challenge of painting in the sepia tones, plus my grandmother had fantastic hair! If you would like to commission me to do a painting from your family photographs, just email me and I will be happy to discuss size and price options.

"The Balcony Overlooks"

10"x 14"
Oil on Masonite
SOLD

The challenge with this piece was mixing a vibrant enough green to capture the intensity of the photograph. This is another of Kathryn's photos from Peru. I also love the strong diagonal of the power lines across the top.