"Too Colorful to Eat"

6" x 6"
Oil on Foam board
SOLD

I bought these pears over the weekend, but instead of eating them, I spent the whole weekend painting them. I love the colors- the bright green on one side, and the rosy glow on the other. I am constantly amazed at the beauty of creation.

"Delicious"

6" x 6"
Oil on Foam board
SOLD

It really fascinates me how little strokes and dashes of color, when looked at from a distance, become a solid and recognizable object. I love the looseness of the strokes in this one. It seems to have a lot of color variation in it, even though I only used three. I also like the high contrast between the dark shadows and the bright highlights on the top of the apples.

"Woman in Purple"

6" x 6"
Oil on Mat board
$80

To purchase, email me with the title in the subject line.

Typically when I am starting a painting, I do an under painting in yellow or grey, or a lighter version of the color of the object I am painting. However, on this one I did the entire under painting in purple, which gave the whole piece a rosy glow and left a purple outline around the figure. It really gives this piece a different feeling than some of my other pieces- a little less polished yet with more impact.

"Key to Success"

3 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Oil on Mat board
$65

To purchase, email me with the title in the subject line.

This is not the piece I intended to paint last night. I started on another piece, and then went out for a couple of hours. When I came back home and resumed painting, I realized how ambitious a subject I had picked, and I suddenly was completely uninspired. But, the last thing I want to do is to not paint simply because I "don't feel like it." So around 10:00 last night I created this little piece. I wouldn't consider it the best piece I've ever done, but at least I kept going despite the obstacles- what I would consider a major "key to success."

"In the Garden"

6" x 6"
Oil on Foam board
$80

To purchase, email me with the title in the subject line.

I don't have words for this one. Letting the image speak for itself.

Art & Light opening

Below are a couple of pictures from the Art & Light Gallery opening. It is such a great venue, and the whole night was a success. We had a great turnout, and had a lot of fun with our local musical guests, Jazz Mountain. Thanks to everyone who came out. After a very busy week, I have gotten back on my daily painting schedule, and will be working hard preparing for two more shows in October!

"Time Passing"

6" x 6"
Oil on Foam board
$80

To purchase, email me with the title in the subject line.

As promised, here is the completed piece that I started the other night. I like how the background adds a bit of depth. I will post pictures from this weekend's art show opening on Monday.

"Time Passing"- In progress

This is the sundial in my parents' garden. I hated that I couldn't finish this one last night, but I spent so much time on the detail of the sundial, that it was very late and I didn't want to rush through the background. I will post the completed piece tomorrow.

Hello all. I was out of town for most of the weekend, and have been busy getting things ready for the gallery opening on Friday, so I haven't done much painting. Don't worry, I will be posting again very soon. Just a reminder that the Art & Light show opens this Friday and Saturday. There is a great story in the Greenville News about Ryan Calloway, one of the artists in the show. Check it out. Hope to see you all this weekend.

"Sunrise Through Powerlines"

6" x 6"
Oil on Masonite
SOLD

I was up all night for work a couple of days ago. The good part of being up all night was that I got to see the sunrise, which I hardly ever do. This was from a photo taken off the balcony of my apartment building.

"Trinket"

6" x 6"
Oil on Masonite
$80

To purchase, email me with the title in the subject line.

I got this ring several years ago in Prague. It is green amber. I thought about painting several pieces of my jewelry in this one, but I liked the simplicity of this one ring on a black background.

I didn't get a chance to photograph my new piece before the sky turned black and the rain started today. I will post it tomorrow when I can take a picture in better light. In the meantime, below is the flyer for the upcoming show at the Art & Light Gallery in West Greenville. The show will feature a number of my new works, as well as the work of several other Greenville artists. Also, jazz trio Jazz Mountain will perform. Come out and support local art and music. Hope to see you all there.

"An Evening In 2"

10" x 14"
Oil on Masonite
SOLD

The fading light coming in the window as I was painting this piece created some intense blue reflections across the metal surface. I had to paint quickly to capture the changing light. I am pretty pleased with how this one turned out.

"An Evening In"

6" x 6"
Oil on Masonite
$80

To purchase, email me with the title in the subject line.

I love the way the light played across the irregular surface of this wine opener. This piece ended up being a study for a larger piece, as I wanted to include the "arms" of the opener as well. I will post the larger work tomorrow.

"Deciding What to Paint"

6" x 6"
Oil on Masonite
$80

To purchase, email me with the title in the subject line.

I never like when I have to search around for something to paint. I prefer those days when I "stumble across" the perfect subject. A couple of nights ago, though, I was at a loss for what to paint. I was staring at the paintbrush lying on my paint palette when it suddenly occurred to me- I'll paint that. I love how the background comes across as an abstract, but it was a fairly faithful representation of the arrangement of the paint on the palette.

I wanted to say thanks to those of you who not only send me comments on individual pieces, but have told me your impressions of the collection as a whole. Several people have recently remarked about the change and growth in my work since I started doing these dailies. It really is remarkable how painting everyday has changed the way I approach a piece, how I view subjects, and even how I handle a paintbrush. Thanks again for all your input!

"Reminder"

6" x 6"
Oil on Masonite
$80

To purchase, email me with the title in the subject line.

A couple of nights ago, I was headed out and had my hands full of stuff. I turned the lock on the doorknob, stepped out of the apartment, and pulled the door closed. Just at that moment I had the sinking feeling that the keys were still inside- which of course they were. After much ado, I was able to get back in the apartment to retrieve them. So, this piece is a visual reminder to me and everyone else to make sure you have your keys before you leave the house!

"Hand Made"

6"x 6"
Oil on Masonite
$80

To purchase, email me with the title in the subject line.

One of my other favorite things to do, especially recently, is to sew. My mom taught me how, and actually gave me her old sewing machine. For me, there is something exciting about wearing something that I have created myself, so that my clothes are even more an expression of who I am. I think it is the same excitement I get from creating a piece of art- that I have created something out of myself, that others can now see.

"After the Storm"

10" x 14"
Oil on Masonite
$150

To purchase, email me with the title in the subject line.

I meant to post this last night. Needless to say, it was a rough day. Hope you enjoy!

"After the Dance"

6" x 6"
Oil on Masonite
$80

To purchase, email me with the title in the subject line.

My sister made a comment to me the other day that she thinks it's funny that I love certain pairs of my shoes so much that I even make paintings of them. Well, little sis, here is further confirmation of that fact! I also had a great time painting the wool rug that the shoes are sitting on.

"Cover Art"

11" x 14"
Oil on Mat board
$150

To purchase, email me with the title in the subject line.

I have wanted to do this piece for a while. It is an interpretation of a cover of Ladies' Home Journal from 1943. The serial in this edition of the magazine is titled "The Hardest Wife to Be." I just think that it is such a beautiful and interesting image.

"Green Shoes"

6" x 6"
Oil on Masonite
SOLD


On Monday morning, I woke up a bit tired and cranky...and late. I got dressed pretty quickly, and set one of my favorite pairs of shoes by the door while I ate some breakfast. As I was sitting down with my cereal, I glanced over and my shoes were sitting in a beautiful shaft of morning light. I grabbed the camera and snapped a few pictures, because I knew this was what I had to paint! It is amazing how one simple moment can change the outlook of the whole day.

"Living Room through Glass"

10" x 14"
Oil on Masonite
SOLD

To purchase, email me with the title in the subject line.

I completed this one over the weekend, and it is my 100th daily painting! Thanks to all of you who have regularly checked out my work, given me support, comments, suggestions, and a big thanks to those of you who now have one of these on your wall! My favorite thing about this 100th piece is the slightly distorted living room as seen through the curved glass. Now...on to number 200!

"Sunrise Through Trees"

6"x 6"
Oil on Masonite
SOLD


This is another piece from my friend's pictures of Alaska. I love clouds. They are one of the most amazing creations, which always remind me that there is a God who is so much greater than we are. Doing these pieces makes me want to go out and paint "en plein air", if it weren't for the 101 degree South Carolina heat!

"Case Closed"

6" x 6"
Oil on Masonite
$80

To purchase, email me with the title in the subject line.

I got the idea to paint this one after I had named the one from two nights ago. I really enjoyed focusing in on the intricacies of the wood grain.

"Beauty on the Horizon"

6" x 6"
Oil on Masonite
SOLD

Ask and it shall be given to you! A friend send me some photos of his hometown in Alaska, and they were just too beautiful to pass up. A huge thanks to Dustin Wilson for the pictures. If you would like to commission a piece, send me some photos, or just give me a suggestion on what I should paint next, feel free to send me an email or leave me a comment, and you too can see your name in print. I am always up for suggestions.

"Case Open"

6" x 6"
Oil on Masonite
$80

To purchase, email me with the title in the subject line.

This case was my mother's art box, which she gave to me several years ago. I typically use it to carry around my little paintings to art shows. As I approach my 100th daily painting, I look back at them all and a small part of me thinks I should specialize- focus on a single type of painting, be it still life or figurative work, and a single style. But, the rest of me thinks about all the things I would miss if I were to do that. Beauty and inspiration come from so many sources. I never know from day to day what thing or place or person will strike me, or how I will choose to approach it. I am not saying that I will never focus my work in on a specific genre, and I have great admiration for those artists who do more specialized work. At this point in my painting life though, I plan to stay open to all of God's wonders, no matter what form they may take.