Duh

Ok...I'm an idiot. I thought I was on someone else's page
and hit "follow". Now I'm following myself. Anyone know
how I can get rid of myself?????

"Happy Eyes"

6 X 6 oil on masonite SOLD

This is my submission for James Parker's Windows
To The Words ART site. I want to develop a more
painterly style so I forced myself to stay fast and loose
on this one. The last portrait I did for WTTW lost a lot
of it's impact because I allowed myself to fall back into
the bad habit of focusing on the subject rather than shape
and values. As a result, it was way too tight, and then for
some unknown reason (laziness?) I completely gave
up when it came to her clothes. I feel like this one is much
more representative of the subject and "alive", flaws and all.

"Tight Fit"

6 x 6 oil on masonite SOLD

Well...another day, another painting! I hope I
stay in this phase for a while. I haven't felt good
for the past few days (sinus infection) but got the
painting done anyway so it feels like something
was accomplished. I set up a few compositions that
are a bit unconventional. I wish I could say they were
more deliberate but there wasn't that much thought
put into them. I just wanted to get some references
for the next few days in case I don't feel like painting
from life. At least I can look at the actual objects for
true color.
Now that I'm looking at the composition I'm noticing it's
not as haphazard as I thought: a round subject within a
round subject, repeat circular and crescent shapes, a
Primary palette that emphasizes the simplicity of the
subjects. Funny how the subconscious works.

"Green & Blue"

6 X 6 oil on masonite SOLD

Well finally! I'm enjoying painting again. I think
the problem was that I hadn't painted from life
in a long time. I was in a Photo-rut. It was so much
fun to see the actual object...the shadows pushing
the light, natures vibrant colors in the sunlight, actual
dimension...ahhhhhhh. I've ordered some Radiants
and can't wait for them to get here. I couldn't make a
color as intense as I needed for the bowl. But that's ok.
At least I loved painting it!